manner of cheap books and cheap periodicals, many of which are written in a loose, immoral tone, and likely quite to undermine all Christian principle; many of them full of infidel opinions. Now it is of no use to run down these books or tell them they are poisonous weeds; the best way is, give them good books instead. Books are very valuable instruments of good among servants, when they are rightly chosen; and in every kitchen or servants' hall, there should be a kitchen library provided by the master; and in every nursery a nursery library. All the books need not be of a strictly religious kind, though right principles should leaven all; every year an addition should be made.

Again, though of course your servants come to you for the sake of doing service, yet it is a great matter not to put needless labour upon them; if it is possible, often shew considerateness towards them in this matter; many masters are not thoughtful or considerate; they will call them up stairs with needless frequency, giving them no rest, and evidently betraying a want of care or thought. If a wholesome influence is to be attained, it must be by shewing considerateness; unselfish masters gain sway; servants become attached; they do not grudge trouble where

TO MASTERS OF FAMILIES.

able to be in time for Church, some of their
servants are hindered from going; at first
perhaps they are grieved at the hindrance, but
soon they will get to feel it less, and the habit
of non-attendance becoming formed they will
not avail themselves of opportunities, should
they go to some other place where their souls
are somewhat cared for. It is very awful for
the sake of a little more sleep to be the authors
of an evil habit in the souls of others.

Watch and see if they are communicants.
If they are not, perhaps you will find they have
not been confirmed; in which case they can
be urged to prepare themselves for that holy
rite. Or if they have been confirmed, you can
lend them books that speak of the necessity and
of the privilege of partaking of that blessed
feast. It is also needful to make inquiry con-
cerning their private prayers; they are often
hasty and irregular, and often it is to be feared
they leave them unsaid. Good forms of devotion
can be placed in their hands as helps to them in
their morning and evening prayer.

It must be remembered that servants have spare time in the evening, and that many hem are fond of reading.

hey gratify as they

manner of cheap books and cheap periodicals, many of which are written in a loose, immoral tone, and likely quite to undermine all Christian principle; many of them full of infidel opis Now it is of no use to run down these bocks or tell them they are poisonous weeds; the best way is, give them good books instead Books are very valuable instruments of good among servants, when they are rightly chosen; and n every kitchen or servants' hall, there should he a kitchen library provided by the master: an every nursery a nursery library. Ana need not be of a strictly religious kind 1 right principles should leaven all; ever a addition should be made.

Again, though of course your ga you for the sake of doing services

matter not to put needless en

if it is possible, often she

wards them in this matter;

they see efforts to spare them, and with such a mark of the Christian spirit in those over them, they are prepared to be spoken to on Christian subjects.

These are but a few plain spoken hints for those who are minded to use their mastership as men who have to give account. When once an attempt is made to rule a house religiously, many details of duty will rise up as it were of themselves; the mind, once bent on a faithful exercise of its stewardship, will quickly turn itself to the discovery of the ways and means for elevating the religious character of the servants. After all, we must end where we began; personal holiness in the master, a life given up to God, creates a holy atmosphere in the house, and is that living sermon which touches souls more than the most eloquent and stirring words.

JOHN HENRY PARKER, OXFORD AND LONDON.

FRIENDLY ADVICE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

TEACHERS.

You have given yourselves to a good work. It is a good work to feed the lambs of Christ, to assist your spiritual pastor in tending the little ones of his flock, to supply to Christian children that instruction which their parents are unable or unwilling to give them at home. You have given yourselves to this work. You have considered the matter, and found that you had no prior claims upon you at home, and you have undertaken accordingly the charitable and Christian office of a Sunday School teacher.

God bless you, my faithful workfellows, God bless you and help you. The good God guide you in your work, and give you fruit of your labour, and reward you with His crown of glory. You need hope to encourage you. You need guidance from above. It is a difficult and laborious work you have undertaken; and to fulfil its duties properly will call for great painstaking, great patience, and great perseverance. must look constantly to God for help in it. You

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