I do not mention this as being in the whole applicable to thy case; but as a fellow Christian traveller towards the celestial city, I earnestly intreat thee, in the love of the gospel, never to consider thyself on a level, or at liberty to act in full scope, with the man of business, who thinks himself created to pursue the things of time without being responsible to his Creator for endeavoring to reach a situation in life which would enable him to prepare for eternity.

Thou wilt not be long at a loss what to do if thou dost not overlook the secret motive in thy own breast.

Do not grieve at losing a little of what thou hast; it will come again, if for the best, and may bring the double reward of peace.

If thou attendest to that directing Hand which has hitherto preserved thee as a monument of thy Heavenly Father's mercy, thy victory is already sure, though thou mayst not know it.

It is not for the test, consequently not permitted, that we should always see our way.