afflictions, and forever dropping the balm of consolation into the
distracted breast. Oh, what a privilege to have such a friend--such a
sure and steadfast friend--such a wise and omnipotent friend. And he
is _my_ friend? Yes; he is '_the sinner's_ FRIEND,' and therefore
mine: for surely nothing but wondrous _love_ could have led him to die
a cruel and ignominious death for me, polluted as I am. O Jesus, thou
art my friend and I will be thy friend; thou didst love me first and I
do love thee, but not as fervently as I should, nor so much as I
desire. O God, give me more of thy Holy Spirit; may it consume every
unhallowed passion, tear every idol from my heart, and consecrate that
heart entirely to thee."

The only journal notes of considerable length which Miss JOHNSON seems
to have made were for the years 1852 and 1853. Those for 1855 and 1860
were entered in a "daily miniature diary." We find none for other
years, though she always kept her pen and pencil busy in some way as
long as she had strength to write. The diary for 1855 is in rhyme--
usually six lines being allotted to each day. While some of the verses
are playful and witty, most of them are religious and plaintive. The
following are given as specimens:

"Arose at six o'clock today:
How swift the moments sped away
Engaged in household duties;
Then Virgil claimed awhile my care,
And Pope of time a larger share,
With all his sweets and beauties."

"Mr. Goodenough and wife
Came here yesterday;