of it: and this resolution I held so sacred, that
neither childish toy, or youthful pleasure, could wrest the treasure
from me.

"When in my twentieth year, it pleased God to bring me
to the knowledge of His salvation; which so rejoiced my heart,
that the natural consequence was a readiness on all occasions to
contribute my mite to promote the cause of the Redeemer,
through whom I had experienced such unspeakable happiness.

"On one occasion it happened, that I had no money
about me but this piece, which I had so long and sacredly kept
in remembrance of my friend. As the collectors were handing
the boxes round to the different pews, I began to argue in my
mind the propriety of giving away my piece, as the best way
of keeping it. The thought of laying it out upon myself I
could not entertain for a moment; and was aware there would
come a time when I could no longer retain it. At length, to
test the propriety of giving it, I supposed I had done so; and
afterwards met my much-loved friend in the world of spirits.
I imagined she was well acquainted with what I had done; but,
on consulting her countenance, I could not perceive the least
mark of displeasure: on the contrary, I thought she gave me
a smile of approbation. This determined me; accordingly,
when the box was presented to me, I dropped my piece into it;
and from that moment to the present, whenever the circumstance
has occurred to me, I have always felt perfectly satisfied
with my decision.

"At the present I have a few choice things, bequeathed to
me by a dear friend, now, I trust, in heaven; and I wish, as in
the former instance, to keep them for the sake of the giver;
but I can think of no means so satisfactory as that to which I
have adverted. I therefore send them as specified in the margin;
[Footnote: The articles were--a silver coffee-pot and stand, a
silver plated tea-pot, a silver cream-jug, do. fish-knife, and
half-a-dozen do. dessert spoons.] and request they may be
appropriated to the furtherance of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ.

"Perhaps some may be disposed to question
the propriety of such a mode of preserving their treasure; but, I think,
I cannot do better than put the precious things to those which are
most precious.

"With most fervent prayer for the prosperity of Zion,

"I remain, Dear Sir,

"Yours most respectfully.

"My mother continues very