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 BOSTON: 
 MASSACHUSETTS SABBATH SCHOOL SOCIETY. 
 Depository, No. 13 Cornhill. 
 
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1856, by 
 Tur MASSACHUSETTS SABBATH SCHOOL SOCIETY, 
 In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of Massachusetts. 
 
 W. F. Draper, Stereotyper and Printer, Andover, Mass. 
 
Ir is obviously of the highest importance, that our youth 
 and children should be thoroughly instructed in the fun- 
 damental doctrines of the Christian faith. As an aid in 
 accomplishing this desirable object, these questions have 
 been prepared. The aim of the author has been to direct 
 the attention of the pupil to the prominent points under 
 each topic, leaving to the teacher the duty of explaining 
 and illustrating the truths, as they are brought to view in 
 the Scriptural references. 
 
 It is very desirable that the scholar should commit to 
 memory, at least one of the texts referred to in con- 
 nection with each question. Besides the immediate ad- 
 vantages to be derived from such a course, it will be of 
 immense benefit through life, to be able to defend the 
 doctrines of our belief, by appropriate quotations from 
 the Holy Scriptures. 
 
 ’ An occasional review of the ground passed over, will 
 greatly assist in fastening the great truths of religion 
 upon the mind and heart. 
 
 A few stanzas have been attached to each lesson, to 
 promote the devotional feelings, and to be sung, when 
 it is convenient, at the close of the Sabbath School 
 exercises. 
 
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ABBREVIATIONS. 
 
 Besides the abbreviations of the books of the Bible, the 
 following are used: f. c. first clause; m.c. middle clause; 
 1. c. last clause. 
 
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Lessons. 
 »STUDY- OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, 
 . NECESSITY AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIP- 
 
 INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES, . . 
 . EXISTENCE OF GOD, 
 
 . THE DIVINE UNITY, 
 
 . THE TRINITY, 
 
 | NATURE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD, 
 
 . OMNIPOTENCE OF GOD, . . 
 
 . OMNISCIENCE AND OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD, 
 . WISDOM OF GOD,. . 
 
 .GOODNESS OF GOD, ,. 
 
 » MERCY OF GOD,y 94.00": 
 
 _ DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY, 
 
 , DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY AND MAN'S FREE 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 TURES, 
 
 AGENCY, 
 
 . THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN, 
 . THE HOLY ANGELS, 
 
 . THE FALLEN ANGELS, 
 
 - DIVINE PROVIDENCE, f 
 
 . NECESSITY OF AN ATONEMENT, 
 
 . PROPHECIES CONCERNING CHRIST, 
 
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 2. DIVINITY OF CHRIST, 
 
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 . TITLES AND OFFICES OF CHRIST, 
 . MIRACLES OF CHRIST, 
 
 . THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST, 
 . SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST, 
 
 . RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST, 
 . THE HOLY SPIRIT, 
 
 _ DIVINITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, 
 . DUTY OF REPENTANCE, 
 
 ._ FAITH, 2 
 
 _ REGENERATION, 
 
 . SANCTIFICATION, 
 
 . DUTIES TOWARD GOD, 
 
 . LOVE TO: G0D,">. 
 
 . DUTY OF PRAYER, 
 
 . PRAISE AND WORSHIP, 
 
 . LOVE TO CHRIST, 
 
 . DUTIES TO MANKIND, 
 
 . DUTIES. TO OURSELVES, 
 
 . TRUTH AND FALSEHOOD, . . 
 . COVETOUSNESS, .. 
 
 . CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENCE, 
 
 . THE.SABBATH, .. .\. 
 
 . THE GOSPEL MINISTRY, 
 
 . THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 
 
 . DUTIES IN THE FAMILY, 
 
 _ BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER, 
 . DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION, 
 
 . THE FINAL JUDGMENT, 
 . FUTURE PUNISHMENT, 
 
 . HAPPINESS OF HEAVEN 
 
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 DOCTRINES. OF CHRISTIANITY. 
 
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 LESSON I. 
 THE STUDY .OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 
 
 1. What duty is‘énjoined upon us in John 5: 89 ? 
 
 2. Why should we search the Scriptures ? 
 
 3. What is meant by the term Scriptures, as used 
 by the Evangelists? 
 
 4. Of whom do they testify? John 5:39; Luke 
 24: 27. 
 
 5. What effect did the opening of the Scriptures 
 have upon the hearts of Christ’s companions? Luke 
 245 32. ; 
 
 6. Did our Saviour often refer to the Scriptures in 
 his teachings ? Mark 12:10 and 24; Luke 24: 44. 
 
 7. What is said respecting the profitableness of this 
 study? 2 Tim. 3: 16. 
 
 8. What is meant by being profitable for doctrine. 
 Romans 15: 4, f. e. 
 
 9. What is the method of study pointed out in 1 
 Cor. 2:13? le. 
 
 10. What advantages are derived from comparing 
 one part of the Bible with another ? 
 
 11. What proofs can you give of the harmony of 
 the scriptural writers ? 
 
8 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 12. fs all the language of the Bible to be interpreted 
 literally ? 
 
 13. Give some examples of the use of figurative 
 languave. Psalm 18:2; Matthew 5: 13, 14. 
 
 14. How will you reconcile the expressions: God 
 is a rock, and God is a spirit ? 
 
 15. How can we determine when the words are to 
 be taken literally ; when, figuratively ? 
 
 16, What is the best mode of obtaining a knowledge 
 of the doctrines ? John 7: 17. 
 
 17. Upon what agency must we rely for assistance 
 in the study of the Scriptures? 1 Cor. 2:10. 
 
 18. What principle is necessary in order that the 
 word of God may profit us? Heb. 4: 2, le. 
 
 19. In what spirit should we receive the instructions 
 of the Bible ?. James 1: 21. 
 
 20. What petitions should we offer to God in con- 
 nection with this study ?) Ps. 119: 18, 27, 33. 
 
 21. What effect will scriptural truth have upon the 
 intellect? Ps. 119: 180. 
 
 22. What effect upon the affections of the heart ? 
 Ps.119: 97; 1:2. 
 
 23. What effect upon the conduct? Ps. 119: 59. 
 
 ; L. M. 
 
 I love the sacred book of God ; 
 No other can its piace supply: 
 ; It points me to the saints’ abode, 
 And lifts my joyful thoughts on high. 
 
 2 Blest book! in thee my eyes discern 
 “The image of my absent Lord: 
 From thine instructive page I learn 
 The joys his presence will afford. 
 
 8 But while I’m here, thou shalt supply 
 His place, and tell me of his love: 
 
 Dll read with faith’s discerning eye, 
 And thus partake of joys above, 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 9 
 
 LESSON II. 
 
 THE NECESSITY AND AUTHORITY OF THE 
 SCRIPTURES. 
 
 1. Why was a divine revelation necessary ? 
 
 2. Were the ancient philosophers successful in ob- 
 taining a correct knowledge of the divine character 
 and purposes ? 
 
 3. What views were entertained by the heathen 
 respecting the nature and worship of God ? 
 
 4. Had they any true account of the creation of the 
 world, and the origin of man ? 
 
 5. Had they any knowledge of a scheme of re- 
 demption ? 
 
 6. Were clear views entertained of the immortality 
 of the soul, and a state of future rewards and punish- 
 ments ? 
 
 7. What is the distinction betweeh natural and 
 revealed religion ? 
 
 8. How were the ancient Scriptures preserved ? 
 Ans. By being transcribed by those who lived at 
 the same time with their authors, and handed down 
 from generation to generation. 
 
 9. Had the Hebrews any motives for corrupting 
 these manuscripts ? 
 
 10. With what feelings did they regard them ? 
 
 11. How can you prove that the sacred writings are 
 genuine ? Ans. In the same way that we prove the 
 genuineness of other ancient works; by the style of 
 the authors, the historical references, and the internal 
 marks of truth. 
 
 12. Did the Jews receive, as genuine, the books of 
 the Old Testament ? 
 
10 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 13. Had they any peculiar advantages for testing 
 their authenticity ? 
 
 14. What argument would you build upon the 
 great number of persons, places, and lotal circum- 
 stances, referred to in these writings ? 
 
 15. Is itin the least degree probable that any of 
 these books could have been forgeries, and the fact 
 remain so long undiscovered ? 
 
 16. Are the sentiments of the Holy Scriptures such, 
 as we should naturally suppose a God of infinite wis- 
 dom and benevolence would inspire men to write ? 
 
 17. Will you mention some of the principles that 
 bear upon this point ? 
 
 18. What internal evidences.are there of the genu- 
 ineness of the books of the New Testament ? 
 
 19. Explain what is meant by the harmony of the 
 writers. 
 
 20. How many books are there in the New Testa- 
 ment, and by how many authors were they written ? 
 Ans. Twenty-Seven books, and eight different authors. 
 
 21. At what time did these authors live ? 
 
 22. What is the testimony of contemporary authors 
 in regard to the genuineness of these books ? 
 
 23. Did the enemies, as well as the friends of Chris« 
 tianity, receive these books as authentic ? 
 
 24. Do these evidences go to establish the divine 
 authority of the Scriptures ? 
 
 25. What other proofs of their authority can you 
 adduce? Ans. The evidences derived from miracles, 
 the fulfilment of prophecy, the progress of moral 
 truth in the world, and the beneficial effects of the 
 Bible upon mankind. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 What glory gilds the sacred page, 
 Majestic, like the sun: 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 11 
 
 It gives a light to every age ; 
 It gives — but borrows none. 
 
 2 The power that gave it still supplies 
 The gracious light and heat: 
 
 Its truths upon the nations rise ; 
 They rise — but never set. 
 
 8 Let everlasting thanks be thine, 
 For such a bright display, 
 
 As makes a world of darkness shine 
 With beams of heavenly day. 
 
 4 My soul rejoices to pursue 
 The steps of him I love, 
 
 Till glory breaks upon my view 
 In brighter worlds above. 
 
 LESSON III. 
 
 INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. 
 
 1, What is inspiration ? 
 
 2. What text in the Bible directly asserts the in- 
 spiration of the Scriptures? 2 Tim. 3: 16. 
 
 3. What is the testimony of St. Peter on this point ? 
 2 Peter 1: 21. 
 
 4. What promise did Christ give to his disciples 
 respecting the Spirit of truth? John 16:13. +i 
 
 5. In what manner does Christ bear witness to the 
 inspiration of Moses? Matt. 22:31, 32. 
 
 6. Repeat the passage in which the inspiration 
 David is referred to. Acts 4: 25. 
 
 7. Does David assert his own inspiration? 2 Sam. 
 23:2. 
 
 8. Does Christ acknowledge the inspiration of Da- 
 vid? Mark 12: 36. 
 
 9. What scriptural proof is there that Isaiah svake 
 
12 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 under the influence of the Holy Ghost. Acts 28: 25. 
 Is. d : 1. 
 
 10. Mention some of the evidences that the writers 
 of the New Testament were inspired. 2 Peter 3: 15, 
 16; Ephesians 2: 20; 1 Cor. 2:13. 
 
 ay What promise is recorded in Matthew 10: 19, 
 20 : 
 
 12. Give, in your own language, the meaning of 
 the word inspiration. 
 
 13. Are men inspired now, as were the prophets 
 and apostles? Rey. 22:18. 
 
 : 14. Is the Bible our only rule of faith and practice ? 
 s. 8: 20. 
 
 15. What is the testimony of the early Christians 
 respecting the inspired character of the New Testa- 
 ment ? 
 
 16. In their writings, what titles do they give to the 
 New Testament? Ans. They frequently call it “‘ The 
 word of God,” “* The oracles of Heaven,” “ The voice 
 of God.” 
 
 17. What distinction did the christian fathers make 
 between the canonical and apochryphal books ? 
 
 18. Did they consider the apochryphal books in- 
 spired ? 
 
 19. What does Clemens Romanus, bishop of Rome, 
 (A. D. 91-110) say respecting the inspiration of the 
 Scriptures? Ans. He says, “ The apostles preached 
 
 e gospel, being filled with the Holy Ghost.” “ The 
 Scriptures are the true words of the Spirit.” Paul 
 wrote to the Corinthians things true of the aid of the 
 Spirit.* 
 
 20. What says Justin Martyr, (a. p. 89-164) ? Ans. 
 He says, “'The gospels were written, by men full of 
 the Holy Ghost.” 
 
 * See Wilson’s “ Evidences of Christianity,” vol. i. pp. 274-5. 
 
DOOTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 13 
 
 21. What did Origen teach? Ans. He taught 
 that “ the Scriptures proceeded from the Holy Ghost; 
 and that there is nothing in the law, or the prophets, 
 or the gospels, or the epistles, which did not proceed 
 from the fulness of the Spirit.” 
 
 22. What has been the uniform belief of the chris- 
 tian church, in all ages, respecting this doctrine ? 
 
 23. What is said of the purity of the Scriptures ? 
 Ps. 12:6; 119: 140. 
 
 24. What argument is derived from this source ? 
 
 25. What’ is said of the power of the Word of 
 God? Heb. 4: 12. ' 
 
 26. Why are the Scriptures written? John 20: 
 31. 
 
 27. How are we to judge of their true interpreta- 
 tion and meaning? John 16: 13,14; Acts 17: 11. 
 
 28. Is it your personal duty to cling to the Scrip- 
 tires 7 2"Tith. 13°09. 
 
 29. Have you admitted their sacred truths to 
 your heart ? 
 
 Cc. M, 
 
 ILow precious is the book divine, 
 By inspiration given ! 
 
 Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 
 To guide our souls to heaven. 
 
 .2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, 
 In this dark vale of tears ; 
 
 Life, light, and joy it still imparts, 
 And quells our rising fears. 
 
 8. This lamp through all the tedious night 
 Of life, shall guide our way ; | 
 
 Till we behold the clearer light 
 Of an eternal day. 
 
14 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON Ivy. 
 
 THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. 
 
 1. What is the foundation of all true religion ? 
 Ans. a belief in the being and attributes of God. 
 
 2. What does St. Paul say on this point, in Heb. 
 11368 . 
 
 3. Can the existence of God-be proved without the 
 Bible ? Ans. The works of creation, the teachings of 
 human reason, and the dealings of divine providence, 
 all unite in proving his existence. 
 
 4. How do the works of God prove his existence ? 
 Ans. On the principle that every effect must have a 
 cause ; also, the discovery of marks of design, or con- 
 trivance, prove the existence of a designer. 
 
 5. Do the discoveries of modern geologists con- 
 tribute to the strength of the argument, from this 
 source, of the divine existence ? Ans. They do, as 
 they show distinct and successive acts of creative power. 
 
 6. Is the argument from nature presented in the 
 Bible? Rom. 1:19, 20. 
 
 7. Why are the heathen. without excuse for not ac- 
 knowledging and worshipping God? Rom. 1: 21. 
 
 8. What is the general conviction, among all na- 
 tions, in regard to a Supreme Being? Ans. The 
 belief, more or less distinct, rests upon nearly all the 
 human family that there is a creator and governor 
 of the universe. 
 
 9. What is the best definition that you can give of 
 God? Ans. God is a being of infinite attributes, and 
 is the author and preserver of all other beings. 
 
 10. What are those persons called who deny the 
 divine existence ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 15 
 
 11. Is it probable that there are many persons who 
 
 a? pee and absolutely, atheists ? 
 2. Why is it not probable ? 
 
 o. What is a practical atheist? Ps. 14: 1; Eph. 
 2:12. 
 
 14, Will you define a deist ? 
 
