vive, and the other would accept war rather than let it perish; and the war came. 2. One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but located in the southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war. 3. If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses, which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through his appointed time, he now wills to remove, and that he gives to both North and South this terrible war as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to him? 4. Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, "the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." 5. With malice towards none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wound; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphans; to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with JUST But that thy blood was shed for me, O Lamb of God, I come! 2. Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, 3. Just as I am-poor, wretched, blind- O Lamb of God, I come! 4. Just as I am- though tossed about 5. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, 6. Just as I am: thy love unknown LESSON LXXXII. preach anx-ious sought a-gainst re-lieve blush ex-plo-sion set-tle-ment em-i-grant LOTT CAREY, THE MISSIONARY. OTT CAREY, ever since he became a Christian, had held religious meetings for the benefit of those of his own color, where he prayed, exhorted, and read the Scriptures. He felt special interest in the subject of missions to Africa, and did much toward the establishment of the African Missionary Society in Richmond, in the year 1815. 2. Carey was among the earliest emigrants to the native land of his race. At a farewell meeting which took place in Richmond before his departure, he remarked in substance as follows: 3. "I am about to leave you, and expect to see your faces no more. I long to preach to our poor countrymen in Africa the way of life and salvation. I do not know what may befall me. I may find a grave in the ocean, or among savage men or wild I am not anxious what may be beasts in Africa. come of me. 4. "I feel it my duty to go; and I very much. fear that many who preach the gospel in this country will blush when the Saviour calls them to give an account of their labors. He will tell them, 'I commanded you to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Have you obeyed it, or have you sought your own ease and comfort at home, regardless of my commands?"" 5. On the arrival of Lott Carey in Africa, he saw before him a wide and interesting field. His devoted piety, rare talents, good judgment, and pure benevolence soon placed him in a conspicuous station, and gave him a commanding influence. The welfare of his countrymen lay near his heart, and no toil or sacrifice seemed too great for their good. 6. The emigrants suffered much at first from change of country, scant supplies, and a want of sufficient medical attention. To relieve these sufferings, Lott Carey devoted himself to gain all possible information concerning the diseases of the climate, and the proper remedies. 7. Having thus qualified himself, he not only became by appointment Health Officer and General Inspector of the settlement, but gave his personal services day and night as physician, without hope of reward. And, amid all these cares and efforts, he was always mindful of the duty of promoting civilization and Christianity among the natives. 8. In 1826 Carey was chosen vice-agent of the colony, and performed the duties of that office for two years with great fidelity and zeal, and very acceptably. In 1828, while engaged in preparations for the defense of the colony against a slave-trader, an explosion of gunpowder took place, and caused his death. But his memory will long be cherished on the coast of Africa and in America. emigrant, one who goes out conspicuous, very prominent. from his country. qualify, to make one able. fidelity, faithfulness. benefit, welfare. gnaw which mold-ing LESSON LXXXIII. chis-el bea-ver im-ple-ment car-pen-ter cor-rect-ness e-con-o-mize reg-u-lar-i-ty op-er-a-tion NATURE AND ART THE HE beaver builds his huts with the tools which nature has given him. When he wants to divide a bit of wood, he gnaws it in two with his sharp teeth; but the carpenter builds our houses with tools or machines which art has contrived and perfected. 2. What a variety of these machines are found in a carpenter's chest! The skillful hand of the workman is the power which sets these machines in motion, just as the water is the power of a mill, or the force of steam the power of a steam-engine. 3. When a gentleman connected with a steamengine, waited, many years ago, upon the king of England to explain some improvements which had |