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2d Child. Duty loudly bids me stay not;
Bids me hear not what you say:
Life goes quickly, and I may not
Live another Sabbath-day.

1st Child. Thus to leave me, how provoking;
Duty is your constant plea :
But I know that you are joking;
Spare one minute to play with me.

2d Child. All temptations are distressing;
Here will I no longer stay :
How can I expect a blessing,

If I break the Sabbath-day?

1st Child. Sure you have not lost your reason; Why should children churlish be,

Only for a little season—

For one moment play with me?

2d Child. Not one moment! grace is stronger Than the snares the wicked lay: Sin it is to linger longer;

I will keep the Sabbath-day.

1st Child. Haste away then, since you dare not Take your pleasure; bend your knee, When, and where you will,-I care not; You shall never play with me.

2d Child. I can pardon bad behaviour,

Nor will I neglect to pray,

That we may with Christ our Saviour
Spend an endless Sabbath-day.

THE SABBATH.

We must not play on Sunday,
Because it is a sin

But we may play on Monday,

On Tuesday and on Wednesday,

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
Till Sunday comes again.

We must not work on Sunday,
Because it is a sin;

But we may work on Monday,
On Tuesday and on Wednesday,
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
Till Sunday comes again.

We must not buy on Sunday,

Because it is a sin;

But we may buy on Monday,
On Tuesday and on Wednesday,
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
Till Sunday comes again.

We must not sell on Sunday,

Because it is a sin;

But we may sell on Monday,

On Tuesday and on Wednesday,

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
Till Sunday comes again.

DIALOGUE ON THE WORKS OF GOD.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

(Two Little Boys.)

Dear William. I should like to know
Who sends the bitter frost and snow?
'Tis that great God, and none beside,
Who, once, great Jordan did divide.

Who bids the little bird prepare
Its nest with such exceeding care?
"Tis He, who in his Word hath said-
That ev'ry sparrow shall be fed.

Who taught the ant to lay up store
Against cold Winter's stormy hour?
Why, that great God, who bids us learn
The lessons taught us by a worm.

Who gave the rose her crimson hue,

And bath'd the earth in morning dew?
'Twas He, who dwells beyond the skies,
Where never ending pleasure lies.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

Who caus'd the earth to bring forth food,
Gives corn, and wine, and ev'ry good?
E'en He, who in the wilderness

With manna did his people bless.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

Who taught the lovely butterfly
To use her wings of varied dye?
'Twas He, whose care extends to all
Within this fair terrestrial ball.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

1st Boy.

2d Boy.

Who sent his Son, for man, to die,
Το groan with pain, to sweat and sigh?
Why, God the Father 'twas, who gave
His only Son, our souls to save.

Can we do aught, our love to prove
To Him, whose ev'ry act is love?
O yes! for we may learn his will,
And pray for

grace to serve Him still.

ON TEMPER.

What first with human blood earth dy'd?
What first fed death with jaws spread wide,
And human food to worms supplied?

Cain's envious Temper.

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How was the life of Pharaoh lost,
His horses, and his num'rous host?

What, with dead bodies strew'd the coast?

His furious Temper.

What was it forc'd from friends and home
Poor David, who, compell'd to roam,
Sought refuge in the mountain's gloom?

Saul's envious Temper.

How was it Haman came to die
Upon a gibbet wond'rous high,
The just reward of infamy?

What was it in the lion's den

An arrogant Temper.

Caus'd Daniel to be put by men,
Though God preserv'd his servant then?

A malicious Temper.

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God is my Father, with his love.

Matt. xviii. 14.

My Brother, Jesus, lives above.
My Comforter, the Holy Ghost.
My Guards are the angelic host.
My wants supplied, by God they're known.
And when I die, Heav'n is my home.

John xx. 17.
John xiv. 26.
Psalm xci. 11.
Phil. iv. 19.
Matt. xxv. 34.

Before closing this part of their little Work, the compilers desirous of expressing their estimation of, and thankfulness with which they receive-the suggestions of their numerous patrons and supporters; comply with the request of several, by showing the use they make of a Scripture Picture; they therefore select that of the

GOOD SAMARITAN.

Luke x. 17-35.

The children being seated in due order in the gallery; they exhibit the picture, either from the excitor, or a stand made for that purpose, and, after a few simple observations, as to the various colours, &c. they proceed somewhat after the following manner :--

1.

ritan.

What does this picture represent?-The good Sama

2. What do you understand by a Samaritan ?—A man or woman born in Samaria.

3. Who conversed with a woman of Samaria ?-Jesus Christ. John iv.

4. Who made Samaria their chief city?-Ten of the tribes of Israel.

5. Who preached throughout Samaria? - Philip. Acts viii. 5.

Who deceived the people of Samaria?--Simon Magus. Acts viii. 9.

7. Who were told not to enter into any city of the Samaritans ?—The Apostles. Matt. x. 5.

8. What is the matter with the man lying down? — He has been wounded by robbers.

9.

Did they take any thing from him? - Yes. What? His money and clothes.

10.

Where did he come from?-Jerusalem.

was he going to ?— Jericho.

Where

11. Who is the person leaning over him?---The good Samaritan.

12. What is he doing?--Pouring oil and wine into his wounds.

13. What feeling has he toward the poor man?-Pity. 14. What ought the feeling of the poor man to be towards him? Gratitude.

15.

How ought little children to feel toward those who try to do them good?-Grateful.

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