thunder pealed, and vivid flashes of lightning lit up the surrounding darkness, whilst onward, driven by the resistless force of the tempest, a rudderless vessel rushed helplessly towards the rock-bound shore.

"Ha ha! now is my time; now I will show what I can do!" roared the wave, as, lashing itself into fury, it bounded wildly forward. "Now shall men indeed speak of my greatness as I hurl the very rocks from their foundations."

"If we can but cross the bar on the top of yonder billow, we are saved," said the captain, as, with one arm he supported his terrified wife, and with the other held the cradle to which his infant child was bound, but even as he spoke it passed them, and with a crash the vessel was on the rocks.

"Oh that I had been sooner!" moaned the wavelet, as broken spars strewed the place where the ship had been, "But I may yet save the child," And

gathering all its force, it bore the cradle on its crest towards the shore.

Brightly the morning's sun rose on the scene of the night's tempest, proudly the cliffs reared themselves, unhurt by the fury of the storm, whilst masses of feathery spray and foam upon their rugged forms witnessed to the impotence of the wave's boasted strength.

Far above high-water mark the sun's rays rested lovingly on tiny pools, left by the receding tide upon the pebbly beach, and gathered them one by one unto himself. The wavelet's life was over; the opportunity given had been seized in utter self-abnegation, even unto death, and though unsought for, unknown to it, the remembrance of the deed it had wrought lingered long in the minds of men as they pointed to the sandy strip high up amid the rocks, and told of the infant saved,

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HAPPY HOURS ON THE SEA-SHORE. LARGE bright banner, bearing the Union Jack on a scarlet ground, attracted us one August morning to a sheltered spot on the H Beach, where we found about fifty children and as many adults assembled; and we had the pleasure of joining in one of the services connected with the Children's Special Service Mission. It was conducted by two young laymen evidently well experienced in their labour of love. The prayers, the addresses, the hymn-singing were all admirably adapted to the little ones; and scarcely less helpful and refreshing, it seemed to us, for their elders. These gatherings went on daily for a fortnight, and again and again we attended them; and were greatly struck with the wisdom shown in the brightness and variety that characterised them. One morning there was a text-searching competition, prettilybound books being given as prizes to the first finders of the largest numbers of the texts read out. On another occasion we had a flower-service: all of us, old and young, bringing a little offering of flowers, with text-card attached, to be taken afterwards to the local hospital; our text that day was "Jesus, the Rose of Sharon." There was good reason to believe that in the course of these services several of the dear children learned not only to love their Bibles, but to love and trust their Saviour. Such meetings are now held at thirty seaside places in England and Wales; while in winter time and spring, services connected with this mission, and with the Children's Scripture Reading Union which has grown out of it, are held in drawing-rooms and school-rooms and mission-halls, in London and elsewhere. The only expense connected with it, but this necessarily large, is the printing of hymnsheets, invitation cards, etc., and the distribution of children's books and illustrated leaflets; for all personal labour in this mission is gratuitous. Some Christian men now devote to it their whole lives; others, their hardlyearned holiday-time. Students from both our universities are among the seaside autumn missionaries. In proof that the aim of this work, "to use any and every means to lead children in early years to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour," is being largely attained, we commend to all who are interested in the Lord's work the lately published report of the Children's Special Service Mission (instituted fifteen years

ago), to be obtained from the Honorary Secretary, Mr. T. B. Bishop, 43, Thistle Grove, South Kensington, S. W.

A GOOD WORK.

