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T. What will be done with the wicked?-C. Sent to everlasting misery.

T. What with the good?-C. They will be received into heaven, where they will shine as the sun, in the kingdom of God their Father, throughout the countless ages of eternity.

T. May you, and I, dear children, be made partakers of this blessedness.

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He spake of the Sower, who scatter'd the seed.

The Tares 'mong the Wheat, which some wanted to weed.
The Leaven conceal'd in three measures of meal.
The Treasure that one took and hid in a field.
Th' Unmerciful Man, whom his kind Lord forgave,
On his poor fellow-servant no mercy would have.
Ten Virgins, of whom five were wise and awake;
The other five slumber'd, nor oil did they take.
The Master, who Talents to his servants did give.
The Prodigal Son, who in riot would live.
The Rich Fool, that hoarded his wealth in great store,
Would pull down his barns, and build up many more.
A Samaritan, kindly, the poor man relieves,
Who, in trav'lling to Jericho, fell among thieves.
The Fig Tree, on which no fruit could be found,
By mercy is spared another year round.
The Lost Sheep recover'd, that wander'd astray,
Causes greater rejoicing than many that stay.
The poor man with sores, laid at Dives's gate,
After death was exalted o'er him, who was great.
Two Men that went down to the Temple to pray,
The one, who was humble, came happy away.
The Shepherd so good, kept his flock from alarms,
Both the young and the tender he bore in his arms.
That Shepherd is Jesus;-the lambs who are weak,
Are we little children;-then Him let us seek.
In his arms he will bear us to happier folds,
Free from sin and from sorrow, while eternity rolls!

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This Lesson is used in the same manner as the preceding The following is a specimen of our mode of apply

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T. What is a miracle?-C. Something that man cannot perform without the power of God.

T. Who performed the miracles we have been speaking of?-C. Jesus Christ.

T. Did ever any one, beside Jesus Christ, perform a miracle?-C. Yes.

T. Who?-C. Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, and the Apostles.

T. Who gave these persons the power to work miracles? -C. God.

T. Who gave Jesus Christ that power?-C. No one; for he was God, and, therefore, wrought them by his own power.

T. Why did Jesus Christ perform miracles?

C. To show that he was the Son of God, and equal in power with God.

T. How did he perform them ?-C. By a word, or touch; sometimes on persons who were near, and on others who were at a great distance.

T. What did he generally require of those on whom he performed miracles?-C. Faith.

T. Are we able, in any way, to imitate Jesus Christ in his miracles?-C. Yes; by doing all the good that lies in our power.

T. Will Jesus Christ bless the endeavours of a little child, in doing good to others?-C. Yes; for he hath declared, in Matt. v. 7. -"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."

This Lesson may be extended, by the Teacher's inquiring of the children the names of those persons who were raised from the dead, restored to sight, &c., and other circumstances connected with these events.

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He caused the deaf his voice to hear;
The dumb proclaim'd their Saviour near;
The blind rejoic'd to have their sight,
And the lame leap'd with great delight.
Diseases at his bidding fled,
And life re-visited the dead;
He bade the raging tempest flee;
He calmly walk'd upon the sea.
And wond'ring multitudes he fed,
With a few fish, and loaves of bread;
By his own power he left that grave,
To which he stoop'd, our souls to save;
And numerous witnesses record

The resurrection of our Lord.

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The Compilers recommend this lesson to be used by two Monitors-First Monitor, the character-Second Monitor, the text and reference. Here is a fine field open for gallery conversations, which, that Teacher, who studies the best interests of his little flock, will duly appreciate, and avail himself of.

Sing.

[Tune-Colesham.

Dear children haste--the call obey,
Take up th' example of the Lord!
His practice is thy living way,
Thy guide, His pure unerring word,
The lovely perfect pattern read,

And haste in all his steps to tread.

A DIALOGUE ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST.

Q. Good morning, John-pray how d'ye do?

A.

I've wanted long to speak with you.

I thank you, James-I'm bless'd with health,
And that is better far than wealth.

Q. I wish to ask some questions, John,
Which, lately, I've thought much upon.
A. With pleasure, James, I'll answer you,
As God enables me to do.

Q. Why was the Saviour born a child?
Why was he always meek and mild?
A. That we, to his example bow'd,
Might never angry be, nor proud.

Q. Why did the Lord, while here below,
Obedience to his parents show?

A. That we, with all our little powers,
Might also be the same to ours.

Q.

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What lesson learn we from the plan,
Of Christ's compassion shown to man?
To do his will, to seek his face,

For pard'ning love, and changing grace.

Q. Why did he sweat great drops of blood,
And bear the awful wrath of God?

A.

To save us from the flames of hell,
Where wicked souls for ever dwell.

Q. Why did the precious Jesus bear,
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The scourge of thorns-the painful spear? A. That, scourg'd and pierc'd, he might obtain Freedom for us from endless pain.

Q. Why was he lifted up on high,

There, on the cross, to groan and die? A. He died, because the law was just; And had not he, the sinner must!

Q.

Q. Why would the Lord resign his breath,
And pris'ner be, himself, to death?
A. That, in his grave, our sins might lie,
And we might find it sweet to die.
The resurrection of our Lord-
What lesson does that theme afford?
That we should trust him in distress,
And rise, ourselves, to righteousness.
Q. I thank you, John,-but hark! I hear
The school-bell ring-I'll haste for pray❜r.
Yes-without that, 'tis vain to try
To seek for peace. - Good bye-Good bye.

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