October 2

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.—I TIM. vi, 6, 7, 8.

The wind blows east, the wind blows west, The wind blows o'er the lea, But whether fair or foul it blow, 'Tis always the best for me.

Sometimes my ship at anchor rides, Sometimes it drifts to sea; Becalmed or tempest-tossed, I find 'Tis always the best for me.

Perhaps it was not always so, But now I've learned to see That He who rules the wind and wave Knows what is the best for me.

The fountain of content must spring up in the mind; and she who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but her own disposition, will waste her life in fruitless efforts, and multiply the griefs which she proposes to remove.

BEN JONSON.

The point of aim for our vigilance to hold in view, is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect, to call off the thoughts when running upon disagreeable objects, and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances surrounding us.

TUCKER.