Passing down the Caledonian Road not long ago, we had our attention directed to a newly-built or latterly enlarged building connected with the Gifford Hall Mission. Inquiry and investigation have convinced us that here, in a densely populated part of London, a really extraordinary effort is being made, and a wonderful work is being performed. The kind arms of this Mission appear to embrace so many branches that the energy of the workers must be inexhaustible. There are a Church and Sunday-schools, Children's week-day services, Bibleclasses for adults, and Meetings for young people of both sexes, a Penny Bank in a most flourishing condition, a Missionary Association conducted, or at any rate, supported by young people, with soup kitchen, and other equally useful and beneficial work-rooms, etc. The additional room now ready has enlarged the sphere of usefulness of the Gifford Hall Mission, and a school library, with many other improvements, are now being carried out. It is, as we remarked above, really wonderful how much has been done, and any one who will pay a visit to the Mission premises, will, we feel assured, sympathise deeply with the efforts being made there to "bring the wanderers home."

INTOLERANCE IN AUSTRIA.

Religious liberty in Austria would appear to be a dead letter. By the accounts we have to hand, the Austrian Government stands convicted of a despotism which happily is rare in Europe. We need not here dwell upon the case reported some months ago, in which a German colporteur, who had been preaching or discoursing upon religious topics in private, be it noted, was pounced upon by the Austrian authorities and banished from the Emperor's dominions. Such an isolated fact in these Christian days, when toleration is holding its head high, would be sufficiently reprehensible to call for the protest; but when, as we shall proceed to show, the same intolerance is permitted to be exercised continually, we are tempted to inquire, Can such things be? Let us look at the circumstances which have been related, and particulars of which are before us.

A correspondent who was residing near Prague writes

to say that he witnessed a violent attack made upon a colporteur when endeavouring to speak of religious matters; and this case was so far an aggravation of the former, because no attempt had been publicly made to turn the hearts of the people on that occasion, for the offence is alleged to have taken place while the colporteur was waiting in the house having his shoes mended; and cases have occurred in which arbitrary proceedings have been taken, and licenses withdrawn, for no specified reason whatever. These acts should surely not be permitted to go unremarked; and we are glad to see, from a letter addressed to a London newspaper, that steps have been unofficially taken to remedy this state of things. Remonstrance has already been addressed to the Government, setting forth certain grievances, particularly respecting the fact of Protestant children who are not, or were not (as we hope we may now say), permitted to worship with their parents. The laws of Austria guarantee religious liberty, and to whatever cause the present opposition is due, we trust that representation in the proper quarter will for the future insure full freedom: and that the English people will not be again shocked by hearing that fines are imposed for holding religious meetings even in private houses. It is a curious commentary upon the proceedings that on one occasion the meeting was dispersed, and the reader threatened with the law for reading to his family circle: the lesson on that occasion being the twelfth of St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, a chapter which particularly inculcates the necessity for respect to the Sovereign Power, while fearing the Supreme Ruler. Such proceedings as we have commented upon should never be tolerated by any Government which calls itself Christian.

THE COLONISATION OF SYRIA.

There is a movement on foot which at present is, and for some time past has been, attracting a good deal of attention amongst the Christian community. This is no less an object than the restoration of the Jews to their native land; and any student of prophecy will at once appreciate the great importance of such a movement. The colonisation of Syria is principally to be brought about by enabling Russian Jews, who have been so terribly persecuted, to flee into Syria when they can, with the assistance of the funds at the disposal of the Committee, acquire land or other property as deemed desirable. A considerable sum has been raised-much of it subscribed by Jews-to enable the persecuted to settle in Syria; and a great desire has been manifested by the Jews to return to that land. Though we may and do regret the circumstances which have by terror and persecution rendered such a step necessary, we cannot, as reflecting Christians, help feeling that the means thus employed by an over-ruling Providence may be that intended for the purpose of carrying out the designs which He has in hand. Money, however, humanly speaking, is required to complete the design, and it is coming in freely. Wealthy Jews and Christians, from similar motives working hand in hand, have already subscribed largely to the Colonisation Fund. The Russian Christians-that is, the more ignorant sort, who are unworthy the name-acted the part of the destroyer, and harassed, by torture and dishonour, the surviving Jewish families. We, as Christians in England, look differently upon the chosen people; and Lord Shaftesbury, who is the President of the Fund, warmly calls upon us to subscribe and pay off some small portion of the debt we owe to God's ancient people." There are many cases in which Jews largely and liberally support Christian institutions: shall we be backward in assisting them in their need? Inquiries may be addressed to the Secretaries, 9, Gracechurch Street, London, E.C.

