B—, who presided, made a short but pretty speech, on the pleasure they had derived from our society, and the benefits which they hoped would result from the services of the Sabbath, and concluded by wishing us, in the name of the whole company, a safe and successful tour to our beloved home. This called up my husband, and in a speech of great feeling, and seriousness; he reminded them of the responsibilities of the past, and of our again meeting to give an account of all our instructions and privileges. After a few faithful remarks, delivered in a playful manner, on the timidity of some who came to that feast, but through fear of the police, had kept away from the Sabbath service, he concluded by most affectionately urging them to bear in mind the solemn truths, which, in great feebleness, he had urged upon their attention. I hope the last appeal was not without its gracious effect. When he alluded to the marriage supper of the Lamb, and expressed his earnest desire in the warmest and tenderest tones, that all might partake of that feast, and continue in the worship and service of the Redeemer for ever, all were affected, and seemed to respond a hearty Amen."

CHAPTER VIII.

JOURNEY FROM GRÄFENBERG THROUGH THE TYROL AND SWITZERLAND TO ENGLAND.

THERE was but one serious drawback to the joy Mrs. Sherman experienced in leaving Gräfenberg; her husband was returning to his important charge, with his health perfectly restored and her own greatly improved; but Selina was left behind, with the hope that a longer stay there would give tone and strength to her system. The following statement of the reasons which induced her parents to leave her at Gräfenberg, is extracted from a sketch of her character by her father, which has been previously presented to the public.

"Her constitution was healthful and robust till the age of three years, but from that period she exhibited symptoms of great weakness. To her sainted mother, she was an object of much solicitude and affection; while her quietude, patience, and cheerfulness at that tender age endeared her to all who knew her. When about eight years old, she was supposed to have an affection of the spine, for which she lay in a horizontal position for nine months without moving, under the care of Dr. Harrison. The treatment, however, appeared to increase her general debility, and when she was again permitted to walk, it was with greater difficulty and

feebleness than before. During the time of her residence at school, where every considerate and maternal attention was paid by her preceptress to the state of her health, she had frequent attacks of indisposition, which created great fears that she would not arrive at maturity. Her flow of animal spirits, the bloom on her cheek, and her natural reserve on all subjects relating to herself, prevented many from discerning her weakness and frequent suffering. They were rarely the subject of complaint even to her sister, or to those most endeared to her. She was anxious to accompany us to Gräfenberg, and make the experiment of the efficacy of the watercure on her debilitated frame. In a short time, the beneficial effects became visible, her strength increased so much, that she walked regularly, three times a-day, up and down a steep hill, about three-quarters of a mile long, besides other walks, with comparative ease; and we fondly hoped that we should see her return home in the plenitude of health. About a fortnight before we left Gräfenberg, she said with great anxiety and affection, 'I think, dear papa, if you would permit me to remain here a few months longer, I should get quite well; my recovery is progressing so fast, that it seems a pity to leave when you do.' We remonstrated with her on her request, showed her the difficulties to which she would be subject, the anxieties we should feel about her at such a distance from home, and especially, the impossibility of coming to her, if she should be ill or dying; but with a cheerfulness and calmness not easily forgotten, she replied, 'O papa, you know very few persons die

here, and from my evident improvement under the system, it is not likely that I shall be worse, or die at Gräfenberg. I doubt not some Christian friends would let me live with them-I shall give them little trouble and require but little attention.' We expressed astonishment at her courage, especially as she was an ardent lover of home and of her parents; but with tears standing in her eyes, and a look that awoke our strongest sympathy, she said, 'Yes, but health is very precious, and what sacrifice should I not make for it.' Finding her so intent upon it, affection for her welfare would not allow us at once to deny her; but we told her that we would think and pray over it. In the meantime, M, Priesnitz was consulted, who confirmed her views, by assuring us, that he had no doubt from the improvement she had made, three months longer would effect a perfect cure. At the same time, two dear Christian friends, the Rev. Alexander Stewart and his devoted wife, voluntarily offered to take charge of her as their own daughter, and to bring her home with them when they returned to England, which they expected would be about the middle of October. The providence of God seemed to smile upon her proposal-to remove difficulties and to answer prayer—and after a few days of hesitation, we gave our consent. When it was communicated to her, she threw her arms round her father's neck-precious child!—and said, Thank you, oh! thank you, dear papa, a thousand times for your kindness and the sacrifices you are willing to make for me.' She wrote home to her sister and to the nurse who had had charge

of her from an early age, expressing her joy that she had permission to remain, and her hope and confidence that she should return as strong as any of them. With emotions, in which hope predominated, we kissed her sweet lips,-little imagining that it was the last time that token of affection would be given.'

It seemed necessary in justice to Mrs. Sherman to recite these particulars, without which, her future reference to the circumstance of her daughter's remaining at Gräfenberg, would be scarcely understood. Her memorial of the events of the journey will now describe the moments of departure, and her subsequent movements, till her arrival at home.

Monday morning, August 2nd.—"We took our leave of Gräfenberg-dear Gräfenberg, the scene of so much and such varied interest. At six o'clock, I went to my little hill for the last time with deep emotion. I can never forget that sweet spot, and seem to realize what Jacob felt, when he remembered Bethel, as the place where God answered him in the day of his distress. At seven o'clock, we breakfasted in the cottage; and after family devotion, in which our precious Selina was specially commended to God, we invited the landlord and his family to come in, and receive some parting tokens of our regard for their attentions. My dear husband, at my request, undertook the pleasant task of presenting our gifts, and addressing to each a few sentences of spiritual advice. Our kind friend, Mrs. K., acted as interpreter. To the youngest daughter, he gave a gown-to the eldest a shawl-to the son a coat-and to the father a