But I couldn't bear the I liked a deal that I had heard at church;

again, for business got no better. thought of it.

and I may tell you, miss, I began to care less about the money than my soul, and I began to read the Bible, and

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to ask that I might understand it. giveness through the Saviour. against giving up the Sabbath. very troubled, and I looked at the place you had marked, "Cast thy burden upon the Lord," and by what was said in the sermon, I knew it meant that I was to pray to Him to help me. So I did, and if you'll believe me, not one customer came all that day. And in the evening, when my husband came home, I was most afeared to see him, knowing as the rent wasn't ready; but now you shall see. He came in quite sober, and he sits down in the chimney corner, and he says, Mary," says he, " I think," says he, of going along wi' you to church to morrow." Oh, miss, didn't my heart jump into my mouth! You've been a deal pleasanter and better to me since you've took to going, and seem more happier in your temper; so I've made up my mind to try it myself, and there's my wages! take it." "Yes, miss, it's true indeed," said Mrs. Martin, with her apron to her eyes. "I never knew how God was going about to bless me; not by sending customers, but by altering my ways so as to turn my husband's heart to me. And miss, we've been reg'lar to church ever since together, and we're as happy as any two could be; he never drinks, but brings his wages every week.”

Need it be added, that the visitor's heart was raised in grateful adoration to Him, who, in his own way, will bring to pass all that is faithfully committed to him.

Beyront.

IS is the old Berytus, connected with ancient Phoenician glory, and was of grea importance under the Roman emperors. It was styled by Justinian "The Nurse of the law," and had special privileges. The Romans gave it the name of "Felix." Here were originally magnificent baths, and a theatre erected by the grandson of Herod the Great. The historical associations of this maritime city and the country around it lead us back to the campaigns of Herod and Titus, as narrated by Josephus.

The situation of Beyrout, in the midst of grand fertile grounds and ocean scenes, renders it a charming place. The numerous steamers regularly calling here, the spirit of trade, well-stored bazaars, excellent postal arrangements, and general liveliness of the whole city, convinced us that we had now left behind the old, cumbersome, worn-out customs and modes of life of the ancient East. Here is the centre of Eastern and Western commerce and traffic. It is also the port of Damascus, and the residence of merchants of all nations. Its population is estimated at fifty thousand, and the intelligence, enterprise, and general appearance of the people indicate the transforming influence of European civilization. But that which gives Beyrout its prominence is the location here of religious, educational, and charitable institutions. The Syrian Protestant College is under the control of trustees in the United States, where the present funds are invested; but its local affairs are administered by a board of managers composed of American and British missionaries, and residents in Syria and Egypt. The college is conducted npon strictly Protestant and Evangelical principles, but is open to students from any of the

Oriental sects and nationalities who will conform to its regulations. More than seventy young men are now enjoying the advantages it offers. The Medical Department has now three professors-Rev. C. V. A. Van Dyck, M.D., D.D., Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine; Rev. George E. Post, M.D., Professor of Surgery; and Rev. John Wortabet, M.D., Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. The establishment of this department has awakened attention throughout the land. Twenty-four students are now attending the lectures. The "Brown Ophthalmic Hospital," founded by John A. Brown, Esq., of Philadelphia, is relieving much suffering, and accomplishing much good. Indeed, all these institutions are flourishing, and their influence in this city and country is perceptible.-Rev. H. H. Fairall.

LITTLE ALICE.

Varictics.

LITTLE Alice was one of my Sabbath-school scholars-a fair-haired, blue-eyed little girl, whose beautiful face and sweet winning ways made her a favourite with all. Methinks I can now see the soft, tender look of her mild eyes, fixed so earnestly upon me, as I endeavoured to impress upon her opening mind the gospel plan of salvation.

when you die, and are called upon to stand before the judgment-seat of God, to answer for all the sins done here upon earth?"

Her face glowed with emotion as she answered: "Christ died for sinners; I will hide behind him. God will not look at me; he will look at Christ."

Beautiful thought, to hide behind Christ, to lose ourselves in him, and, casting aside our own impure works, to rest solely and entirely