 5. What is pantheism ? 
 
 16. Are either of these systems of error calgulated 
 to promote piety or virtue ¢ cal 
 
 17. What is the practical influence of atheism? Ps. 
 14: 1-3; Rom. 3: 13-18. 
 
 18. What views does the atheist entertain of the 
 origin of the world, and systems that surround us ? 
 
 19. Why is the doctrine, that the universe is the 
 result of chance, absurd ? 
 
 20. Is it possible to advance a greater absurdity ? 
 
 21. What views does the atheist entertain of God’s 
 government ? 
 
 22. Are his opinions calculated to elevate, or to 
 debase man ? 
 
 23. What hege been the practical effects of infidelity 
 upon society ? 
 
 L. M. 
 
 There is a God — all nature speaks, 
 
 Through earth, and air, and sea, and skies; 
 See, from the clouds his glory breaks, 
 
 When earliest beams of morning rise. 
 
 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, 
 Throughout the world’s extended frame, 
 Inscribes, in characters of light, 
 His mighty Maker’s glorious name. 
 
 3 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, 
 And trace creation’s wonders o’er, 
 
 Confess the footsteps of your God! — 
 Bow down before him — and adore 
 
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 LESSON VY. 
 
 THE DIVINE UNITY. 
 
 1. Will you define the doctrine of the divine unity ? 
 
 2. Is this doctrine clearly taught in the Scriptures ? 
 Deut. 6:4; 1 Cor. 8: 4,1. ¢.; Gal. 3: 20, 1. e. 
 
 3. Does the human reason teach this truth? Isaiah 
 43:10. 
 
 4. Are any of God’s creatures like Him, or to be 
 compared unto Him? Exod. 15:11; Ps. 89:6 : 
 Is. 40: 18.. 
 
 5. Do the works of creation prove that there is but 
 one God ? 
 
 6. What would be the effect upon the order and 
 harmony of the universe, of having more than one 
 infinite being ? 
 
 7. What is the error of those who maintain that 
 there is more than one God, called? Ans. Poly- 
 theism. 
 
 8. Has this error prevailed extensively in the world ? 
 
 9. Does it exist at the present day ? 
 
 10. Among what nations does it exist ? 
 
 11. Had the great body of the Jews before the Baby- 
 lonian captivity, a distinct idea of the unity of God ? 
 Ans. Their strong tendency to idolatry, and other cir- 
 cumstances prove that, while they regarded Jehovah 
 as the greatest among the gods, they still recognized 
 the real existence of other deities. 
 
 12. Is it easy to account for their readiness to revolt 
 from the worship of the true God, on any other ground ? 
 
 13. When did the Jews become the firm advocates 
 of this doctrine? Ans. After the Babylonian captivity. 
 
 14. What system has done more than any other to 
 establish and diffuse abroad this doctrine ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 17 
 
 15. Has the spread of the Mohammedan religion 
 contributed to this end ? 
 
 16. Was Mohammed a zealous advocate of the 
 unity of God? 
 
 17. To what was he indebted for a knowledge of 
 this truth? Ans. To Judaism and Christianity. 
 
 18. Were there any among the heathen nations 
 who entertained just conceptions of the divine unity ? 
 Ans. “ Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and 
 other sages of the heathen world, either expressly 
 asserted this doctrine or regarded it as highly prob- 
 able.” * 
 
 19. What ancient nations, in the early periods of 
 their existence, acknowledged one God? Ans. The 
 Persians, Hindoos, Tartars, Chaldeans, Phenicians, 
 Canaanites, Egyptians and Romans. 
 
 20. Did these nations, sooner or later, fall into 
 idolatry ? 
 
 21. Whence did the ancient ‘nations derive their 
 knowledge of one God? Ans. From traditionary 
 instruction. 
 
 22. How did any of these nations regain their 
 knowledge of one God ? Ans. By the aid of reve- 
 
 lation. ‘ 
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 Among the gods there’s none like thee, 
 O Lord, alone divine ! 
 
 To Thee, as much inferior they, 
 As are their works to thine. 
 
 2 Therefore their great Creator — Thee 
 The nations shall adore ; 
 
 Their long misguided prayers and praise 
 To Thy blest name restore. 
 
 8 All shall confess Thee great, and great 
 The wonders Thou hast done ; 
 
 * See Knapp’s Theology, p. 92. 
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 Confess the God, the God supreme, 
 Confess thee God alone, 
 
 LESSON VI. 
 
 THE TRINITY. 
 
 1. Will you define the doctrine of the Trinity ? 
 Ans. We mean by this doctrine that the Divine Being 
 exists in three persons, called the Father, the Son, 
 and the Holy Spirit. 
 
 2. Is this a doctrine of natural, or revealed re- 
 ligion ? } 
 
 3. Is it not perfectly reasonable, that there should 
 be many things in the divine nature, unlike our own 
 nature ? 
 
 4. Is it possible for us to form a distinct idea of any 
 attributes or perfections that we do not ourselves 
 possess ? 
 
 5. Have we any just ground for rejecting a doc- 
 trine clearly revealed to us, simply because we can- 
 not comprehend it ? ; 
 
 6. Are the three persons of the Trinity equal 
 in knowledge, wisdom, power and glory ? 
 
 7. Have they each a distinct consciousness while 
 united to one essence ? 
 
 8. Do you mean that there are three beings in one 
 being ? 
 
 9. Is it right to charge upon the believer in the 
 Trinity this absurdity ? 
 
 10. Is this doctrine properly called a mystery ? 
 
 11. Wherein lies its obscurity and mystery ? Ans. 
 “Yn our inability to answer the question, in what sense. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 19 
 
 and in what manner do these three so share the divine 
 nature as to make only one God ?” * 
 
 12. Is the divine Trinity a fundamental doctrine of 
 the Christian faith ? Matt. 28: 19. 
 
 13. Is it interwoven with all the instructions of our 
 Saviour ? 
 
 14. Is this doctrine taught in the Old Testament ? 
 Ans. This doctrine was not clearly revealed until the 
 advent of Christ; although there are some passages, in 
 the Old Testament, which indicate that the Hebrews 
 believed in.a plurality in the godhead, if not a trinity. 
 
 15. Will you repeat some of these passages? Gen. 
 L326 213.2 2a ts 
 ‘ 16. Is the Son of God spoken of in the Old Testa- 
 ment ? Ps. 23.7, 
 
 17. Is mention made of the Holy Spirit? Isaiah 
 48:16. 
 
 18. What passages refer to the number of persons 
 in the godhead ? Num. 6: 24-26; Is. 48: 17. 
 
 19. Can we safely quote any of these passages as 
 proof-texts of the doctrine ? 
 
 20. Where do we find this doctrine clearly revealed ? 
 
 21. What two classes of passages in the New Testa- 
 ment teach this doctrine? Ans. First, those in which 
 the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are mentioned to- 
 gether. Secondly, those in which divine attributes are 
 ascribed to each person of the Trinity. 
 
 22. What texts mention the three persons in con- 
 nection? Matt. 28: 18-20; 2 Cor.13:14; Eph. 
 2:18. 
 
 23. What is meant by being baptized in the name 
 of a person ? 
 
 24. Is the united agency of the three persons of 
 the trinity employed in the work of .redemption ? 
 
 * Knapp’s Theology, p. 180. 
 
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 25. With what emotions should we contemplate this 
 
 great fact ? 
 L. M. 
 Father of heaven ! whose love profound 
 A ransom for our souls hath found, 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 To us thy pardoning love extend. 
 
 2 Almighty Son! inearnate Word ! 
 Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord! 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ;— 
 To us thy saving grace extend, 
 
 8 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath 
 The soul is raised from sin and death, 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 To us thy quickening power extend. 
 
 4 Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son ! 
 Mysterious Godhead! Three in One! 
 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 
 Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. 
 
 NotE.—This subject will be resumed when we consider the distinct 
 divinity of Christ, and the divinity of the Holy Spirit. 
 
 LESSON VII. 
 
 NATURE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 
 
 1. What is the nature of the Divine Being? John 
 4:24, f. e. 
 
 2. What is meant by the word spirit? Ans. In this 
 connection, it means an intelligent, free, immaterial 
 essence, or being. 
 
 3. In what respects is spirit distinct from matter ? 
 
 4, Can matter, under any circumstances, have the 
 power of thought or will ? 
 
 5. Can God be represented by anything material, 
 or corporeal ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 21 
 
 6. What command was given respecting making 
 any images of God? Ex. 20: 4. 
 
 7. Is God visible, or invisible? John 1:18; Rom. 
 1:20; Heb. 11: 27, Le. 
 
 8. Can a finite mind comprehend the nature and 
 perfections of the Deity ? Job 11:7; 26:14; 37: 
 23. loce3e Rom, \11:2'33. 
 
 9. Is it true that the divine existence is without be- 
 ginning or end? Ps.90:2; 93:2; Hab. 1:12, f¢.; 
 Jer. 10: 10. 
 
 10. What distinction will you make between the 
 eternity of God, and the immortality of man ? 
 
 11. Does human reason favor the doctrine that God 
 never had a beginning ? 
 
 12. What is meant by the immutability of God ? 
 
 13. What proof is there that he does not change ? 
 Mal. 3:63 Jasob: 17; Ps. 102: 27. 
 
 14. Is it possible for him to possess at one time, any 
 attributes that he does not possess at another time ? 
 
 15. Was he the same, before the material universe 
 rose into existence, that he is at thishour? 2 Peter 
 3: 8. 
 
 16. What bearing has this truth upon the stability 
 of his moral government ? 
 
 17. What bearing has it upon our confidence in him 
 as a just and righteous ruler ? 
 
 18. Aico does it contribute to the divine dignity and 
 glory ? 
 
 19. What would the least possible change in God 
 be? Ans. A change from perfection to imperfection. 
 
 20. Were the least change to take place, what 
 would be the inevitable consequences to his mora 
 kingdom ? | 
 
 21. Is it possible for God to pursue a harmonious 
 course from age to age, unless he’ is immutable ? 
 
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 22. What evidences are furnished in the works and 
 operations of nature, of the unchangeable character 
 of the Deity? Gen. 8: 22. 
 
 23. What proof will you give of God’s holiness ? 
 Lev. 19: 2, ].c.; 20:26; 21:8, le. 
 
 24. How is the intensity of God’s holiness ex- 
 pressed? Is.6: 8; Rev. 4:8. 
 
 25. With what feelings does he regard iniquity ? 
 Ps.5: 4,5; Hab. 1:13, f. ec. 
 
 26. What things pertaining to God are declared to 
 be holy? Ans. His throne — Ps. 47:8. Habitation 
 — Deut. 26: 15. Hill—Ps.3:4. Mountains — Is, 
 65: 25, Le. 
 
 L. M. 
 
 All-powerful, self-existent-God, 
 Who all creation dost sustain ; 
 
 Thou wast, and art, and art to come, 
 And everlasting is thy reign. 
 
 2 Fixed and eternal as thy days, 
 Each glorious attribute divine, 
 
 Through ages infinite, shall still 
 With undiminished lustre shine. 
 
 8 Fountain of being! Source of good ! 
 Immutable dost thou remain ; 
 
 Nor can the shadow of a change 
 Obscure the glories of thy reign. 
 
 LESSON VIII. 
 
 OMNIPOTENCE OF GOD. 
 
 1. Will you define the omnipotence of God? Ans. 
 It is that attribute by which he can do everything 
 which is possible. 
 
 2. Why cannot Omnipotence perform impossibili- 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 23 
 
 ties? Ans. Because an impossibility implies a con- 
 tradiction, and a perfect being cannot act in a contra- 
 dictory manuer. 
 
 3. Prove the omnipotence of God from the works 
 of creation. 
 
 4. What argument is derived from the number and 
 vastness of the objects of creative power ? 
 
 5. What argument can you deduce from the laws 
 of adaptation running through the material universe ? 
 
 6.. What light do the discoveries in modern astrono- 
 my throw upon this divine attribute ? 
 
 7. How does the government which God has estab- 
 lished over all things, prove his omnipotence ? 
 
 8. Can we form an adequate idea of creative power ? 
 
 9. Can omnipotence be communicated to a finite 
 being ? 
 
 10. In what passages of Scripture is God spoken 
 of as Almighty? Gen. 17:1; 35:11, f.c.; Ex.6: 3; 
 Revi'l : 8,4: 87521 :22 
 
 11. In what passages is power ascribed tohim? 1 
 Chron. 29°: 113° Ps. 62:11; 14725. 
 
 12. Prove that God created all things. Ps. 33 : 6-9, 
 8:3. 
 
 13. What is said respecting things, that are impossi- 
 ble with men, being possible with God ? Matt. 19: 26. 
 
 14. What is it said, in Titus 1: 2, that God can- 
 not do ? 
 
 15. Is there the least inconsistency between these 
 passages ? 
 
 16. In interpreting the language of Scripture, what 
 use is to be made of common sense ? 
 
 17. Unless we limit the meaning of words to their 
 obvious and natural import, what evils will arise ? 
 
 18. What does St. Paul say that he can do ? Phil. 
 4:13. 
 
24. QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 19. By declaring that he can “ do all things through 
 Christ which strengtheneth him,” does he mean that 
 he can do acts of wickedness ? 
 
 20. Would any person, in the exercise of his com- 
 mon sense, charge upon him such a meaning ? 
 
 21. Do the sacred writers stop to explain the pre- 
 cise meaning in which they use words, or do they 
 leave the interpretation to the reason and judgment 
 of the reader ? 
 
 22. Give an example of the free use of language, 
 where common sense must be our guide in under- 
 standing it? 2 Cor. 6:9, 10. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 Great first of Beings — mighty Lord! 
 Of all this woudrous frame ! 
 Produced by thy creating word, 
 The world from nothiug came. 
 
 2 Thy voice sent forth the high command, 
 *T was instantly obeyed : 
 
 And through thy gooudness all things stand, 
 Which by thy power were made. 
 
 38 Lord, for thy glory shine the whole; 
 They all reflect thy light: 
 
 For this in course the planets roll, 
 And day succeeds the night. 
 
 4 For this the earth its produce yields, 
 For this the waters flow ; 
 
 And blooming plants adorn the fields, 
 And trees aspiring grow. 
 
 LESSON IX. 
 THE OMNISCIENCE AND OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD. 
 
 1. What is the meaning of the term, Omiscience ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 25 
 
 2. Prove from the Bible that God has all knowl- 
 edge. Job 37:16; Acts 15:18; 1 John 3: 20. 
 
 3 Is the knowledge of God derived from any other 
 being? Job 21: 22,f.c.; Ps. 94:9, 10; Is. 40:14. 
 
 4. Can his knowledge be increased ? Ps. 147: 5, lec. 
 
 5. What is the meaning of the word infinite ? 
 
 6. What things are known only to God? Deut. 
 29: 29, f.c.; 1 Kings 8: 39,l.¢c.; Mark 13: 32. 
 
 7. What proof can you give that God knows all 
 our ways? Job 34: 21; Ps. 33: 13, 14. 
 
 8. Does his knowledge extend to our words and 
 thoughts? Ps. 189: 1-4; Matt. 9:4. 
 
 9. Does his knowledge extend to all beings and 
 events ? Heb. 4: 13. 
 
 10. Can we comprehend this knowledge? Ps. 139: 6, 
 
 11. Does God know the hearts and affections of 
 men? 1 Kings 8: 39,l.c.; Jer. 20:12, f.c.; Acts 
 1: 24) mise. 
 
 12. What practical influence should this solemn fact 
 have upon us ? 
 
 13. What great encouragement have we to speak 
 of God and his goodness to one another? Mal. 3: 16. 
 
 14. What encouragement have we to fear and love 
 God? Ps. 83: 18; Nah..1: 7. e 
 
 15. What encouragement have we to work for God ? 
 Heb. 13: 21; Rev. 2: 29. 
 
 16. Does the divine knowledge extend to our wants? 
 Matt. 6: 8, 31, 32. 
 
 17. Does the infinite being notice the wickedness 
 of man? Gen. 6:5; Job 34: 21, 22; Jer. 16: 17. 
 
 18. Does he notice the hypocrisy of man? Rev. 
 2:9, m. and |.c.; 3:1. 
 
 19. Did God know all that would take place in the 
 world before he created it? Acts 15: 18. 
 
 3 
 
26 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 20. Does he know all that will transpire through 
 the ages of eternity? Ps. 147: 5, le. 
 
