Wisdom is man's true strength; and, under its guidance, he best accomplishes the ends of his being. Wisely handling the matter of life, gives to man the richest enjoyment, and presents the noblest occupation for his powers; hence by it he finds good in the fullest sense. Without wisdom, man is as the

wild ass's colt, running hither and thither, wasting strength which might be profitably employed. Wisdom is the compass by which man is to steer across the trackless waste of life; without it he is a derelict vessel, the sport of winds and waves A man must be prudent in such a world as this, or he will find no good, but be betrayed into unnumbered ills.

Conversion is a change of masters. Will we not do as much for our new master, the Lord Jesus, as we once did for our old tyrant lusts? We were very obedient and ardent servants unto sin, yielding our members to iniquity unto iniquity; shall we not now

be equally earnest servants of righteousness unto holiness? Great Lord, be you our helper, that as we once served evil with our whole nature, we may so serve you, bowing our necks with delight to your easy yoke.