in a book which is circulating to a great extent through Scotland. I had not finished that part five minutes, before this check to vanity was administered. From hence then I learn to say, 'Let me be honoured of God, and trampled under foot of men.' I know the connexion between the two, nor do I ever wish it to be dissolved. But who would have believed, that a person who but lately gave £700 to the College towards the building of the bridge, should receive such treatment as this?

Nov. 9. I have said nothing to Mr. or to the Vice-provost, or any in the College, about Mr.'s conduct. It is the second blow that makes the battle. And what harm does it do to me to be silent? To pass by a transgression is more becoming the Gospel than to resent it.

Nov. 19. Old Mr. Grant, with Professor Farish, called on me and dined with me. It was a great grief to me that I could not vote for his son on Tuesday next: but I told him, that I regard my vote for a Member of Parliament not as a right but a trust, to be used conscientiously for the good of the whole kingdom; and his son's being a friend to what is called Catholic Emancipation, is in my eyes an insurmountable objection to his appointment. Gladly would I give to Catholics every privilege that could conduce to their happiness but to endanger the Protestant ascendancy and stability is a sacrifice which I am not prepared to make. Viewing this matter as I do, I could not vote for Mr. Robert Grant, if he were my own son. I think I shall

not vote at all.

Nov. 26. Mr. Grant having withdrawn, I feel at liberty to vote for Mr. Bankes, who is a friend both to the existing Government and the Protestant ascendancy. The Poll lasted two days; and the numbers were, for Lord Hervey 280, Mr. Scarlett 219, Mr. Bankes 419. I am glad of the result, because it shews the sense of the University about the Catholic question. I. had a good deal of conversation with Mr. Bankes's father, who fully approved of my letter to Lord Liverpool, and engaged to shew it to the Lord Chancellor, and Lord Stowell. O that it might open O that it might open their eyes!"

CHAPTER XXV.

LETTERS -TO A FATHER ON RELIGIOUS SOCIETY FOR HIS SON-ON OUR LORD'S EXAMPLE-ON RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE AND CHEERFULNESS-DIARY AT PARIS-DUCHESS DE BROGLIE-MARSHAL SOULT'S PICTURE-GALLERY-LETTER TO THE DUCHESS OF BEAUFORT ON CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND CHRISTIAN DUTY -TO REV. T. THOMASON ON MR. GRANT'S DEATH-HIS RESTORED HEALTH— SERMONS AT ST. MARY'S ON THE LAW-TO A FRIEND WHO REQUESTED A LOAN-ON THE RELIGIOUS DISPOSAL OF HIS PROPERTY-MEMORANDUM ON THE RECEIPT OF A LARGE SUM FOR

RELIGIOUS OBJECTS.

1823.

CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.

To a Father, on religious society for his Son. "K. C., March 4, 1823.

"If he were to have spent a fortnight or three weeks at, I should have dreaded it. Three or four days there will do good: more than that will do harm. This needs explanation. Mr. is of a very ardent mind; truly pious, but by no means judicious. His bold, broad, animated statements have been made without effect. But to contract from Mr. a wild discursive habit of mind or speech, would, in my judgment, be a calamity. My wish is, that your Son should see religion in a cheerful dress; but that he should never be led to conceive of it as separable, even for a moment, from wisdom and gravity, from modesty and sobriety. And I gave a portable

and

easy canon whereby to judge, and to assist

L. S.

PP

your

Son in judging, namely this: Always consider whether you can conceive of our blessed Lord as speaking or acting in such a way; and if it appears quite incongruous for Him, be very cautious of adopting it yourself. Mr. M. mentioned the construction which your Son put upon the occupation of his mind with study. This was nothing more than what was to be expected. I told him to tell your Son from me, that I thought an hour in the morning, and the same in the evening, was sufficient for religious exercises, and better than a longer time. The Sabbath, of course, he would devote to its more appropriate studies. I am not anxious about combating this objection very strongly at the present moment. Let us have the effect. Let the mind be profitably engaged, and like the light the propriety of such an occupation will bring its own evidence along with it, and its own reward also in every way."