 21. What is the extent of our knowledge compared 
 with the knowledge of the divine mind ? 
 
 22. Whence is our knowledge mostly derived? Ans. 
 From sensation. 
 
 23. Are there limits beyond which we cannot pass ? 
 
 24. In what respects does the divine knowledge dif 
 fer from human knowledge ? Ans. First, in regard to 
 perfection ; second, in regard to clearness, Dan. 2: 22; 
 third, in regard to certainty, Is. 46: 9, 10. 
 
 25. What do we mean by Omnipresence ? 
 
 26. Prove that God is everywhere present. Jer. 
 
 23: 24; Ps. 1389: 7-10. 
 
 27. What effect should this truth have upon our 
 conduct ? 
 
 28. What text of Scripture should check us when 
 we are tempted to do wrong? Gen. 16:13, mc. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 Great God, thy penetrating eye 
 Pervades my inmost powers ; 
 
 With awe profound my wondering soul 
 Falls prostrate, and adores. 
 
 2 Tesbe encompassed round with God, 
 The holy and the just ; 
 
 Armed with omnipotence to save, 
 Or crumble me to dust — 
 
 3 Oh, how tremendous is the thought! 
 Deep may it be impressed ; 
 
 And may thy Spirit firmly grave 
 This truth within my breast. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 27 
 
 LESSON X. 
 THE WISDOM OF GOD. 
 
 1. Will you define the attribute of wisdom ? Ans. 
 It is the attribute which involves.a correct knowledge 
 of the best ends, and a disposition to select the best 
 means for securing those ends. 
 
 2. Does it relate both to the character and conduct 
 of an intelligent being ? 
 
 3. What divine attributes combine to form this at- 
 tribute ? Ans. Omniscience and benevolence. 
 
 4. Prove from the Bible the wisdom of God’s char- 
 acters od obi0 4, fiers 86 «5,20: © Rom, 11: 33. 
 
 5. Prove the wisdom of his conduct in creation. 
 Prov. 8: 19/20; Jer, 10:12: 
 
 6. Show wherein the wisdom of God is displayed in 
 the heavenly bodies. 
 
 7. What wise ends are answered by the revolution 
 of the seasons ? 
 
 8. How is the wisdom of God displayed in the 
 vegetable kingdom, and in the growth and diffusion 
 of the seeds of plants ? 
 
 9. How, in the provisions that are made for the 
 wants of ail living creatures ? 
 
 10. Illustrate the wisdom of God by the beneficial 
 effects of the law of gravitation. 
 
 11. Illustrate it in the formation of clouds, and the 
 descent of the rain. 
 
 12. Illustrate it in the adaptation of animals to dif- 
 ferent climates and countries. 
 
 13. Illustrate it in the formation of the human body, 
 and the adaptation of the limbs and organs to their 
 several offices. 
 
28 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 14. Is the wisdom of God displayed in the work of 
 redemption ? Eph. 3:10,11; Col. 2: 3. 
 
 15. Is it displayed in the preaching of the gospel ? 
 1 Cor. 1: 21. 
 
 16. What is the true foundation of faith ? 1 Cor. 
 Bird. 
 
 17. What is said of the wisdom of men? 1 Cor. 
 1:25; 3:195 Prov. 21: 30. 
 
 18. Does God impart wisdom to his servants? Dan. 
 2:21, 1.¢e.; James 1: 5. 
 
 19. How must we ask for this wisdom? James 1: 
 6, f. ¢. 
 
 20. What are the characteristics of the wisdom 
 received from above? James 3: 17. 
 
 L. M. 
 
 Awake, my tongue — thy tribute bring 
 To him who gave thee power to sing ; 
 Praise him, who is all praise above, 
 The source of wisdom and of love. 
 
 2 How vast his knowledge — how profound! 
 A depth where all our thoughts are drowned! 
 The stars he numbers — and their names 
 
 He gives to all those heavenly flames. 
 
 8 Through each bright world above, behold 
 Ten thousand thousand charms unfold ; 
 Earth, air, and mighty seas combine, 
 
 To speak his wisdom all divine. 
 
 LESSON XI. 
 GOODNESS OF GOD. 
 
 1. Whence do we derive our knowledge of the di- 
 vine goodness ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 29 
 
 2. What is the testimony of the human reason in 
 regard to the benevolence of the Deity ? ' 
 
 3. Has the infinite Being any possible motive for 
 being otherwise than benevolent ? 
 
 4. Is his own highest glory connected with the 
 manifestations of his goodness ? 
 
 _ 5. When Moses desired to behold the glory of God, 
 what reply did he receive from the Lord? Ex. 38: 
 49) five. 
 
 6. How is the goodness of God displayed in the 
 present world? Acts 14:17; Ps. 33:5, le. 
 
 7. What argument will you draw from the pro- 
 visions which have been made for human happiness ? 
 
 8. How does the structure of the human eye and 
 ear illustrate the goodness of God ? 
 
 9. Has the anatomist ever discovered in the human 
 body an organization for the production of pain or 
 disease ? 
 
 10. How do the physical laws, which govern the 
 material universe, illustrate the divine benevolence ? 
 
 11. What is the distinction between amoral and a 
 physical law ? 
 
 12. How do God’s moral laws display his love ? 
 
 13. What is the great end of his moral government? 
 Ans. To secure his own highest glory, and the highest 
 happiness of his creatures. 
 
 14. How do the penalties attached to his laws, illus- 
 trate his goodness ? Ans. By showing his strong desire 
 to secure the perfect obedience and happiness of his 
 subjects. 
 
 15. Were there no penalties connected with the 
 violation of his commands, and hence no disposition 
 manifested to enforce his authority, could we prove his 
 infinite benevolence ? 
 
 16. What is distinctly asserted in Psalm 145: 9 ? 
 
 3* 
 
30 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 17. Has God any pleasure in the sufferings of his 
 creatures? Ezek. 83: 11. 
 
 18. How shall we test the goodness of God? Ps. 
 34:8, fic. 
 
 19. What is the legitimate influence of the divine 
 goodness upon the sinner? Rom. 2: 4, le. 
 
 20. What proof have we of God’s willingness to be- 
 stow his gifts upon us? Matt. 7:11. 
 
 21. What great and glorious display has he made of 
 his love to the world? John 3: 16. 
 ; ins obligations does this precious gift create 
 in us 
 
 23. What is the duty of all men? Ps. 107: 8. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Hail, great Creator — wise and good! 
 To thee our songs we raise ; 
 
 Nature, through all her various scenes, 
 Invites us to thy praise. 
 
 2 At morning, noon, and evening mild, 
 Fresh wonders strike our view ; 
 
 And while we gaze, our hearts exult, 
 With transports ever new. 
 
 3 Thy glory beams in every star, 
 Which gilds the gloom of night ; 
 And decks the smiling face of morn 
 
 With rays of cheerful light. 
 
 4 The lofty hill, the humble lawn, 
 With countless beauties shine ; 
 The silent grove — the awful shade, 
 
 Proclaim thy power divine. 
 
 LESSON XII. 
 
 THE MERCY OF GOD. 
 
 1, What is the distinction between mercy and good- 
 ness'? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. Si 
 
 2. Upon what classes does God bestow his goodness ? 
 Matt. 5:45, m.and le. 
 
 3. To whom does he show his mercy ? Prov. 28: 
 13, lie. 
 
 4. What promise is made to those that fear God ? 
 Ps. 103: 11,17; Luke 1: 50. 
 
 5. What promise is made to those who love him? 
 Ex. 20:6; Jude 21. ; 
 
 6. What promise to those who trust in him? Ps. 
 32:10, le. 
 
 7. What encouragement has the sinner to forsake 
 his evil ways? Is. 55:73; Jer. 3: 12. 
 
 8. What prayer should every sinner offer up ? Luke 
 18: kook e: 
 
 9. How can we obtain the divine mercy? Heb.4: 16. 
 
 10. Is this attribute presented in the Scriptures in 
 a great variety of forms ? 
 
 11. Repeat some passages which declare the. com- 
 passion of God? Ps. 86:15; 145:8; Luke 15: 20. 
 
 12. Prove the forbearance and long-suffering of 
 God. 2 Peter 3:9; Joel 2:13. 
 
 13. Show that he exercises pity. Ps. 103:13; 
 James 5: 11,1]. ¢. 
 
 14. What duties does the loving-kindness of God 
 impose upon us? Ps. 1388: 2; Is. 63: 7, fie. 
 
 15. Is the sovereignty of God displayed in his 
 mercy ? Ex. 83: 19, le. 
 
 16. Through what channel is his mercy conferred 
 upon men? Eph. 1: 7. 
 
 17. In what spirit should we approach God to secure 
 his favor? James 4:6,l.¢c.; Job 33: 26. 
 
 18. ‘To whom is the favor of God denied? Is. 27: 
 11, m. and 1. ¢. 
 
 19. Is mercy an element of man’s depraved heart ? 
 Prov. 12: 10, 1.¢.; Ps. 25:19. 
 
32 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 20. Is it an element of false systems of religion ? 
 
 21. Is mercy a characteristic of heathen nations ? 
 Jer. 6: 23. 
 
 22. What feelings should a contemplation of the 
 divine mercy excite? Ps. 63:3; 92: 2. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 When all thy mercies, 0 my God, 
 My rising soul surveys, 
 
 Transported with the view I’m lost 
 In wonder, love, and praise. 
 
 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul 
 Thy tender care bestowed, 
 
 Before my infant heart conceived 
 From whom those comforts flowed. 
 
 8 When in the slippery paths of youth 
 With heedless steps I ran, 
 
 Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, 
 And led me up to man. 
 
 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 
 My daily thanks employ ; 
 
 Nor is the least a cheerful heart, 
 That tastes those gifts with joy. 
 
 LESSON XIII. 
 
 THE DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY. 
 
 1. Is this doctrine clearly taught in the Scriptures 2 
 Ps. 115: 33; 185:6; Daniel 4: 35. 
 
 2. What words are used in the Bible to denote the 
 sovereignty of Godt Ans. The words, purpose, 
 choice, counsel, pleasure, will, ete. 
 
 3. What is said concerning the stability of the di- 
 vine purposes? Job 23: 13; \Eph. 3: 11. 
 
 4. Upon what does this stability rest? Ans. Upon 
 the divine immutability. James 1:17, lc. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 58 
 
 5. Did God foreknow whatsoever would come to 
 pass? Acts 2: 23,f.c.; 1 Peter 1: 2, f. c. 
 
 6. Did he purpose the existence of certain, beings 
 and events with, or without, adequate reasons? Deut. 
 32: 4. 
 
 7. Are all his decrees based upon justice and good- 
 ness? Neh. 9:33; Ps.'69:14; Rev. 15:3. 
 
 8. Will God accomplish his purposes? Deut. 7: 9; 
 Psalm 119: 90, f. ¢. 
 
 9. Can a being of infinite holiness and benevolence 
 purpose the existence of anything wrong? Psalm 
 119: 137; 145:17; Jer. 9:24. 
 
 10. Is it possible for God to administer the affairs of 
 his moral government, unless he is a sovereign ? 
 
 11. Could he offer to the obedient, everlasting 
 honors and joys, unless he has the control of future 
 events ? 
 
 12. Could we have full confidence in his govern- 
 -ment, and his promises, unless we believe in his 
 sovereignty ? 
 
 13. To what do those persons leave the administra- 
 tion of the divine government, who deny this doctrine ? 
 Ans. To uncertainty ana chance. 
 
 14. If God does not know and arrange beforehand 
 future events, then does any being in the universe 
 possess this knowledge 4 
 
 15. And if no being in the universe possesses it, 
 then have we any solid foundation upon which to build 
 our hopes for the future ? 
 
 16.~Are there not far greater difficulties in de- 
 nying, than in admitting this doctrine of the divine 
 sovereignty ? 
 
 17. If God does not determine all future events, 
 then, may not events happen which he has not de- 
 creed ? 
 
34 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 18. And, if such is the ease, are there not additions 
 made to his knowledge, and the doctrine of his om- 
 niscience proved to be false ? 
 
 19. Must not, also, his views and purposes change 
 with the changing circumstances around him ? A: 
 
 20. Hence, is not the doctrine of his immutability 
 overthrown ? 
 
 21. Can we conceive of God as knowing how to 
 deal with a creature whose character, conduct, and 
 future history are unknown to him ? c 
 
 22. When we consider the millions of beings in 
 God’s universe, what must be the inevitable conse- 
 quence of ignorance on this subject ? Ans. God 
 must necessarily be the most changeable being in the 
 universe. 
 
 23. Do not those who deny God’s sovereignty 
 necessarily make him a limited, dependent and 
 changeable being ? 
 
 24. Do they not render entirely uncertain the ac- 
 complishment of the great ends of creation ? 
 
 L. M. 
 
 Jehovah reigns — his throne is high, 
 His robes are light and majesty ‘ 
 
 His glory shines with beams so bright, 
 No mortal can sustain the sight. 
 
 2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; 
 His justice guards his holy law 
 His love reveals a smiling face, 
 
 His truth and promise seal the grace. 
 
 8 Through all his works his wisdom shines, 
 And bafiies Satan’s deep designs ; 
 
 His power is sovereign to fulfil 
 
 The noblest counsels of his will. 
 
 4 And will this glorious Lord descend 
 To be my father and my friend ? 
 Then let my songs with angels’ join ; 
 Heaven is secure, if God be mine. 
 
 ; 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 35 
 
 LESSON XIV. 
 DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY, AND MAN’S FREE AGENCY. 
 
 1. Are there to our minds difficulties in reconciling 
 these two doctrines ? 
 
 2. Are they both clearly taught in the Scriptures ? 
 
 3. Prove from the Scriptures that man is a free 
 agent. Prov. 1: 24, 25; Is. 65: 12, m. and 1. c. 
 
 4, Is our inability to wholly reconcile these two 
 doctrines, proof that they cannot be reconciled ? Ans. 
 Most certainly not. 
 
 5. May not a being be perfectly free to act, yet an 
 infinite Creator know how he will act, and influence 
 his action? John 1: 47-49; 6: 44. 
 
 6. Is there anything in these two doctrines contrary 
 to human reason? Ans. There is nothing in them 
 contrary to human reason, though the work of fully 
 reconciling them is above reason. 
 
 7. Is this an important distinction to be made, in 
 judging of the truth of difficult doctrines of Scripture ? 
 
 8. Will you illustrate this distinction by an exam- 
 pa Ans. We cannot explain the union subsisting 
 
 etween the three persons of the trinity, for the task 
 is above reason, though there is nothing in this union 
 contrary to reason. 
 
 9. Can the human mind believe anything that is 
 contrary to reason? Ans. It cannot. 
 
 10. In admitting the doctrines of our holy religion, are 
 we required to sacrifice the dictates of a sound judg- 
 ment and an enlightened reason? 1 Peter 3:15, m. 
 and l. ¢. 
 
 11. What was one of the peculiarities of Paul’s 
 preaching? Acts 17: 2,l.¢.; 18:45; 24: 25,fi¢. 
 
36 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 12. Upon whom rests the responsibility of man’s 
 sinfulness ? John 5:40; Psalm 14: 2, 3. 
 
