submitted to death, and so the serpent bruised his heel.-(V. 16.) Repeat the curse on the woman.- —(Vv. 17—19.) Repeat that on Adam.-(V. 19.) Explain from this verse what God meant when he said, "Thou shalt surely die." That his body should become mortal, we may also add, that his soul should become dead, because of sin. (V. 23.) Was Adam driven out of Paradise?

GLOSSARY. (V. 1.) Serpent. Probably a kind of fiery, flying serpent, like in appearance to one of the angels, which would naturally deceive Eve. (See also 2 Cor. xi. 14.)-Subtil. Wily, crafty. (V. 8.) The voice of the Lord. Either the sound of the glory of the Lord coming nearer to them, or the voice of the Son of God, as the Word, addressing them.-(V. 20.) Eve. As the mother of all that should live hereafter, or the promised Messiah.-(V. 24.) A Aaming sword. Probably an angel, whose body turned hither and thither, at the entrance, like a bright flame of fire. (See Ps. civ. 4.) GENERAL REMARK.-The beguiling power of sin, when once the temptation has been listened to, is strikingly drawn out in this chapter. By listening, we become familiar with sin; its sinfulness is lost sight of, the soul thrown off its guard, the senses lulled or deceived, the voice of conscience stifled, and we fall. Let us pray.. (Matt. vi. 13.)

AFTERNOON LESSON.

JOHN ii. 1-11.-Christ's First Miracle in Cana of Galilee.

Questions-(V. 1.) How old was our blessed Lord at this time? (See Luke iii. 23.) How long a time, then, is passed over since our last account of him? (See Luke ii. 42.) In what village was! this first miracle performed? Where was Cana?-Probably about six miles north-east of Nazareth.-(V. 3.) Why does Mary tell her son they have no wine?-She seems to have known his power, and that he could remove the want if he pleased.-(V. 4.) Does Jesus answer her as though he thought that she meant this?—(V. 6.) What purifying was this? (Mark vii. 3, 4.) What part of us ought we to be ever careful to keep clean ?-The heart. (See Mark vii. 20, 21.)-(V. 7.) What did Christ command them to fill the waterpots with ?-(V. 9.) When they drew it forth, what was it turned into? How was it proved to be real wine?-(V. 11.) Was this, then, a miracle? What is a miracle?-A wonderful event, which is contrary to and sets aside the laws by which the world is governed. -What, then, did this miracle prove?-That he was the Son of God. (See John iii. 2.) Did this shew forth his glory? What effect had this on the disciples? Ought not we who read these miracles likewise believe on him? (See John xx. 29.)

GLOSSARY.-(V. 6.) Waterpots. Large jars of stone earthenware.-Firkins. Measures, or baths, containing each between seven and eight gallons, so that these jars would hold about 20 gallons.(V. 7.) The vast profusion of this miracle is remarkable. Supposing that all the waterpots were filled, the wine would amount to upwards of 100 gallons.-(V.9.) Governor. That is, the king or ruler, for the time being, of the banquet, who sat on the first seat of honour.

GENERAL REMARK.-Christ's entire freedom from ostentation or vain-glory is very clearly brought out in this miracle: "Mine hour is not yet come." I will not noise about my purpose till the very moment is come. Then the quiet manner in which he performs it; so that not even the governor knew from whence the wine came. If Jesus, the Son of God, was thus humble and unostentatious, let us, who are fallen creatures, be sure "that this same mind be in us which was also in him."

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY.

GENESIS iv. 1-17.-Sin's first fruit in Adam's son. Questions.-(Verse 1.) What is the meaning of the word Cain? -Possession; that is, gotten from the Lord. What is the meaning of Abel?-Vanity.-Why was this difference?-Eve probably thought that the Messiah would come from Cain the firstborn, whom it was vain to expect from the younger.-(V. 2.) What were the occupations of the two brothers?—(Vv. 3, 4.) What did they each bring as their offering to the Lord?-(V. 4.) To which had God respect? What is meant by having respect?-He accepted, looked upon it with favour.-Why was Abel's offering accepted? (See Heb. xi. 4.) What is meant "by faith?"-Looking up to God for his blessing upon him, and not doing it as a work of merit in itself. Should not we thus worship God? (See Heb. x. 22.)— (V. 7.) In what way does God explain to Cain the cause of his rejection ?-(V. 8.) How does Cain further shew his wickedness?— (V. 9.) What other sin does he commit after the murder? Does anger often lead us on to sin? anger? (Eph. iv. 26.)—(V. 12.) Whither did Cain go and settle? to Eden?-(V. 17.) What did he GLOSSARY.-In process of time. After they were grown up. There appears from this verse to have been some fixed place of divine worship; where they brought their offerings.-(V. 7.) And unto thee, &c. You will still be the eldest brother in authority, having rule over him as the younger.-(V. 16.) The presence of the Lord. The spot where the divine glory appeared.-On the east of

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Eden. Adam, it is likely, lived still in the province, though not the garden of Eden.-Nod. Vagabond, called so from his wanderings. GENERAL REMARK.-How much to be noticed is God's impartiality and justice in receiving these offerings of the two brothers! Abel's (the younger one) is accepted; Cain's (the first born) rejected: not because of the persons who offered, but the manner of their offerings-the one in faith, the other as a work of merit, or of hard necessity. Let us ever remember those words, "If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door."

