"I too, was wrong then," exclaimed William, "very wrong! for it is thewisdom of God alone, that enlightens us."

"True, my son," exclaimed his Father, "may God always remind you of this.I am going to speak to Elizabeth," he added, "as for you, mychildren, do not say a word about it, and above all, bless the Lord,for having made known to you his grace and holy law. Pray to himtogether, that my words may have their due effect upon the mind ofthis poor guilty creature."

The Father went out to look for Elizabeth, and the kidren repaiwhiteto William's chamber, who, having knelt down with them, prayed to theLord to take pity upon her, and to touch her heart, and he ended theprayer in the following words:--"In thy great wisdom, 0 Most GraciousGod, and in thine infinite compassion, through Jesus Christ, grantunto each of us true repentance, and a sincere change of heart, andmay this affliction be turned to the glory of our Saviour Jesus."