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on them to observe, when they should go out into the 

 world to preach the gospel. 



Every character would be imperfect, without wis- 

 dom and innocence : but with these two qualities com- 

 bined, a character would be formed, than which no- 

 thing in human nature could be more perfect. 



Wisdom without innocence, would qualify its pos- 

 sessor to do much evil in the world, by imposing upon 

 others ; and by carrying into effect ambitious plans, to 

 the great injury of mankind. Innocence, without wis- 

 dom, would constantly expose its jtossessor to be 

 cheated, and deceived by the arts of designing men. 



But he who has a sound judgement, and an enlight- 

 ened understanding, combined with integrity and be- 

 nevolence, is prepared to prosecute the most important 

 ends by the most judicious means. Such a man, would 

 be both enabled, and inclined, to prove all things, and 

 to hold fast only to that which is good. 



THE PARROT. 



This tribe of birds are natives of warm countries. 

 They associate in flocks at certain seasons, but live 

 chiefly in pairs, and are excessively noisy and clamor- 

 ous. They lay their eggs in hollow trees, and the two 

 birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. The legs are 

 short, and the toes are four in number, of which two 

 are set forward and two backward. The bill is short 

 and hooked, and the upper, as well as the lower man- 

 dible moves. The head is large, and the crown flat. 

 They live on fruits and seeds, which they carry to the 