 13. Is man conscious of his free agency ? Romans 
 2:15. 
 
 14. Are the appeals which God makes to the sinner 
 based upon this idea? 2 Kings 17: 13, m. andl. c. ; 
 Ezek. 33: 11. 
 
 15. Are the invitations of the Bible based upon it ? 
 Is..55 2.1; Matt. 11: 28; Rev.:22:.17. 
 
 16. Is it possible to conceive of a moral government 
 being instituted over any other than free, accountable 
 agents ? 
 
 17. Would there be a propriety in offering the 
 rewards of heaven to any other ? ) 
 
 18. Would there be a propriety in threatening with 
 future punishment any others ? 
 
 19. Will not the consciousness that sin has been 
 voluntary, add to the sorrow of the lost spirit? Prov. 
 1: 29-31. 
 
 20. Upon what will the decisions on the day of 
 judgment be based? 2 Cor. 5: 10. 
 
 21. Upon what conditions are the joys of heaven 
 promised tous? Acts 16:31; Luke 18:24; Heb. 
 12:1, m.andl.e. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 All ye, who feel distressed for sin, 
 And fear eternal wo, 
 
 You Christ invites to enter in — 
 This hour to Jesus go! 
 
 2 He, by his own almighty word, 
 Will all your fears remove ; 
 
 For every wound his precious blood 
 A sovereign balm shall prove. 
 
 3 His conquering grace shall set you free 
 From sin’s oppressive chains, 
 
 From Satan’s hateful tyranny, 
 And everlasting pains. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 37 
 
 4 Come, then, ye heavy-laden, come — 
 His instant help implore ; 
 Millions have found a peaceful home — 
 »  There’s room for millions more. 
 
 LESSON XV. 
 THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN. 
 
 1. What is the origin of man? Gen. 2:7; Psalm 
 119; 73, fe. 
 
 2. Of how many parts does his nature consist ? 
 Eccl. 12: 7; Matt. 10: 28. . 
 
 3. In whose image was he created ? Gen. 1: 27, f. 
 Cree HeGeliver a 
 
 4. What was his rank in the scale of existence ? 
 Ps.°8 205: 
 
 5. With what authority was he endowed ? Ps. 8: 6. 
 
 6. What was his original moral condition ? Eccl. 
 7229, f.-e. 
 
 7. What are the attributes of the human soul ? 
 Ans. Consciousness, intelligence, susceptibility, and 
 will. 
 
 8. In what sense is man mortal, and in what sense 
 is he immortal ? 
 
 9. What ends did God have in view in the creation 
 of man? Ans. The manifestation of his own glory, 
 and the happiness of his creatures. 
 
 10. What special command did God give to Adam ? 
 Gen. 2: 16, 17. 
 
 11. Was this command obeyed ? Gen. 3: 6. 
 
 12. What sentence was pronounced against man for 
 his sin? Gen. 3:17, 19. 
 
 13. What was the consequence of that sin? Rom. 
 5: 12. 
 
 4. 
 
38 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 14. Are all mankind sinners? Eccl. 7:20; Rom. 
 3: 10-12. 
 
 15. Was the imperfection of human nature observed 
 and conceded by the most ancient heathen philoso- 
 phers? Ans. The writings of Socrates, Plato, Aris- 
 totle, and Cicero, are full of expressions relating to 
 the depravity of mankind. 
 
 16. What is the testimony of history in regard to 
 the universality of sin ? 
 
 17. What proof is furnished by human laws and 
 penalties of man’s sinfulness ? 
 
 18. What argument may be derived from the prac- 
 tice, among heathen nations, of offering up sacrifices ? 
 
 19. What feeling of the heart prompts such multi- 
 tudes to perform tedious pilgrimages, frequent ablu- 
 tions, and penances ? 
 
 20. What is the testimony of our characters and 
 lives ? 
 
 21. What description is given of the human heart ? 
 Jer.17:9; Matt. 15:19. 
 
 22. Is this universal tendency to sin hereditary ? 
 Ps. 51:5; Job 14:4. 
 
 23. Is it extremely difficult to eradicate the princi- 
 ple of wickedness from the heart ? Rom. 7: 23. 
 
 oy What duty is enjoined upon us, in Proverbs 4 
 23 | 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 How sad our state by nature is ! 
 Our sin — how deep it stains ! 
 And Satan holds our captive minds 
 
 Fast in his slavish chains. 
 
 2 But hark! a voice of sovereign grace 
 Sounds from the sacred word — 
 
 ‘Ho! ye despairing sinners, come, 
 And trust upon the Lord.’ 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 39 
 
 8 My soul obeys the gracious call, 
 And runs to this relief}; 
 
 I would believe thy promise, Lord ; 
 Oh help my unbelief. 
 
 4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, 
 On thy kind arms I fall ; 
 
 Be thou my strength and righteousness, 
 My Saviour, and my all. 
 
 LHS 6 OW AAV 2. 
 THE HOLY ANGELS. 
 
 1. What is an angel? Ans. Literally a messen- 
 ger; but the word is usually employed to designate 
 spiritual beings that occupy the spirit world. 
 
 2. Could we discover the existence of this order of 
 intelligences from the light of nature ? 
 
 3. What titles are given to the angels in the Scrip- 
 tures? Ans. They are called thrones, powers, au- 
 thorities, cherubim, and seraphim, ete. 
 
 4, What can you say of their number? Ps. 68: 
 BR;,)Dan. ‘7:20; 2d elsmHeb: 12 +22, We: 
 
 Are they superior to men ? Ps.8:5, fic. . 
 
 . What is their nature ?. Heb. 1: 7. 
 
 What is said of their strength ? Ps. 103; 20. 
 
 . Are they interested in the welfare of men ? 
 Luke 15: 10. 
 
 9. Are they employed for the good of God’s people ? 
 Ween), 19.2115) 192.2113 Heme 1 218. 
 
 10. Do they protect the righteous from evil? Ps. 
 8457 =) Danz 6: 22, f..c. 3 Matt. BSaiat, 
 
 11. Are they messengers from God to men? Gen. 
 SWeliee Reve k lil sds. Luke v1: 26. 
 
 12. Do they execute the judgments of God against 
 
 CON Ore 
 
40 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 the wicked ? 2 Sam. 24: 15,16; 2 Kings 19:35; 
 Acts 12: 238. 
 
 13. Who announced to the Virgin Mary the birth 
 of the Saviour ? Luke 1: 28. 
 
 14. What delightful vision was granted to the 
 shepherds ? Luke 2: 8-14. 
 
 15. Did the holy angels minister to our blessed 
 Lord? Matt. 4:11; Mark 1:13,1.¢.; Luke 22: 
 43. 
 
 16. What transpired at the resurrection of Christ ? 
 Matt. 28 : 2. 
 
 17. By whom will Christ be attended when he shall 
 come in his glory ? Matt. 16: 27, f. c. 
 
 18. What part will the angels take in the final dis- 
 pensation’ of rewards and punishments ? Matt. 24: 
 31; 13:41, 42. 
 
 19. What is the employment of angels in Heaven ? 
 Is. 6:38; Dan. 7::'10;:m: lk 
 
 20. What command was given to the angels con- 
 cerning the worship of Christ ? Heb. 1: 6, I. e. 
 
 21. What did St. John behold in the splendid 
 vision that passed before him ? Rey. 5: 11, 12. 
 
 22. Is it right for us to worship angels ? Col. 2: 
 18; Rev. 19: 10. 
 
 23. What strong motive have we for confessing 
 Christ before men? Luke 12: 8. 
 
 24. To what delightful society is the Christian ad- 
 mitted ? Heb. 12: 22, 1c. 
 
 25. To what exalted station will he at last be ele- 
 vated ? 1 Cor. 6: 3. 
 
 26. What aspirations should this glorious subject 
 excite in our hearts ? 
 
 8s & Ts. 
 
 Hark ! — what mean those holy voices, 
 Sweetly sounding through the skies ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 41 
 
 Lo! th’ angelic host rejoices, 
 Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 
 
 2 Ilear them tell the wondrous story, 
 Hear them chant in hymns of joy, 
 
 “ Glory in the highest — glory ! 
 Glory be to God most high ! 
 
 8 Peace on earth — good will from heaven, 
 Reaching far as man is found.” 
 
 “Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven’? — 
 Loud our golden harps shall sound. 
 
 LESSON XVII. 
 THE FALLEN ANGELS. 
 
 1. What sad announcement is made respecting the 
 angels who kept not their first estate ? Jude 6. 
 
 2. What was probably the character of this first 
 estate ? - 
 
 3. What was probably the sin of these angels? 1 
 Tim. 3:6; Is. 14: 12-15. 
 
 4. Are pride and ambition the besetting sins of 
 man ? ; 
 
 5. What should the fate of these lost spirits teach 
 us ? 
 
 6. Are they still employed in schemes of wicked- 
 ness ? Matt. 13: 38, 39; John 13: 27; Acts 5: 3. 
 
 7. Is there anything improbable in the idea that 
 angels should communicate impressions and thoughts 
 to the mind of man ? 
 
 8. Was Christ tempted by evil spirits ? Matt. 4: 1. 
 
 9. In what way do they attempt to defeat the de- 
 signs of the gospel? Matt. 13:19; Luke 8:12; 1 
 Tim. 4: J. 
 
 10. Are devils atheists ? James 2: 19. 
 
 4* 
 
AQ QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 11. Did they know the Messiah when he was upon 
 the earth? Mark 1: 24; Luke4: 41. 
 
 12. Is the idea of a mighty leader of the evil spirits 
 distinctly brought out in the Scriptures? Eph. 4.11: 
 12; 1 Peter 5: 8. 
 
 18. Did Christ obtain the conquest over this adver- 
 sary ? Heb. 2: 14,1. ¢.; 1 John 8: 8,1]. ¢. 
 
 14. Can Christians overcome the adversary? Luke 
 LOCI a Johnness 14.1. Cas! ip so, Ie C. , 
 
 15. By whose aid is the conquest effected ? Rom. 
 16:20, .¢.; Revs 127156. 
 
 16. What are we exhorted to do in order that we 
 may resist the wiles of the devil? Eph. 6:11, 12. 
 
 17. What encouragement have we to persevere in 
 this work ? James 4: 7, lc. 
 
 18. Are we liable to be deceived by the great ad- 
 versary ? 2 Cor. 11: 14. 
 
 19. Into what does sin sometimes transform men ? 
 John 6: 70. 
 
 20. What is said of those who commit sin? 1 John 
 Be Oat 
 
 21. What is one of the worst forms of idolatry? 1 
 Cor. 10: 20. : 
 
 22. Into what awful companionship wil tha wicked 
 be finally thrown ? Matt. 25: 41. 
 
 Ss. M. 
 
 My soul, be on thy guard, 
 Ten thousand foes arise ; 
 
 The hosts of sin are pressing haré 
 To draw thee from the skies. 
 
 2 Oh watch, and fight, and pray , 
 The battle ne’er give oer ; 
 Renew it boldly every day, 
 And help divine implore. 
 
 3 Ne’er think the victory won, 
 Nor lay thine armor down ; 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 48 
 
 Thy arduous work will not be done 
 Till thou obtain thy crown. 
 
 4 Fight on, my soul, till death 
 Shall bring thee to thy God ; 
 
 He ’ll take thee, at thy parting breath, 
 Up to his blest abode. 
 
 LESSON XVIII. 
 
 DIVINE PROVIDENCE. 
 
 1. Give a definition of Divine Providence. Ans. 
 It is the power, or agency, which God exercises over 
 all his works. 
 
 2. What is the foundation of God’s right to control 
 all events ? , 
 
 3. Is the doctrine of divine providence highly im- 
 portant in its relations to human happiness ? 
 
 4. What would be the inevitable consequences, 
 should God fail to exercise a watchful care over all 
 his works ? 
 
 5. What proof does reason afford of the truth of 
 the doctrine of divine providence ? Ans. We prove 
 this doctrine from the perfections, and infinite at- 
 tributes of the Deity. 
 
 6. What attributes are specially called into exer- 
 cise? Ans. His omniscience, by which he knows the 
 circumstances and wants of all his creatures; his wis- 
 dom, by which he can arrange all things in the best 
 manner for their good; and his benevolence, which 
 prompts him to do this. Matt.10: 29-81. 
 
 7. What argument is derived from man’s own 
 weakness ? Ans. Man is no more able, of himself, to 
 perpetuate his existence, than he was to create it. 
 
44 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 8. What texts of Scripture prove that God is the 
 proprietor and ruler of the universe? 2 Chron. 20: 
 6; Ps..103219;' Dan«4 oS e626; 
 
 9. Where do we find his general providence set 
 forth®?)” Ps. 90: 1-3 ; 9Y: dae. 
 
 10. What proof is there that the operations of na- 
 ture are under his control? Ps. 104: 13-15, 19, 20. 
 
 11. How are the wants of his creatures supplied ? 
 Ps. 104 : 27, 28. 
 
 12. What evidence is there that he careth for little 
 children ? Matt. 18: 14. 
 
 13. To what extent are we dependent upon the 
 divine care ? Acts 17: 28, f. ¢. 
 
 14. Is God often presented to us under the endear- 
 ing name of father? Is. 63:16; Mal. 2:10, fic.; 
 Matt. 6:9; 2 Cor. 6:18. 
 
 15. How do we become his children? Gal. 3: 26; 
 Eph. 1: 4, 5. 
 
 16. What divine attribute is displayed by this rela- 
 tion ? 1 John 3:1. . 
 
 17. What great gift does God promise to his chil- 
 dren ? Luke 12: 32. 
 
 18. What is meant by the kingdom ? 
 
 19. What obligations are imposed upon us by this 
 providential care ? Matt. 5: 16, 44, 45. 
 
 20. What precious promise is made to those that 
 love God? Rom. 8: 28. 
 
 8. M. 
 My Maker and my King! 
 To thee my all I owe ; 
 Thy sovereign bounty is the spring 
 Whence all my blessings flow. 
 
 2 Thou ever good and kind! 
 A thousand reasons move, 
 
 A thousand obligations bind 
 My heart to grateful love. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 45 
 
 3 The creature of thy hand, 
 On thee alone I live ; 
 
 My God, thy benefits demand 
 More praise than I can give. 
 
 4 Lord, what can I impart, 
 When all is thine before; ~ 
 
 Thy love demands a thankful heart ; 
 The gift, alas ! how poor! 
 
 LESSON XIX. 
 
 NECESSITY OF AN ATONEMENT. 
 
 1. What is an atonement? Ans. The word, liter- 
 ally, means agreement, or the reconciliation of parties 
 who have been at variance. In the system of Chris- 
 tianity, it means the expiation for sin made by the 
 sufferings and death of Christ. 
 
 2. Why was an atonement for sin necessary ? Rom. 
 3: 20. 
 
 38. What is the meaning of the term justified, as 
 used in this passage ? Ans. <Acquitted of guilt, or 
 blame, in the sight of the law. 
 
 4. Why can no man be justified by the deeds of the 
 law : Ans. Because no man has perfectly obeyed the 
 law of God. 
 
 5. Who are declared to be under the curse? Gal. 
 3:10. 
 
 6. What is said of those who offend in one point? 
 James 2: 10. 
 
 7. Why are they guilty of all? Ans. Because the 
 principle of disobedience is in their hearts. 
 
 8. What does the law of God absolutely require ? 
 Matt. 22: 37-39. 
 
 9. What is the only condition of justification under 
 
46 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 an administration of law? Lev. 18:55; Ezek. 20: 
 11. 
 
