Getting Rid of Bad Company.
DR. BONAR, in an address recently delivered to young converts in the Christian Institute, on "Communion with God," said: "I have a case vividly before me just now of two godly men who, before their conversion, were very well known in this district. Their house was frequented by persons of all kinds, not only in the way of business, but for company's sake. When they were brought to the Lord, the question was, How are we to get quit of all this company?—this carnal, worldly company? The Lord guided them wisely. They did not say one unkind word, but they just let their countenances shine; they just showed their acquaintances how happy they were in their new-found salvation. What was the effect? In a fortnight their house was as quiet as they could wish. Their worldly friends did not care for their society. Now, if you are troubled with worldly people who will insist that you go out to dinner, and so on, go out and shine, and then they won't ask you back again. Your very presence will condemn them, and they will feel you are right."