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Wilson. Sit down, Fanny. I have observed you affected during divine service. Can you remember the texts yesterday?

Fanny.-Yes, sir; but sometimes better than others. I generally take my Bible with me, and I put a small piece of paper in it, lest I should forget.

W.-Very proper, indeed. Let me see whether you are right in your recollection. Where was the text, in the morning?

F.-In Psalm xix. 14, "O, satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days."

W. That is right. Can you think of the leading ideas ?

F-Yes, sir. You informed us, that the experience of God's mercy, is the source of solid satisfaction.

W.-And, do you desire that mercy for yourself, Fanny?-do you pray to God for it?

F.-I hope I do, sir (weeping): for I

know I am a miserable sinner; and without

it, I must perish.

W.-How long have you been seeking for this mercy?

F.-I cannot say to a day, or a month; but it is two or three years since, I think,

sir.

W.-Go on; and tell me, whether you have any other remarks on the sermon.

F. Yes, sir. You observed, that God's mercy was treasured up in Christ Jesusthat he is the mercy of all mercies.

W.-Very good. Proceed if you can, Fanny. What else did I say?

F. You told us, sir, that it is God's mercy alone, that secures all our spiritual blessings, and gives us an interest in the promises.

W.-Was this all that you
heard me say

on the subject?

F.—No, sir. If I remember right, you said, that, without God's mercy, nothing

can afford true and lasting enjoyment, whether pleasures, riches, or companions-all will be vanity and vexation of spirit. W. And do you think so?

F-Yes, sir, I do indeed; and I find it good to draw near to God.-I believe what you said, that an early acquaintance with God's mercy, makes every situation a blessing to us it sanctifies our enjoyments; it is a guard against dangers; a support under affliction; and prepares for death and eternity.

W.-I am much pleased with your answers.-Pray did you write it down, that you remember it so well?

F.-Yes, sir, I did; for I bought me a copybook, and I improve myself in writing, when the dear children are gone to sleep. I hope you, and my mistress, will not be angry at me for this.

W. Far from it. I am pleased that you improve your time so well; and I will fur

nish you with a book, when you want another, if you remind me of it. But as the time for family prayer is near, you may go now, and call the servants in. At some other time, I wish to have some further conversation with you, and I hope, with God's blessing, you will enjoy what you have repeated.

F.-Thank you, sir, I hope I shall, and then I shall be happy indeed.

SECOND DIALOGUE

BETWEEN

Mr. Wilson and Fanny Roe, &c.

AT length, the time arrived, when Mr. Howard and his lady paid their visit to Mrs. Neville and her daughters; and he was so obliging, as to take a letter from Fanny's father, to Fanny. We shall insert it, to shew the true meaning of natural affection, even among the lower orders of society.

"MY DEAREST CHILD,

"We were much pleased to hear from you; and it gives us great joy, that our merciful God has appeared for you, and placed you in such a blessed family. God bless them for their kindness to you! If it