AMONG the cursed blessings that are conferred on preachers, is that popularity which makes them for the time the center of attraction and the topic of general conversation. Out of a thousand or ten thousand ministers not more than two or three at any time are likely to be famous, and it will be a mercy if those do not speedily come to be infamous. Most famous men are over-estimated, and their popularity causes unpleasant comparisons, breeds envy and distrust, leads to criticism, slander and fault-finding; causes every error to be magnified, and every fault to be proclaimed; and if in some unexpected hour the praised and flattered pet of society shows himself to be a man of like passions, infirmities and sins, with others, how soon every foul bird of prey will peck at his gay plumage, and turn his glory into shame. Young man, do not fret because your kite does not fly quite so high as your neighbor's. Hold on to the string, and you may keep it out of the ditch. It may be very pleasant to see your name in print, but that depends largely upon what is printed under it. Before honor is humility. If you can serve your generation in this life, and get quietly into your grave without bringing reproach upon yourself, your friends and your Lord, you will have a fine opportunity for fame and appreciation in the day when the righteous shall "shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father." Wait and see if it is not so.—The Christian.