 10. Why is it necessary that the law should be so 
 rigidly enforced? Ans. Because it lies at the basis 
 of God’s moral government; and in the stability of 
 that government, and the maintenance of the divine 
 authority, are involved the divine glory and the hap- 
 piness of the universe. 
 
 11. Did Christ come to destroy, or weaken the law ? 
 Matt. 5: 17. 
 
 12. What would be easier than for one tittle of the 
 law to fail? Luke 16: 17. 
 
 13. What is the penalty for sin? Ezek. 18: 4, 1 
 c.; Rom. 6: 23, f. ¢. 
 
 14. Do human laws have penalties attached to 
 them ? 
 
 15. Why is this necessary ? 
 
 16. Is there any hope of pardon for the sinner, 
 under the government of heaven, without an adequate 
 atonement ? 
 
 17. How are men justified? Rom. 3: 24. 
 
 18. What office does the law perform in preparing 
 us for justification ? Gal. 3: 24. 
 
 19. Does not the very fact that Christ suffered and 
 died, prove the necessity of the sacrifice ? 
 
 20. Is there salvation in any other way than that 
 provided by Christ? Acts 4: 12. 
 
 21. What are the conditions of salvation through 
 him ?. Mark 1: 15,1]. c.; Acts: 17: 30,1. c.; 10: 43. 
 
 22. Have you yielded to those conditions ? 
 
 Ss. M. 
 
 God’s holy law transgressed, 
 Speaks nothing but despair ; 
 
 Burdened with guilt — with grief oppressed, 
 We find no comfort there. 
 
 — 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 47 
 
 2 Not all our groans and tears, 
 Nor works which we have done, 
 Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers, 
 Can e’er for sin atone. 
 
 8 Relief aione is found 
 In Jesus’ precious blood ; 
 
 *T is this that heals the mortal wound, 
 And reconciles to God. 
 
 LESSON XX. 
 PROPHECIES CONCERNING CHRIST. 
 
 1. What is a prophecy ? 
 
 2, Who alone can predict future events ? 
 
 3. If the birth, character, deeds, sufferings and 
 death of a being, are all predicted centuries before he 
 appears, and all these predictions are accurately ful- 
 filled, what is proved ? 
 
 4. Did Christ himself appeal to the prophecies con- 
 cerning him? Luke 18:31; 24: 44. 
 
 5. Did the apostles draw many arguments from this 
 source? Acts 17: 2,3; 26: 22, 23; 28: 23, lc. 
 
 6. Ought not the Jews to have been convinced by 
 such irresistible testimony ? 
 
 7. Where do we find the first intimation of a coming 
 Messiah? Gen.3: 15. 
 
 8. What general prediction is given in Isaiah, 7: 14 ? 
 
 9. Was it foretold what family he should spring 
 from ? Gen. 12:3: Acts 3: 25, lc. 
 
 10. What is said of his connection with David? 
 Acts 13: 22: 23. 
 
 11. Was this relationship recognized by his friends ? 
 Matt. 21: 9: Rom. 1: 3. 
 
48 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 12. Was the time of Christ’s birth foretold? Gen. 
 49.: 10. 
 
 13. Was the place of his birth predicted ? Mic. 5: 2. 
 
 14. How long was this before Christ was born ? 
 Ans. 710 years. 
 
 15. Was this prediction fulfilled? Matt. 2:1, fie. 
 
 16. Is anything said by the prophets respecting a 
 messenger who should prepare the way before him ? 
 Mal.621,'fc.% Is. 40-28re 
 
 17. Was that prophecy fulfilled? Matt. 3:1; Luke 
 1:17. 
 
 18. Were the miracles of Christ foretold ? Is. 35: 
 5, 6. 
 
 19. How many years before Christ came, was this 
 written? Ans. 713. 
 
 20. Is it possible that an uninspired man could have 
 foretold so accurately these miracles ? 
 
 21. Were they actually performed ? Matt. 15: 30. 
 
 22. What was said about his preaching ? Is. 61: 1. 
 
 23. Was this fulfilled ? Matt. 4: 23; John 7: 14. 
 
 24. Were his sufferings predicted? Is. 53: 4. 
 
 25. Prove that this language was fulfilled. Matt. 8: 
 20; Luke 22: 44. 
 
 26. What prophecy was uttered respecting his being 
 rejected of men? Is. 53: 3. 
 
 27. Was this fulfilled ? John 1:11; Luke 19:14; 
 23: 18. 
 
 28. What influence does this evidence have upon 
 your mind and heart ? 
 
 Le M. 
 
 God, in the gospel of his Son 
 Makes his eternal counsels known: 
 Here love in all its glory shines, 
 And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 
 
 2 Here sinners, of an humble frame, 
 May taste his grace, and learn bis name; 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 49 
 
 May read, in characters of blood, 
 The wisdom, power, and grace of God. 
 
 3 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes 
 
 A brighter world beyond the skies ; 
 
 Here shines the light which guides our way 
 From earth to realms of endless day. 
 
 4 Oh! grant us grace, almighty Lord ! 
 To read, and mark thy holy word ; 
 
 Its truths with meekness to receive, 
 And by its holy precepts live. 
 
 LESSON XXI. 
 PROPHECIES CONCERNING CHRIST. (ConrINUED.) 
 
 1. Was it true that Christ was despised, as Isaiah 
 had predicted ? Matt. 12: 24; Luke 16: 14. 
 
 2. Was it predicted that enemies would combine 
 against him ? © Ps. 2: 1, 2. 
 
 “3. Was this a true prophecy ? Matt. 12:14; Acts 
 4: 26, 27. 
 
 4, Was it foretold that he would be persecuted ? 
 Ps. 69: 26, fic. 
 
 5. Did the Jews persecute him? John 5:16; 
 15 :.20. 
 
 6. What is said concerning the price for which. he 
 was betrayed? Zech. 11: 12, l.e. 
 
 7. Was this the sum actually paid? Matt. 26:15, 
 16. 
 
 8. What was sropitestal respecting the pea of 
 the money? Zech. 11:13. 
 
 9. How was this fulfilled? Matt. 27: 7, 8. 
 
 10. What was said about his being himself a pro- 
 phet? Deut. 18: 15. 
 
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50 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 11. How was this fulfilled ? Ans. By Christ’s own 
 predictions concerning events in his own history, who 
 should betray him, etc. 
 
 12. Mention some of these predictions? John 6: 
 70, 71; Luke 22:21; John 13: 18,1. c¢. 
 
 13. Were they fulfilled ? Matt. 26 : 14, 15,16, 48, 
 AQ, 
 
 14. Did Christ pronounce a woe upon the traitor ? 
 Matt. 26: 24. 
 
 15. What was the doom of Judas? Matt. 27: 4, 5. 
 
 16. What prophecy did Christ utter concerning 
 Te ? Matt. 26: 34. 
 
 . Was this fulfilled? Matt. 26: 70-74. 
 
 A Did not Christ predict, on several occasions, his 
 resurrection from the dead, and his ascension to 
 Heaven? Matt.16: 21; 20: 19: John 6 : 62; 20:17. 
 
 19. Did the prophets predict the very treatment 
 which Christ would receive from his enemies? Isaiah 
 50: 6. 
 
 20. Was this fulfilled? Matt. 26 : 67. 
 
 21. Did they foretell the instrument with which 
 Christ would be beaten ? Mic. 5: 1,1. ¢. 
 
 22. Show how this was fulfilled. Matt. 27: 30. 
 
 23. What is said by the aga respecting his 
 silence? Is. 53: 7. 
 
 24. Was this fulfilled? Matt. 27: 12; 1 Pet. 2:'23. 
 
 25. Mention the prophecy respecting the drink that 
 would be given to him. Ps. 69: 21. 
 
 26. Did this take place? Matt. 27: 34. 
 
 27. What is said about parting his garments? Ps. 
 22:18: fulfilled, Mark 15: 24. 
 
 28. What was said about his burial? Is. 53: 9, ft 
 c.; fulfilled, Matt. 27: 57-60. 
 
 29. What about his resurrection? Ps. 16: 10; 
 fulfilled, Matt. 28: 5-7. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. dbl 
 
 80. Ought not such strong and conclusive evidence 
 to convince all of the truth of Christianity ? 
 
 L. M, 
 
 This is the word of truth and love, 
 Sent to the nations from above: 
 Jehovah here resolves to show 
 What his almighty grace can do. 
 
 2 This remedy did wisdom find, 
 
 To heal diseases of the mind ; 
 
 This sovereign balm, whose virtues can 
 Restore the ruined creature, man. 
 
 8 The gospel bids the dead revive ; 
 Sinners, obey the voice, and live! 
 
 Dry bones are raised, and clothed afresh, 
 And hearts of stone are turned to flesh, 
 
 4 May but this grace my soul renew, 
 Let sinners gaze, and hate me too ; 
 The word that saves me does engage 
 A sure defence from all their rage. 
 
 LESSON XXII. 
 THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST, 
 
 1. What important question is proposed in Matthew 
 22: 42, f.c.? 
 
 2. Is it a matter of vital moment to our eternal in- 
 terests what we think of Christ ? 
 
 3. How much is involved in believing’ in Christ ? 
 
 4. Are the evidences of his divinity very abundant 
 and various ? 
 
 5. Is this subject worthy of our careful and tho- 
 rough investigation ? 
 
 6. What specific and exalted title is given to Christ 
 
52 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 to distinguish him from all other beings? Ps. 2:7; 
 Matt. 3:17; John 1: 34. 
 
 7. What evidence is there that the reference in the 
 2d Psalm is to Christ? Acts 13: 33. 
 
 8. By what title did Christ address the first person 
 of the glorious Trinity? Matt. 11:25; Mark 14: 
 36; Luke 22: 42. 
 
 9. What did the Jews understand by this? John 
 Suds 2 ELD a... 
 
 10. Did Christ encourage this interpretation of his 
 words ? John 9: 35, 37. 
 
 11. What did he say when the Jews accused him 
 of blasphemy ? John 10: 37, 38. 
 
 12. What reply did he make to Philip when he 
 asked, “ Show us the Father?” John 14: 9. 
 
 13. Why did the Apostle John so carefully record 
 the sayings and doings of Christ ? John 20:31? 
 
 _ 14. Did the Apostles acknowledge Christ as the 
 Son of God? Acts 3:18,f.c.; 9:20; 1 John 4: 15. 
 
 15. What is required of all men? John 5: 23. 
 
 16. What is said of him who denieth the Son? 1 
 John 2: 23. 
 
 17. What epithets distinguish Christ from the creat- 
 ed sons of God? Ps.89: 27; John 1:14; Heb. 1: 6. 
 
 18. In what passages in the Old Testament is 
 Christ called God? Isa. 7:14; 9:6. 
 
 19. What is the meaning of Immanuel ? Matt.1: 23. 
 
 20. In what passages in the New Testament is 
 Christ called God? Rom. 9:5; Phil. 2:6; 1 Tim. 
 $:-46 = Lita? 10,1. ¢. 
 
 21. What passages declare his union with the 
 Father? John 10: 30, 38; 15:23; 16:15; 17: 11, 
 Es 
 
 22. Can we ask for stronger proof of Christ’s di- 
 vinity than these texts furnish ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 53 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Awake — awake the sacred song 
 To our incarnate Lord ! 
 
 Let every heart, and every tongue 
 Adore th’ eternal Word. 
 
 2 Then shone almighty power and love, 
 In all their glorious forms, 
 
 When Jesus left his throne above, 
 To dwell with sinful worms. 
 
 8 To dwell with misery here below 
 The Saviour left the skies, 
 
 And stooped to wretchedness and wo, 
 That worthless man might rise. 
 
 4 Adoring angels tuned their songs, 
 To hail the joyful day ; 
 
 With rapture, then, let mortal tongues 
 Their grateful worship pay. 
 
 LESSON XXIII. 
 THE DIVINITY OF CHRIST. (ConrTINUED.) 
 
 1. If we find that the same works which are 
 ascribed to God the Father, are also ascribed to 
 Christ, is not this proof of the divinity of the latter ? 
 
 2. Is it anywhere stated that Christ created all 
 things? Col. 1: 16,17; John 1: 3. 
 
 3. Could creative power be delegated to a finite 
 being ? 
 
 4. Is the work of raising the dead ascribed to the 
 Father and the Son ? John 5: 21, 25, 28, 29. 
 
 5. Who will judge the world ? Matt. 24: 30, 31; 
 Acts 17: 31; Rom. 2: 16. 
 
 6. Who will render to every man according to his 
 works? Rom. 2: 5,6; Matt. 16: 27. 
 
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54 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 7. Who will reward the righteous ? Matt. 25: 34; 
 Col. 3: 4. 
 
 8. Who will inflict punishments upon the wicked ? 
 Matt. 25:41; 2 Thess. 1: 7-9. 
 
 9. Do,you find the same infinite attributes belong- 
 ing to the Son, that belong to the Father ? 
 
 10. What can you say of the immutability* ot 
 Christ ? Heb. 13: 8. 
 
 11. Is the Son omnipresent ? Eph. 1: 23, 1. c. ; 
 Matt. 28 : 20, 1. ¢. 
 
 12. Is Christ’ omniscient ? John 2: 24, 25; Acts 
 1s 24°) Nev. 2 2s, Di, 
 
 13. What is said of the wisdom of the Son? Col. 
 2: 3. 
 
 14. What is said of sanctifying influences? Jude 
 1; Heb. 2:11. 
 
 15. Who is our life? Deut. 30: 20; Col.3:43 1 
 
 John 5: 12. 
 “16. What promise is made to those who confess 
 Christ before men ? Matt. 10: 32; Rom. 10: 9. 
 
 17. What must we confess respecting his divinity ? 
 
 18. What is threatened against those who deny 
 Christ ? Matt. 10: 33; Luke 12: 9. 
 
 19. What is said about false teachers? 2 Peter 2: 1. 
 
 20. Who is anti-christ ? 1 John 2:'22. 
 
 21. What duty is enjoined upon us all? Col. 1: 28. 
 
 Cc. P. M. 
 
 Oh, could I speak the matchless worth, 
 Oh, could I sound the glories forth, 
 Which in my Saviour shine! 
 I’d soar and touch the heavenly strings, 
 And vie with Gabriel, while he sings 
 In notes almost divine. 
 
 * : 
 * Let the pupil’s memory be refreshed with the Lessons on the 
 divine attributes. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 5d 
 
 7 
 
 2 1a sing the precious blood he spilt, 
 
 My ransom from the dreadful guilt 
 Of sin and wrath divine: 
 
 1d sing his glorious righteousness, 
 
 In which all-perfect heavenly dress 
 My soul shall ever shine. 
 
 8 I’d sing the characters he bears, 
 And all the forms of love he wears, 
 Exalted on his throne: 
 In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, 
 I would to everlasting days 
 Make all his glories known. 
 
 4 Well — the delightful day will come, 
 When my dear Lord will bring me home, 
 And I shall see his face: 
 Then, with my Saviour, brother, friend, 
 A blest eternity T’ll spend, 
 Triumphant in his grace. 
 
 LESSON XXIV. 
 
 TITLES AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 
 
 1. What was the great work for which our blessed 
 Lord came to the earth ‘ ? Matt.18: 11; John 3:17; 
 Lins fs 15: 
 
 2. What passages teach that he is our Redeemer ? 
 Rom. 3: 24; eit. oe: 14. 
 
 3. Where is he spoken of asa ransom? Matt. 20: 
 
 28; 1 Tim. 2: 6. 
 
