It is said of the humble Mr. Venn, in one of his excursions to preach for the Countess of Huntington, that he fell in company with a person who had the appearance of a parish clergyman. After riding some time together, conversing on different subjects, the stranger, looking in his face, said: “Sir, I think you are on the wrong side of fifty.” “On the wrong side of fifty!” answered Mr. Venn, “No, sir, I am on the right side of fifty.” “Surely,” replied the clergyman, “you must be turned of fifty.” “Yes sir,” added the Christian veteran, “but I am on the right side of fifty, for I am nearer my crown of glory.” Happy that person who can thus feel; who has the right to believe he is nearer his crown of glory. How feelings like these would cause us to rejoice as year by year passes away, and our salvation becomes nearer.