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Death destroys not the Soul, but an ill Life does
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Do not render Evil for Evil unto any Man.

Every Delay of Repentance is a cheat upon ourselves
Every prudent Man dealeth with Knowledge
Exalt Wisdom, and she shall promote thee

Forsake the Foolish, and go in the way of Wisdom
Future Events must be left to Providence
Frugality and Industry are the Hands of Fortune

Give God the first and last of each Day's Thoughts
God often corrects us in this Life, to save us in the next
Good Manners, Grace, and Truth, are Ornaments in Youth
Happiness is desired by all, but obtained by few
Hear both Parties before you give Judgment
He that boasts in his Stns, glories in his Shame
If Riches increase, set not your Heart upon them
Industry keeps the Mind clear, and the Body healthy
In the Multitude of Counsellors there is Safety
Knowledge is the Treasure of the Mind

Keep good Company, and you shall be of that Numbe.
Kings may win Crowns, but cannot conquer Death
Lying Lips are an Abomination to the Lord
Learn to live as you would wish to die

Let not the Work of To-day be put off till To-morrow

Man has much to learn, and but a short time to live
My Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not

Many are led by the Ears, more than by the Understanding

Necessity is commonly the Mother of Invention
Nothing is more contagious than an ill Example
Not to grow better is commonly to grow worse

One Fault cannot justify the Commission of another
One Vice is more expensive than ten Virtues
Of all things, Death should never be forgot

Pursue useful and profitable Studies

Poverty and Shame attend those that refuse Instruction
Poor Men want many things, but covetous Men want all

Quench not the Spirit; pray without ceasing
Quench not your Desires when they tend to Good
Quarrelsome Persons sometimes meet their Match

Repentance is the Physic of the Soul

Religion is best understood when most practised
Remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth
Shame and Disgrace shall be the Portion of Fools
Silence is an Antidote against an envious Tongue
Sin and Sorrow are inseparable Companions

The Hope of Reward sweetens Labour

The Power of Example prevails more than Precept
The Worth of a Thing is best known by the Want of it
Use soft Words, and hard Arguments

Unlawful Love generally ends in Bitterness
Undertake deliberately, and execute vigorously

Virtue is commended by all, but followed by few
Virtue often suffers, when Vice goes unpunished
Valour can do little without Discretion

Whatever is forbidden in Act, is also in Thought
Wicked Practices discover bad Principles
Would you be wise, endeavour to be good
Xenophon accounted the wise Man happy
Xenophon was a learned General

Xerxes wept at the changeable State of Man
Young Men, see that you honour the aged
You may know Men by the company they keep
Your Vice, and not your Poverty, is your Shame
Zealously strive for an eternal Crown

Zeal, grounded on Knowledge, enlivens Devotion
Zeal, in a good cause, commands Applause

TWO LINE COPIES IN VERSE.

An honest Man's the noblest Work of God;
But fools shall tremble when they see the rod.
Brave minds should ne'er at adversities complain,
For patience will the virtuous man sustain.
Contentment's often sought, but seldom found
And those who follow pleasure, conscience wound.
Despise not learning, court her friendly ways;
By thee improv'd, she'll crown thy years with praise.
Eternal blessings shall the man attend,
Who loves religion and respects his friend.

Friendship, if well improv'd, will ease our pain;
And those who know it, seldom will complain.

Greatness and glory often are combin❜d,
But virtuous acts alone adorn the mind.

Health, happiness, and heaven, are near ally'd,
And vice is virtue when its course is stay'd.

Industry leads a man to fame and love,
And piety shall crown his works above.

Keep company with men of sense, and not with fools
And still attend to virtue's sacred rules.

Let no mean cares your peace on earth molest,
For virtue will for evermore be blest.

Mercy is godlike, cruelty's as the devil,
And those fear God, who shrink at doing evil.
Nothing on earth can give our souls repose,
Till God in heav'n shall wipe away our woes.
O youth! remember that thy years are few ;
They waste away like to the morning dew.
Pure virtue should adorn our state below,
And 'tis a godlike attribute to know.

Questions with meekness should be still propos'd,
For by such means the truth is oft disclos'd.

Repentance is a virtue heav'nly bright,
And those who have it shall enjoy delight.
Satire well writ has still successful prov'd,
And cures, because the remedy is lov'd.
Time was, a sober Englishman would knock
His servants up, and rise by five o'clock.
Vain man, how trifling still are all thy ways,
Thy life a bubble, future hopes a maze.
Untoward actions never yield content,
And what is idly got is idly spent.

Wisdom and worth for ever are combin'd,
And glory shall adorn the virtuous mind.

Xerxes led his Persian troops from far,
But Grecian valour clos'd the glorious war.
Young ones, like tender osiers, take the bow,
As they first are fashion'd always grow.

Zeal should inspire us to find out the truth,
But prudence guides the inexperienc'd youth

DIRECTIONS FOR EPISTOLARY CORRESPONDENCE.

In writing letters, regard must be had to the rank and character of the persons to whom they are addressed; we must write to superiors with humility, modesty, decency, and respect; to equals with all the affability of innocent and virtuous friendship, in the same manner as if we were conversing together; and to inferiors with that tenderness which should distinguish our characters as men and Christians. Letters should neither be too long nor too short; they should contain the subject-matter, in easy, familiar, and engaging language, so as neither to appear tedious nor trifling. Flowing from the heart, the sentiments should be directed to the warmest passions, but the understanding should not be left uninformed. A letter should exhibit a picture of the mind, it should begin and end with propriety, and it should be properly directed. It is owing to the non-attendance to these rules, that many persons make themselves ridiculous without being sensible of it; for it is much to be lamented, that some persons never consider that their letters, although directed to particular friends, yet may happen to fall into the hands of those who will make severe animadversions upon them; instances of this might be given, but we would rather point out the means by which persons, and especially youth, may guard against such errors, than to expose those weaknesses which are peculiar to the inconsiderate part of mankind. We, therefore, have added a collection of familiar Letters, on several occasions, and on various subjects.

Hon. Father,

From a Son to his Father.

As I have not had a letter from you since your favour of the 8th of October last, which I answered by the next post, I take the opportunity of inquiring after your health, and that of my sister. Pray give my love to my sister, and be pleased to accept of my duty to yourself; who am, Sir,

Your most dutiful son, and humble servant,

London, March 12, 1813.

THOMAS THOMPSON.

Dear Son,

The Answer.

Manchester, March 28th, 1813.

I received your letter of the 12th instant, and am glad you are concerned to know the state of my health, which, I thank God, I perfectly enjoy at present, as I wish and hope you do. Your sister remembers her love to you, and hath sent you, as a token of her regard, a few things as a present, which she hopes you will