the consideration of their principles, and the importance of the subject generally, heartily wishing God-speed to every one who labours in this cause.
I began with a few words to young women, who might, I hoped, become nurses for the sick. I would end with a few more words to those whose education has fitted them for other offices of usefulness, which are not less urgently required to be filled. There is work for every class of women, and for every individual to whom God has given health and strength, and mental capacity for serving Him. Yet some lives are being sadly wasted. Many are calling out for work, and know not where to find it. Many more are equally wanting it, yet know not the cause of their weariness, their dissatisfaction, their vague craving after unrealized objects, and vain endeavours after happiness. Of all the sufferers in this busy world, I am. inclined to think that these are the most deserving of our pity, and I earnestly desire to help them, if I can.[1]
- ↑ Since writing this I have heard the story of a young lady who was visited by a friend in her illness. Her age was twenty-five, and her words were these: "I am weary of my life; I do not desire to live." What a revelation does this convey of the manner in which that life had been spent!
