heart. From him I have sought dayly, hourly help, and to him let all the
praise be given, if I have succeeded at all in subduing my unruly
temper. My long sickness, last autumn, brought me to feel my great
weakness and entire dependence upon God, and gave me time for
reflection. The patient kindness of my friends humbled me also; for I
felt how little I deserved it; and I resolved anew, that if my life was
spared, I would be a better child in future. But I have much yet to do,
and the constant effort that I am obliged to make, to conquer this one
fault, is enough to keep me humble."

"I don't quite understand all that you have said, Isabella," replied
George; "but I know it is much like what father and mother have often
told me, that when I don't know exactly how to do right, I must go to
God, and he will always direct me."

"I can scarcely tell you, George, how much happier I am now than I used
to be. I wish I could tell you and every friend I have. My disrespect to
my father and mother caused me many a bitter tear, while my unkindness
to my brothers and sisters made my dayly life unhappy; and after my
angry disputes with my school-fellows, I was left in a troubled state of
mind, vexed with myself and them. Now, with all my strivings and
failures, I have much peace; and I believe every one will have it just
in proportion as he or she obeys the commandment of the Lord Jesus
Christ, 'Love one another.'"

Mr. Gardner embraced his child, and when again they knelt in evening
devotion, he prayed that love to God and man might reign in the bosom of
each of his family, that when they were called from this world of trial
and temptation, they might all meet in those blessed regions where all
is love, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.