_Rachel._ Glory to God in the highest; on earth peace and good-will to
men!

_Mary._ The angel's song; and why should not we in a song praise God
that he hath visited and redeemed his people?

_Rebecca._ And may God make us true to this Saviour to the last!


Next came an appropriate hymn; after which the pastor reviewed and
explained the meaning of the different exercises of the evening, and
what they were intended to teach about the origin and truth and
blessedness of Christianity. A prayer was offered, and the services
closed with that noble hymn, beginning "All hail the power of Jesus'
name," sung to that noble old tune, "Coronation."

I thought the Dialogues would please you, and asked leave to print
them here.

If there is any thing in the Dialogues, or in any of the pieces in
this little book, you cannot understand, you must ask for an
explanation from your parents or teachers, who will be glad to answer
your questions. And now, if these "GEMS" give you as much pleasure as
the "Christmas Evening at the Pitts-street Chapel" gave those who were
present, I think, though "gathered in haste," you will say they are
worth keeping, and looking at often.

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