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done in all the distant parts of the world, and find what our fathers did long ago, in the first ages of mankind.

3. By this means a Briton holds correspondence with his friend, in America, or Japan, and manages all his traffic. We learn by this means how the old Romans lived, how the Jews worshipped; we learn what Moses wrote, what Enoch prophesied, where Adam dwelt, and what he did soon after the creation.

4. And those who live when the day of Judg. ment comes, may learn by the same means, what we now speak, and what is done in Great-Britain or in the land of China.

5. In short, the art of letters does, as it were revive all the past ages of men, and set them at once on the stage, and brings all the nations from afar, and gives them, as it were, a general interview: so that the most distant nations, and distant ages of mankind, may converse together, and grow into acquaintance.

6. But the greatest blessing of all is the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, wherein God hath appointed his servants in ancient times, to write down the discoveries which he hath made of his power and justice, his providence and grace, that we who live near the end of time, may learn the way to heaven, and everlasting happiness.

7. Thus, letters give us a sort of Immortality in this world, and they have given us the word of God, to support our immortal hope in the world

to come.

8. The youth who led by WISDOM's guiding hand,
Seeks VIRTUE's temple, and her law reveres :
He, he alone, in HONOUR's dome shall stand.
Crown'd with REWARDS and rais'd above his peers;
Recording annals shall preserve his NAME,
And give his virtues to immortal FAME.

Chapter XLIII. Forty-third.

THE REWARD OF VIRTUE.

1. Piety, modesty, and a tender, generous heart, are much greater ornaments that fine clothes; for the good are always admired, praised and beloved the good are happy God is their friend, and he is invariably disposed by nature to reward their virtue.

2. How happy are those children who have God for their friend! they have nothing to fear; they may smile in death, and leave this world with pleasure.

3. Miss Goodchild had the advantage of such instruction in her youth, that she could reason justly on the obligation of virtue; the being of providence, and perfections of God; whom she admired, loved, and revered, from a conviction of his infinite excellencies: and to whom every morning and evening she offered up her prayers for protection, and for advancement in useful knowledge, and good dispositions, the chief object of her pursuit.

4. Her papa and mamma soon died, and she had no other portion left but her undissembled piety; a decent modesty, which shewed itself in all her actions, an innocent simplicity, and a heart full of goodness: these raised her friends, who admired her, and strove to make her happy.

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5. A gentleman of understanding and virtue became sensible of her merit, and married her. It was the business of their lives to make each other happy and as their fortune was large, she was enabled to gratify the generous dispositions of her heart, in relieving the necessities of the poor, and in using the power which her riches gave her, in promoting the happiness of all about

her.

6. MYLO! forbear to call him blest,
Who only boasts a large estate:
Should all the treasures of the West
Meet, and conspire to make him great,
I know thy better thoughts, I know
Thy reason can't descend so low.
Let a broad stream with golden sands
Through all his meadows roll,
He's but a wretch, with all his lands,
Who wears a narrow soul.

Chapter XLIV. Forty-fourth.

The advice of William Penn, to his Children.

MY DEAR CHILDREN,

1. Not knowing how long it may please God to continue me among you, I am willing to embrace this opportunity of leaving you my ADVICE, with respect to your duty in this world:And I do beseech you, and charge you, by the relation you have to me, and the affection which I have always shewn to you, and indeed received from you, that you lay up the same in your hearts, with a wise and religious care

2. I will begin with that which is the beginning of knowledge, The Fear of the Lord.

3. Children! fear God: that is, have an holy awe upon your minds, to avoid that which is evil, and a strict care to embrace, and do that which is good. The measure and standard of which knowledge and duty is the Word of God, and the light of your consciences.

4. This knowledge is the peari of great price; the divine and incorruptible seed of the kingdom

of Heaven. Receive it into your hearts; give it room there; let it take deep root in you, and you will be fruitful unto God, in every good word and work.

5. There is no other virtue or power that will carry you through the world to God's glory, or your own everlasting peace.

6. Your most tender father prays, that you may be kept in the faith and practice of this blessed testimony: And you should count it no small mercy from God, and honour to yourselves, that you came of parents, who counted nothing too great to do or suffer, that they might approve themselves to God, and testify their love to his most precious truth.

7. In the morning, when you awake, let your mind retire into a pure silence from all worldly things; and in that frame, wait upon God; to feel his good presence; to lift up your heart to him, and commit your whole self to his blessed care and protection.

8. When you rise, read a chapter in the Bible; and then dispose yourselves for the business of the day; ever remembering, that God is present, the overseer of all our thoughts, words and actions; and behave yourselves, my dear children, accordingly and do not dare to do that in his Holy presence, which ye would be ashamed to do before men.

9. In conversation, mark well what others say, and hide your own mind till a fair opportunity offers; and then open it as sparingly as the matter will let you. Just observations and reflections upon men and things, give wisdom; those are the great books of learning, which are too seldom read.

10. The laborious bee draws honey from every flower. Be always on your guard, especially in

company; then be sure to have your wits about you, and your armour on. Be quick to hear and slow to speak. Speak little, but when you do speak, let it be to the point: and when you have nothing to say, say nothing.

11. Prefer the aged, the virtuous, and the knowing; and chuse those who excel in goodness, for your company and friendship.

12. Reason not with an angry man it is then a wrong time to convince him, or to vindicate yourself. When men are angry, they are not themselves, and know not what spirits they are of. Wait till he is cool, and then he will hear you. 13. Be plain in your clothes, in your furniture, and in your food; but be clean.

14. Have few acquaintance, and fewer intimates: but the best of their kind.

15. Keep your own secrets; but do not covet others: yet, if you are trusted, never reveal them, unless they are mischievous.

16. Trust no man with the main chance; and avoid being trusted.

- 17. Make few promises, but keep them strictly. 18. Prefer elders and strangers on all occasions. 19. Have a care of trusting to-morrow. Wisdom is before hand, and teaches us to chuse seasonably, and pertinently; therefore ever strike while the iron is hot.

20. Have few books; but let them be well chosen and well read.

21. Do not do that to another, which you would not like to have another do to you.

22. Love one another; and remember, that to be void of natural affection, is a mark of apostacy.

23. The wisdom of nations lie in their Proverbs: Collect them and learn them.

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