nervous system will aid in cultivating the intellectual powers, in acquiring firmness of nerve and energy of thought. Information about the eye, the ear, or any of the senses, will assist in training them to the greatest possible perfection."

In conclusion, there is one truth, in relation to this subject, which we should do well to keep in mind; and that is, that our weaknesses and faults are generally conspicuous to others, whether we are sensible of them ourselves or not. A scholar, for instance, is well known, not only by his teachers, but by his school asso-ciates; and while in school, every boy and girl has a character attached to him or herself, and that generally a very just one, which remains through life in the minds of those who were acquainted with them there. Though scholars may try never so much to conceal their misdeeds, and may flatter themselves that they completely succeed in it, they will be detected. in some way or other. If, in reciting, one is in the habit of peeping slyly into a half-opened book, his teacher and the whole class sooner or later know it, and, as long as he lives, they will have some doubts in regard to his perfect honesty. If he gives false excuses, his downcast eye and ruffled countenance betray him, and he loses his character for truth. In short,

What truth, in relation to this subject, should we do well to keep in mind? What example? What success have scholars generally in trying to conceal their misdeeds? How illustrated? What if he gives false excuses?

his entire character is understood better in school than anywhere else, and from the school it will spread abroad as far as he is known.

CHAPTER XIII.

SELF-DEFENCE.

THE spirit of the Bible precepts is our best teacher upon self-defence. Jesus Christ says: Ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth; but I say unto you, that ye resist not evil, but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if a man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also; and whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." mon says: Say not thou, I will recompense evil, but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee."

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We have also Christ's own example for our guidance. "When he was reviled, he reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to Him that judgeth righteously." Stephen, when stoned to death, "kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge."

What is said of the knowledge of his character in school? Subject of Chapter XIII.? What is the best teacher upon this subject? What Christ's directions in regard to it? Solomon's? What was the example of Christ? Of Stephen?

The spirit of these precepts and examples is plain, and the course which they mark out is as binding upon us as any other Christian duty. The great principle in all is: "Render not evil for evil, but overcome evil with good." Revenge not, for thus saith the Lord, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay."

Thus it seems, that self-defence is, by the Bible standard, resolved into the duty of trusting our lives and all that we possess to the overruling power and justice of God, and leaving it with Him to punish the oppressor as He sees fit.

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There are many examples which show the personal advantage of submitting to oppression rather than of meeting it with violence. certain archbishop was attacked by a footpad on the highway, who presented a pistol and demanded his money. He spake to the robber in the language of a fellow-man and of a Christian. The man was really in distress, and the archbishop gave him the money he had, and promised, that if he would call at the palace, he would make up the amount to fifty pounds. the sum of which the robber said he stood in the utmost need. The man called and received the money. About a year and a half afterwards, this man again came to the palace, and brought back the sum. He said that his cir

What is the great principle in all these precepts? Is this any less binding upon us than other Christian duties? Into what is self-defence by the Bible standard resolved? What is related of a certain archbishop?

cumstances had improved, and that, through the astonishing goodness' of the archbishop, he had become the most penitent, the most grateful, and the happiest of men."""

"Barclay was attacked by a highwayman, and instead of resisting, he calmly expostulated. The felon dropped his presented pistol, and offered no further violence. A man by the name of Fell was attacked in a similar way, and from him the robber took both his money and his horse, and then threatened to blow out his brains. Fell solemnly spoke to the man on the wickedness of his life. The robber was astonished; he had, perhaps, expected curses or a dagger. He declared he would not keep either the horse or the money, and returned both."

It is the best policy not to render evil for evil. Quarrels are soonest ended in this way. No one can have the heart long to abuse or injure the patient and unresisting. The Friends, 'sometimes called Quakers, whose principle is not to resist evil, venture unarmed among the most savage people, and seldom, if ever, receive any injury. "Who shall harm you if ye be followers of that which is good?" asks an inspired apostle.

A child cannot too early form right habits in regard to retaliation. If other children get

What anecdote of Barclay? Of Fell? What do these examples show? Why is it the best policy not to render evil for evil? How illustrated by the practice of the Friends? What question of an apostle in relation to this subject? What is said of forming habits of retaliation? What examples are given?

away his playthings, let him not spoil theirs in return. If a stone is thrown at him, let him not answer it with another. Persons of all ages should act upon the same principle. If a man will not turn out for us, let us turn out for him. If our reputation is blackened by false accusations, let us not endeavor to injure that of our traducer, but silently live down his slander. If our life even is attacked, let us the rather entreat; and if one must fall, let it be ourself rather than he, who shows, by wickedly lifting up his hand against us, that he is in no preparation to meet death.

PART THIRD.

DUTIES TO OTHERS.

DIVISION I.

RECIPROCITY.

WE have duties to others, first, because God, our Creator, is the Common Parent of all men.

Second, being children of the same Great Father, ALL men, of whatever name, nation, or color, are brothers, and are bound to love each other as brothers.

Is this principle confined to children? What further examples? What is the subject of the Third Part? The First Division? First ground of our duties to others? Second?