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UNOPENED PARCELS. 115 pointed at the impossibility of getting an old man of eighty to follow a train of thought. But no a better way suggested itself to the clergyman. "' John,' said he, 'you know your Catechism ?' "'Known it, sir, boy and man, these seventy years,' said old John. "' Listen then, John. What is required of them who come to the Lord's Supper ?' John lifted even his Welsh cap off his bald pate, and answered at once :-' To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, steadfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.' The parcel had been shut up a long time useless, Honor, but it came open at last. Old John went home without a misgiving. He could say 'Amen' heartily to all those requirements ; and not a bishop in the land could tell him more was necessary. He came to the Lord's Supper the next Sunday, and continued an habitual communicant till he died." 12