the prosperity or advantage of others, and, denying ourselves, esteem others better than ourselves.'

'That is quite certain. Never let us flatter ourselves with victory by any other evidence, than the implanted power of love. We may seem to have crushed or subdued our bosom foe, when we have merely silenced its clamour; but it will only be like the swept and garnished habitation; the place must be occupied by a heavenly guest, so that there be no room for its return to influence, besides having the opposing power of the spiritual weapon. Otherwise our own hearts will become a prey to the evil, and the scripture fulfilled: "Envy slayeth the silly one."

'O for this daily offering up of our own selves, in the service and sacrifice of our faith! It is a luxury of mind when we have the consciousness of this willing Spirit. The Comforter diffuses his holy influence over the soul, when we resist him not, but allow him to operate fully in the establishment of the dominion of his influence.'

Whilst concurring on the wonderful grant of the Holy Spirit's indwelling power, over the regenerate soul, we were, unexpectedly, joined by Maria Evans and her cousin, Mr. Sandford. There was a little flush in his eyes and complexion, which betrayed some latent agitation; but our spirits being so calmed by the subject which had engrossed our attention, had an effect on his, and he did not intend to speak on the subject which had moved him; but Maria, ever prone to speak without caution, said,

'Now Mrs. Reynolds, do you know I am truly angry with you; we have heard to-day that the appointment cousin Sandford coveted is absolutely

disposed of, and that too, through the interest of your friend Lady Mary.'

'Why angry with me, Maria? I doubt not it has been disposed of without regard to any interest but that of Christ, and that Lady Mary has been perfectly well directed in the selection of the person. It is a matter in which I conscientiously should have refused to interfere, even for my nearest connection.'

'Well, I am so provoked, absolutely I cannot bear to think of another person going out in that appointment; I had set my heart on it for cousin Sandford, and he is not a little vexed.'

'Excuse me, Maria,' he said, 'I am not vexed. I have not forgotten the life of sacrifice we are called to, and I am endeavouring to exercise myself in some degree, and though I feel a good deal, it is not exactly in the way you imagine. I could envy the man, but the lesson we are learning is," Charity envieth not," and I will try for some humility to induce me to think that the Lord of the harvest has chosen a more competent labourer. I force myself to say more competent, to train my mind to think more lowly of myself, though I will not pretend to its being precisely my opinion.'

Henry looked full of satisfaction on this unexpected reply, and addressed Maria in a grave but kind voice. Beware of envy, Maria, for though when you feel it for another than yourself, you may be led to suppose it a generous feeling, it is a guilty passion and of a deadly nature. Do you remember to have read Moses' rebuke of Joshua: "Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them." Do you not see that envy

deprives you of that sweet feeling which rejoices in the honour of another, and could pray for the Lord's blessing to attend his labours? Can you pray for him, Maria?'

'Dear Henry,' she answered, ' you are very provoking, you always make so much of a little matter, I do not think that is a necessary question.'

'It is a useful one, at least, Maria, and will serve as a test to try the inward spirit. Nor will you be able to pray for this excellent man, whom I know well, until you have crucified the sin of envy. Make it a sacrifice to Christ. He is not your enemy, because he has been elected to the mission. Why should you be his enemy?'

'I am not his enemy, Henry, I have no enmity to any one.'

'Is he your enemy?'

'No, he has only been in the way of the interest of my relation.'

Be that as it may.

Do you do as the Lord enjoins; love, bless, and pray for him?'

"I do not like you to make every thing so serious, Henry. To be sure envy is an ugly thing; I have seen it in some of my female friends, in all its foulest countenance-not bearing to behold or to hear of the beauty of another, or of the admiration bestowed on them; and though,' she said, laughing, they had each one just the features God chose to give them, they were full of envy of that which he had given to another. I remember one of my school companions had it to such a degree that she frequently did malicious things, to disgrace the pretty girls-she would spoil their ornamental dresses, or, as if by accident, injure their works or drawing, if they had been sup

posed to excel. kind.'

Now, Henry, I am not one of this

Hush, dear Maria, you are one of the same kind, only your inward sin is called out by different objects. What you have adduced are the paltry acts of a paltry mind, all those narrow-minded movements are disgraceful, and demean the creature that is guilty of them, but they proceed from the same sin, which breaks out in another, on different occasions, and may delude the heart more by being expressed in what might be thought more noble objects. But on no occasion can it be allowable in a Christian. Envy is the product of ungodliness, for one who is mindful of the great Creator's hand, and of his overruling providences, as well as of his sovereign authority and power over the clay, will never permit a sin, which, whilst it is directed against a fellowcreature, is besides absolutely rebellious against the Lord's will.

'I believe it is the "evil eye" named in scripture -an eye that cannot bear to look upon the prosperity or advantages of another, and were there the power, it would soon be developed in broader and more conspicuous sin. How justly are the vices depicted which are in close association; and when we trace the workings of envy, we shall be compelled to acknowledge it. See, in Romans i. 29, 30., how they combine," Full of ENVY, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, whisperers, back biters, haters of God, deceitful.""

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'O say no more about it,' Maria exclaimed,' I do not want to be painted as such a creature, and think my generous feeling for my friend should not be so represented. All I would say is, I know the names

taken to ensure a Protestant audience on the day of opening. The regular members of the congregation were given to understand that they must absent themselves to make room for the Protestants! Tickets were distributed among the Protestant inhabitants and visitors of Brighton, to the full extent of accommodation afforded by the place; and many persons sought admission, who were not able to obtain tickets. The doors were no sooner opened, than the chapel was filled to the walls. All the seats above and below were reserved for ladies, whose accommodation was especially consulted. There was a marked anxiety to engage the good opinion and kind feeling of this most influential portion of the community, in strict conformity with the general plan of Papal proselytism in the present day.

The ceremonial of worship was arranged with an evident intention of fascinating the eyes and ears of those present to witness it, and thus of preparing the mind, by the softening influence of the delights previously applied to the imagination and senses, more readily to submit to the plausible, persuasive, and, at the same time, assuredly authoritative appeals, made to the Protestant part of the audience, who were directly addressed, in the discourse delivered on the occasion, by one of their most distinguished preachers. All the priests and other officiating persons, who took part in the service of the altar, were men of pleasing, if not imposing appearance, and some were venerable from their age and apparent fervour and devotedness. It was impossible to look on them without a feeling of deep interest, mingled, of course, in the mind of the sincere and reflecting