MISSIONS TO JAPAN.

We have lately had inquiry made concerning Women's Missions in Japan, with reference to some notice which had already appeared in these columns. We cannot do better than mention a few facts concerning the efforts now being and lately undertaken with much success by Miss Maclean, who has been for several years doing a great

deal of excellent work in Yokohama and elsewhere in Japan. From her experiences we learn how the way was marvellously opened up to her persevering effort. Beginning with one pupil - for Miss Maclean had only a few dollars to spend, and knew none of the preachers-she soon enlarged her useful sphere of teaching English as a first step to the attainment of the great aim. Her prayerful efforts were successful, and the nation flocked to her to hear the Bible and learn how the Christians' God should be worshipped. One young convert, we learn, was quickly taken away by death, but ere he succumbed, he confessed that the foreigner's God was the true one. The Americans are also making great and successful efforts in the way we have indicated; but, as remarked in a former paragraph, ladies' assistance is wanted. There are several missionaries who would be glad of assistance. Miss Maclean alone was happy enough to convert ten or twelve of the natives, and this in the face of opposition. Nor did she limit her sphere of usefulness. She went amongst the soldiers of the garrison (Europeans), and met with most encouraging success. Many ladies would doubtless like to assist, as Miss Maclean worked so nobly, and it is probable that an application to the Women's Missionary Institute would meet with grateful acknowledgment.

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY INSTITUTE.

As we have referred to this Institute, we may fitly give a few particulars concerning it, so that ladies who may be willing to assist in a good work can do so, and obtain information. Mrs. S. Meredith, whose useful and untiring efforts in connection with the Nine Elms and other missions we have before noticed, can, no doubt, assist inquirers. Her address is 3, Otway Terrace, South Lambeth Road, and many can practically assist her as only women can. She is for her work in need of clothing, and many things, while the "students" of the Women's Institute are usefully engaged in training for nurses. About two years ago this Institution was opened, and since then has made good progress. The need for ladies' attendance where male doctors and missionaries are not admitted, as is frequently the case in Eastern lands, makes the Institute a very useful preparatory school. It is in this way that ladies can be pre-eminently of use, and we trust that all who can assist will do so, and that any one desirous to enter upon such a truly blessed work will endeavour to perfect herself under the most excellent guidance of Mrs. Meredith.

AT THE PRISON GATES.

For some time the work amongst the criminal classes has been progressing, and many men just discharged from prison have been rescued. We shall never forget the remark made to us as we were about to enter the prison at Coldbath Fields one afternoon. We gave our name to the warder in charge, and were waiting for a moment, when a man came close to us, and said in a husky whisper, "Yes, it's very well for the likes of you to go in, but it's the comin' out for us that 's bad!" This observation made a deep impression upon us, and more than once we have thought, "What hope have the very best of those who are discharged from the prisons? But there are missions in existence which hold out promise to the prisoners who really seek reformation. The St. Giles Christian Mission is one of these, and it should be known that there is help and advice waiting for the criminals-some perhaps most unfortunate who are turned out of these great prisons. For instance, take Coldbath Fields prison, with which we are more intimately acquainted, We have frequently seen "batches" of men carried in and released there. Defiant and hopeless they enter, but they go out either hardened or softened-there is no defiance in their face. Then the mission located opposite the prison gates takes them in hand. Fortunate if they do not resist! A free breakfast is provided for them, and if any one really wishes to reform, he has the opportunity literally at his feet. Let us glance at a few figures to supplement our record of this excellent work of the St. Giles' Mission.

