for men, Mk. x, 45; (2) for the Church, Eph. v, 25; (3) for me. Ga. ii, 20.-God is faithful: (1) to fulfill the hope of your calling, 1 Co. i, 9; (5) to establish the believer, 2 Th. iii, 3; (3) to succor the tempted, 1 Co. x, 13; (4) to fulfill all His promises, He. x, 23; xi, 11.— What the sinner is without: God, Christ, hope, strength, remedy, faith, excuse-First and last words of your Lord: De. ii, 49; Mt. xxviii. 19; Ac. i, 8.-First and last words of His public ministry: Mt. ii, 15; Jhn. xix, 30.-First and last words of His disciples: Jhn. i, 38; Jhn. xxi, 2.-First question in the Old Testament: "Where art thou?"-First question in the New Testament: 'Where is he?"

Matthew. iii, 17. Railroad from "This is my beloved Son" (underscored) to iv, 3, "If thou be the Son of God," and write: Satan always disputes what God says.-xi, 27-30. Rest from burden of sin (28), rest in working for Jesus (29), in learning of Him (30).-xxvii, 50. "The soul that sinneth it shall die." I hear a voice from Calvary saying, I have died. On an interleaf the following: For the servant, the Master died; for the guilty, the Innocent died; for the debtor, the Creditor died; for the sick, the Physician died; for the flock, the Shepherd died; for the subject, the King died; for the soldier, the Leader died; for the work, the Maker died; for man, God died. What shall the servant, the guilty, etc., render to the Master, etc? Let him love.

Mark. xiv, 15. It was evidently here that Jesus met them after resurrection, and sent the Spirit.

Luke. ii, 49, 50. Until His baptism no one on earth knew that Jesus was the Son of God. His mo. ther and Joseph "understood not." John the Baptist says, "I knew Him not." Jhn. i, 31. "The world knew Him not." Jhn. i, 10.—iv, 1. Jesus was filled with the Spirit: 1, led by the Spirit; 14, had the power of the Spirit; 18, was anointed by the Spirit.x, 39. We find Mary three times at Jesus' feet: 1. For instruction-drinking in. 2. For comfort. Jhn. xi, 32. 3. For service. Jhn. xii, 3, pouring out.-x, 41. Martha loved by Jesus (Jhn. xi, 5), yet reproved by Him. Martha's great faith and trust. Jhn. xi, 27.

John. The seven I ams of Christ in John: I am the door, the way, the light (to walk by), the bread (to strengthen in the journey), the shepherd (for companionship), the life, the resurrection (the end of the way).-vi, 27. In the Mosaic ritual the lamb of sacrifice was first stamped and sealed by the priest as suitable.

Acts. iv, 10, 17, 18, 30. Underscore "Name;" also v, 41. The Name of Jesus and What it Does for Us. Php. ii, 9; Ml. iii, 16. 1. It is the only source of salvation. Ac. iv 12. 2. Faith in it gives life. Jhn. xx, 31; 1 Jhn. y, 13. 3. Faith in it gives remission of sins. Ac. x, 43; Lu. xxiv, 47. 4. Faith in it makes a man whole. Ac. iv, 10; 1 Co. vi, 11. 5. Faith in it makes us sons of God. Jhn. i, 12. Faith in it gives power in prayer. Jhn. xiv, 13. 7. Faith in it gives victory over devils. Lu. x, 17; Mk. xvi, 17. 8. It is the motive power of Christian life. 2 Ti. ii, 19; Col. iii, 17 9. The object

of the world's hatred. Ac. iv, 17; Mt. x, 22. 10. The test by which the world is condemned. Jhn. iii, 18. 11. The crowning glory of the Redeemed in Heaven. Re. ii, 17; xxii, 4.

1 Corinthians. iii, 8-15. The Lord wants to save us for nothing, but He will not reward us for nothing. -xv, 20. FIRST FRUITS of the resurrection (xv, 20); of the Spirit (Ro. viii, 23; Ep. i, 14); of the redeemed (Ja. i, 18; Re. xiv, 4); of Israel (Ro. xi, 16); of missions (Ro. xvi, 5; 1 Co. xvi, 15).-xvi, 51. The dead and living at the time of Christ's coming.-xvi, 55-57. The grave was a dark cave with only one opening-earthward-before Jesus died; but when He arose He burst another opening-heavenward- and let the light through; and ever since the grave has been only a tunnel from earth to Heaven. Dr A. T Pierson.

