service for him, and the work was very sweet.

Does he not wait to give to any of us who have been half-hearted
laggard Christians, this "new spirit," this anointing whenever we
shall give our whole hearts to him. Then shall it be "joy, nor duty,"
then we shall say, My tongue, dear Lord, to speak for Thee, my hands
to minister to Thee, my feet to run Thine errands.




MRS. LEWIS' BOOK.


PART I.

THE BOOK.


The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs.
Lee's parlour for an important purpose. There was a previous
understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in
discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming
winter. The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this
subject with freedom and promptness."

Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we
could study or read something or other that would give us something
to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places. I'm
tired going to sewing society and sitting perfectly mum by the side