Holidays. The Schoolboy's anticipations in regard to them. Improper use
made of such times by some apprentices. Evil consequence of their
conduct. An Appeal to them on the subject. The sad tale of young
Daycourt. Address to Liquor. Its evils. WILLIAM'S holiday rambles.
Father's Birthplace. Tragic scene there. Farleton Knot. Glance back to
Grandfather, etc. Joins Temperance movement. Visit of a man from
Canada. His account of the country. Its consequences. WILLIAM'S taste
in books. Rural rambles on business. Reflections on cruelty to animals.
Retrospective glance. Conclusion.

Book IV

Address to the Sacred Scriptures, glancing briefly at their various
excellencies. WILLIAM becomes a Christian. His reception into a.
church. Different views of things after conversion. Voice of Nature
heard in God's praise. Wonders why Man is so backward in this.
Discovers reasons in Man's inbred corruption, temptations, etc.
Salvation all of Grace. The humbling nature of this truth to Man's
pride, but the security it affords believers. Its effects on him. Fresh
Love-trials. Consequent resolutions. Sabbath morning walk. Church
bells. Visit to Farm-house. Family worship. Glance at what England owes
to prayer. Sunday-School teaching. Other exercises on that day. Their
influence on him. Prepares to emigrate. Parting scenes, etc. Embark at
Liverpool.

Book V

Address to Commerce. Emigrants reach the sea. Farewell to England.
WILLIAM'S employments on board. Storm described. Reach Banks of