the Jewish economy referred, 2 Cor. iii. 14. It is called Old in respect to the New Testament, or Covenant, which came in its stead; and was ratified by the blood and actual sufferings of Christ, which were typified or shadowed forth by the sacri. fices and sprinkling of blood under the old dispensation, Heb. ix. 13. The New Testament, or Covenant, contains a more full and clear revelation of the mysteries of religion, is not confined to one nation, but is preached and extended to all; it is attended with a larger measure of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, and is never to wax old, or be abolished, Joel ii. 28. 2 Tim. i. 10. Matt. xxviii. 19.

TESTATOR, tes-ta-tor-a man who leaves a testament or will, for the disposal of his property.

THANKFULNESS, thank-ful-ness — that delightful sense of gratitude which we feel for a kindness or favour received; a readiness to confess the obligation, or the act of making a due acknowledgment.

THANKSGIVING, thanks'-giv-ing-the act of acknowledging, or confessing with gladness, the benefits and mercies which God bestows upon ourselves or others, Phil. iv. 6. 1 Tim. ii. 1. We are to give thanks to God, for spiritual blessings, such as willing hearts to do works of piety and charity, 1 Chron. xxix. 13, 14; for moral blessings, as wisdom and knowledge, Dan. ii. 23.; for saving graces, Rom. i. 8. 1 Cor. i. 4.; for the enlarging of the Redeemer's kingdom, Rev. xi. 17.; for Christ the unspeakable gift of God, Luke ii, 38.; for the deliverance of God's ministers, 2 Cor. i. 11.

THEATRE, the'-a-tre-a play-house; a place in which shews are exhibited, or any public ceremony performed.

THREATENING, thret'-ten-ing-the act of menacing or terrifying a person, by declaring the certainty of chastisement, or that some punishment shall be inflicted; the pouring out of angry expressions, accompanied with menace or threat.

TRADITION, tra-dish-o -on-some story or fact delivered from father to son by word of mouth, without any written memorial; any ordinance or ceremony handed down, as the Oral Law of the Jews, which has no other foundation or proof, than the report of one age or person to another. These traditions, for the observance of which the Scribes and Pharisees so much contended, were condemned by our Saviour, as having no divine warrant, Matt. xv. 2, 3. The fifth commandment was so strangely perverted by these self-righteous teachers, that, according to their absurd doctrine, a man might give the surplus of his estate, as a religious offering or gift to God, and deny any relief or support to his parents, who might be destitute of the necessaries of life: see Matt. xv. 4, &c. But the word of God, which is written in his book, is our only sure rule of faith and practice, according to the doctrine of the reformed churches; where it is declared concerning traditions, "That the holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation; so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation."

TRANSGRESSION, trans-gresh-on-the act of passing over or going beyond the appointed bounds; the state of one who has broken or offended against the settled or regular laws of nature, virtue, justice, or religion.

TRANSLATION, trans-la-shon-the act of being removed or changed from one place to another; the removal or change: also the act of interpreting, or turning what has been written by an author into another language.

TREASURY, trezh'-u-ry-the office of a treasurer; or one who has the care of money; a place where the public money is kept.

UNBELIEF, un-be-leef-an unwillingness to believe or credit the truth of what another asserts; want of faith; sometimes weak faith, which renders the benefits of Christ's death fruitless and ineffectual, Mark vi. 5, 6. It was owing to unbelief, that the children of Israel murmured against the provi dence of God, and were not permitted to enter the promised land, but were consumed in the wilderness, Heb. iii. 19. This nation was afterwards rejected by God, because of their unbelief; they would not accept of Christ, nor acknowledge him for the Messiah, Rom. xi. 20.

UNCLEANNESS, un-cle'ne-ness-want of cleanliness or purity; foulness from sin, wickedness, &c. UNITY, ú-ni-ty-the state of being one, whether the thing be indivisible, or composed of two or more parts joined together; harmony of affection, as where two or more persons agree in the principle of their minds or motives.

USURY, ú-zhu-ry-the interest of money, or the gain of any sum above the principal, or that which was lent also unreasonable interest, or unlawful gain. The Hebrews were plainly commanded, not to receive usury for money when borrowed from necessity, Exod. xxii. 25, &c. Neh. v. 5, 7.

UTTERANCE, ut ter-ance--pronunciation, vocal expression, or the articulate delivery of speech; the act or manner of speaking.

UTTERMOST, ut'-ter-most-the greatest degree, or farthest part.

VAGABOND, vag'-a-bond-a wandering beggar, or loitering idle person; one who has not any visible way of living, or certain place of abode.

VANITY, van-i-ty-that which is unprofitable, or without fruit; empty, or without fulness; light, or without substance; vain or deceitful, in opposition to truth or reality; foolishness joined with ig

norance and blindness; as fruitless desire; empty pleasures; vain pursuits; idle shew. It signifies that which is weak, and subject to change and corruption, Eccl. i. 2. Rom. viii. 20.; iniquity and the deceitfulness of sin, whereby I may be ensnared and drawn away from the truth, Psalm cxix. 37.

VARIANCE, vd-ri-ance-any alteration or change in a person or thing; a quarrel or dispute that occasions persons to be shy or unfriendly.

VERITY, ver-i-ty-truth, certainty, or that which is according to the reality of things; moral truth, or the agreement of our words with our thoughts.

VICTORY, vic-tor-y-the conquest, overthrow, or defeat of an enemy; the act of obtaining success, or gaining the advantage in any contest.

VINEGAR, vin'-ne-gar--wine or other liquors made sharp or sour. The ancients had several kinds of vinegar which they used for drink, particularly in harvest time. The vinegar, offered to our Saviour at his crucifixion, may have been of this sort, Matt. xxvii. 48.

VIOLENCE, vi-o-lence-force or constraint, used unlawfully or unjustly; a daring outrage.

VOCATION, vo-cá-shon-a calling or employment; the grace or favour of God, which calls a person out of a state of darkness, error, and death, into a state of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, Eph. iv. i.: also a citation or summons with authority.

WANTONNESS, wan'-ton-ness-loose, trifling, sportive, or wanton gaiety; lustful playfulness.

WEARINESS, wéa-ri-ness-fatigue, or the state of being tired, spent, or overcome with labour. WHISPERING, whis'-per ing—the act of speaking softly, or with a low voice, so as to be heard but at a very short distance.

WICKEDNESS, wick-ed-ness-any act contrary

to the revealed will of God; corruption of manners; moral evil: a disposition to ill, or proneness to vice. WILDERNESS, wil-der-nessa wild, desolate, uncultivated, uninhabited tract of land. In scripture, this name is often given to the uncultivated places near cities, appointed for wood and pasture. It is used, figuratively, to signify a people, barren in spiritual knowledge, and consequently without the divine blessing, and unfruitful, Isa. xli. 8. God, in expostulation with his people says, Have I been a barren wilderness to Israel? Jer. ii. 31. intimating, that he had not only supplied them with all necessaries, but had bountifully provided for them.

WORKMANSHIP, wurk'-man-ship-the manner in which any piece of work is done or executed; the thing when done: also the skill or art of the worker.

YESTERDAY, yes-ter-da-the day last past.

NOUNS, NAMES, OR SUBSTANTIVES, Of Four Syllables.

ABILITY, a-bil-li-ty--the power to do any thing, whether knowledge or skill, riches or strength may be required.

ACCEPTATION, ac-cep-tá-shon-the act of taking a thing with pleasure, of receiving a person favourably or kindly: also the true meaning of a word, according to the generally received sense, and most frequent use of it.