Truth

grams, and more occasions where the Spirit of God may be given free scope, rather than the fixed, mechanical, unchangeable pro- gram formed in the same mold all season long; more inspiration and spirit; and, without demolishing system, less mathematical, stereotyped precision and sameness in your method of conducting the general exercises. And then when you fail to awaken the true devotional feeling with all this, that you again turn to the Lord and ask him earnestly to inspire you to teach the youth true reverence, love and devotion for God and his cause, and he will open new ways, and give you wisdom for your task; for, under these conditions, "he giveth unto all men liberally and upbraideth not,"

TRUTH.

FOR THE IMPROVEMENT ERA.

Truth, like its author, God, is ever bright; Illumes the soul and ministers delight; While error tries in vain to hold its sway. But, vanquished, soon is forced to yield the fray. — George W. Crocheron.