 4. Does he ‘fill the office of mediator ? 1 Tim. 2 
 5; Heb. 8° 6, m.c. 
 
 5. What is meant by this term ? 
 
 6. Is he also an advocate? 1 John 2:1. 
 
 7. What office is referred to in Acts 3: 22? 
 
 8. How did Christ fulfil the duties of this office ? 
 Matt. 24:27; 1 John 5: 20. 
 
56 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 ~ 
 
 9. What office is mentioned in Psalm 110: 4, and 
 Heb. 8:1? 
 
 10. What is the duty. of the high priest? Heb. 
 8:3. 
 
 11, What were the characteristics of Christ as a 
 high priest ? Heb. 7: 26. 
 
 12. How did he fulfil this office 2? Eph. 5: 2, Le. 
 
 13. Does he still retain this office of high priest ? 
 Heb. 8: 1,1]. ¢. . 
 
 14, What title does the Messiah receive in Ps. 2: 6 ? 
 
 15. Was this title conferred upon him? Matt. 2 
 23 John 1: 49. 
 
 16. How will you describe his kingdom ? Dan. 7 
 14; John 18: 36, fic. 
 
 17. Why is’Christ called a governor, as in Matt. 
 2:6? 
 
 18. Why is he called King of Kings, as in Rey. 17: 
 14 ? 
 19. Why is he called the light of the world, as in 
 John 9:5? ) 
 
 20. Why is he called the bright and morning star, 
 as in Revs 22: 16 ? 
 
 21. Why is he called the Lamb of God, as in John 
 L290" 
 
 22. Why is he called the Great Shepherd, as in 
 Heb. 132 2C:? 
 
 23. Why is he called the Prince of Peace, as in Isa. 
 9:16 ? 
 
 24. ‘Why is he called a Bishop, as in 1 Pet. 2: 25 ? 
 
 25. By what other titles is he designated? Ans, 
 He is called the Bread from Heaven, Jobn 6: 50; 
 Brightness of the Father’s glory, Heb. 1:3; Corner 
 Stone, Eph. 2: 20; Head of the church, Col. 1: 18, 
 Holy One of God, Mark 1 : 24, ete. ete. 
 
 26. Explain the meaning of these titles. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. ST 
 
 H. M. 
 
 Join all the glorious names 
 
 Of wisdom, power, and love, 
 That ever mortals knew, 
 
 Or angels ever bore: 
 All are too mean to speak his worth, 
 Too mean to set the Saviour forth. 
 
 2 Great prophet of vur God, 
 Our tongues shall bless thy name ; 
 By thee the joyful news 
 Of our salvation came,— 
 The joyful news of sins forgiven, 
 Of hell subdued, and peace with heaven. 
 
 8 O thou almighty Lord, 
 
 Our Conqueror and our King, 
 Thy sceptre, and thy sword 
 
 Thy reigning grace we sing: 
 Thine is the power—oh make us sit, 
 In willing bonds, beneath thy teet. 
 
 LESSON XXV. 
 
 MIRACLES OF CHRIST. 
 
 1. What isa miracle? Ans. It is a visible suspen- 
 sion of one or more of the laws of nature upon which 
 the harmonious action of the universe depends. 
 
 2. Who is the author of these laws ? 
 
 3. Who alone can alter or suspend them ? 
 
 4. Was the evidence of miracles appealed to as a 
 ground of faith in Christ ? John 10: 37, 38; 20: 
 30, 31. 
 
 5. What was the beginning of Christ’s miracles ? 
 John 2: 1-11. 
 
 6. What circumstances show that in this miracle 
 deception could not have beeen practised ? 
 
 7. What command did Christ give to the servant ? 
 John 2: 7. 
 
58 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 8. Could not the whole company see what the 
 liquid was that the servants poured in ? 
 
 9. Was the change of the water into wine instanta- 
 neous ? John 2:8, 
 
 10. What was the effect of this miracle upon the 
 disciples ? John 2: 11. 
 
 11. What interesting miracle is recorded in Matt. 
 8: 24-26 ? 
 
 12. What was its effect upon the men in the ship ? 
 Matt. 8: 27, ; . 
 
 13. What appropriate reply to this exclamation is 
 found in the Psalms? Ps. 79: 8, 9. 
 
 14. Do we discern a symbolical meaning in this 
 miracle ? 
 
 15. Are we all out upon the ocean of life, exposed 
 to its storms and dangers ? 
 
 as Who alone can speak peace to the troubled 
 soul ¢ 
 
 17. Were the evil spirits subject to his power ? 
 Matt. 8:16; Luke 8: 27, 33, 35. 
 
 18. What was the effect of the miracle upon the 
 people ? Luke 8: 37. 
 
 19. What instances are given of Christ’s healing 
 the sick ? Matt. 8:13; Luke 7: AN Sheth: ey 
 
 20. Did he cure the blind? Matt. 9: 30; Mark 8: 
 22-25. 
 
 21. What remarkable miracle is recorded in John 
 11: 43, 44, 
 
 22. What effect did this miracle produce? John 
 11: 45: 
 
 23. Were Christ’s miracles very numerous? Matt. 
 4: 23. 
 
 24. What practical influence should they have 
 upon us ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 59 
 
 L. M. 
 
 Behold, the blind their sight receive ! 
 Behold, the dead awake and live! 
 
 The dumb speak wonders—and the lame 
 Leap like the hart, and bless his name. 
 
 Thus doth the eternal Spirit own, 
 And seal the mission of the Son: 
 
 The Father vindicates his cause, 
 While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 
 
 Hence, and forever, from my heart 
 J bid my doubts and fears depart: 
 And to those hands my soul resign, 
 Which bear credentials so divine. 
 
 LESSON XXVI. 
 
 THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST. 
 
 1. What was one great object of Christ’s mission 
 and suffering? 1 Peter 2: 21. 
 
 9. What testimony does he give on this point ? 
 John 13: 15. 
 
 3. What particular circumstance called forth this 
 declaration ? John 13: 14. 
 
 4. Is this injunction to be taken literally, or is it 
 simply designed to teach us humility ? 
 
 5. Was Christ a pattern of perfect holiness ae | 
 Peter 2 : 22. 
 
 6. Did he set a perfect example of submission to 
 the divine will? Matt. 26:42; Heb. 10:7: Luke 
 22: 42. 
 
 7. Was it his delight to do the will of his Father ? 
 John 4: 34. 
 
 8. What example did he set of diligence in the 
 service of his Master ? John 9: 4. 
 
60 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 9. Did he practise this industry to the close of his 
 life? John 17: 4. 
 
 10. Was he an example of perfect obedience? 
 Phil. 2: 8. 
 
 11. Did he set an example of usefulness ? Acts 10: 
 58, m. ¢. 
 
 12, Mention some particular instances of Christ’s 
 usefulness. . 
 
 13. Was hean example of patience ? 1 Peter 2: 23. 
 
 14. What did he say concerning those who were 
 reviled and persecuted ? Matt. 5:11, 12. 
 
 15. How did Christ treat his enemies? Luke 23: 
 34, f. ¢. 
 
 16. What direction did he give to his followers re- 
 specting their enemies ? Matt. 5: 44. 
 
 17. What motive does he present for following this 
 course ? Matt. 5: 45. 
 
 18. How did he exhibit the spirit of self-sacrifice ? 
 Eph. 5: 2; Heb. 9: 26,1. c. 
 
 19. What does he teach his disciples on this point ? 
 1 John 3: 16. 
 
 20. Can the love of God dwell in a heart that has 
 not a self-sacrificing spirit? 1 John 3:17. 
 
 21. What is the character of the love required of 
 us? 1 John 3:18. 
 
 22. Did Christ bear witness to the truth? John 
 8:40; 18: 87. 
 
 23. What Spirit ought we to seek? John 16: 
 18, f. ¢. 
 
 24. What will be the effect of speaking the truth ? 
 Eph. 4: 15. 
 
 25. What comprehensive injunction is given in 
 Eph. 4: 31, 32 ? 
 
 26. Are we bound to imitate the example of Christ 
 in every particular ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 61 
 
 L. M. 
 Whene’er the angry passions rise, 
 And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, 
 To Jesus let us litt our eyes, 
 Bright pattern of the Christian life. 
 
 2 O how benevolent and kind! 
 How mild, how ready to forgive! 
 Be this the temper of our mind, 
 And these the rules by which we live. 
 
 8 To do his heavenly father’s will 
 
 Was his employment and delight. 
 Tumility and holy zeal 
 
 Shone through his life divinely bright 
 
 4 Dispensing good where’er he came, 
 The labors of his life were love ; 
 Then, if we bear the Saviour’s name, 
 
 By his example let us move. 
 
 5 Thy fair example may we trace, 
 To teach us what we ought to be; 
 
 Make us, by thy transforming grace, 
 O Saviour, daily, more like thee. 
 
 LESSON XXVII. 
 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. 
 
 1. Were the sufferings of the Saviour foretold? Is. 
 53: 3. 
 2. Did he deserve any of the sorrows or afflictions 
 that befell him? .1 Peter 2: 22. 
 
 3. Why then was he called to suffer? Is. 53:5 
 
 4, Was his death predicted? Is. 53: 7, m.c. 
 
 5. What term is often used in the Scriptures to de- 
 signate his death ? Eph. 5: 2, m.c. 
 
 6. What is a sacrifice ? 
 
 7. What is the difference between a sacrifice and 
 an offering made to God ? 
 
62 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 8. Of what were ancient sacrifices the types ? 
 
 9. Could the blood of animals take away sin ? 
 Heb. 10: 4. 
 
 10. Was the sacrifice made by Christ sufficient to 
 take away sin? Heb. 9: 26,1. 
 
 11. Did Christ. make the sacrifice willingly ? Heb. 
 10 34, 
 
 12. What divine attributes are illustrated in the 
 sacrifice of Christ? Ps. 85:10; Rom. 3: 26. 
 
 13. Did the Saviour suffer any mental anguish ? 
 Matt. 26: 38. 
 
 14. What did this intense sorrow prompt him to 
 do? Matt. 26: 39. 
 
 15. What effect did it have upon his body? Luke 
 22: 44. 
 
 16. Can we conceive of the severity of the 
 strnaelee through which Christ passed at this 
 time | ; 
 
 17. What other sufferings did the Saviour endure 
 soon after this agony ? Luke 22: 63, 64. 
 
 18. What befell him when he was brought before 
 Herod? Luke 23:11. 
 
 19. How was he treated by Pilate? Luke 23: 
 16. 
 20. What cry must have pierced his soul with the 
 keenest anguish? Luke 23: 21. 
 
 21. How did the soldiers treat Christ ? Matt. 27: 28 
 —30. 
 
 22. Did Christ suffer in his mind as well as in his 
 body, when he was crucified ? Matt. 27: 46. 
 
 23. What were the elements of Christ’s suffering 
 upon the cross? Is. 53: 4, 10, fic. 
 
 24. How was this mode of punishment regarded ? 
 
 25. What induced the Saviour to endure the pain 
 and ignominy of the cross? Heb. 12: 2, m.c. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 63 
 
 26. What reward has Christ received for his faith- 
 fulness ? Phil. 2: 9. 
 27. What duty is binding upon all men ? Phil. 2: 
 E Lal IP 
 L. M. 
 
 When I survey the wondrous cross, 
 On which the Prince of glory died, 
 My richest gain I count but loss, 
 And pour contempt on all my pride. 
 
 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, 
 Save in the death of Christ, my God ; 
 
 All the vain things that charm me most, 
 I sacrifice them to his blood. 
 
 3 See from his head—his hands—his feet, 
 Sorrow and love flow mingled down! 
 Did e’re such love and sorrow meet, 
 Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 
 
 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
 That were a present far too small ; 
 Love so amazing—so divine, 
 Demands my soul—my life—my all. 
 
 LESSON XXVIII. 
 RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 
 
 1. Did Christ predict his resurrection from the 
 dead? Luke 24: 7. 
 
 2. What proof is there of this doctrine? 1 Cor. 
 15: 5-8; Acts 10: 40, 41. 
 
 3. Is it a fundamental doctrine of the Christian 
 faith? 1 Cor. 15:14. 
 
 4. How does the resurrection of Christ bear upon 
 our hopes? 1 Cor. 15:20; 1 Peter 1: 3, l.c. 
 
 5. How does it bear upon our justification? Rom. 
 
 4:25 
 
64 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 6. What sublime announcement did Christ make to 
 Martha? John 11: 25. 
 
 7. What character did Christ sustain when raised 
 up by the Father ? Acts 5: 31. 
 
 8. Was the resurrection of Christ necessary to a 
 full atonement ? 1 Cor. 15:17. 
 
 9. How long did Christ remain upon the earth after 
 the resurrection ? Acts 1: 3. 
 
 10. How did he employ this period ? Acts 1: 3, 
 l.c.; Luke 24: 27. 
 
 11. Did Christ give any intimations of his ascen- 
 sion? John 6:62; 20: 17. 
 
 12. Prove that he ascended to Heaven. Luke 24: 
 51S Acts 1:8: 
 
 13. What vision was granted to Stephen? Acts 
 7: 55, 56. 
 
 14. What office does Christ hold before the throne 
 of God? Heb. 6: 20. 
 
 15. What beings are made subject to him? 1 Pet. 
 3: 22. 
 
 16. What service does he render to his people in 
 his present exalted position? Heb. 7: 25,1.c.; Rom. 
 8: 34, Le. 
 
 17. What language is used to describe his present 
 circumstances and position? 1 Tim. 3: 16, Le; 
 Phil. 2: 9; Eph. 1: 20-22. 
 
 18. Prove that he is exalted above the angels. Heb. 
 1: 4,5; Col. 2:10. 
 
 19. Prove that he is a proper object of worship to 
 the angels. Heb. 1: 6. 
 
 20. What ascription should we render to him? Rev. 
 1: 5,l.¢c. and 6. 
 
 21. What did St. John hear round about the throne ? 
 Rev. 5: 11, 12. 
 
 22. Will this glorious being come again? Rey.1: 7. 
 
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 23. By whom will he be attended? Jude 14, l.c. 
 24. Ought we not to be prepared to hail him as our 
 Saviour and King ? 
 
 83 & 7s. s 
 
 Hark! ten thousand harps and voices 
 Sound the notes of praise above— 
 Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices: 
 Jesus reigns the God of love: 
 See, he sits on yonder throne: 
 Jesus rules the world alone ! 
 
 2 King of glory, reign forever— 
 Thine’s an everlasting crown: 
 Nothing from thy love shall sever 
 Those whom thou hast made thine own 5 
 Happy objects of thy grace, 
 Destined to behold thy face. 
 
 8 Saviour, hasten thine appearing ; 
 Bring—Oh! bring the glorious day, 
 When, the awful summons hearing, 
 Heaven and earth shall pass away ! 
 Then, with golden harps, we’ll sing— 
 “ Glory, glory to our King.” 
 
 LESSON XXIX. 
 
 THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 1. Is the Holy Spirit frequently referre¢ to in tho 
 Old Testament ? Num. 11: 25, 26,m.c.; 24:2; 1 
 Sam. 10:10; 19: 20,l.¢.; 2 Sam. 23:2; Neh. 9: 
 36, f. c. 
 
 2. Do we find in the Old Testament any promise 
 that God will pour out his Spirit? Joel 2: 28. 
 
 3. Have we proof that it was the Holy Spirit who 
 spake through the ancient prophets? Acts 1:16; 
 
 28 : 25. 
 Me ete 
 
66 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 4, Was it prophesied that the Holy Spirit would 
 rest upon the Messiah? Is. 11:23; 61:1. 
 
 5. Are there any passages showing his distinct per- 
 sonality? John 16:7; 1 John 5:7; Matt. 28:19. 
 
 6. How early was his connection with Christ’s 
 earthly mission? Luke 1: 35. 
 
 7. Did this connection continue during Christ’s min- 
 istry? Luke 4:14; Acts 1: 2. 
 
 8. Were the Spirit’s influences specially granted 
 after Christ’s departure from the earth ? Acts 2:4; 
 13: 2-4: 1 Cor.)2 tebQ) Sebiphs de.4,. p01 Pet, 1:12. 
 
