ren of beloved brethren and sisters, sitting solitary in the dark lands of heathenism? How desirable that every missionary family be as a city set upon a hill, reflecting the light of Christianity so brightly, that even pagan idolaters, attracted by its beams, may desire the same illumination!

When the spirit of all grace shall be poured out on the families of missionaries, as in the days of Pentecost, will not these disciples of Christ, in their intercourse with each other, and with the heathen, be able to manifest that it is not a vain thing to serve the Lord, so that even the heathen shall "discern between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not?"

And when Christ shall, in the families of missionaries, possess the dew of the youth, will not these converted children be at once preachers of righteousness?

Were the children of missionaries to be filled thus early with the Holy Ghost, what wonders of grace might they not accomplish?

Is not the obligation of every Christian mother, to observe this concert, commensurate with the knowledge of its existence? Else how can she pray, "Thy kingdom come," or profess to love her neighbor as herself, or in any sense fulfil Christ's last commission, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature?"

What would tend more to advance the Redeemer's kingdom, or to glorify him, than for the children of missionaries to begin early to preach Christ, and in childhood to win souls to him? And when their frail and dying parents were removed from this field of labor, would they not more than fill their places?

Should one solitary professing Christian mother be found, who has no heart to observe this concert, we pity her, from our souls we pity her children; for, as we do to others, so shall it be done unto us; and with what measure we mete, it shall be measured to us again."

O, that a cloud of sweet incense may arise from the nursery of every Christian mother in that hallowed hour, which shall call down heaven's best blessings upon every missionary family and maternal association in this fallen world! Beloved mo ther, be assured that your prayer will be returned into your own

bosom; upon your own offspring shall descend blessings in such rich abundance, that there shall not be room to receive them.

People and realms of every tongue,
Dwell on his name with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.

NOTE. It is thought peculiarly desirable that Jewish children be especially remembered at this hour, that the Lord would speedily bring them to cry, as formerly, "Hosanna to the Son of David." Unless the children of these long-neglected outcasts are brought under the influence of maternal associations, and infant and Sabbath school instruction, what reason have we to expect the complete fulfilment of that wonderful prophecy, "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger?"

For the Mother's Magazine.

THE BIT OF NEW BOARD.

MRS. W.,

I FEEL a delicacy in giving publicity to the following fact, lest it may seem to indicate a want of respect for an affectionate parent. Still, I am willing to sacrifice my own feelings, if you think, by it, any one parent, in this day of Sabbath desecration, may be led to reflect upon the importance and extent of a parent's example.

My father, though not a professor of religion, was strictly a moral man. His circumstances were moderate, and it required the most diligent attention, six days in the week, to support his family. At the close of each week we were scrupulously taught that all labor and amusement must be laid aside. Uniformly our Sabbaths were kept with a strictness, I think, not often observed in irreligious families. But one deviation I can never forget. It was an autumnal Sabbath, when several of the menibers of

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the family, besides my father, did not attend church. returned home, I observed a part of the kitchen hearth, which had for some time been worn away, was replaced by a new board. My little sister, three years old, pointing to the spot, said, "Father has done that to-day." No further notice was taken of the fact, but the remainder of the day was to me one of sadness. The fact was undeniable, that much as I revered this dear parent, the Sabbath was not to him a delight. I did not myself then love God, and did not mourn that it was a sin against his righteous authority. But I felt that it was descending from that noble elevation and consistency of character, which we wish to see in those we love.

Years have passed away, and my mother, and four of her seven children, are numbered with the dear people of God; but alas, my father is not. Gray hairs are beginning to cluster upon his temples, admonishing him that old age is approaching; and though he is still a moral, honest, and upright man, and I sometimes hope a Christian, he is not a professor of religion. The one deviation from the path of rectitude, the one violation of the Sabbath, I cannot forget. The bit of new board by the kitchen hearth, in the far distant home of my childhood, is still fresh in my memory; and every recollection of it, brings the mental anguish I felt on first seeing it there.

E. N.

LETTER OF THE REV. MR. CHAMBERLAIN.

[THE following extract of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, a missionary among the Cherokees, to his daughters in this vicinity, is inserted in the Magazine, for the purpose of commending to the notice, and to the special prayer of maternal associations, these two daughters of Mr. Chamberlain, and also the two sons of Dr. Butler, who is also employed in the same

mission.

According to previous arrangements, these four children were brought to this vicinity several months ago, to receive an education which was pledged to them by two maternal associations in New York, and one in New Jersey. In consequence of some

providential occurrences, the plan, first adopted for the support of the sons of Dr. Butler, has in part failed. We take the liberty, therefore, earnestly to invite, in aid of this object, the co-operation of such maternal associations as would like to participate in this labor of love to missionary children, and who have not previously appropriated their funds to other objects. All contributions for this purpose may be transmitted to the Rev. S. Whittelsey, No. 150 Nassau-street, New York, by whom they will be acknowledged and applied.]

MY DEAR DAUGHTERS,

LAST evening we received a letter from Mr. Ellsworth, enclosing one from the Rev. Mr. W., and also one from Mrs. W., which had been sent to another place by mistake. We were much gratified to learn, that we had been directed, by the, special providence of God, in regard to sending you on, in the same way we should have taken, if Mrs. W.'s letter had reached us. in its proper time. I have no doubt, my dear daughters, that the Lord's hand is in all these things, and it only shows your greater obligations to be faithful and improve your time. Do not even imagine, that it will answer for you to live for a moment without the influences of God's spirit. Your schoolmates, perhaps none of them, are under such peculiar obligations to devote themselves to God, as you are. They are receiving their education, in the ordinary way, from the hands of their parents. But your parents are poor missionaries, and have nothing of this world's goods to bestow on you. You are therefore receiving your education by the special providence of God, and for the special purpose that you may improve it to his glory.

For the Mother's Magazine.

SCRIPTURE EXERCISE, FOR QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS.

LESSON 14.-History of Isaac, continued, Gen. xxvii.

WHEN Isaac was old, and his eyes dim, which of his sons did he call to him?

What did he say to Esau?

What did he tell Esau to do?

Who heard him give this direction to Esau?

To whom did Rebekah relate what Isaac had said?
What did she tell Jacob to do?

What objection did Jacob make?

What did he fear his father would think him to be?

What reply did his mother make?

How did his mother help him to deceive his father?

When Isaac asked Jacob who he was, what did Jacob say?

What sin did Jacob commit by that answer?

When Isaac asked Jacob how he had found the venison so quickly, what reply did he make?

Why did Isaac wish his son to come near to him?

After feeling of his son, what did Isaac say?

When Isaac again asked him, Art thou my very son Esau, what did Jacob reply?

When Isaac had partaken of the food which Jacob had prepared, how did Isaac bless him?

What happened immediately after Isaac had thus blessed Jacob?

What did Esau do and say, when he heard what his father had done?

What feelings did Esau indulge towards Jacob?

What did he purpose to do to Jacob, after his father's death? Where did Rebekah direct Jacob to flee?

For the Mother's Magazine.

THE SURRENDER.

"My son, give me thine heart."

WHOSE Voice is that, so soft, so sweet,
Which lingers on my ear?
Who is it claims me as his child,
And thus dispels my fear?

Is it his voice, so often heard
Mid Eden's stately trees?

I've heard it at the midnight hour,
And on the early breeze.