Oh, when I look back on past years, and recall the prayers I have uttered in tears for my son, my Alfred, the doubts, the fears that have arisen to check my prayer, I wonder wherefore am I thus blessed." "Our God is a God of truth, and He promiseth to answer prayer, dearest Mrs.Greville," replied Ellen, earnestly; "and He is a God of love, and will bless those who seek Him and trust in Him as you have done." "He gave me grace to trust in Him, my child.

I trusted, I doubted not He would answer me in another world, but I thought not such blessing was reserved for me in this.

A God of love--ay, in my hour of affliction.

I have felt Him so.

Oh, may the blessings of His loving-kindness shower down upon me, soften yet more my heart to receive His glorious image." She ceased to speak, but her lips moved still as in inward prayer.