RESULTS OF THE GATE MISSIONS. Nobody who has not read the statistics of crime can form any just estimate of the number of criminals in London, and the thousands of prisoners in the gaols who are maintained at the expense of the country. The number of criminals discharged from Coldbath Fields prison alone during the past four years amounts to about thirtyfive thousand, of whom more than one half have been admitted within the mission rooms, numbers-but in a small proportion to the total-having also signed the pledge. Now this is at one station, and proportionate success has attended the others. There are many causes

which operate upon the criminal classes from which we in a better sphere are free. Who can tell what the temptation may be, and who can tell how soon he may fall under temptation where a man of criminal intent would not Let us therefall-it would be no temptation to him?

fore do all in our power to aid the brave and self-denying men who are now carrying out the Prison Gate Missions. Any inquiry at 10, Brooke Street, Holborn, or Little Wild Street, Drury Lane, will be courteously responded to.

THE DUBLIN MISSION.

A Prison Gate Misson of a somewhat similar kind is also at work in the Irish capital, and notwithstanding some adverse influence which can be understood, the womenfor it is with them that this Irish Mission deals-are very glad to seek assistance and means for gaining an honest livelihood. The feature of this Mission is that it distributes no money, nor does it present the discharged criminals with clothes. The women are influenced alone by the kindness which endeavours to insure their filling an honest employment when they have been discharged from the prison. One of the means adopted is the laundry, where a number of women are daily employed. Then there are work-rooms where clothing is made, and even the popular tennis-nets and shoes are turned out by women-former criminals. This desire for work is a very hopeful sign, and the Mission, of which Mrs. Eustace is the Honorary Secretary, is taking the right course to retrieve the poor women, who no doubt only require the helping hand--which is so frequently wanting-to place them upon the right path again. There is another effort also made, and successfully-to keep the growing girls from any association with criminals, and from the many temptations surrounding them. A Training Home has been established, and here the girls will learn useful occupation or business, and be kept free from the many snares and pitfalls of life in a large city. These most praiseworthy efforts are still being supplemented by others, and the new buildings planned some time ago, are even furnished and cleared of debt. But money is required; and any funds addressed to the care of Mrs. Eustace, Elmhurst, Glasnevin, Dublin, will be gratefully received.

THE PRINCESS LOUISE HOME.

In the January number of THE QUIVER for 1882, an appeal was made for "The National Society for the Protection of Young Girls," or "The Princess Louise Home," which met with a kind response from our readers. The Princess Louise sent, herself, £25; and one lady generously gave £500, which, together with other aid, has helped to raise the Institution from the state of depression into which it had fallen, and to enable its managers to admit many more girls than it contained when the appeal was written. However, the cry for help still goes forth, since there are thousands of young girls on the brink of destruction, who might be saved by the outstretched hand of Christian charity. A friend who has heard this cry, writes the following letter, which will speak for itself; and will, we hope, induce others to assist in raising the sum demanded. The letter is addressed to Mr. Gillham, Secretary, at the office of The Princess Louise Home, 51, New Broad Street, E.C. 'Dear Sir,-I will give £500 if you will get two other five hundreds, in any sums,

within two months, to be invested.-Yours truly, R. BARLOW RENNETT, Petersfield, Hants." The time is short: who will help?

GOLDEN WORDS FROM NEW CUINEA.

The prospects of any spiritual improvement in this territory, until within a year or so ago, appeared almost hopeless, but a late visitor (Mr. Lawes), who has given his experiences under the sanction of the London Missionary Society, informs us that when he returned to New Guinea last year he found that the progress had been very marked. The natives had begun to appreciate the advantages of family prayer, and the converts had already undertaken to preach to their fellow natives and people with whom they exchange and trade their produce. There is one of the tribes which, until the Gospel tidings had reached them, was dreaded by its neighbours, and such a character had the Motus acquired that as soon as any of the tribe were seen in the neighbourhood, every one in the village concealed his treasures and ornaments. But now the Motus have teachers and missionary stations of their own, and far from being avoided as thieves, the men are now warmly welcomed by their neighbours, and a service of prayer is conducted morning and evening on board their vessels. This is indeed a wonderful change, and illustrates missionary success in no small degree.

