We hear a great deal just now about the "unity of Christendom," or the "Christian world," and some would like to blend the Greek and Roman with the English Church. Now, what sort of union would that be? Others do not go quite so far, and yet they would unite together a variety of creeds and people by dropping every important difference, and giving up whatever was not generally acceptable. But let us never forget that there can be no Christian union without Christ; no holy unity unless founded on God's Word. Gas jets affixed in a certain way to our ceilings are called "sun-lights." They are only artificial lights, after all; and whatever name it may assume, unless Christ is the Centre of unity, the union is not Christian, for "if any one have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His." But union to and in Christ is very real and true even now, and those who follow Jesus can hold sweet intercourse together in this world. "Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity." We are, at best, imperfect in the present state. We know but in part. Our love is often cold, and sin still dwells in the heart; but in the glory that is yet to come, we, if we are His, shall know, even as we have been known of Him. Perfect love will cast out all distance and coldness, and perfect holiness will possess every saved one. "Beloved," wrote the same Apostle who recorded the Saviour's prayer, "now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." May this glorious prospect be ours, through His grace. Our next subject will be, Matthew vi. 22, 23--_Mental Eyes: Darkened and Illuminated_. Yours affectionately, H. S. L. A WORD TO SELF-SEEKERS. I would not lead the selfish life That never seeks to throw A pleasant ray of happiness On other people's woe. I scorn the folks who will not strive To lessen want and care; Nor lend a helping hand to those Who have so much to bear. Is there not misery enough On this terrestrial ball To spring some sympathetic chord Within the hearts of all? Oh, ye who only seek your own-- Who hold yourselves so dear That ye can never give the sad One simple word of cheer-- Believe me, if ye wish to spend A life of happy ease, Seek not your own, but how ye may Your weary brothers please. And He who marks each gentle deed Of loving sympathy, May whisper His approving word-- "Ye did it unto Me." CARRIE LIGHT. _Brighton._ PRIZE ESSAY. SELF-HELP. There are six important heads which this subject may be placed under, viz., Industry, Patience, Perseverance, Cheerfulness, Courage, and Prudence.