SECTION II.

CLEARNESS OF ARRANGEMENT.

Lesson 90. p. 57.

Hence appears the impossibility, that an undertaking so managed, should prove successful. Not to exasperate him, I spoke only a few words. Had he died before, would not this art have then been wholly lost? By doing the same thing often it becomes habitual. They are now engaged in a study the usefulness of which they have long wished to know. Raised to greatness without merit, he employed his power solely for the gratification of his passions. Brevity is not adapted equally to every subject.

Lesson 91. p. 57.
Arrangement.

NOTE 1. Beyond that the arts of civil society or domestic life cannot be traced. She began to extol the excellent understanding of the farmer as she called him. I have confined myself to those methods for promoting piety, which, by a strict execution of the laws, are in the power of a prince limited like ours. For, at the water, in the desert of Zin, ye rebelled against my commandment, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me before their eyes.

NOTE 2. The scribes made it their profession to study and teach the law of Moses. His favour or disapprobation was governed by the success or failure of an enterprise. His labours to acquire knowledge have been productive of great success and satisfaction. He was a man of the greatest virtue, justice, prudence, and modesty. These rules are intended to teach young persons to write with propriety, perspicuity, and elegance. The regular tenour of a virtuous life will prove the best preparation for old age, death, and immortality.

Lesson 92. p. 58.
Arrangement.

RULE 11. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, give I unto thee. In their adversity my friends shall always hear of me; in their prosperity never.

RULE 12.-1. In the night, however, the miserable remains were taken down.

2. While we are absurdly spending our time in contending about the trifles of a day, we ought to be preparing for a higher state of existence.

3. When I opened the small gate of the church-yard, the moon, as it peered above the horizon, was casting a pale light on the numerous graves that were scattered before me.

NOTE 2.-1. Leaving others to be judged by him who searcheth the heart, let us implore superior assistance for enabling us to perform our own part.

2. Instead of being critics on others, let us employ our criticism on ourselves.

3. These arguments were laid hold of, without hesitation, and with great eagerness.

Lesson 93. p. 60.

Arrangement.

RULE 12. NOTE 3. 1. Though our brother is upon the rack, our senses, so long as we ourselves are at ease, will never inform us of what he suffers.

2. Let the virtue of a definition be what it may, it seems rather to follow than to precede our inquiry, of which it ought, in the order of things, to be considered as the result.

3. The minister who, like a little statue on a mighty pedestal, grows less by his elevation, will always have his jealousy strong about him.

NOTE 4.-1. What I had the opportunity, some time ago, of mentioning in conversation, to my friend, was not a new thought.

2. Though religion will indeed bring us under some restraints, they are not only very tolerable, but on the whole desirable.

Lesson 94. p. 61.

Variety of Arrangement.

The introduction of Christianity into this country has been made the subject of many ingenious and interesting speculations. When, or by whom, however, the inestimable blessing of evangelical truth was first communicated to the inhabitants of Britain, are questions which admit of no positive answer. On such a theme curiosity is not unworthily exercised; but, in the absence of plain and credible authorities, it may be doubted whether it is not wiser to repress than excite it, and better to guide it to a more promising point of sight, than to give it hopes of seeing through, if not quite, an almost impenetrable darkness. The wide diffusion of Christianity among the Romans before the end of the first century, and the intercourse which they held with this island, render it highly probable that the gospel was preached here at an early period. Every Christian was then a missionary if Providence carried him to a foreign country; and there is the strongest reason to believe that, long before the heads of the church conceived the idea of sending its messengers to Britain, private individuals, animated with a ready zeal, and directed by the rules of their faith, had already disseminated the seeds of truth, both among the natives, and their countrymen established here.

Lesson 95. p. 62.

Arrangement, continued.

There were in this legion, as centurions, Titus Pulfio, and Lucius Varēnus, very brave men, who had now arrived at

nearly the highest rank. These had perpetual quarrels between themselves who should be preferred, and contended every year with great eagerness for precedence. While the battle was raging before the rampart, Pulfio addressing Varenus, said, "What better place than this for proving your valour? this, this day shall decide respecting our contests. When he had said these words, he leaped from the fortifications, and rushed into the midst of the enemy. Nor does Varenus remain within the rampart, but, imagining his honour at stake, follows. Then Pulfio darted his javelin at the enemy, and pierced one of the multitude running to engage him, who falling dead was covered by the shields of the enemy, while all poured their darts on Pulfio, nor did they allow him an opportunity of returning. Pulfio's shield is pierced, and even the weapon is fixed in his belt. This accident entangles his scabbard, and not only prevents him from drawing his sword, but gives an opportunity to the enemy of surrounding him. His rival Varenus comes to his assistance, and endeavours to rescue him. Immediately the multitude, imagining the dart had slain Pulfio, quit him, and turn upon Varenus. Varenus meets them with his drawn sword, and fights hand to hand, and having slain one, he drives the others back, but pursuing with too great avidity, falls down, having stepped into a hole. Pulfio comes to his assistance in his turn, and, after having slain many, without any injury to themselves, retired with the greatest glory within the intrenchments.

Lesson 96. p. 63.

Arrangement, continued.

3. The Nervii being disappointed in their expectations, surround the winter quarters with a rampart eleven feet high, and a ditch fifteen feet wide. A knowledge of these things they had acquired in former years from our men, and from certain captives whom they had taken, but from want of proper utensils, they were compelled to cut the turf with their

swords, and carry away the earth with their hands. From which circumstance the number of men may be ascertained, for in less than three hours, they built a fortification of ten miles in circuit, and, in a short time, they began to construct towers to the height of the wall, and engines of war, in the use of which the same captives had instructed them.

4. Agriculture is the art of causing the earth to produce the various kinds of vegetables, in the greatest perfection and plenty. It is essential to the well-being of society not only in a rude and unpolished state, but is equally requisite in every stage of its refinement. As an incitement to its constant and uniform pursuit, it repays the exertions of mankind, with regular and abundant returns. From the remotest ages, it has been esteemed worthy of general attention, and the simplicity of ancient manners rendered it, an object not inconsistent with the rank and situation of persons of the greatest eminence.

Lesson 97.-p. 63.

The Sentences properly arranged.

5.-1. Our knowledge of a future world is very imperfect; our ideas of it are faint and confused. 2. Happy moments indeed there sometimes are in the lives of pious men, when, sequestered from worldly cares, and borne up on the wings of divine contemplation, they rise to a near and transporting view of immortal glory. 3. But such efforts of the mind are rare, and cannot be long supported. 4. When the spirit of

meditation subsides, this lively sense of a future state decays; and though the general belief of it remains, yet even good men, when they return to the ordinary business and cares of life, seem to rejoin the multitude, and to re-assume the same hopes, and fears, and interests, which influence the rest of the world.

6.-1. Under the care of the Almighty, our education is now going on, from a mortal to an immortal state. 2. As much light is let in upon us as we can bear without injury,