indifferent to the wants of his brother, and accumulate wealth, only to sacrifice it upon the altar of his vanity.

The imperfect education of youth, frequently leads t avarice. They are not made acquainted with the prope value of wealth. They are taught to heap up riches with out an object-without benefiting others. Their economy in early life may afford them pleasure; but it often degene The little treasur rates into an insatiable thirst for gain. already collected, creates a desire for greater. The min thereby, is rendered insensible to more exalted pleasures Therefore it becomes the imperative duty of parents, t watch over the passions and inclinations of their children They should not encourage a principle of selfishness. they sacrifice the enjoyments of youth, in the unwearyin pursuit of wealth, they will become mean, selfish, and over bearing, in old age.

Teach your children in early life, to be contented wit little; and to take pleasure in sharing that little with others Teach them to be economical, yet always liberal to thos who are less fortunate than themselves.

The true christian will regard the possession of tempora goods, rather as the great means for promoting human ha piness. He endeavours, therefore, to add to his worldl possessions by laudable enterprize; but not to lock them u as a treasure to be applied only to his own wants and d sires. He avoids all needless expenses for idle pleasure His liberality does not identify itself with popular sympathy but he is ever ready to render his assistance in the lonel ness of sorrow and distress, where nothing but gratitude ca

be his reward. He thinks only of rendering himself wor-
thy of his creator. This is his great aim-the precious de-
sire of his heart. He is anxious to lay up treasures, only
"in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and
where thieves do not break through nor steal.”

Have I, O Lord, acted thus worthy of thy name? Have I
denied myself many pleasures, that I might become an an-
gel of consolation to others? Have I not sacrificed the
duty I owed to my suffering fellow men, to pride, vanity,
and sensuality? I must acknowledge I am not what I
ought to be. How often have I improperly exercised my
liberality? How seldom have I followed up the golden rule
of temperance? How foolishly have I contributed to my
own selfish desires, when I might have been of infinite ad-
vantage to others? I blush for my errors; I tremble for
their enormity! Henceforth, I will elevate my affections.
to thee, and endeavour to promote the welfare of my fellow
mortals; and for this purpose, do thou grant me strength
and power, and every good gift.

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Before nations and empires sprung into existence, th united families that composed them, were almost disting communities within themselves, with each a presiding chief, who was generally the father. After him is nam ed the whole generation. He looks to their support, pro tection and happiness. He is the most respected among th number; and if he commands, he is cheerfully obeyed.

In all ages of the world, and among all people, the fathe has received a certain degree of respect and veneration. I is a feeling natural to the human breast. The prince share it in common with the beggar. The family look to him a their representative; he defends their rights and command their obedience. Every one, therefore, who is invested with this dignity, ought not to dishonour it by his unwor thiness.

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The father is always looked upon with higher respect than he who is unmarried. The world reposes in him a greater degree of confidence. It is enough to know that he has an offspring who look to him for support. This, alone, recommends him to the attention and indulgence of all.

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But the father often lessens his own dignity. violates those tender and sacred duties which belong to his station. Thus, he becomes an object of the greatest contempt. A man may be unfortunate in the management of his affairs, public or private, and receive the sympathy of the public; but he who neglects his wife and children, and renders them miserable, has at once dried up the fountains of compassion, and is justly considered a disgrace to society. For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how can he hope to have the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens?

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try and devotion to God. These are the pillars of domestic happiness. A father in the midst of his family, is as a prince among his people. It is his duty to watch over and see that every one performs his duty with faithfulness and fidelity. Every member of the domestic circle should be well acquainted with the business assigned to them, and be alone answerable for its performance. Where a house is well regulated, the business of the day goes on withou interruption. Every one attends to his or her business. A little friendly exhortation or encouragement, is all that is requisite to keep every thing in activity. Harsh command or continued censure, will only produce disorder and sul lenness.

Where harmony exists, there must be no foolish contra dictions; no disputing about trifles; no quarrelling betwee man and wife; no evil example for children and servants If the heads of a family cannot agree within themselves they loose at once the respect which is due to them. There fore, should the father be very careful in the exercise of hi domestic duties. He should not publickly differ in opinio from his wife, or contradict her in presence of others. Pa rents should always furnish a good example, particularly economy. They should never become despotic; neithe should they claim any exemption from the discipline whic they may have established, for the regulation of their house hold. Then, upon all occasions, they will be cheerfull obeyed.

A prudent father will always regulate his expenses a cording to his income. The situation of his affairs wi