The Young Lady's Counsellor by Daniel Wise

190 THE YOUNG LADY's COUNSELLOR.
pause, close your eyes, or lift them from the book,
and repeat your author's thought in your mind. Inquire
if you understand his meaning, if
he states the
truth, or if he reasons correctly. Then proceed to
the next sentence, and repeat this mental process.
In this way, you will taste a hitherto unknown pleasure,
and derive vast profit from the books you read.
As to the best books for your use, you had better
consult some judicious friends. Your parents, your
pastor, or your teacher, will give you all necessary
advice on this point.
There is no book so well adapted to improve both
the head and the heart as the Bible. It is a triea
book : its utility is demonstrated by experience ; us
necessity is confessed by all who have studied tne
wants of human nature ; it has wrung reluctant
praises from the lips of its foes. Adopt it lor ycur
daily companion. Head it thoroughly, patiently,
carefully. Read a portion of it daily, on your knees,
pausing at each sentence, and askmg its gr^^^at
Author to teach you its import, to stamp it on yn\u
heart, and to make it a means of life and health «j