connected with the institution whose cause I have to plead. The first is an extract from one of the Reports of the London Female Penitentiary.-Within the last year two have died in the house; one of whom was a poor orphan, of the age of fifteen only, having the appearance of a mere child!! This poor young creature had fallen a victim to the villany of her own guardian! Thus he who should have been her protector became her betrayer. Another who had been an inmate in the house, but changed her residence to the hospital where she died, left indubitable testimony of the happy state of her mind. She had been seriously impressed before; and the good instructions she had received were confirmed in your Asylum: and her departure was so happy and peaceful as to have excited the particular notice of several of the attendants in the hospital.

It may be pleasing to you to be informed, that instances are not wanting of those who, although in circumstances of comparative ease, as to outward comfort, yet from the pangs of conscience have been in

duced to abandon their sins, and to withdraw from their associates in iniquity. "In adverting to the various causes," says one of the Reports, "which have contributed to the ruin of those who have been received into the Asylum in the last year, the most prominent seem to have been the formation of an acquaintance with wicked young women, by which the servant has been induced to abandon her place—the being betrayed by the false promises of the other sex; and, in three cases, the harsh treatment of parents. In one instance, a poor girl was betrayed by her own sister, and in another (awful to relate), a child of thirteen years of age was led into the paths of iniquity by her own wicked mother!!!"

One more case, and that a recent one, which will strikingly shew the beneficial effects of this Society's efforts, and I shall draw toward a conclusion.

"A young person of respectable parents was induced to carry on a correspondence with a gentleman, without the knowledge of her friends; and received repeatedly, without suspicion of guilt, and with much

youthful delight, the assurances of his sincere affection. After this had continued for some time, he made proposals of a secret marriage at a distant town, and she, confiding in his integrity, consented. Having thus committed herself to his power, she became the victim of his perfidy, and was in a short time left destitute, helpless, and degraded. In this state of utmost misery, she determined on self-destruction; when, just as she was about to put her awful purpose into execution, she was observed by an excellent individual, who inquired the cause of her woe, and by his sympathy and kindness relieved, in some measure, her agitated mind. He obtained for her a temporary abode, and wrote to a friend in London to procure her admission into the London Female Penitentiary. While in this institution her conduct gave great satisfaction. Under the ministry of God's holy word she became truly penitent. She was led to behold the Lamb of God, and is now placed in a suitable and comfortable situation; where she not only gives satisfaction to her employers, but is

both respected and esteemed by those around her."

I shall not trespass further upon your attention, but shall conclude by commending this cause to your kind pecuniary regard, and constant remembrance before the Throne of Mercy. Give liberally, pray fervently, act promptly, in this work of faith, and patience of hope, and labor of love. And, though but little fruit may appear in this world, in the next you shall see that your labor has not been in vain in the Lord. Soon must we all give an account of our stewardship before our God. In that solemn moment, it may, it will grieve you, to look back at the sums of money spent upon the service of the world, the flesh, and the devil. But it can never cause you pain to remember, that, on other occasions, and on the present, you willingly laid your offering upon the altar of the cross, that poor outcasts and wretched women might be rescued from their guilt and misery, and taught to adore redeeming grace, first here on earth, and finally in glory.

But I cannot forbear from again advert

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ing to the words of our Saviour. Take heed, oh, take heed, lest publicans and harlots enter into the kingdom of God before you! Cultivate a spirit of piety in your own hearts, and in your families; and train up your children in the good and right way. But while laboring for their benefit, and setting them a good example, do not forget the daughters of misfortune and wretchedness; but stretch them out a helping hand. And thus, may one poor outcast after another be converted to the faith of Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.