George Eliot's life as related in her letters and journals . Solomon says, Inthe day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of ad-versity consider. It seems to me that a transposi-tion, vice versa, of the admonitions would be equallysalutary and just. Truly, as the prophet of Selwynhas told us, Heaven is formidable in its that a wise and grateful reception of blessingsobliges us to stretch our faces to the length of one ofCromwells Barebones; nor to shun that joyous, bird-like enjoyment of things (which, though perishable asto their actual existence, will be embalmed to eternityin
George Eliot's life as related in her letters and journals . Solomon says, Inthe day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of ad-versity consider. It seems to me that a transposi-tion, vice versa, of the admonitions would be equallysalutary and just. Truly, as the prophet of Selwynhas told us, Heaven is formidable in its that a wise and grateful reception of blessingsobliges us to stretch our faces to the length of one ofCromwells Barebones; nor to shun that joyous, bird-like enjoyment of things (which, though perishable asto their actual existence, will be embalmed to eternityin the precious spices of gratitude) that is distinct fromlevity and voluptuousness. I am really crowded withengagements just now, and I have added one to thenumber of my The wholc of last week was devoted to a brides- to Miss Lewis, maids* duties, and each day of this has been partially April, 1841. ^ • f J occupied in paying or receiving visits. I have a calmin sea and sky that I doubt not will ere long be inter- Brothers April,i84i. 1841.] Religious Aspirations. 63 rupted. This is not our rest, if we are among those Letterfor whom there remaineth one, and to pass through Lewis!life without tribulation (or, as Jeremy Taylor beautifully says, with only such a measure of it as may becompared to an artificial discord in music, whichnurses the ear for the returning harmony) would leaveus destitute of one of the marks that invariably ac-company salvation, and of that fellowship in the suf-ferings of the Redeemer which can alone work in usa resemblance to one ot the most prominent parts ofhis divinely perfect character, and enable us to obeythe injunction, In patience possess your souls. Ihave often observed how, in secular things, active oc-cupation in procuring the necessaries of life rendersthe character indifferent to trials not affecting that oneobject. There is an analogous influence produced inthe Christian by a vigorous pursuit of duty, a de
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