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from church and it was soon apparent, that Rebecca's heart was truly changed, and that she had become a new creature.

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76. There was one thing, which Rebecca took particular notice of, and that was, that since her husband had become religious, he had been so careful not to give her any offence, that he had become scrupulously clean: took off his dirty shoes before he sat down, and was very cautious not to spill a drop of beer on her shining table.

77. And it was rather remarkable, that as John grew more neat, Rebecca grew more indifferent to neatness. But both these changes arose from the same cause the growth of religion in their hearts.

78. John grew cleanly from the fear of giving pain to his wife; while Rebecca grew indifferent, because she had discovered the sin and vanity of an over anxious care about trifles.

79. And now what a change do we behold in this once unhappy family! And how excellent a thing is that religion, which will produce such effects as these!

SO. If all parents and all children, were to become Christians, and to live and act according to the rules of the Gospel, how happy would they be, and what happy neighbourhoods would they form! And how important is it, that persons should become religious when they are young, that they may grow up in the fear of God, and be blessed in life, in death, and in eternity!

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INTEGRITY REWARDED.

1. At a small village in the western part of England, there lived a poor widow,' who gained a livelihood by carding and spinning wool. She had but one son, for whose sake she cheerfully underwent the fatigue of working early and late.

2. James, for that was his name, was a very good boy, and when he was quite young, his mother contrived to save out of her earnings enough to send him to school, a part of the year

3. He was so very attentive to his book, that in a short time his master declared, that he was the best scholar of his age in the village. James endeavoured to repay his mother's kindness by every mark of duty.

4. Of an evening when he returned from school, instead of going to play with the children of the village, he would sit down and read the scriptures to her, while she was employed at work; and he longed for the time, when he should be able to work himself for her support.

5. But alas! this happy period was never to arrive. For the poor woman was seized with a fever, which in a short time put an end to her life. James was, at this time, between ten and eleven years of age.

6. For several days he wept almost constantly, and refused to take comfort. But, by degrees, his grief abated, and he began to consid er what course he had best pursue, to obtain a livelihood.

7. He offered his service to a neighbouring farmer who was called Ralph, and who, out of pity to the boy, and from the regard which he had for his good mother, took him into his fami ly. Here he lived upwards of three years, and conducted himself so very well, that he was beloved by all who knew him.

8. In the same village, there lived the son of a poor cottager, who had been a school fellow of James. This youth, who was fifteen years of age, had just lost his father, and found himself possessed of four crowns: a sum which the old man had left him, with which to begin the world.

9. Martin, for that was his name, was always extremely selfish and undutiful: he thought the four crowns amply compensated for the loss of his father, and began to consider in what manner to lay out the money to the best advantage.

10. He had been told, that in London places were to be had where servants lived like gen. tlemen. Such a place Martin thought would suit his taste better than to follow the plough or gather in the harvest. With his four crowns, therefore, he was resolved to set out, and try his fortune in London.

11. By chance meeting with James, he com municated his intention to him, setting forth the advantages which, he said, would certainly follow his arrival.

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12. James listened attentively to this discourse, and being naturally inclined to rely upon the judgment of others, he could not forbear sighing,

that he was deprived of sharing these advantages with Martin, for want of a little money to bear the expenses of his journey.

13. His mind ran so much upon the subject, that in the evening, when he returned to the farmer's, his discourse insensibly turned upon the intended journey of his friend, and he could not forbear uttering a wish, that it were in his power to accompany him.

14. The farmer asked him, what he could expect to gain by going to London? James replied, that from what he had been told, he should not fear gaining employment of some kind or other, and that if he had money to keep him on his journey, he should not hesitate to set out immediately.

15. Seeing him to be so much in earnest, the farmer asked him, what sum he thought would be sufficient for the purpose? James paused a moment, and then said, that he should not wish for more than six shillings.

16. Six shillings seemed a very small sum to perform a journey little short of 200 miles, but James, at present, knew very little of travelling, and affirmed he could make it do.

17. As he appeared to have his heart so much set on the journey, the good farmer, who was willing to do any thing which might he for his welfare, gave him the sum which he wished for together with some provisions for the way.

18. James with great joy and gratitude accepted the farmer's kindness, and set out the next day, with his friend Martia, for London.

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the day, when growing very weary and in want of refreshment, they made toward a tree, and were preparing to draw forth the contents of their wallets, when they looked back, and saw an old pedlar, at a distance, making towards them.

20. Martin instantly threw his wallet across his shoulder again, and advised his companion to do the same, saying, that if the pedlar came to rest near them, he would expect them to ask him to partake of their repast; "let us, said he, go behind that clump of bushes, on the other side of the way, and then he will not see us."

21.But why," said James, keeping his seat, "should we be so mean as to hide ourselves from the poor man? he may not want our assistance, and if he does, I am sure he shall be welcome to a part of what I have.What should I have done, Martin, if my good friend, the farmer, had been so churlish to me?"

22. "I never think about other people," said Martin, "it is enough for me to take care of myself; If you are so rich," continued he, with a sneer, "that you can entertain travellers, I am not; so I shall leave you to yourself." Saying this, Martin crossed to the other side of the road, and sitting down among the bushes, so that he could not be seen, like a true churl, devoured his meal alone.

23. James, in the mean time, took out a little brown loaf, and a piece of cheese, with which the kind farmer had furnished his wallet, and was beginning to eat, when the pedlar came up.