example of piety united to high rank and fortune. Many others, of equal condition and of either sex, grace the annals of that period by a similar display of religious excellence. And this is a circumstance which deserves to be particularly noticed. If in the present day we look to the characters of the higher orders of society, we shall find but very few who resemble that of Lady Carbery. Doubtless,

"We boast some rich ones whom the Gospel sways;
"And one who wears a coronet, and prays !"

But still, as the same truly Christian poet adds,

"Like gleanings of an olive-tree, they shew
"Here and there one upon the topmost bough."

Yet why should this be so? True religion is so far from being an enemy to human greatness or prosperity, that wherever it is found in conjunction with them, it is seen to add grace and dignity to the one, and to lessen the dangers and increase the happiness of the other. Should this memoir, therefore, fall into the hands of any who are thus highly favoured by this world's good, let them learn from the example of Lady Carbery, that to be truly noble, they must be "born of God;" that to possess real wealth, they must be "rich towards Him," "rich "in faith, and heirs of a kingdom which cannot be "moved."

But there are two or three features in the religious character of this lady, to which we would particularly direct the attention of our readers of every description. What we have principally in view may be denominated the solidity of her piety. The religion of Lady Carbery was founded in humility before God, and was richly productive of the substantial graces and virtues of a Christian; the love of God and of her neighbours; subdued and well-regulated affections and desires respecting the things of this world;

and a daily preparation for the employments and pleasures of a better. Her chief care and anxiety seem to have been directed towards the attainment and exercise of the power of godliness. For this she read the word of God, prayed in public and in private, and listened to the instructions of the pulpit. Religion, in short, appears to have been considered by her, not so much as intended to procure her any particular character amongst men, as "to teach her "all her duty," to make her perfect and complete in all the will of God.

As a striking proof of the truth of these observations, we request our readers, especially the female part of them, to consider the exemplary and amiable conduct of Lady Carbery in every domestic relation and duty, more particularly in her conduct towards her children. This is a part of her character which is well deserving of imitation. "Her religion," adds her pious eulogist," dwelt upon her spirit, and was "incorporated with the periodical work of every day." This is pure and undefiled religion. May its influence be more widely diffused throughout the religious world; for this is good and profitable unto men, and redounds to the glory of God!

Conformably to such a life was the death of Lady Carbery; calm and peaceful, and honoured by a remarkable token of the Divine presence and favour. The account which is given of this circumstance, is no less judicious than it is beautiful and interesting. And there is something peculiarly satisfactory in the evidence by which it is attested. It is greatly to be feared, that the want of more frequent instances of this kind in the present day, is owing to our low attainments in the knowledge and love of God. Hence it is, that the promise, amongst others of a similar nature, which is recorded John, xiv. 23, is so seldom accomplished in life, and at the hour of death.

What has thus been added to the character of Lady Carbery, will tend to recommend to the notice of our readers that kind of religion of which she was so eminent an example; retired, yet substantial, elevated in its principles, yet chiefly discernible in the moral regulation of the heart and life, by the precepts of the gospel.

LADY LETICE,

VISCOUNTESS FALKLAND.

[Written in a Letter to her Mother, the Lady MORISON, at Great Tew, in Oxfordshire.]

MADAM,

IT is the desire of some honourable personages, to have an exact account of the death of your most dear daughter, the Lady Falkland: they being privy to much piety in her life, expect (as well they may) somewhat remarkable in her sickness and death.

For your comfort and their satisfaction, I have gathered together some scattered particulars of her life, sickness, and death, and have sent them unto you, that the most precious perfume of her name. being poured out, (like Mary's box of spikenard,) may fill your and their houses. And though this relation of so many eminent virtues in her, would not, perhaps, have appeared so delicate from your own pen, because so deep a share of the praise belongs to you; yet, you need not blush at the delivering of it; it may consist with your modesty, to be a witness of the truth of these particulars, though not to be the publisher of them. And if the memory of that most holy lady continue precious amongst us, and her holy example efficacious with us, and God, who sanctified her here, and now glorifies her in heaven, be magnified and honoured for his mercies and graces, I have all I aim at.

I shall relate somewhat remarkable in the very beginning of her Christian race; more, in her progress and proficiency in it; and then come to the last stages, when the crown at the end of the race was, as it were, within her view.