herd; the man who drives the sheep is called a drover; the place where they are killed is termed a slaughter-house, and the man who kills them a butcher.

The sheep know their shepherd, and his dog. The flesh of the sheep is called mutton, and that of the young sheep lamb, which are both wholesome food. The skins of sheep are made into leather, for binding books, and many other uses. Their fat is made into candles by the tallow-chandler; their wool is made into cloth, blankets, stockings, flannels, and stuffs, of various kinds; the wool is cut off the sheep once a year, which is called shearing; and all the wool taken off one sheep, is called a fleece.

Sheep have many enemies; such as the lion, bear, wolf, and the fox. They depend on the shepherd's care, who, with his faithful dog, watches them both night and day, and leads them forth into the green fields to feed. When a sheep wanders, the shepherd goes to seek it; and when he has found it, brings it back rejoicing to the fold. Sheep and lambs are harmless, innocent, meek, and patient crea

tures.

APPLICATION.

T. (Holding up the picture.) What is this?-C. A representation of a sheep.

T. What has it on its head?-C. Horns.

T. Who saw a ram once caught by its horns in a bush? C. Abraham.

T. Who blew rams' horns, and a wall fell down?C. The priests.

T. What is the use of horns to a sheep? -C. To defend itself with.

T. What does a bee defend itself with ?-C. A sting. T. What has the bird?-C. Wings.

T. What has a cat?-C. Talons.

T. What have children to defend themselves with? C. Hands.

7. What is on the sheep's backs?-C. Wool.

T. What does the Bible say about wool?-C. Gideon wrung a fleece of wool. Though your sins be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

T. What is the use of wool to us?-C. To make cloth with.

T. What is the use of cloth ?-C. To make coats with. T. Who had coats made of skins?-C. Adam and Eve.

T. Who had a coat of many colours?-C. Joseph. T. Who made a coat every year, for her little boy?— C. Hannah.

T. Who had a coat without a seam ?-C. Jesus Christ. T. Who girt on his coat, and jumped into the sea ? C. Peter.

T. Who made coats, and gave them to poor people?C. Dorcas.

T. What is the young sheep called?-C. A lamb.

T. Tell me any thing the Bible says about a lamb.-C. When Abraham was about to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice, Isaac said, Where is the lamb for a burnt offering? Gen. xxii. 7. The Jews killed a lamb, and sprinkled its blood on their door-posts. Jesus was led as a lamb to the slaughter. Jesus told Peter to go and feed his lambs.

T. What is the man called who takes care of the sheep?C. The shepherd.

T. What is said in the Bible about a shepherd ?-C. Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd, who lay down his life for the sheep. David put some stones into a shepherd's bag. Shepherds were keeping their flocks, when Jesus Christ was born. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. shall feed his flock like a shepherd, and gather the lambs in his bosom. Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

T. Has the sheep many enemies?-C. Yes.

T. Who is our great enemy ?-C. Satan.

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T. What does he go about like ?-C. A roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

T. Who is our Shepherd?-C. Jesus Christ.

T. Can any one take us from him, if we love him?— C. No. "They shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand." John x. 28.

T. Who came to seek and to save us when we were wandering in sin ?-C. Jesus Christ came down from heaven, to seek and to save that which was lost.

T. Who saved a lamb from the jaws of a lion ?-C. David. T. Who helped some women to water their flocks? C. Moses.

T. Who kept his father-in-law's sheep?-C. Moses.

T. Who was once keeping sheep, and saw a bush on fire? -C. Moses.

T. Who laid down his life for his sheep?-C. Jesus Christ.

T. How can we be like lambs or sheep?-C. By loving one another, and being kind to each other.

See the kind Shepherd, Jesus, stands, &c.

2. THE GLOW WORM.

Children, this is the representation of an insect, called a Glow-worm. When seen by day-light, it has but a dark and dull appearance, and something like the ground maggot; but the light spot here represented in the tail, shines beautifully bright at night, and would light a person home, when the moon does not shine.

The Glow-worm is generally seen in the months of August and September, and sometimes the ground is sprinkled over with them. In some countries, they almost cover the trees and hedges, and look like so many diamonds. sometimes pick them up, and light up their nests with them.

Birds

They have wings, which are enclosed in a kind of shell? but they use them very little. They are very harmless, and live upon the leaves of vegetables, and small insects. Some people will collect a great number of them, and place them about their gardens, where they make a pretty appearance at night, and will remain for a long time. The Evangelist Matthew says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." Matt. v. 16.

As the Glow-worm shews its little light for the use of other animals, so should children let their light shine before men; that is, they should set such an example, by doing, as far as they are able, what will please their heavenly Father; and thereby, perhaps, they may make some other little children, their companions, wish to be like them.

For applying this Lesson, see Application, page 102.

What bless'd examples do I find, &c.

ON AGRICULTURE.

This is the way we Spread Manure,
When lands are much in need;

This is the way we Plough the Ground,
Before we Sow the Seed.

This is the way we Sow the Seed,
Which every child should know;

This is th' way we Harrow the Ground,
And cover the Seed to Grow.

This is the way we Scare the Crows,
That come to pick the Seed;

This is the way we Hoe the Ground,
To clear out ev'ry Weed.

This is the way we Reap the Corn,
When Harvest Time is come;
This is the way we Bind the Corn,
In Sheaves, to carry Home.

This is the way we Thrash the Corn
In Winter's coldest day;

This the way we Fan the Corn,

To blow the Chaff away.

This is the way we Grind the Corn,

Into fine Flour so sweet;

This is the way we Knead the Dough,

And so make Bread to eat.

SOME OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.

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The letters we can rightly tell,
The consonants distinguish well,
many little words can spell,
According to Orthography.
The name and nature of a line-
Some angles too we can define,
And how together they combine,
According to Geometry.

The shape of our own world we know ;
Its great divisions we can shew,
And o'er the map of England go,

According to Geography.

We know the cause of day and night,
We know the source of heat and light—
The Planets we can name aright,

According to Astronomy.

The Kings of England we can name,
And tell a little of their fame,

And how the British Throne they claim,
According unto History.

We know of eras, times, and dates,
About the rise and fall of states,

When kings and nations met their fates,
According to Chronology.

We know of insects, fish, and worms,
Of birds which shun our winter storms,
Of many beast and reptile forms,
According to Zoography.

We know of fruit and timber trees,
Of flowers, whose pretty colours please,
And even plants beyond the seas,
According unto Botany.

ALPHABETICAL TRADES.

A is for Architect, he buildings does plan;
B is for Butcher, who sells beef and lamb.
C is for Currier, he leather does dress;
D is for Dyer, who will dye cloth, and press.
E's for Engineer, he makes vessels for steam;
F is for Farrier, who shoes horses—a team.
G is for Grazier, he for cattle has grounds;
H is for Huntsman, who follows the hounds.

I

is for Ironmonger, selling screws, nails, and tools; J is for Joiner, who builds Infant Schools.

K

is for Keeper, he looks after game;

L is for Limner, who draws pictures to frame.
M is for Mason, he cuts stone square and round;
N is for Newsman, who takes papers round.
O is for Oculist, he doctors the eyes;
P is for Pastrycook, who makes jellies and pies.
Q's for Quillcutter, he prepares pens to write;
R is for Ranger, watching parks day and night.