On religious experience and cheerfulness.
To the same.

"K. C., July 17, 1823.

"Your Son wants to know whether his heart is right with God; and through Mr. E. I should have led him insensibly to the knowledge of it, just as I should shew a mower whether he had a proper edge upon his scythe. When he put it in motion and saw the effects produced, he would have a demonstration which he could not withstand. So your Son, brought to interest himself in works of benevolence abroad, would have his morbid feelings dispelled, and his experience would refute his arguments. He would see that he is right, in spite of all that a distorted imagination can suggest.... The things which I regret,

are the loss of regular study, which I conceive to be in every view of the utmost importance to him; and the loss of a friend, who with wisdom and piety possesses a good measure of tact, which is peculiarly necessary for one who has to deal with a mind like your Son's. Mr. is truly excellent as possessing real piety; but if he had a little more of vivacity, and an elasticity of mind capable of suiting itself more completely to the motions of your Son's mind, I should be glad. We must not however expect to find every thing in any man. Religion is calculated to make us happy; and I love to see religion in a cheerful dress. But the minds of men are differently constituted; and we must take them all as nature and grace have made them. Peter and John, though two of our Lord's most favoured disciples, were formed in different moulds; and if your Son should not set off the beauties of religion as we could wish, I feel no doubt, but that in the sight of the Omniscient Judge, he is in a state highly to be envied; his heart is upright; his conscience is tender; his spirit humble; his conduct uniform and holy."

EXTRACTS from a DIARY of a Journey to Paris. "Friday, March 25. Reached Paris.

Mr.

Sunday, 27. We went to Mr. Way's Chapel. There were nearly 500 present, many were in an ante-room. Way preached on John xiv. 1. He was eloquent and striking; but after somewhat of a desultory manner. I staid for the afternoon, when Mr. H. preached. If he had strength to give effect to his words, he would be a very fine preacher. His style is elegant, and his discussion sensible, 1 Pet. i. 7.

Good Friday, April 1. Mr. Way's Chapel very full; Prince Leopold and the Duchess of Somerset received the Sacrament. Above 200 persons received it. Mr. W. went

out of his way to introduce his favourite subject. I think it could hardly be a fair specimen of his ministrations; for General Macaulay told me he was doing extensive good; and from the numbers who attend, and the reverent way in which they attend, I cannot but think that he is more useful here than he would be in any other place on earth.

I am invited to prolong my stay,

1. To dine with the Duchess de Broglie, the daughter of Madame de Stael:

2. To attend the Jews' Meeting on Friday:

3. To preach for the Jews on Sunday.

For these ends I shall prolong my stay.

Sunday, April 3. Preached for Mr. Way on Rev. xv. 3, 4; the Congregation large, and the Communicants 200. Truly that blessed man has a most important sphere.

Dined with Lady William Bentinck.

Wednesday, 6th. Lady Wm. took me in her carriage to the Duke de Broglie's. The Duchess understands English well; and has both written a Preface to Mr. Erskine's book on the Evidences of Christianity, and translated his book on Faith. I had a great deal of conversation with her. She has a strong aversion to Calvinism, and a strong persuasion that the Heathen shall be saved; because it would be contrary to all that God has done for the salvation of the world, to punish those to whom that salvation has not been revealed. I opened to her my views of the Scripture system, as far broader than either Calvin or Arminius made it; and I shewed her that brokenness of heart was the key to the whole. She is a lovely woman and very sensible. Her mother, Madame de Stael, has no reason to be ashamed of such a daughter.

Friday, 8th. I then called on Lady Wm. B. and went with her to Marshal Soult's, to see his collection of pictures. Those which are most esteemed are the Pool of Bethesda, and the Return of the Prodigal Son. Of the former I should say, the paralytic is extremely good; but the compassion of our Lord is human, not divine. I think that as our Lord spake as God (John v.), so he should be represented as acting like God; and that the countenance should rather have expressed majestic benignity than human compassion. Respecting the latter I should say, Most persons would think that