THE MARGATE HOME FOR YOUNG MEN.

The efforts of the Young Men's Christian Association have resulted in the addition of a wing to the Shaftesbury House at Margate, where Christian young men may obtain rest and recreation for a time, to the number of about sixty. This boon is highly appreciated, and many a hardworking young man has found bodily and spiritual comfort within its walls. There are some new arrangements pending, we understand, which will necessitate some further outlay, but it is unlikely that, when the fact is known, the few hundred pounds required will long remain unsubscribed. The Mayor of Margate has taken a very liberal and very active part in this good work, and the Earl of Shaftesbury, and many other gentlemen, have come forward to assist. We may add that in this and kindred institutions preference is given to young men who are connected with the Christian Associations more specially formed for their benefit.

RECENT AIDS TO NEW TESTAMENT STUDY.

Very welcome to all thoughtful students of God's Word is the appearance of Prebendary Humphry's "Commentary on the Revised Version" (Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co.). It is at once concise, accurate, and authoritative, and altogether what we were naturally led to expect at the hands of Mr. Humphry, who was a most useful member of the Company of Revisers. We can conceive how truly acceptable this handy volume would be as a New Year's present to any minister or teacher. In this connection the recent publication of the "Student's Concordance to the Revised Version" (Bemrose), published by licence of the Press of both Universities, ought not to be passed over without notice; the work is exceedingly well done. Another useful help to Bible Scholars is Hudson's "Critical Greek and English Concordance" (Bagster), which at a glance shows the various renderings into English of any given word in the text of the original Greek. This little handbook was used by the New Testament Company in the course of their work of revision, and Bishop Ellicott bears special testimony to the time-saving assistance which it afforded to the Revisers. In closing our notice of this little group of aids to New Testament study, we cannot but revert once more to Prebendary Humphry's "Commentary," in order to draw special attention to the valuable "Introduction," in which he gives much historical information in a small space, and yet with a clearness which no reader can fail to appreciate.

A COMPLETED LIFE.

Under the above title we have lately met a brief record of a most useful life, which cannot fail to be interesting and instructive. We refer to the late secretary of the American Female Guardian Society and Home for the Friendless. Although this truly Christian lady passed away from her sphere of usefulness some months ago, the memory of her good deeds and kindly efforts still remains. For quite half a century she had been one of the least obtrusive, but one of the most active workers in New York City, and her influence was most widely felt. The Society which she organised was started in 1834. When she arrived in New York she was a widow without the solace of children-husband and children had been snatched from her suddenly, but instead of repining, she recognised the chastening hand which had fallen upon her with such undeserved severity, though it was preparing her for a great and good work. She mourned for the dead, but like a good Christian soldier prepared to solace the living poor, and those who like herself had been afflicted.

Enough! the dead have had thy tears,

The living need thy care,

A sinner in a dying world,

No time hast thou to spare.

In this spirit she determined to begin her noble work, and, until life ceased, at the ripe age of seventy-six, she never flinched from her duty. While engaged in her work of mercy, she made the acquaintance of a lady about her own age, and these two women, young in years, but trusting to prayer and continued effort, created a society whose influence for good is second to none in the United States-the pioneer of the work undertaken for the rescue of children from poverty and sin.

THE LESSON OF HER LIFE.

