Should we warn him of a change,
He would think the caution strange;
He no change or trouble fears,
Till the gath'ring storm appears,
Till dark clouds his sun conceal,
Till temptation's pow'r he feel;
Then he trembles and looks pale,
All his hopes and courage fail.
But the wonder-working LORD,
Sooths the tempest by his word;
Stills the thunder, stops the rain,
And his sun breaks forth again :
Soon the cloud again returns,
Now he joys, and now he mourns ;
Oft his sky is overcast,

Ere the day of life be past."

From this time, she continued to experience, with little interruption, for a long period, the peace and pleasantness of wisdom's ways. In her Bible, and closet; in the sanctuary of God, and in the circle of her Christian friends, she found a satisfaction and happiness which she had in vain sought from the world. That ardor of feeling, and vigor of intellect, with which she was naturally endowed; now sanctified by Divine grace, and thus fitted for the Master's use, rendered her an ornament to religion-a bright example of every Christian virtue.

Convinced of the necessity, and utility of prayer and encouraged by the examples of union in this exercise, recorded in the sacred volume; she proposed to several of her young female friends, who were "partakers of like precious faith" with herself, to appropriate one afternoon of every week to this most delightful purpose.

Unwilling, however, to act unadvisedly on a subject of so much importance, they applied to their respected pastor, the Rev. Mr. Prince, whose daughter was one of the number, for counsel. Gratified to find they were so piously disposed, he encouraged them to carry their wishes into effect; and assured them of his readiness to give them all the assistance in his power. Desirous of avoiding all ostentation; and as far as possible, publicity; the execution of their purpose was for a considerable time delayed, for want of a suitable place at which to meet. At length, encouraged by the promise, "if any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth liberally and upbraideth not, and it shall

he given him;" they set apart a day, on which, unitedly to implore the Divine direction. Immediately after, a striking providence relieved them from their embarrassment, and confirmed their faith, in the efficacy of prayer. Miss Dawes, while returning home from the meeting, through Portland street, observed a lady, with whom she was unacquainted, beckoning to her to approach. "I hear," said she, " my dear, that you have found Christ." "I trust that I have," was the reply; "and He is the chiefest among ten thousand, and altogether lovely." "Come in, come in," said the lady, "I want to see and converse with you." The invitation was readily accepted. Miss Dawes then communicated to her, in compliance with her request, the change through which she had passed; and concluded, with mentioning the purpose, for which she, and her Christian companions had been engaged that afternoon. "My dear young friend," said the lady, "God has sent you here. I have this day been kneeling in that place (pointing to a stair

case in sight)* intreating him to open the way for such a meeting as you contemplate, in my house. I am much confined at home; and of course deprived in a great measure of the privileges which others enjoy, who "speak often, one to another," and to God. Nothing could delight me more than to have you convene under this roof. There is but one difficulty which I can think of in the way. My husband, though kind and affectionate to me, is not a man of religion; and may perhaps object. He is out now. But I will ask his conscnt as soon as he returns, and then let you know the result." The result was as fa

* A stair-case, may seem at first thought, a very improper place for such an exercise, which our Savior has required to be performed in the most private manner. But when the construction of this part of a building in former times, with two or more angles; and not unfrequently, with a door both at the bottom and top of the stairs, is recollected, the apparent unsuitableness of the place for the service will disappear.

vorable as could have been desired.* A place being now provided for the meeting; the little band, that the design of their union might not in future be frustrated by the admission of unsuitable as sociates, requested Mr. Prince to draft them a form of covenant, confession of faith, and rules of discipline, which every member should be required to subscribe. This excellent man cheerfully complied with their request; earnestly commending them to "Him, who despiseth not the day of small things."

The society met eighteen years at the house of this pious lady. At the expiration of that time, her husband became

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*Happy would it be, were all husbands, who are strangers to religion themselves, equally accommodating to the feelings, and wishes of their "believing wives." But alas! how many excellent women, are so " unequally yoked," as to be deprived in a great measure of the privileges which are indispensable both to their comfort, and improvement. It is strange indeed that a man of integrity and honor, (religious principle aside) can so abuse the confidence reposed in bim, and disregard the Vows made by him, before the altar, as to oppose the best interests, and mar the sweetest enjoyments of a faithful and affectionate wife.