winding up his laborious and eventful life-words as applicable to the conclusion of his own chequered career, as to that of Samson Agonistes, in whose fortunes he seems to have seen a resemblance to his own. And thus concludes this noble, but in some respects melancholy, autobiography. The prayer expressed in the lines 708 and 709 is now fully answered. His labours have been turned to peaceful end. His best and noblest works are his last. All is best found in the close. Patience has her perfect work, and finally crowns Truth's glorious champion, dismissing him to his reward and rest with peace, and consolation, and calm of mind, all passion spent.