"They builded better than they knew." The two ladies referred to in the preceding paragraph went about hand in hand, and soon made their influence felt. The institution mentioned was founded by these and a few other young women. We hear, and hear thankfully, of the institutions and societies started under distinguished patronage, but here were a few young women devoting themselves, at a time when life wears its most attractive colours, and society holds out its most alluring temptations, to the rescue and regeneration of the Homeless and Friendless. None of the little band of sisters were thirty years of age when they carried out their useful projects. Their idea was prevention is better than cure, and so they sought those who needed help, and by main force and moral example dragged them from the sloughs of despondency and sin. They entered upon the work in faith with prayer, and see the result! And so this noble lady-not titled in the worldly sense, but noble as far as godliness can reach-devoted her life to the good work, and succeeded thoroughly. This aim she carried out with singleness of heart. She was permitted to see her desires and hopes more than fulfilled. Nothing was wanting to insure her happiness as Home after Home in her native land arose as testimony to her self-denying and unwearied efforts. She carried away from sinful dwellings the children, and taught them the Gospel truths, and many a soul was thus snatched from Satan to live in hope and faith in God. Is there not a lesson to be learnt here, and would it not be well for us if our friends could hear of us as of the true Christian we lament-she lived a "completed life?"

THE MORAVIANS.

Some statistics concerning the missions and the work accomplished by the Moravians will no doubt be interesting. It appears from the statement of the Hon. Secretary that during the time that the Missions have been in operation-just 150 years--the numbers of heathen gathered into the fold amount to no less than seventyfour thousand. The Missionaries have been and are still

carrying on their former work in the most distant and diverse climes. Amid the snows and ice of Greenland and in Labrador huts, in the torrid latitudes of India and the West Indies, in Africa and Australia, the Moravian preachers continue to carry the glad tidings to hundreds, and bring the heathen to the knowledge of the Gospel. The address of the London office of the Mission is 42, Berners Street, W.; and it is very satisfactory to learn that such a number of converts furnish a continual supply of preachers, and contribute largely to the general support of the Mission.

WHITE UNTO HARVEST.

In the Library of Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury recently presided at the annual meeting of the Foreign Aid Society, whose object it is to assist with English contributions the struggling evangelical missions on the continent. The chief interest on this occasion centred in France, which country was represented by MM. de Pressensé, Réveillaud, and Lorriaux. The latter gave some touching instances of the desolation and despair exhibited by his infidel countrymen in the hour of bereavement and death. "Say something to comfort me,' said one who was laying a beloved child in the grave after the heathen mode of 'enterrement civil.' The friend to whom he appealed could but shake his head and meet the father's agony with silent sadness. Yet into such gloom as this, we have been permitted to bear the light of life. A young man of avowed atheist views asked on his death-bed to see an agent of our society. Thirstily he drank in the message of eternal life in Christ. 'Let me have a Christian service at my burial,' he said, with his last breath; and speak on these words: "I believe in God, in Jesus Christ, in eternal life." We have 340 stations connected with the Société Centrale, which I represent, and are cheered by frequent evidences of true conversion to God. Our people have more than supplied the deficiency caused by the withdrawal of Government support from all religious work; by their self-denying liberality, new stations have been formed, and the poor salaries of our pastors increased." M. Réveillaud spoke in the same hopeful strain :-"God is sending us many labourers into His harvest, even recruiting our forces from amongst our former opponents, including some ex-Roman Catholic priests. When lately M. Bertrand and I were preaching the Gospel in Algiers, a young man once mounted the platform to assail the truth of God with infidel weapons. I spoke to him afterwards in private, and found he was tormented with a keen sense of spiritual need. He came later to Paris, and there falling into great trouble uttered an almost despairing cry to the God he had blasphemed. Delivered from distress in a most striking way, he wrote to me: There is a God-a God Who hears my prayers. Send me a Bible, send me books to read about God.' We have now little doubt that this young man, a ready speaker and writer, will in due time become openly a defender of the faith which once he destroyed."

A BIT OF BLUE RIBBON.