AFTERNOON LESSON.

MATT. viii. 1—13.—The Leper and the Centurion's Servant healed.

Questions.-(Verse 1.) What mountain was this?—Where Christ had been delivering the sermon on the mount.-Where was it situ. ated?-Probably not far from Capernaum. (See v. 5.)—(V. 2.) Who came to Jesus when he had descended from the mountain? What was leprosy ?-A plague breaking out in spots all over the body. It was generally supposed to be incurable.-How was it that he met our Lord here?—The lepers were not allowed to be in the city in company with others, but were thrust out as being unclean. (See Lev. xiii. 45, 46.)-What did the leper say to Christ? What did these words shew?-His great faith, which had confidence that Jesus could cure, if he pleased, that which was incurable by men.-(V. 3.) How does Jesus answer him?-(V. 4.) What directions did he give him? Were these commanded in the law? (See Lev. xiv. 2-4.)-(V. 5.) What city did Jesus now come into? Who met him?-(V. 6.) What was the case which he came to represent?-(V. 7.) What answer did Christ give?-(V. 8.) What opinion had the centurion of himself? Was this different from that which the Jews had of him? (Luke vii. 4.) What rule does St. Paul give us about humility? (Rom. xii. 3.) how did he wish our Lord to heal his servant?—(V. 9.) What reason does he give for thinking that a word only would do? What did he mean to imply by this reason?—That if he, a man, had need to speak only, and he was obeyed, how much more might Christ, who was the Son of God?-(V. 10.) Was this a remarkable instance of faith? What did Christ mean by saying, no, not in Israel"? Of what country, then, was the centurion ?-Of Rome, and a gentile. (V. 13.) Is his request granted? Did the result shew that Christ could heal by a word?—Yes, he was healed in the self-same hour.

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GLOSSARY.-(V. 1.) This mountain might have been on the

outside of Nazareth. (See Luke iv. 29.) But its exact position is uncertain. (V. 5.) A cenuturion. Captain of a hundred soldiers. These officers were placed by the Romans in the Jewish cities to keep the inhabitants in order. (For an account of this one's gene. rosity, see Luke vii. 4, 5.)—(V. 9.) Under authority. Either in a subordinate situation myself, or having a certain authority delegated to me.-(V. 12.) Children of the kingdom. They who were chosen by God to partake of the blessings of Christ's salvation.

GENERAL REMARK.-This centurion represents a rare combination of spiritual graces, under great disadvantages.-A rude Roman. Born and brought up in idolatry. A soldier, whose profession was war and bloodshed, and a bad school for religion, exhibits a faith of the most remarkable simplicity and firmness, a humility most genuine and unfeigned, a knowledge of our Saviour's character most striking. Let those of us who labour under disadvantages be encouraged by this, and those who are highly favoured by God, be stimulated to increase these blessed graces.

JAMES v. 7.

"The Husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and the latter rain."

THOSE Who have to teach children, have to wait long for any springing up of even the blade, and are often greatly discouraged by their untoward tempers. This anecdote may encourage others to go on, to persevere, and not to give them up, because there is no evident fruit; and even if obliged for the sake of example, to mark their conduct with decided disapproval, still to have an eye upon them, and watch for the least approach to kindling in the smoking flax, that it be not quenched by neglect, or too strict an exaction of payment for the debt of instruction. "Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all." Remembering the tender patience and forbearance of our great Master in his dealings with sinners, "I forgave thee all that debt: shouldest not thou have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, as I had pity on thee?"

A little girl of about seven years old, employed in a factory, was severely hurt by her arm being entangled in the machinery, so much so, that it was thought needful for the limb to be amputated. The child was an orphan, but the proprietor of the factory had her most carefully nursed there, and the best medical treatment bestowed upon her. This kind gentleman was anxious to form some plan for

her maintenance; and by the advice of a lady whom he consulted, a sum of money was invested, which should afford three shillings per week; the lady undertaking to admit the child free into a school, of which she had the superintendence, and engaged for the little cripple to be taught to sew. The little girl recovered, but at school betrayed so much wilfulness, and was so unruly, as to exclude herself from this opportunity of learning, and in the end she took herself out of the school. The child lodged with a respectable woman, at whose house a prayer meeting was held once a week. She was usually present, and after a little time there appeared some alteration in her conduct and manners; at least, the visitor who superintended the prayer meeting, thought there was a spark of a better mind; and he spoke of the child to the kind lady who had befriended her, and begged she might not be quite given up, as he thought a little notice and encouragement might be useful. His hint was immediately acted upon. The child had employment found her in a factory, of a nature suited to her maimed and lame condition; her kind friend had her frequently at her house, and furnished her with books to read, also some to lend to her companions in the factory; a mission in which the child was diligent, and greatly interested. She went on steadily, and well, much improved in disposition and temper. After some little time she became so very deaf, that she was quite unfitted for factory work, and was obliged to give it up. Disease seemed to pervade the constitution, for soon after her sight almost entirely failed. Through the interest of her constant friend, Mr. B-, she was admitted into an eye Infirmary. Upon leaving this institution, hearty regret at her departure was expressed by the superintendent, as this child's conduct and example had been so good, that it was considered valuable to have its influence amongst the other patients.

Shortly after returning home, she became suddenly seriously ill, and died in a few days, but not without giving testimony to those around, that her sure refuge was in Christ.

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