 9. Is this agency necessary to our salvation ? John 
 33 o, Os 
 
 10. By what test may we know whether we have 
 received this Spirit ? Rom. 8: 5, 13, 16. 
 
 11. What evidence must we give to others that we 
 have received it? Gal..5: 22, 23. 
 
 12. Upon what terms will it abide with us ?* John 
 73:39 5 Acts 6:32, .Ltes 
 
 18. Are there not those who resist the influencés of 
 the Spirit? Acts 7: 51. 
 
 14. Is there not reason to believe that all our con- 
 victions of sin and of duty, all holy thoughts and 
 heavenly aspirations are awakened by this agency ? 
 
 15. What then is our duty in relation to the Spirit ? 
 1 Thess. 5:19; Eph. 4: 30. 
 
 16. How do men grieve the Holy Spirit ? 
 
 17. Would you be apt to understand, or love the 
 truth without his aid? 1 Cor. 2:14. 
 
 18. Do the Scriptures encourage believers to de- 
 pend upon his assistance ? Rom. 8: 26. 
 
 19. What sin is there for which there is no forgive- 
 ness? Matt. 12: 31. 
 
 20. Why is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost so 
 awful a crime ? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 67 
 
 21. What is said about speaking against the Holy 
 hosts 2? Matt. 12: 32. 
 . Ought we not to exercise the greatest caution 
 ie we grieve away this heavenly messenger ? 
 
 ; Ss. M. 
 Come, Holy Spirit, come! 
 
 Let thy bright beams arise : 
 Dispel the sorrow from our minds, 
 The darkness from our eyes. 
 
 Z Convince us all of sin, : 
 Then lead to Jesus’ blood, 
 
 And to our wondering view reveal 
 The mercies of our God. 
 
 3 Revive our drooping faith, 
 Our doubts and fears remove ; 
 And kindle in our breasts the flame 
 Of never-dying love. 
 
 4 °T is thiné to cleanse the heart, 
 * To sanctify the soul, 
 To pour fresh life in every part, 
 And new-create the whole, 
 
 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts ; 
 Our minds from bondage free ; 
 
 Then shall we know, and praise, "and love, 
 The Father, Son, and Thee. 
 
 LESSON XXX. 
 
 DIVINITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 1. Are the same attributes which are ascribed to 
 the Father and the Son, also ascribed to the Holy 
 Spirit ? 
 
 2. Is the ebernity of the Spirit spoken of in the 
 Scriptures? Heb. 9: 14, m.c. 
 
68 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 3. Is the Spirit omniscient ? 1 Cor. 2: 10, m.c.; 
 RI Wee. 
 
 4, Is the Spirit omnipresent ? Ps. 139: 7. 
 
 5. Is the wisdom of the Spirit spoken of? Is. 11: 
 2; Eph. as 1f;mac. 
 
 6. Is power ascribed to the Spirit? Rom. 15: 13, 
 L..chsal95f..cc 
 
 7. Is the work of creation ascribed to the Spirit? 
 Ps. 104: 30, fi e. 
 
 8. Does the Spirit reveal truth to the human mind ? 
 Luke 2: 26; John 14: 26. 
 
 9. Is there evidence that the Holy Ghost spake 
 through the Apostles? Mark 13: 11, l.c. 
 
 10. Are Christians spoken of as the temple of God, 
 and of the Holy Spirit? 2 Cor. 6:16, m.c.; 1 Cor. 
 6:19. 
 
 11. Does the Spirit perform the work of sanctifica- 
 tion? Rom. 15: 16,l.c. 
 
 12. Is the Spirit the life of God’s people ? Rom. 
 8:10. 
 
 13. What office is ascribed to the Spirit in Acts 20: 
 28? 
 
 14. Has the Spirit the power to confer miraculous 
 gifts? Acts 2:4, 17. 
 
 15. By what agency is the love of God shed abroad 
 in the heart? Rom. 5: 5. 
 
 16. What act is ascribed to the Holy Ghost in Acts 
 13:2? 
 
 17. What are the fruits of the Spirit? Gal. 5: 22, 
 23. 
 18. What direct proof does Peter give of the di- 
 
 vinity of the Holy Ghost? Acts 5: 3, 4, l.c. 
 
 ' 19. In what passages do we find the Spirit joined 
 with the Father and the Son? Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 
 13, 14. 
 
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 20. Would it be proper to associate thus the Spirit 
 with the Father and the Son, unless the former is 
 divine ? 
 
 21. Can we admit the authority of the Scriptures, 
 without admitting the divinity of the Holy Ghost ? 
 
 7s. 
 Holy Ghost, with light divine, 
 Shine upon this heart of mine ; 
 Chase the shades of night away, 
 Turn the darkness into day. 
 
 2 Let me see my Saviour’s face, 
 Let me all his beauties trace: 
 Show those glorious truths to me, 
 Which are only known by thee. 
 
 8 Holy Ghost, with power divine, 
 Cleanse this guilty heart of mine ; 
 Long has sin, without control, 
 Held dominion o’er my soul. 
 
 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, 
 Cheer this saddened heart of mine, 
 Bid my many woes depart, 
 
 Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 
 
 5 Holy Spirit; all divine, 
 
 Dwell within this heart of mine 5 
 Cast down every idol throne, 
 Reign supreme—and reign alone. 
 
 LESSON XXXI. 
 
 DUTY OF REPENTANCE. 
 
 1. What was the first great doctrine preached at the 
 publishing of the gospel? Matt. 3: 1, 2. 
 
 2. What is the true import of the term repentance ? 
 
 3. What always accompanies genuine repentance ? 
 Matt. 3: 8; Acts 26: 20,1. ¢. 
 
70 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 4. Did Christ preach this doctrine? Matt. 4: 17; 
 9s 18;loe! 
 
 5. Were the disciples instructed to preach it ? 
 Mark 6: 12. 
 
 6. Did St. Paul make it prominent in his preach- 
 ing? Acts 20: 21; 26: 20. 
 
 7. Was repentance urged upon the people by severe 
 threatenings ? Matt. 11: 20-22: 12: 41. 
 
 8. Does the duty of repentance extend to all men ? 
 Acts 17: 30, le. 
 
 9. What promises are made to those who repent ? 
 Acts 2: 38; 3:19; Is. 55: 7. 
 
 10. What does God say to the wicked who will not 
 turn to him? Ps. 7: 12,13; Jer. 15: 7,1. ¢. 
 
 11. Why is it necessary that all men should repent ? 
 Rom. 3: 23. 
 
 12. What will often induce men to turn to God ? 
 Ps0L19 359: 
 
 13. May the Saviour be said to give repentance to 
 men? Acts 5: 31. 
 
 14. Does God grant this blessing? Acts 11:18; 2 
 ‘Tink 23 25. 
 
 15. What attribute of the Deity leadeth men to 
 repentance ? Rom. 2: 4, I. ¢. 
 
 16. What influence has the law of God? Ps. 19: 
 apie 
 
 17. What blessed promise is made to those who 
 turn many to righteousness ? Dan. 12: 3,1. ¢. 
 
 18. Is inconsideration a great obstacle to re- 
 pentance ? Eccl. 5:1, 1. c.3 Hos. 7: 2, f. ¢. 
 
 19. What is said of those who have been once en- 
 lightened ? Heb. 6: 4-6. 
 
 20. Does true repentance lead to the confession of 
 sins? Ps. 51:3; Matt. 3:6. 
 
 21. What will the true penitent do? Is. 1: 16, 17. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. ea 
 
 22. Is God willing to blot out the sins of the true 
 penitent? Is. 1:18. 
 
 23. Is he willing that any should perish? 2 Peter 
 Sey Lc. 
 
 24. What prayer should we all offer up? Ps. 51: 
 10-12. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 With tears of anguish I lament, 
 Before thy feet, my God, 
 
 My passion, pride, and discontent, 
 And vile ingratitude. 
 
 2 Sure, there was ne’er a heart so base, 
 So false as mine has been ; 
 
 So faithless to its promises, 
 So prone to every sin. 
 
 8 How long, dear Saviour, shall I feel 
 These struggles in my breast? 
 
 When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, 
 And give my conscience rest ? 
 
 4 Break, sovereign grace—oh break the charm, 
 And set the captive free: 
 
 Reveal, great God, thy mighty arm, 
 And haste to rescue me. 
 
 LESSON XXXII. 
 FAITH, 
 
 What is the general import of the word favih ? 
 . What is intellectual faith ? 
 . What is saving faith ? 
 . What comprehensive definition of faith is given 
 in Heb. 11: 1? 
 
 5. Does God require the exercise of faith? Heb. 
 11; 6, 
 
 moo bd 
 
42 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 6. May we not believe in God, and still not possess 
 acceptable faith ? James 2: 19. 
 
 7. What is the condition of faith without works ? 
 James 2: 20. 
 
 8. Are we commanded to have faith in Christ? 1 
 John 38: 23. 
 
 9. What promises are made to those who believe in 
 Christ ? Rom. 10: 9; John 3: 36, f.c.: 11: 25. 
 
 10. What is said of those who do not believe on 
 him? John 8: 36, 1.¢.; 18, m. c. 
 
 11. How can we know whether we have true faith ? 
 2 Cor. 18; 5, f. c. 
 
 12. What must be done in order to secure stead- 
 fastness in the faith? Eph. 6:16; Phil. 1: 27,1.¢.; 
 Col. 1': 23, \fi'c. 
 
 13. What important exhortations did Paul make to 
 Timothy? 1 Tim. 6:12, f.c.. 2 Tim. 1: 13. 
 
 14. What did he say that he had himself done ? 2 
 Tim. 4: 7. 
 
 15. What exhortation did he give to the Hebrews ? 
 Heb. 10: 23. 
 
 16. What prominent Christian grace must always 
 accompany faith? 1 Cor. 13: 2,1. ¢. 
 
 17. What virtues must we add to faith? 2 Peter 
 1: 5-7. 
 
 18. Who is the author of faith? John 1:13; Eph. 
 2: 8. 
 
 19. Are we bound to thank God for this gift? 2 
 Thess. 1: 3. 
 
 20. Is Christ also spoken of as the author of faith ? 
 Heb. 12: 2, f.c.; Eph. 6: 23. 
 
 21. Is the gospel ministry a means of faith ? Acts 
 22412 Rom.10::17%%5 1 Corgi’ '21jiiec. 
 
 22. Did Christ employ various teachers to bring his 
 people into the unity of the faith? Eph. 4: 11-13. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 73 
 
 23. What is the condition of those who do not be- 
 lieve? 2Cor.4:3,4; Matt. 13: 15. 
 
 24. What remarkable instances are given of the 
 exercise of faith ? Heb. 11:4, 5, 7, 11, 17. 
 
 25. What can you say of the faith of Moses? Heb. 
 11: 24-27. 
 
 26. What great achievements have been accom- 
 plished through this principle ? Heb. 11: 33, 84. 
 
 27. What can you say of the fortitude inspired by 
 it? Heb. 11: 35-37. 
 
 &. M. 
 Faith—’t is a precious grace, 
 Where’er it is bestowed ; 
 It boasts a high, celestial birth, 
 And is the gift of God. 
 
 2 Jesus it owns as King, 
 And all-atoning Priest ; 
 
 It claims no merit of its own, 
 But looks for all in Christ. 
 
 3 To him it leads the soul, 
 When filled with deep distress ; 
 
 Flies to the fountain of his blood, 
 And trusts his righteousness. 
 
 4 Since ’tis thy work alone, 
 And that divinely free ; 
 
 Lord, send the Spirit of thy Son, 
 To work this faith in me. 
 
 LESSON XXXIII. 
 REGENERATION. 
 
 1. What is meant by regeneration? John 3:3. 
 2. Is this doctrine taught in the Scriptures? John 
 8:3; Gall 6215. 
 7: 
 
G4 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 3. Who is the author of regeneration? John 8: 5, 
 m. ¢. 
 
 4, Can we explain the operations of the Holy 
 Spirit ? John 3: 8. 
 
 5. Is regeneration the result of our works, or of the 
 mercy of God? ‘Titus 3: 5. 
 
 6. Did God purpose the salvation of believers be- 
 fore he made the world? Eph. 1: 4,5; 2 Thess. 2: 
 #3; iam.’ e, 
 
 7. Has he promised to pour out his Spirit upon 
 men? “Provid 128g Nis. ea eas ae: 
 
 8. Does he promise to put his Spirit within us? 
 Ezek. 112/19) fick s\SGnear 
 
 9. By what agency is the love of God shed abroad 
 in the heart? Rom. 5: 5,1. e. 
 
 10. What are men required to do in order that they 
 may be saved? Acts 16: 31. 
 
 11. Are they voluntary in receiving or rejecting 
 Christ ? John 1: 11. 
 
 12. What did Christ give to those who received 
 him? John 1: 12. 
 
 13. What peculiar titles are bestowed upon those 
 who have been regenerated? 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Jobn 
 ee ob a oe 
 
 14. What is one of the earliest evidences of a 
 change of heart? 1 Peter 1: 22,1].¢.; 1 John 3: 14. 
 
 15. Is the duty of brotherly love strongly urged in 
 the Scriptures? 1 John 3: 23,1. ¢.; 1 Peter 2:17, 
 m. ¢. 
 
 16. What effect does a hope in Christ have upon 
 the character? 1 John 3: 3. 
 
 17. What is said of those born of God? 1 John 
 3:9. 
 
 18, Cana man bea Christian and hate his brother ? 
 a' John 8: 15. f 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 75 
 
 19. How far ought a Christian to go for his brethren? 
 1 John 3:16,l.¢. 
 
 20. By what strong argument is brotherly love en- 
 forced ? 1 John 4: 10, 11. 
 
 21. What is a converted man called in 2 Cor. 5: 
 Lt f. cot 
 
 22. What is the duty of a Christian as a new crea- 
 ture? Eph. 4: 22-24. 
 
 23. What other most important duties are men- 
 tioned ? Eph. 4: 25, 26. 
 
 24. Mention some others. Eph. 4: 31, 32. 
 
 25. How can we know whether a man’s conversion 
 is genuine or not? Matt. 7: 16. 
 
 26. Will a formal profession of religion save a man ? 
 Matt. 7: 21. 
 
 27. To whom does Christ liken a true and sincere 
 Christian? Matt. 7: 24. 
 
 28. Upon what does St. Paul say that Christians are 
 built ? Eph. 2. 20: 
 
 L. M. 
 
 So let our lips and lives express 
 The holy gospel we profess ; 
 
 So let our works and virtues shine, 
 To prove the doctrine all divine. 
 
 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad 
 he honor of our Saviour God: 
 When his salvation reigns within, 
 And grace subdues the power of sin. 
 
 8 Our flesh and sense must be denied, 
 Passion and envy, lust and pride ; 
 
 While justice, temperance, truth, and love, 
 Our inward piety approve. 
 
 4 Religion bears our spirits up, 
 
 While we expect that blessed hope— » 
 The bright appearance of the Lord— 
 
 And faith stands leaning on his word. 
 
76 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON XXXIV. 
 
 SANCTIFCATION. 
 
 1. What is meant by sanctification? Ans. The 
 progress of a soul in holiness under the influences of 
 divine grace, may be termed sanctification. 
 