Any ordinary observer during the autumn months, must have noticed the number of young men and women, shop boys and female servants, clerks and holiday makers, who have been, and no doubt are still decorated with a bit of blue ribbon. It is a small thing, this tiny order of temperance, but it is the badge of a mighty movement, which will revolutionise England if it continues as it has been going on. We have been invited to attend these meetings for the propagation of Gospel temperance, and we did so-fully sympathising with the object of the mission. The first thing that strikes us as we enter the tents or other places in which these mass meetings are held is the seriousness and thoroughness evident in all connected with the Mission; attributes which are certainly shared by the audience. A few months ago the Blue Ribbon legions had encamped at Brixton, Wandsworth, and in Holloway simultaneously, and made an attack on London intemperance-"Pledged to resist

We have received the report of this excellent Mission, formerly referred to in these columns as the Hospital and Pillow Mission, and which has now been eleven years in existence, doing an excellent and most sympathetic work. We cannot too highly recommend to our friends the effort which maintains a staff of visitors to provide the sick in hospitals with Christmas cards and letters conveying to both adults and children the tidings of great joy so specially applicable to them and so encouraging to the workhouse inmates. Even the poor lunatic is found treasuring the card which the humane Christian heart and hand have provided, and laid upon his pillow while he slept. It is very touching to read the extracts with which

the report is studded. The glad tidings come almost as a special message from Heaven to many a sinful and manforsaken individual. The good words are as the oil and wine of the Samaritan to the wounded and dying sinner. One instance will illustrate this:-A man in a certain infirmary awoke at Christmas-tide very much cast down, fearing that there was no hope for him. But close to his trembling hand he found a letter, and on opening it he read the comforting words :-"I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy transgressions." Such a cheering assurance as this gave him renewed courage, and he took heart again. We need only extract a few figures from the report to show how the Mission works. Last Christmas, in the United Kingdom alone, 260,000 cards and letters were distributed. From our extensive colonial possessions, from Holland, Italy, Germany, France, and America comes the same testimony of the benefits conferred, and the great good done for the sick and sorrowing. Miss Bewes, 67, Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London, W., is the treasurer of the Mission.

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11. Quote a passage in which Jeremiah foretells the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

12. What people are especially mentioned as having sought to destroy Jeremiah?

13. Quote a passage in which St. Paul condemns the rancour of party spirit, and speaks of it as a moral depravity.

14. In what Epistle does St. Paul assure us of a future rest for God's children?

15. What two men are set before us in the Book of Jeremiah as examples of the power of intercessory prayer?

16. In ancient times at Babylon and elsewhere, tiles were used, about twelve inches square, for writing purposes. What reference is made by the prophet Ezekiel to the use of such tiles?

17. To what time does the prophet Hosea trace back the open violation by Israel of God's commands?

18. In what way did God express His pleasure at the obedience of the Rechabites to their ancestor Jonadab? 19. "The calves of our lips." What is to be understood by this expression?

20. What special charge of slave-dealing is brought against the people of Israel ?

21. What ancient capital of Egypt is mentioned by the prophet Hosea ?

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON PAGE 64.

1. St. Mark, who uses the expression, "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary?" (Mark vi. 3.)

2. It was a village near Magdala. There are some ruins of an ancient village near Gennesaret, which may probably be those of Dalmanutha. (Mark viii. 10.)

3. At Kirjath-arba, afterwards called Hebron. (Gen. xxiii 2.)

4. Tarshish. (Jer. x 9.)

5. In the description given by the prophet Jeremiah of the great drought which came upon the land of Judah. (Jer. xiv. 4.)

6. At God's bidding he visited the house of a potter, and seeing him make a new vessel of the clay with which a former misshapen vessel had been made, used this as an illustration of God's power over nations to destroy or renew them. (Jer. xviii. 2-4.)

7. When God spake to Abimelech, king of Gerar, He said, referring to Abraham, “He is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live." (Gen. xx. 7.)

8. "They anointed the sick with oil, and healed them." (Mark vi. 13; see also James v. 14.)

9. With our Blessed Lord's baptism.

(Mark i. 9.)

10. In the city of Tahpanhes, where Pharaoh's palace was. (Jer. xliii. 6, 7.)