and saved him. So he will do to all who would go to him. Yes, he will meet them a great way off, and take them to his arms. He will hear them, when they call upon him for help. And when they are called to pass through the deep waters, he will go with them, and finally take them to his everlasting home. QUESTIONS.. What lake is there in the country of Galilee? By what names is it called? Is it said to be a beautiful lake? How large is it? What cities were there? What did they do with their little ship on this lake? Did the disciples use these boats? What happened when the disciples were crossing the lake? Were the disciples afraid? What did Jesus do? How did the disciples feel when they saw Jesus walking on the sea? What did they say it was? Were they afraid? What did Jesus say unto them? What did Peter answer him? What did Jesus say to Peter? Did Peter go to Jesus? What did Peter say when he began to sink? What did Jesus do? Why did Peter begin to sink? What did Jesus say of Peter's faith? Would he have sunk if he had trusted in Jesus? What happened when they came to the ship? What did the men in the ship do? Did this act of Jesus, in stilling the-sea, show that he was the Son of God? GOOD REMEDIES.-For drunkenness, drink cold water; for health, rise early; to be happy, be honest; to please all, mind your own business. A MOTHER'S PRAYERS. FORTY years ago, on the mountains of Western Massachusetts, a mother with eight children, five of them under the age of fourteen, was left to trust in the widow's God and the Father of the fatherless. She called them around her regularly, and led them in family worship; and often at the dead of night her low voice was heard calling on her heavenly Father to have mercy upon them. Before the youngest had reached the age of 21, all except one son had hope in Christ. That son, early in life, left the family to learn a trade; but on becoming of age, he found himself amid the outpouring of the Spirit; the sound of his mother's voice at midnight, when he slept in the chamber with her, reached his heart. He, too, found peace in Christ, and has long been a pillar in the church and superintendent of the Sabbath-school in a new settlement. The mother still lives in peace and quiet, waiting till her change come; her children are supposed to be all yet living, handing down her influence to the third generation, and willing to aid their mother; but she has a competence of this world's goods. Such is the history of a praying widow and her children for forty years. WHAT THE LITTLE EYES SAW.-John Condor, afterwards D.D., was born at Wimple, in Cambridgeshire, June 3d, 1714. His grandfather, Richard Condor, kissed him, and with tears in his eyes, said, "Who knows what sad days these little eyes are likely to see?" things wearing at that time a threatening aspect, relative to Dissenters. Dr. Condor remarked, upon mentioning the above circumstance, "These eyes have, for more than sixty years, seen nothing but goodness and mercy follow me and the Churches of Christ, even to this day." His epitaph was: I have sinned. I have repented. I have trusted. I have loved. I rest. I shall rise. And, through the grace of Christ, However unworthy, I shall reign. Original. JUBILEE HYMN. Words and Music by Rev. Dr. COPE, Penryn, Cornwall, England. 3. Yet thou hast supplied their places Still we see a goodly throng; Many smiling, happy faces Hail the day with joyful song, And their voices, cheerfully, the notes prolong. 4. From thy glorious throne exalted, Bless this numerous youthful band; In thy Holy Word instructed, Led by thy propitious hand, May they ever love, and follow thy command. 5. Bless thy people here collected, Ministers and Teachers too; May they by thy grace protected, Keep the heavenly land in view, And in glory, all thy love and care review. 6. Here. by solemn dedication, We devote ourselves to thee; Listen to our supplication, Grant us, Lord, prosperity, Bless, O bless us-on this happy Jubilee. |
