dear; and all the time, and trouble, and labour, spent in getting ready to take possession of it, will be well repaid, the very moment that we see it. And however fair that house may be, I shall be fitted to inhabit it, which is another comfort; for Jesus will present me faultless before his presence, with exceeding joy. (Jude, 24.) He has loved me-suffered for me-saved me, and preserved me to this hour; and now he is going to take me to himself. There I shall see his glory; there I shall love him, and obey him, and adore him, as all the blessed spirits do who are already there." "I can hardly wonder that you wish to go," said Frank, catching the inspiration of his friend. "No; it is far more wonderful that so many wish to stay." "And yet this is a very pleasant place," said Frank. so when I am good." "I always feel it "And God means it for a very pleasant place, my dear. He has given us the mountain and the glen, the forest and the grove, the lake and the waterfall, the fruits and the flowers, the beasts and the birds, and all that is beautiful and good for us! And when I think of these, I repeat my favourite verse, and say— "O God! O Good beyond compare! Where thy redeemed shall dwell with thee!" "I am glad that it is proper to be happy," said Frank, thoughtfully; "I used to tell George Grant at school I thought it was; but he said that all good people must be dull and sad, and called them spoonies."" "Then you must show him his mistake, dear, and let him see you always cheerful; because you are obedient, industrious, affectionate, and grateful." "I wish I was a Crystal Palace, I am sure, from the bottom of my heart," said Frank. "A what! my dear ?" asked Henry in surprise. "Tell him what I mean, Grandma'; you can explain it better, far, than I can do," said Frank. "No; try yourself, instead." "I really can't, Grandma', though I do quite understand it; so tell him, if you please." 6 Mrs. Grey explained the previous conversations, with which the reader is acquainted, and at the conclusion, Frank exclaimed : "And, Harry dear, it is delightful to see that God has made of you a Crystal Palace,' I am sure." Poor Harry shook his head at first, and said, “A very little palace, dear, I am afraid." "But Grandma says, that little things may be complete, and beautiful, and luminous," said Frank. Well, shall I tell you, then, how it has been formed ?" said Harry. "Oh, do!" said Frank; "that will be kind." "Then tell me what is all glass made of ?" “Of flint and sand," said Frank. Exactly; and how are they melted down to glass ?" 66 By a great fire, called a furnace," replied Frank. "Just so; and in this very furnace of affliction has my heart of flint, and my loose sand of character, that would not fix itself to any good, been melted down by God, to what you see. Let Him have all the praise, dear boy." Harry now laid back his head, and looked fatigued. Frank turned towards his Grand F |