his countenance change. Death was fast approaching; his poor enfeebled limbs began to turn stiff; his voice began to falter; his tongue appeared to be cleaving to the roof of his mouth; and his eyes were getting glazed over; after this he had a short dose, and then he rallied a little; his tongue was again loosed to leave a still brighter testimony that he was going to heaven. He said "I cannot see! It seems hard work. Mother," he added, "can you see me?" "Yes, my dear," replied the mother, and I thought he seemed to murmur, and I said "My dear boy, do not mourn, it is the Lord's will; you will see when you get to heaven." 66 He replied, "I will not mourn, it is the Lord's will," and added, I shall there see as I am seen, and know as I am known!" "In Remarking his great love for the school, he replied my Father's house, are many mansions!" And he wished it to be impressed upon the minds of all who were connected with the school, indicating, that he wished both teachers and scholars to enjoy those blessings in heaven, that he himself should shortly possess. This request was feebly attended to. The closing scene is drawing very near. He was speechless but he wanted to make us understand, and seemed in agonies, till we began to sing a few of his favourite hymns, such as― "Here we suffer grief and pain." "Heaven's my home." They seemed a great comfort to him, and he was delighted when any of the teachers or friends would sing or talk of the joys of heaven. From the time that he embraced Christ, he had no wish to get better, but his desire was to depart and be with Christ, which he said would be far better, and added, "I shall then see my dear father and brother, and be happy for ever and ever." The last struggle ensued; he then ceased to notice-his pulse ceased to beat; nota heave of the breast was to be seen; the tear of death was trickling down his cheeks; the last sigh was given, and the last breath drawn! All was silent. No movement to be seen or heard! Life was gone. I wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and closed his eyes in death. Solemn moment. Ah! thought I, this will have to be my lot and the lot of my dear friends that stand weeping over their departed child and brother. Some one will have to close our eyes in death. O that this scene may bring us near to Christ. That we may be prepared for such a solemn change! Thus expired this loving and affectionate Sabbath School Scholar, in the arms of his beloved Saviour, October 22, 1850, aged 13 years and 10 months, and his happy spirit winged its flight into a world of endless bliss! Just as an infant sinks to gentle sleep, His spirit fled, and left his friends to weep. My dear young Readers. You that are taught in a Sabbath School, should not you like to go to heaven when you die, and meet this dear happy school-fellow, and enjoy his presence for ever? Then you must give your heart to Christ, and he will give you his salvation, and bless your soul, and adopt you into his family, and make you happy in his love! The Lord give you grace to walk in his ways. Amen! A few words to Teachers. My dear fellow-teachers.-Take encouragement, and " Be not weary in well-doing, for in due season ye shall reap, if ye faint not ;" and remember, that "He that soweth in righteousness shall reap his reward." This one case has amply repaid the teachers in this school. They have been instrumental, in God's hands, of saving another soul from death, and hiding a multitude of sins." God grant that we may labour faithfully and affectionately; sowing and reaping, and bringing our sheaves with us, that when we have finished our work, we may go and enjoy those blessed mansions prepared in the skies: "There we all shall sing with joy, "And eternity employ "In praising Christ the Lord. "Oh! that will be joyful, "When we meet to part no more." J. M. THEOLOGY FOR YOUTH. THE method of studying the Sacred Scriptures. 1.—What course should be pursued as a general rule, that the word of Christ may dwell in us richly? The Scriptures must be habitually and regularly read; this was the practice of the Bereans; and it was doubtless the means by which Apollos "Became mighty in the Scriptures.” Acts xvii, 11. xviii, 24—Col. iii, 16. 2.-What is the first particular rule that should guide our study? To read the Bible, arranged in historical and chronological order, that the whole may be perused as one continued history. Luke i, 1, 4. * 3.-What is the second rule of Scripture study? To compare diligently one part of Scripture with another, which will best display its harmony and consistency, its fulness and beauty. 1 Cor. ii, 13. 4.-What is the third rule. To have respect to the general plan of revealed truth, in explaining the Scriptures; which implies a regard to the scope and tendency of revelation, and in employment of clear texts, to aid in the interpretation of obscure ones. 1 Peter, iv, 11. 5.-What is the fourth rule? To endeavour to find out the literal, or first sense of the passage, before we look for any other; and, in order to this, to consider the connection of such passage with what goes: before and follows after. Heb. x, 8, 9. 6-What is the fifth rule? To labour to obtain a view of the whole truth, intended to be made known by the passage, under consideration, and to discover its proper application. Joshua i, 7, 8. 7.-What is the sixth rule? While reading the Scriptures, to observe especially their testimony throughout to Jesus; who, together with his salvation and kingdom, is their great theme. Luke xxiv, 27. *See this arrangement in the "Youth's guide to Sacred History” 8.-What is necessary to tolerable success in the application of these rules? This, above all things, is necessary, namely, an experimental acquaintance with the nature and influence of the doctrines of the Gospel, and a knowledge of its spirit and intention. John vii, 17.-Mat. v 8. 66 Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."-Exod. xx. 12. "I love them that love me; and those that In the morning of my youth, O thou God of love and truth! May I anxious be to know More of thee, and things above; Light and knowledge, joy and love. The soul that longs to see my face, |