ard the more I think, the more I am ashamed of my past life. I feel that ingratitude has marked my steps ever since I was born. Bnt it is a comfort that Christ died for the ungodly, and rebellious sin ner ---This consideration ought to produce in ons hearts, love; a supreme love to his blessed name, and to the precepts of divine truth, contained in the everlasting gospel.

A LETTER
From a Member of the Society of Friends,

to Mr. Wombwell. 6 Friend, I have heard with a great degree of horror, of an intended fight between a Lion that has long been exhibited by thee, and six bull dogs. Í seem impelled to write to theė on the subject, and to entreat thee, I believe in Christian love, that, whatever may be thy hope of gain by this very cruel and very disgraceful scene, thou wilt not proceed. Recollect that they are God's creatures; and we are informed by the Holy Scriptures, that not even a sparrow falls to the ground without his notice: and as this very shocking scene must be to gratify a spirit of cruelty, as well a spirit of gambling-since large sums of money are wagered on the event of the contest,-it must be marked with the Divine displeasure. Depend upon it, that the Almighty will avenge the sufferings of his tormented creatures on their tormentors; for, though he is a God of love, he is also a God of justice; and I believe that no deed of cruelty has ever passed unpunished. Allow me to ask thee, how thou wilt endure to see the noble animal thou hast so long protected, and which has been in part the means of supplying thee with the means of life, mangled and bleeding before thee? It is unmanly, it is mean and cowardly, to torment any thing that cannot defend itself,--that cannot speak to tell its pains and sufferings, that cannot ask for mercy. Oh, spare thy poor Lion the pangs of such a death as may perhaps be his, -save him from being torn to pieces-have pity on the dogs that may be torn by him.' Spare the horrid spectacle-spare thyself the sufferings that I fear will yet reach thee if thou persist--show à noble example of humanity. Whoever have persuaded thee to expose thy lion to the chance of being torn to pieces, or of tearing other animals, are far beneath the brutes they torment--are unworthy the name of men, or rational creatures. Whatever thou mayest gain by this disgraceful scene will, I fear, prove like a canker-worm among the rest of thy substance. The writer of this most earnestly entreats thee to refrain from the intended evil, and to protect thy animals from suffering. The practice of benevolence will afford thee more true comfort than the possession of thou

sands. Remember, that he who gave life, did not give it to be the sport of cruel man: and that he will cail man to account, for his conduct towards his dumb creatures. Remember, also, that cowards are always cruel, but the brave love mercy, and delight to save. With sincere desire for the preservation of thy honour, as a man of humanity, and for thy happiness and welfare, I am, thy friend,

S. HOARE.”

SELF EXAMINATION.

Did I this morn devoutly pray For God's assistance through the day? And did I read his sacred word, To make my life therewith accord ? Did I, for any purpose, try To hide the truth, or tell a lie ? las I obedient, humble, mild, Such as becomes a Christian child ? Did I my thoughts with prudence guide, Checking ill-humour, anger, pride? Did I ny lips from aught refrain That might my fellow-creature pain ? Did I with cheerful patience bear The little ills we all must share ! To all my duties through the day Did I a due attention pay? And did I, when the day was o'er, God's watchful care again implore?

A. Foster, Printer, Kirkby Lonsdale.

HERBERT TAYLOR.

( Concluded from page 250.) On his return to Manchester, though his health was in a measure improved, he was unable to follow his former employ. His master, therefore, kindly furnished him with work, which, aided by the other branches of his family, needed little more than his oversight; and, thus, a comfortable provision was made for the whole.

In a former part of this memoir, we referred to his dearest earthly friend. They were educated at the same Sunday

school ;-there they received, at about' the same period, their first serious impressions :-they were fellow-servants in the same warehouse ;-and equally respected : one had been set up in bu. siness by his employers, the other received as a partner in the firm ;-and both of them, at this time, were the subjects of threatening sickness, though not in an equal degree: the hearts of Jonathan and David could scarcely be more tenderly and firmly united than theirs.

On this friend's return from Southport, without any improvement of his health, his first object was to call on his friend Herbert. He had a double design in this visit. Much depressed in spirit, he desired, not only to see, but also to receive the spiritual counsel of his beloved companion. So much, however, was his heart affected by the interview, that his feelings overwhelmed him, and he was obliged to depart, without opening his mind; purposing to call again in the course of the day; but his complaint prevented him. All anxious, Herbert scribbled a note, stating that he could not possibly leave his room; and entreating that, if this was likewise the case with himself, he would write and state the cause of that distress, which had caused his sudden departure. This produced the following letter: