THE MISSING BOOK. 723

Maurice, are not fortified by good principles, to follow
your example. I need not say that you have lost the
high place in my regard which you formerly held, and
nothing but a long course of correct conduct can restore
you to my confidence. My sympathy with your great
affliction leads me to suspend for the present the in-
fliction of merited punishment. One word of advice ~
I must give you. Of all the severe judgments which
our blessed Redeemer denounced, none were more
severe than those which respect hypocrites—those
who appeared outwardly righteous, but were within
full of deceit and wickedness. Go to your private
room, Philip, and let the rest of the day be passed in»
meditation on your past conduct, and may God give
you a penitent spirit, and a desire for the future to live
a penitent life! May he give you a clean heart, and
renew a right spirit within you !”
Philip obeyed and silently left the room.