t had been swept away by the tide. Such is the fate of
the smuggler Myers, and certainly no one ever deserved it more richly.
I have no other events to narrate.

"I should like to give you some good advice, Neil; but I am so little
accustomed to lecture others, I cannot find words to do it. I will try,
however. Never forget that you were sent into this world to do your
duty to Heaven and to man; not to amuse yourself, but to obey God's
laws,--to prepare for another world, which will last for ever. Remember
always that this world is only a place of trial--of probation. Trials
of all sorts are sent on purpose to prove us. When man, through
disobedience, fell, and sin entered the world, the devil was allowed to
have power over him. He would have gained entire power, and man in his
fallen state would have been inextricably lost for ever; but Christ in
his mercy interfered, and by His obedience, His sufferings on earth,--by
His death on the cross,--was accepted by God as a recompense for all
sinners who believe in Him. By His resurrection, He became a mediator
for us, showing us also that we too shall rise, like Him, from the dead,
in the bodies in which we died. Thus a pure and just God, who cannot
otherwise than hate sin, was able at the same time to show forth his
justice and his mercy,--to punish those who go on in their wickedness,
but to pardon those who believe in their great Mediator, and repent of
their sins. I remind you of these important truths, Neil, because I
know all men are too apt to forget them. Endeavour always to remember
them, and I am sure that they will keep you from evil more than any
other safeguards which I can offer you. I do not tell you, my boy, not
to do this, or not to do that; but I remind you that Christ came down on
earth, on account of the sins of mankind, to teach men His laws; that He
suffered pain, toil, and disgrace, and a dreadful death; and that, in
gratitude to Him, we are bound to do our utmost to obey Him. Read your
Bible constantly--not now and then, but every day; learn what His will
is, and do your best to follow it. Remember, also, that the devil is
ever at your elbow, endeavouring to persuade you not to follow it,--
telling you that sin is sweet and pleasant; that God will not be angry
with you if you sin a little; that hell is far off; that God would not
be so cruel as to send you there; and that it is cowardly to be afraid.
Oh, my boy, let me entreat you to pray