Revelation, Beatitudes of. i, 3; xxii, 7, xvi, 15; xix, 9; xiv, 13; xx, 6; xxii, 14. Mr. Moody thus contrasts the last three chapters of the Bible with the first three:

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It will greatly aid you to understand Scripture if you mark not only what is written, but of whom and to whom; with what words. at what time, where to, with what intent, under what circumstances; considering that which goes before and that which follows.-Preface to Miles Coverdale's Bible, 1535.-Christ in Genesis, Seed of the woman; Christ in Exodus, Passover Lamb; Christ in Leviticus, High Priest and Sacrifice; Christ in Numbers, Uplifted Serpent and Smitten Rock.-(Genesis) Wrath escaped, (Exodus) by blood, (Leviticus) by substitution, (Numbers) by faith, (Deuteronomy) Safety reached, (Joshua) Triumph.-The Father, in the Old Testa

| Genesis tells of creation; Revelation, of the new heavens and the new earth. Genesis tells of Satan tempting; Revelation, of Satan overthrown. Genesis tells how sorrow entered this world; Revelation, of a world where there is no sorrow. Genesis tells of the earth being cursed; Revelation, of the time when there shall be no more curse. Genesis tells of the tree. of life lost; Revelation, of the tree of life restored. Genesis shows how man came under the dominion of death; Revelation summons the dead, small and great, before God. Genesis tells how the first Adam lost his

kingdom; Revelation, how the "Second Adam" beJesus; the joy of Heaven is the presence of Jesus: came victorious. The light of Heaven is the face of the melody of Heaven is the name of Jesus; the harmony of Heaven is the praise of Jesus; the theme of Heaven is the work of Jesus; the employment of Heaven is the service of Jesus; the fullness of Heaven is Jesus Himself; the duration of Heaven is the eter nity of Jesus.

ment, glorifics Jesus. The Son, in the Gospels, glorifies the Father, The Spirit, in the Acts and Epistles, glorifies Christ.-Dr. A. J. Gordon.-I used to belong to the How Class in Bible study; then joined the Why Class; but now I am in the What Class. Quit your theorizing, and feed on the milk of the Word as unquestionably as a babe on its mother's breast. Let your mind become like a blank sheet, unprejudiced by commentaries, to receive God's own Word. -Dr. N. West. To understand the specific use of each book is the best commentary, and oftentimes makes needless any other.Bishop Percy-Four rules for Bible study: 1, Read; 2, Compare: 3, Meditate; 4, Obey.

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Matthew v., 3-12,* 13-16.*

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceed

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and

shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for

they shall see God.

light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

It does not detract from the supreme spiritual glory of the Bible to approach it at times as great literature, and at other times to direct attention to its ethics. We do not have to do everything in one course or in one place. It is not necessary to teach a whole system of theology in the public school, as if the whole burden of religious teaching had been shifted upon it. Practical men, more interested in safeguarding the children than in championing religious theories, will count it a matter for congratulation if we can make known in the public school the great fundamental truths of religion that are held by Jews and Christians alike, and may add to that, perhaps, what some reform rabbis have approved, the ethical portions of the New Testament. Several have written that they would not object to New Testament ethics if presented in a book of moral precepts from various sources. Surely no one who prizes the New Testament should be afraid to set its teachings beside any others. In Pittsburgh schools these New Testament selections were used for the autumn weeks, and "Bible Stories and Poems" for the winter and spring and summer. The home

unto all that are in the house. Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

and church and school ought to be able to provide whatever more is needed of religious education, at least in places where nothing more can be done in public schools without a strife that imperils the whole plan.

When the "Bible Stories and Poems" (Bible Selections, No. 3) have been used through a school year New Testament Ethics might serve for union "Vacation Schools," leaving the more spiritual as well as the controversial Bible passages for the Sunday school and the pulpit. There are some portions, such as the crucifixion, that are too sacred for "education," even religious education, and should be reserved for evangelistic uses.

*The starred passages all through this course are the New Testament selections in a book of "Readings from the Bible," prepared for the Woman's Educational Union, of Chicago, Mrs. E. B. Cook, President, in 1896, at the suggestion of Prof. David Swing, by a Committee consisting of W. J. Onahan, J. H. Barrows, and C. C. Bonney, the first a Catholic.-a book commended by several Hebrew Rabbis as well as by Catholic and Protestant Christians.

Many Precepts.

Matthew v., 21-30, 33-48.*

Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgement; but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgement; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire. If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the last farthing.

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, that everyone that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell. And if thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body go into hell,

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: but I say unto you, Swear not at all: neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; that ye may be sons of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust. For if ye love them. that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same? Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.