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low in the grave. This covenant is as' sumed presumptuously, when the parties know not what they say, and whereof they affirm. It is a relation formed by the or- dinance of God, and his word prescribes its duties. He cannot regard the transac- ton with favor, and make their union a mutual blessing in their future days, if they do not so far regard his directions, as to what they are, and prepare themselves to assume the obligation with the utmost sin- cerity, and cheerful intention of holding them in perpetual remembrance. They VOW to each other love, respect, confidence, mutual support, kindness, and inviolable fidelity. Their VOWS are registered m heaven; his directions for their spirit and behavior arc written before them in the Holy Bible. If these are disregarded, or infringeG, the book of remembrance will contain dark items, which they will shud- der to hear rehearsed when they stand to- gether at his bar. A needless inaitention to the import of this covenant, in one par ty, is fragrant injury to the other; while the offender plants thorns upon his pillow and forfeits the blessing of the Most High.

 On the other hand, these bonds are not grievous when they are well understood; duly weighed, and cheerfully ossumed.- They are silken chains, when mutual affec- ton binds them on, and when discretion has counted the cost. The devotion and service are nothing but liberty and peace, when the contracting parties have cordial ly bound themselves together with full understanding of what the relation implies. and from theil hearts, in tic fear of God. have resolved to be faithful unto death.

 EdmcGtion Reporter.