THESCLOSE OF LIFE.
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'tMark the perfect man, and behold the up
right, for the end ofthat man is peace.v Rea-
der, observe the character specified in this
quotation from Holy Writ. and then con-
template the beautiful result Of a well spent
life. Do you wish your closing days to be
peaceful. happy, satisfactory z Then, be ac7
tive in seeking after good, and also in endeav-


oring to, promote the welfare Of those around


you. d. ia8sE 3 m 3tHa ti49ata l


The idea Of "a happy life, distinct from use-
full one, is nonsense; there is no such thing.


Men who are all for pleasure, are only lreading
'the primrose path 70 everlasting ruin."a If
we wish 10 close life happily, we must live in
earnest, We love those who consult their du-
ty rather than their mere impulses; we do love
all, that is true, but we would love all to do
right; and, as we wish our readers, the great
EST amount, ,of srus happiness, possible 10 be en-
joyed in, This world, we ieel bound to lell them,
it can onty bessecured by uldinching devotion
to pure benevolence. 'eI ..-'


Our cause is one Of the many departments oi
useful action life. More depends upon the
reformation, which has been going on in this
matter forsome years, than many seem to be-
ieve. But. much yet remains to be done; and
we say toyou, for your help already, we feel
thankful, and for that which we are assured
you viii yet render, we feel trustful. M A


Make your .tdays Of strength, as useful as
you can; fill up the fee,ing hours OF your
youth and middle age. by acis Of devotion 10
your Con and the good OF men so shall your
old age be one characterized by sweet Tranquil


lity and satisfaction. and your end will be


"Oh lahow glorious" says writer in the
spectatos. &" is the old age Of that great man,
who has spent his time in such contemplatons
as have made this life, what alone it should
be, an education for Hedpcn. ~ a-ssss Y