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. He spake of the Sower, who scatter'd the seed. The Tares 'mong the Wheat, which some wanted to weed. This Lesson is used in the same manner as the preceding The following is a specimen of our mode of apply one. ing it. 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. He caused the deaf his voice to hear; The resurrection of our Lord. 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, 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, Q. I wish to ask some questions, John, Q. Why was the Saviour born a child? Q. Why did the Lord, while here below, A. That we, with all our little powers, Q. A. What lesson learn we from the plan, For pard'ning love, and changing grace. Q. Why did he sweat great drops of blood, A. To save us from the flames of hell, Q. Why did the precious Jesus bear, 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, A. A. |