Messiah, the Gospel History, and the Creed, and was likewise baptized on February 17th, with the two others above-mentioned, he willingly joining them in repeating the Creed, and thus professing his faith in God the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost; his master being one of his sponsors. He has since continued coming to me for further instruction, and I intend preparing him for receiving the Lord's Supper.

"May he, and also the other two, be endued with the Holy Spirit, and may they grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.'

SCRIPTURE ENIGMAS.

No. VII.

ONE kindly receiv'd by the king on the throne,
For favors his father had formerly shewn.

A deliverer sent by Israel's Lord,

Which told them their cry to Heav'n was heard.

A son of the wise, who wise counsel disdain'd,
Who saw nought but war so long as he reign'd.

One chosen of God, though last to be seen;
Who fell, but repenting, again was made clean.

A stranger who was to a prophet a friend,
To whom God, by that prophet, a message did send.

Son of him who was forc'd by famine to roam,
And seek among strangers a new earthly home.

One of Israel's kings in battle disguis'd,
In spite of his care by an arrow surpris'd.

The afternoon service having been read; the Reader begins:

"We approach Thee with supplication; for mercy and truth precede Thy presence; O put us not to shame, nor dismiss us empty from Thy presence, we beseech Thee! But grant us pardon, and send us salvation and mercy from Thy celestial abode.

"We come to implore forgiveness from Thee, O Thou most awful and tremendous Being! O Thou, who art our refuge in time of trouble, grant us life and be gracious unto us, that we may invoke Thy name; O pardon us, and send us forgiveness and mercy from Thy celestial abode." Here follows the 27th Psalm, beginning, “The Lord is my light."

After the Psalm,

A PRAYER.-Opening of the Ark :—

"Almighty God! Abundant in mercy and great in power, it is Thou who guidest by Thy strength the heavenly host. The numberless stars, in obedience to Thy command, pass not beyond their assigned course. But man hast Thou created in Thine own image, granting him freedom of will, so that there is no restraint to hinder him from choosing good or evil, life or death. How deep are Thy thoughts! The ignorant know not that Thou makest even the folly of man an instrument to produce ultimate good.

"Thou hast chosen this land and its inhabitants. Thy Providential care hath always watched over it, so that it occupies a high position, and has become the admiration of the world. It is in this land wherein mercy and truth meet, righteousness and kindness kiss each other, which en

lightens the darkness of the earth, and teaches understanding to the wrongdoers.

"We humbly approach Thee, O Lord! this day, when our souls are overwhelmed. Thou knowest that our most gracious Sovereign, with great reluctance, has taken up arms in order to uphold the rights and independence of nations, which form the foundation of peace, to maintain justice and tranquillity in the dominions of her ally, which had been endangered through unprovoked aggression.

"Judge of all the earth! we bow down before Thy holy abode, and most humbly beseech Thee to turn the hearts of aggressors, that they may forsake their designs. Renew a right spirit within them, dispose their hearts to justice, that they may know that the world was not created for destruction, but for the friendly intercourse of nations, so that the earth might be filled with the knowledge to exalt and magnify Thy glorious

name.

However, if Thou hast not so decided, if in Thy fathomless wisdom it is decreed that the earth's iniquities shall not be forgiven without bloodshed, encourage and strengthen the armies of our Queen, on the day of battle, by Thy might and Thy strength. Grant them victory when they fight on behalf of truth and righteousness; though hosts encamp against them, let them not fear; may they scorn danger, and prosper in all their ways and in all their doings.

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"Thou who rulest the raging seas be with the leaders and mariners of our fleets; inspire them with a spirit of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and courage, of meekness and compassion; be unto them a rock of strength, a refuge

from the fury of the assailants, that they may maintain their ancient fame and uphold their old glory. May they speedily return to their native shores with success and triumph, may then the sword return to its scabbard and a permanent peace be established, and all mankind joyfully shout together: Let the Lord be magnified!

"Trust of Israel and their Redeemer! We cast ourselves on Thy great mercy; grant us a heart to perceive Thy way in the sanctuary, that we may know the benefits that we derive even from the calamities which befall our brethren, by re turning unto Thee in humility and sincerity, and purifying our hearts from all our sins and iniquities. Grant that the remnant of Israel may henceforth rely on Thee alone in truth and uprightness, that the scattered flock may repose in the shadow of peace, and never more be harassed. Open our eyes, that we may comprehend the good which the days of peril and perplexity bring forth in Thy beloved land and in Thy holy mountain; grant that it may no more be injured or destroyed, that many nations may flock thereto, saying: Come, let us go up to the house of the Lord, for from Zion shall come forth the law, and the Word of God from Jerusalem, Amen!”

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The 120th and 121st Psalms follow. After which a prayer for the Royal family thus :

"He who dispenseth salvation unto kings, and dominion unto princes, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, who delivereth His servant David from the destrutcive sword, who maketh his way in the sea, and a path through the mighty waters; may He bless, preserve, guard, assist, exalt, and highly aggrandize, our most gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria, the

Prince Albert, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and all the Royal family. May the Supreme King of kings, through His infinite mercy, preserve them, and grant them life. and deliver them from all manner of trouble and danger; subdue nations under her feet, and cause her to prosper in all her undertakings. May the Supreme King of kings exalt and highly aggrandize her, and grant her long and prosperously to reign. May the Supreme King of kings, through His infinite mercy, incline her heart and the hearts of her Councillors and Nobles with benevolence toward us, and all Israel. In her days and ours may Judah be saved, and Israel dwell in safety; and may the Redeemer come unto Zion; may this be His gracious will, and let us say, Amen."

JEWISH MISSIONARIES.

It is a pleasing and cheering fact, that of the number of 98 Agents employed by the Society, as many as 51 are of the house of Israel.

Ordained Missionaries

there are:

Of these

13

26

11

1

These leave 47 as the number of Gentiles em

ployed in the same good work

Ordained Missionaries ....

Lay Agents

Colporteurs

Schoolmasters and Mistresses

2009

12

10

6

19