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Testament, and afterwards makes observations upon it in application to his chers amis,' as he always calls us: we begin and close with prayer. At eight we breakfast altogether; this is most delightful, he looking upon us, and treating us all as his own children, and we looking up to him, and loving him as a father. With Mrs. M. I am highly delighted, she is truly so kind,' so like a mother to us all. After breakfast, we study French, Latin, and Greek till twelve; at one o'clock every day, Mr. M. gives a lecture on the French grammar, and at two, another on chemistry, &c.; at three, we go into the church with our Bibles, and Mr. M. being with us, read to ourselves five chapters of the Old Testament, when he asks us whether we have any questions to put, or any observations to make; he also makes some remarks; and at four we dine. After dinner we are at liberty to do as we please, to study, or row upon the lake, or walk, or bathe. There are eleven young men, and two more are expected. I shall expect a letter before I write again; it will afford me the greatest pleasure, more especially if my beloved mother should write it. Adieu."

The following extract from a letter of Mr. Malan's to Dr. J. P. Smith, shews that the first favorable impressions were reciprocal. "Veuillez faire savoir à M. Adam toute la joie que me donne la douce société de son fils." A letter to his sister at the same time, furnishes some additional information.

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According to Mr. M.'s advice, and the strong wish of the drawing-master, who was very much pleased with my sketch-book, I give an hour to drawing every

day. Though I think there are other things more important which demand my attention, yet, upon the whole, as I am very fond of it, and am in one of the loveliest situations for practising it, and as Mr. M. thinks it our duty to improve as much as possible every talent put into our hands, not knowing what occasion we may have for it, I gladly concur. Twice

a week there is a lecture in the chapel at seven o'clock, on Tuesday and Friday. So far as I am able to understand Mr. Malan, never did I hear a preacher who came so near to my idea of what a minister ought to be. It is self-evident that every word he says comes from the bottom of his heart, and he has a peculiar talent of divesting religion of that formality which is too generally thrown over it. He speaks to all whom he is addressing with the most winning sweetness, and draws them with the cords of love, by the most powerful and persuasive eloquence.

"The few times that I have heard him in that simple, neat, and pretty church, every ear attentive to his words, the generality of his hearers those who have suffered severe persecution for the cause of Christ, himself having given up every thing, father, mother, yea, all, I have had feelings thrill through my breast which I know not how to express.

"I have a very comfortable little room; it is in a little building in the garden, above where they used to assemble before the church was built. I have in it every thing I could wish, and enjoy it very much."

An excursion to the romantic scenery of the valley of Chamounie, in company with the Rev. Andw. and Mrs. Reed, and other friends, afforded him a high

gratification, and indulged the delight he felt in the A letter to his sister K.

contemplation of nature.

refers to some particulars connected with it.

"Pré l'Evêque, Sept. 27th, 1821.

“DEAR SISTER,

"With the feelings of the warmest love and affection for you all, I avail myself of another opportunity of sending a letter to England. The pleasure experienced in reading your invaluable letter has not yet worn off. Oh no! it made too deep an impression in my heart, fraught as it was with the warmest love, the the most valuable advice, and the affectionate prayers of those whom I love best, and with whom though absent in body, I trust I am often present in spirit. The hasty letter I wrote at Chamounie to my beloved mother, Mrs. R. kindly undertook to deliver into your hands, with a little box of seeds of flowers that grew among the Alps, for dear K. I hope they will flourish under your care. I believe they are very beautiful. Much, my dear sister, have I seen of the works of the Lord, and the wonders of his hands; and truly can I say with the Psalmist, O Lord, how manifold are thy works; in wisdom hast thou made them all ;' and indeed, it is necessary to see these stupendous works of Divine Power, to conceive of them. The eye, as it travels up the astonishing height, is wearied before it reaches the summit, encompassed with clouds. It is necessary to see mountains, in order to understand the force and beauty of many expressions scattered through the Bible, particularly the Prophets. Mrs. Reed was struck with that passage, As the mountains stand round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about

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them that fear him.'

Also Christ our rock.

The

mention in the Psalms of the mountains trembling at the presence of God, occurred to our minds.

"The kindness and heartfelt love, dear sister, with which your letter is filled, overcame me, and roused all the latent affections of my heart towards you all; and my beloved mother's and dear brother W.'s, as well as delighting me beyond expression, I am sure at least for the time, improved my heart too. My heart often wanders among the dear, dear friends-that beloved circle, amongst whom I have spent my happiest hours. I desire with my whole heart to remember you with the most affectionate prayers morning and evening before the throne of our common Father, there to implore those blessings which God alone can give, and which, in the name of Jesus, we are invited, manded to pray for. Oh, my beloved sister, I would entreat your earnest prayers, that I may be made diligent to improve aright the peculiar advantages now put into my hands; that I may be enabled to follow with fervency of spirit that faithful example which is brought so closely under my attention, which is daily and hourly before my eyes; that I may daily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, whom to know is life eternal.' With affectionate duty to my dear father and mother, and kindest love to brothers and sisters and aunt, I remain, "Your loving, though absent brother, J. A."

nay, com

The representation given in these letters of the character of his beloved friend and tutor, could not fail of exciting in the minds of his famly at home a very lively interest, and of preparing them to appreciate

every expression of his friendship. The kindness which dictated the following note, enclosing a faithful likeness of his pupil, beautifully executed by his own pencil, is one lovely manifestation of that comprehensive spirit of Christian love pervading his entire character.

"To Mr. Adam.

"MONSIEUR ET AMI,

16 7bre., 1821.

"Veuillez accepter de la main de votre frère en la foi l'esquisse ci-jointe. Notre bien cher Adam nous est tellement agréable, que nous sentons toute la grandeur de votre privation; puisse ce crayon l'adoucir à quelqu' égard. Ce cher jeune homme paroit heureux avec son nouveau père. Nous l'aimons comme un fils. Le Seigneur est avec lui, j'espère, et son cœur me semble attiré fortement à la vie du ministre de Christ: Dieu vous accorde la grâce de voir ce cher fils annonçant fidèlement la parole de vie. Je ne vous dit que ce peu de mots; le porteur de ce billet, mon ancien ami, part demain matin, et je n'ai que quelques minutes. Elles suffisent pour vous assûrer, vous et Madame, de toute notre affection en Christ. César Malan."

An important era soon occurred in our dear John's spiritual history—a transition from the bondage of the law to the liberty and peace of the Gospel; a realizing for the first time of the immunities and privileges consequent upon believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, "with the heart unto righteousness," whence originated his desire and determination to dedicate his life to the service of his Redeemer. As this was the grand turning point upon which rested his future character