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selves to hold our own comforts and conveniences as sub- 

 ordinate to the comforts and conveniences of others in all 

 things ; and a habit thus begun in little matters, might 

 probably be extended vpithout difficulty to those of a 

 higher nature. 



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TO MR. B. MADDOCK. 



St John's, Uih. Sept.. 1805. 

 My dear Ben, 



I can scarcely write more to you now than just to calm 

 your uneasiness on my account. I am perfectly well again, 

 and have experienced no recurrence of the fit ; my spi- 

 rits, too, are better, and I read very moderately. I 

 hope that God will be pleased to spare his rebellious 

 child ; this stroke has brought me nearer to him : whom 

 indeed have I for my comforter, but him? 



I a.m still reading, but with moderation, as I have been 

 during the whole vacation, whatever you may persist in 

 thinking. 



My heart turns with more fondness towards the con- 

 solations of religion than it did, and in some degree I 

 ha.ve found consolation. I still, however, conceive that 

 it is my duty to pursue my studies temperately, and to 

 fortify myself with Christian resignation and calmness 

 for the worst. I am much wanting in these virtues, and, 

 indeed, in all Christian virtues, but I kno'.v how desir- 

 able they are, and I long for them. Pray that I may 

 be strengthened and enlightened, and that I may be en- 

 abled to go where duty bids, wherever that be. 

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TO MR. B. MADDOCK. 



St John's, Cambridge, 22i Sept. 1806. 

 My dear Friexd, 



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You charge me with an accession of gallantry of late : 



