Words Inspired by the Spirit

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16 IMPROVEMENT ERA. Go to my father's children, tell That lives no more on earth thy wife, That while she dwelt in cumbrous clay, For them she prayed both night and day.

My friends, I bid you all adieu; The Lord hath called, and I must go And all the joys of this vain earth, Are now to me of little worth: 'Twill be the same with you as me, When brought as near eternity.

Thus closes this mournful recital, and when I pass with my readers into the next chapter, with them probably may end the sympathy aroused by this rehearsal, but with me it must last while life endures. (To be continued.)

WORDS INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT.

Give me the eloquence of words which are prompted by the Spirit of the Lord. It is like sweet music in mine ears. It uplifts

the mind to the contemplation of the infinite, and dignifies the soul with the graces of the angels. It strengthens the weak heart, nerves the soul with the vigor of combative power against the powers of evil, and animates with renewed energy the secret forces of our spiritual natures. It is the oil of gladness that heals with its sacred balm the wounded spirit of depressed sorrow, and evokes within the heart a song of joy and praise to him who is the Author and Giver of all good. An exemplification of the truth of the above sentiments was presented at our late semi-annual conference. The imparted words of inspiration of each one who addressed that vast audience of eager listeners, reminded the writer of the words of the Master, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." It was indeed "a feast of fat things," satisfy- ing the mental appetite to repletion, and bringing pleasure to the memory for years to come George W. Crocheron.