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The method of using this Lesson, must be obvious. Two little boys are called out-one to repeat the question, and the other the answers. The Teacher, afterwards, should by simple questious, endeavour to ascertain whether the children understand its meaning; and elicit Scripture texts from them, on the most important parts. We then

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2 Kings v. 3.
Neh. ii.

The Little Maid.-In Naaman's House

Nehemiah.-In the King of Persia's Service

Daniel.-In Darius's House

........

Dan. vi. 4.

The Servant.-In the Centurion's House Luke vii. 2.

This Lesson may be used after the manner of Note on Page 32.

SINS TO BE AVOIDED IN THOUGHT,
WORD, AND ACTION.

Sins.

THOUGHT.

References of Scripture.

Atheism.-The fool hath said in his heart, there

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Enmity. Because the carnal mind is enmity

against God, for it is not subject
to the law of God, neither indeed
can be

Hypocrisy.-That the triumphing of the wicked
is short, and the joy of the hypo-
crite but for a moment

.....

Psal. xiv. 1.

Rom. xiii. 7.

Job. xx. 5. ›

Sins.

References of Scripture.

Infidelity. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God

Ingratitude.-Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat

him

Lukewarmness.-So then, because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor

hot, I will spue thee out of my

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Pride.-Behold, I am against thee, O thou

most proud, saith the Lord God
of hosts, for thy day is come that
I will visit thee

Heb. iii. 12.

Gen. xl. 23.

Rev. iii. xvi.

Jer. 1. 31.

WORD.

Flattery. He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue

....

• Prov.xxviii.23.

Foolish Talking.-Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient; but rather giving of thanks

Lying.-A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish

Slandering. He that hideth hatred with lying

lips, and he that uttereth slander

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Swearing. But above all things, my bre

thren, swear not; neither by
heaven, neither by the earth,
neither by any other oath; but
let your yea be yea, and your
nay, nay-lest ye fall into con-

demnation

Eph. v. 4.

Prov. xix. 9.

Prov. x. 18.

James v. 12.

ACTION.

Cheating. When a wicked man dieth, his
expectation shall perish; and
the hope of unjust men perish-
eth
Cruelty. A righteous man regardeth the life
of his beast, but the tender mer-

Prov. xi. 7.

cies of the wicked are cruel.... Prov.xii. 10.

Drunkenness.-Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers shall inherit the kingdom of God .... 1 Cor. vi. 10. Gluttony. For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty, and drowsiness shall clothe a man with

rags

Laziness.-Slothfulness (laziness) casteth into
a deep sleep; and an idle soul
shall suffer hunger

Uncleanness.—In that day there shall be a
fountain opened to the house of
David, and to the inhabitants of
Jerusalem for sin and for unclean-

ness

Prov.xxiii.21.

Prov.xix. 15.

Zech. xiii. 1.

For the manner of using this Lesson, see Note on Page 10.

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Guard me, O God! from every sin!

Let heart, and tongue, and life, be clean :
Fain would I learn to lay aside
Malice, and stubbornness, and pride.
Envy, and every evil thought;
Nor be my breast with anger hot,
Each other passion, wild and rude,
I long to feel by grace subdu'd.
When thus my heart is well prepar'd,
My tongue, I easily shall guard
From every oath, and curse profane,
Nor take God's holy name in vain!

My soul will every lie detest,
And every base indecent jest ;

The drunkard's cup,-the glutton's feast,-
That sinks the man below the beast,-

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Th' injurious blow, the wanton eye,-
The loss of hours that quickly fly;

And that which leads to every crime,
BAD COMPANY and WASTE OF TIME!

LESSON ON THE NUMBERS THREE,
FOUR, &c.

Three Great Feasts of the Jews.

1. The Passover. In remembrance of the Israelites coming out of Egypt.

2. The Pentecost. In remembrance of the Law given on Mount Sinai.

3. The Tabernacles.-In remembrance of the Israelites dwelling in Tents.

Three great Thrones mentioned in the Bible.

1. The Throne of Grace. 2. The Throne of Judgment. 3. The Throne of Glory.

Three Sects of the Jews.

1. Pharisees. 2. Scribes. 3. Sadducees.

Three remarkable Occurrences of the Sun.

1. It stood still at the command of Joshua.

2. It went back ten degrees at the desire of Hezekiah. 3. It was darkened three hours at the death of our Saviour.

Paul's Three best Wishes.

1. That he might be found in Christ.

2. That he might be with Christ.

3. That he might magnify (glorify) Christ.

Three Things that cannot be.

1. No man can be exempt from Death.
2. The wicked cannot escape Punishment.
3. The Promises of God cannot fail.

Three Graces mentioned in Scripture.

1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Charity.

Three Arks mentioned in Scripture.

1. Noah's Ark, which was made of Gopher wood. 2. Moses's Ark, which was made of Bulrushes.

3. The Lord's Ark, which was made of Shittim wood.

Three Sons of Adam.

1. Cain, the eldest, who was a tiller of the ground. 2. Abel, who was a keeper of sheep.

3. Seth, whom God sent to comfort Adam and Eve, for the loss of Abel, whom Cain slew.

Three Offices of Jesus.

1. A Prophet, to instruct or teach us. 2. A Priest, to atone for us.

3. A King, to rule and reign over us.

Three Divisions of the Jewish Law.

1. The Judicial or Political Law, for the government of the Jewish nation.

2. The Ceremonial Law, prefiguring Jesus Christ, his church, and kingdom.

3. The Moral Law, such are the Ten Commandments given to Moses.

Four Evangelists.

1. Matthew. 2. Mark. 3. Luke. 4. John,

Four Jewish Watches of the Night.

1. From Six to Nine O'Clock. 2. From Nine to Twelve. 3. From Twelve to Three. 4. From Three to Six.

Four Things we ought to mind.

1. To bridle our tongues.

2. To curb our passions.

3. To be humble in the sight of God and man.

4. To deal honestly with all men.

Four Things we ought not to be proud of.

1. Of Health, for God may soon smite us with sickness. 2. Of Strength, for a fall may make us lame.

3. Of Wealth, for riches make to themselves wings, and

fly away.

4. Of Honour, for we may soon fall into contempt.

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