of it."-The only feasible attempt, therefore, is to send our treasures forward, so as to have them laid up in heaven against our arrival. But how shall this be accomplished? Neither gold nor silver can be sent across the river in our way; houses and lands still less; bank paper is not current there; the honour that comes from man, as also mere human knowledge, seem equally valueless beyond the tomb. But remark, all these things are the rewards of human labour undertaken for self alone. But there is such a thing as expending our strength in the service of God, and lo, here we find the solution of our difficulties for such labours meet their chief reward beyond the fatal stream. The Divine promise, in relation to them, as we may gather from various parts of the bible, is present maintenance, but the chief payment is after death. Here, then, is the means of sending before us all the earnings of our lives. We may render the matter secure, that when we pass into eternity we shall go to our treasures, not leave them behind. Should the reader question the certainty of the affirmations here made, the word of God comes in proof; "Who (i. e. God) will render to every man according to his deeds; to them who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality, eternal life." (Romans, ii. 6, 7.)

On the other hand, let the man know who labours for this world, he is laying up wealth only to leave it for ever, and just in proportion to his gains will be the loss which he is inevitably and speedily to sustain. Let him affix the label to each successive addition to his fortune-this is to be left behind when death calls for me; in this manner he may escape that most bitter disappointment which awaits every inconsiderate lover of earthly good. All who labour for earthly treasures ought fully to keep in mind, their reward is to be upon earth, and must be left here whenever they are called into eternity.

BRAINERD'S TOM B.

[With an Engraving.]

FOR the drawing which has enabled us to present the annexed engraving to our readers, we are indebted to the kindness of the Rev. Dr. Cox, of Hackney, who sketched it on the spot, during his tour in the United States with the Rev. Dr. Hoby. Our readers are aware that the tomb of Brainerd, a man most eminently devoted to God, and remarkably successful in a most unpromising field, is at Northampton, in New England, a town which enjoyed the labours of the very eminent President Edwards. In Drs. Cox and Hoby's volume, "Religion in America," we find the following account:

"Brainerd's tomb attracted us twice to the burial ground: it is a plain black slab, supported on five small fluted pillars; a marble tablet in the centre bears an inscription to the memory of the man of God whose ashes repose beneath. Brainerd is a name enshrined in every Christian's heart who has read of his devoted labours; his memory will live without the aid of an eloquent epitaph; but the simple record ought certainly to be engraven with some regard to taste; as it is, one's thoughts are diverted to notice, and to regret, the inattention, even to ordinary rules, in an inscription, by such a division of words. The lines are as follow:

SACRED TO THE MEMORY

OF THE REV.

DAVID BRAINERD A FAITH

FUL AND LABORIOUS MISSIONARY
TO THE STOCKBRIDGE THE

DELAWARE AND THE SUSQUE-
HANNAH TRIBE OF INDIANS
WHO DIED IN THIS TOWN

OCT. 10, 1747 AGED 30.

The early age at which Brainerd was removed rendered an epitaph on the tomb of a yet younger inhabitant of the grave close by peculiarly impres sive:

'There was a time, that time is past,
When, youth, I bloomed like thee;
A time will come, 'tis coming fast,
When thou shalt fade like me

SCRAPS FROM THE EDITOR'S PORTFOLIO. REDEMPTION OF TIME.-An extract, found amongst the papers of one who has now exchanged time for eternity:

You may be indifferent about your improving time, but time is not indifferent whether to pass by or not; it is determined to continue its rapid course, and hurry you into the ocean of eternity, though you should continue sleeping and dreaming through all the passage. There fore, awake, arise, exert yourselves before your doom be unchangeably fixed. If you have any fire within you, here let it burn; if you have any active powers, here let them be exerted; here, or nowhere, and on no occa sion. On the day of judgment are you not afraid lest you should miss some of your friends, or some of your families there? or that you should there see them move off to the left hand, and looking back with eagerness upon you, as if they would say, "This is my doom through your carelessness;" had you but acted a faithful part towards me while conversant with you, or under your care, I might now have had my place amongst the saints. Oh, how would you bear such significant, piercing looks from a child, a brother, a sister, a servant, a friend, a neighbour? Therefore, now do all in your power to convert sinners from the errors of their ways, and to save their souls from death."—S. R. U.

VISITING THE SICK.-We must be diligent in visiting the sick, and assisting them to prepare either for a fruitful life or a happy death. When time is almost gone, and they must now or never be reconciled to God,