 2. Is sanctification in accordance with the will of 
 God? 1 Thess. 4: 3,f. ¢. 
 
 3. Who is the author of sanctification? 1 Thess. 
 S223 hie. 
 
 4. How are Christians sanctified ? John 17:17; 
 2 Cor. 3:18; 2 Thess. 2: 13, l. ¢. 
 
 5. Does the progress of sanctification work a tho- 
 rough change in the character? Is. 1:18; Jer. 
 33: 8. 
 
 6. Does the human unite with the divine agency, in 
 promoting sanctification ? 2 Cor. 7:1; James 4: 8. 
 
 7. What influence has affliction in refining the 
 character? Is.48:10; Zech. 13: 9. 
 
 8. What promises does God make to his people if 
 they keep his commandments? Lev. 26: 11,12; Ps. 
 48: 14. 
 
 9. What connection has Christ with the sanctifica- 
 tion of his followers? Eph. 5: 26, 27: Heb. 10: 10. 
 
 10. Does progress in Spirituality impart joy to the 
 soul? Ps. 64:10; 97:11. 
 
 11. Are we encouraged to pray for divine aid and 
 mercy? Ps. 86:5; Is. 65:24; Matt. 7: 8. 
 
 12. What promise does Christ give to his disciples ? 
 2 Cor.42: 9, f. c. 
 
 13. In what did the Apostle Paul take pleasure ? 
 2 Cor. 12: 10, f and m. ec. 
 
 14. When was he strong? 2Cor. 12: 10, l. c. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 77 
 
 15. What did he mean by saying, “ When I am 
 weak, then am I strong ?” 
 
 16. Can we advance in holiness without earnest 
 efforts? 1 Tim. 6:12, f.c.; Luke 13: 24. 
 
 17. Where must we place our affections in order to 
 grow in grace? Col. 3: 2. 
 
 18. By what means does the Spirit obtain the 
 ascendency over the flesh ? Col. 3:5. * 
 
 19. What characteristics mark a sanctified soul ? 
 Cols.3:5 12-17. 
 
 20. What promise is made to those who overcome 
 the world? Rev. 3:12, 21. 
 
 21. What is said of the multitude in white robes, as 
 seen in the vision of St. John? Rev. 7: 14, 15. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 Oh may my heart, by grace renewed, 
 Be my Redeemer’s throne ; 
 
 And be my stubborn will subdued, y 
 His rightful claim to own. 
 
 2 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, 
 Be joined with Godly fear ; 
 
 And all my conversation prove 
 My heart to be sincere. 
 
 3 Preserve me safe from every sin, 
 Through my remaining days ; 
 
 And let each virtue in me shine, 
 To my Redeemer’s praise. 
 
 4 Let lively hope my soul inspire, 
 Let warm affections rise ; 
 
 And may I wait with strong desire, 
 To mount above the skies, 
 
 7* 
 
78 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON XXXyV. 
 
 DUTIES TOWARDS GOD. 
 
 1. Whatis our first duty to God ? Ans. To become 
 acquainted with his character, attributes, and perfec- 
 tions. 
 
 2. How can this knowledge be obtained? Ps. 19: 
 1,2; Rom. 1: 20; John 5: 39: 1 Cor. 2: 12. 
 
 3. Have we the promise of any divine assistance in 
 this study ? Jer. 24:7: 81: 833 1 Cor. 2:10. 
 
 4. What duty is imposed upon us by this knowl- 
 edge? 1 Chron. 28: 9, f. c.; Jer. 42:6; Deut. 
 13: 4. 
 
 5. How are we reconciled to God? 2 Cor. 5: 18, 
 m. Cc. 
 
 6. Through whom do we obtain a knowledge of the 
 glory of God? 2 Cor. 4:6,1.c. . 
 
 7. What change is wrought in the soul by a knowl- 
 edge of God through Christ? 2 Cor. 5: 17. 
 
 8. What special promise does God make to such 
 persons? 2 Cor. 6: 16,1. ¢. 
 
 9. Are we required to be active, or passive,in the 
 work of our salvation ? Phil. 2: 12, le. 
 
 10. How are we enabled to do the will of God ? 
 Phil2 : 93. 
 
 11. What duty is enjoined in Ps. 115: 11, ft c.? 
 
 12. When should we trust in him? Ps. 62: 8, fic. 
 
 13. What is the whole duty of man? Eccl. 12: 13. 
 
 14, What compendium of duty does Christ give in 
 Matt. 22: 37-40 ? 
 
 15. What is said of those who break one of the 
 commandments? Matt. 5:19. 
 
 16. What is said of those who keep the whole law, 
 and yet offend in one point? James 2: 10. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 79 
 
 17. What is said of those who will not serve God ? 
 Deut. 28: 47, 48; Matt. 24: 50, 51. 
 
 18. What promises are made to those who serve 
 him? Job 36:11; Is. 54:17. 
 
 i What promises are made to the obedient ? Ex. 
 19:5; Deut. 4:40; Is. 48:18; Rev. 22:14. 
 
 te What threats are made against the disobedient ? 
 Deut. 27: 26; Eph. 5: 6. 
 
 21. Does God notice all our conduct towards him ? 
 Jer, 32: 19. 
 
 22. Does he notice the state of the heart? Jer.17: 
 10. 
 
 23. How are we required to keep God’s precepts ? 
 Ps. 119: 69, le. 
 
 24. What is the effect of keeping God’s command- 
 ments? Ps. 119: 98, 99. 
 
 25. Is there positive pleasure in obeying God’s law ? 
 Ps. 119°: 97," 1082027? 
 
 C. M. 
 
 O Lord! my best desires fulfil, 
 And help me to resign 
 
 Life, health and comfort, to thy will, 
 And make thy pleasure mine. 
 
 2 Why should I shrink at thy command, 
 Whose love forbids my fears ? 2 
 
 Or tremble at the gracious hand 
 That wipes away my tears ? 
 
 3 No—rather let me freely yield 
 What most I prize to thee, 
 
 Who never hast a good withheld, 
 Or wilt withhold from me. 
 
 4 Wisdom and merey guide my way ; 
 Shall I resist them both ? — 
 
 A poor, blind creature of a day, 
 And crushed before the moth ! 
 
 5 But ah! my inward spirit cries, 
 Still bind me to thy sway ; 
 
 Else the next cloud that vails my skies 
 Will drive these thoughts away. 
 
80 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON XXXVI. 
 LOVE TO GOD. 
 
 1. What great command is given in Deut. 6: 5 ? 
 
 2. Is it possible for a mind to possess any moral ex- 
 cellence without exercising love to God ? 
 
 3. Is it possible to serve God without giving to him 
 our undivided affections? Matt. 6: 24, le. 
 
 4, What promises are made to those who love 
 God? Exod. 20:6; Ps. 145: 20, f.c.; 1 Cor. 2:9. 
 
 5. Can any real calamities befall those who love 
 God supremely? Rom. 8: 28. 
 
 6. What effect has afflictions upon them? 2 Cor. 
 4:17. 
 
 7. How strong ought the principle of love to God 
 to be inthe heart? Rom. 8: 38, 39. 
 
 8. Can a man really know God, unless he loves 
 him? 1 John 4:8, fie. 
 
 9. Why do we love God? 1 John 4: 19. 
 
 10. Prove that God first loved us. 1 John 4: 10. 
 
 11. How do we manifest our love to God? 1 John 
 5: 3. 
 
 12. What strong desires does this love excite in the 
 Bou? 4) Psi738.4' DOV T ere! 
 
 13. Has it a tendency to dissipate our fears? Heb. 
 13: 63° Prov.'32/25,.26 +) Pa. 56.4854. 
 
 14. Can you cite any instances wherein God has in- 
 spired with confidence those who love him? Gen. 15: 
 Die 26 24 Pay BG, 
 
 15. Is safety and protection from evils promised to 
 the godly ? Ps. 91: 4-7. 
 
 16. Are we at liberty to withhold our affections 
 from God, under the assurance that we may at any 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 8l 
 
 time bestow them upon him, and secure his favor? Is. 
 65:6; Prov. 142. 2%28. 
 
 17. How must we seek God if we would find him ? 
 Deut. 4 2291p Ps: 149)>2,. lores 
 
 18. What promises are made to those who seek 
 God? Ezra8: 22,m.c.'; Ps. 84: 10,].¢.; Heb. 11: 
 6, l.e. 
 
 19. What threats are made against those who for- 
 sake God? 1 Chron. 28:9, 1l.¢.3 Jer. 2: 19. 
 
 20. What is said of those who trust in man rather 
 than God? Jer.17: 5. 
 
 21. How is the duty of persevering in our love to 
 God enforced ? Jer. 15:6; Heb. 10: 38, l. ce. 
 
 22. With whom are those who hate God, classed ? 
 Rom. 1: 30. 
 
 23. What punishment do they deserve? Rom. 1: 
 22, m. c. ¥ 
 
 24. What is said of those who hate Christ? John 
 15: 23. 
 25. What led them to exercise this hatred? John 
 15: 24. 
 
 26. Had they any just grounds for so doing? John 
 15:25, Le. 
 
 27. What do those who love the Lord, hate? Ps. 
 97:10, fie. 
 
 28. What should be the purpose of all our hearts ? 
 Ps. 18:1: Hab. 3:17, 18. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Oh! fora closer walk with God, 
 A calm and heavenly frame — 
 
 A light to shine upon the road 
 That leads me to the Lamb. 
 
 2 Where is the blessedness I knew, 
 When first I saw the Lord ? 
 
 Where is the soul-refreshing view 
 Of Jesus and his word? 
 
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 8 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed !— 
 How sweet their memory still !— 
 
 But they have left an aching void 
 The world can never fill, 
 
 4 Return, O holy Dove! return — 
 Sweet messenger of rest! 
 
 I hate the sins that made thee mourn, 
 And drove thee from my breast. 
 
 5 The dearest idol I have known, 
 Whate’er that idol be, 
 
 Help me to tear it from thy throne, 
 And worship only thee. 
 
 6 So shall my walk be close with God ; 
 Calm and serene my frame ; 
 
 So purer light shall mark the road 
 That leads me to the Lamb. 
 
 LESSON XXXVII. 
 
 DUTY OF PRAYER. 
 
 1. What religious duty does our Lord enjoin upon 
 us in Luke 18:1? 
 
 2. Does the injunction “ always to pray,” imply that 
 we must always be in the attitude of prayer, or that 
 we should always have a prayerful spirit ? 
 
 3. Is it not proper to have stated periods for devo- 
 tional exercises? Ps. 55:17. 
 
 4, Has not social prayer been practised in all ages 
 of the church, and been found beneficial ? 
 
 5. Mention one of the many promises designed to 
 encourage us in our petitions? Jer. 29:12. 
 
 6. What feeling should accompany all our requests ? 
 Luke 22: 42, l.c. 
 
 ,7. Should not Christians rejoice in making their 
 desires subordinate to the will of God? 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 83 
 
 8. Have we not reason to believe that prayer is 
 always availing, even though the answer may be dif- 
 ferent from what we expected ? 
 
 9. What was Christ’s example in relation to prayer ? 
 Heb. 5: 7. 
 
 10. Are we encouragéd to call upon God in times 
 of affliction ? Ps. 50:15; 55: 22, f.c. 
 
 11. Is any trouble too insignificant for the divine 
 notice? Matt. 10: 29, 30. 
 
 12. What arguments are used to inspire us with 
 confidence in prayer? Matt. 7:11; Rom. 8: 32. 
 
 13. In what spirit should we approach God ? Luke 
 18: 13, 14. 
 
 14. As we have, by our sins, forfeited the favor of 
 God, how can we gain access to Him? Rom 5:1, 2. 
 
 15. In whose name should we offer our petitions ? 
 John 14: 14; 16: 23, lc. 
 
 16. In what state of mind should we approach 
 God? Heb.11: 6. 
 
 17. If our faith is weak, how shall we increase it ? 
 
 18. What prayer should be the foundation of all 
 prayer? Luke 11: 1, part of 1. ¢. 
 
 19. Why is it necessary to seek divine aid in our 
 petitions? Rom. 8: 26, m. c. 
 
 20, How does Jude instruct us to pray ? Jude 20. 
 
 91. Can we pray thus? Luke 11:13; Rom. 8: 
 26 f. ¢. 
 
 92, How are we sure that the petitions which are 
 indited by the Spirit are acceptable to God ? Rom. 
 Sn@7Z, mandJ.c: 
 
 93, What should we have before us as a model, 
 while offering up our petitions? Ans. The Lord’s 
 
 prayer. 
 24. Will you repeat that prayer ? 
 
84 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 C. M. 
 
 Prayer is the contrite sinner’s voice, 
 Returning from his ways; 
 
 While angels in their songs rejoice, 
 And cry ‘ Behold, he prays.” 
 
 2 Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath 
 The Christian’s native air ; 
 
 His watch-word at the gates of death ; 
 He enters heayen with prayer. 
 
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 3 Prayer is not made on earth alone — 
 The Holy Spirit pleads ; 
 
 And Jesus, on th’ eternal throne, 
 For sinners intercedes. 
 
 4 O thou, by whom we come to God— 
 The Life, the Truth, the Way ! 
 
 The path of prayer thyself hast trod— 
 Lord, teach us how to pray. 
 
 LESSON XXXVIII. 
 
 PRAISE AND WORSHIP. 
 
 1. Is the duty of offering praise to God often en- 
 joined upon us in the Scriptures? Ps. 50:14; 68: 
 4; 150: 1, 2. 
 
 2. Is this duty binding upon all? Ps. 150: 6. 
 
 3. When should we praise the Lord? Ps. 84:1; 
 145: 2. 
 
 4. With what spirit should we praise him? Ps, 
 111: 1,m.¢.; Eph. 5: 19,1. ¢. 
 
 5. Through whom should we offer thanks? Rom. 
 1:8, f.c.; Eph. 5: 20,1. ¢. 
 
 6. Why should we praise God? Ps. 63:3; 86: 
 12, 13. 
 
 7. Is praise an important part of public worship ? 
 Ps.'22: 22, 25; 27:6, m. andl.c. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 85 
 
 8. To whom is worship alone due? 2 Kings 17: 
 SG. Ek OD ae 
 
 9. How is God to be worshipped? 1 Chron. 16: 
 29, 8. c.; John 4: 23. 
 
 10. Is the worship of the wicked acceptable to 
 God? Ps. 50: 16. 
 
 ; 11. Is he satisfied with sacrifices and offerings ? 
 = Saat nga 
 
 12. What is necessary in order that the worship 
 may be acceptable ? Is. 1: 16, 17. 
 
 13. What is said of formal worship? Matt. 15: 8. 
 
 14, What are such worshippers called? Matt. 15: 7. 
 
 15. What spirit will render our worship acceptable ? 
 Heb. 10: 22. 
 
 16. For what blessings should we be especially 
 thankful ? Eph. 1:3; 1 Peter 1: 3,4. 
 
 17. What divine attributes should call forth our 
 praise? 1 Chron. 16: 34. 
 
 18. What should call forth the spirit of adoration 
 and worship? Ps. 104: 1; 150: 25; Dan. 4: 37. 
 
 19. In what manner should we glorify God besides 
 worshipping him in his temples? Matt. 5:16; John 
 1d: 6" Phil 2. Ty 
 
 20. What general command is givenin 1Cor. 10: 31? 
 
 21. How can the united worship of God’s children 
 be secured ? - Rom. 15: 5, 6. 
 
 22. Is it the duty of all to attend upon public wor- 
 ship ? 
 
 23. What promise is made to those that honor God ? 
 1 Sam. 2: 30, 1. ¢. 
 
 24. What prophecies have been uttered respecting 
 the universal spread of Christian worship? Ps. 86: 
 9; Hab. 2:14; Is. 66:18, m. andl. c. 
 
 25. What threats are uttered against those who will 
 not give glory to God? Mal. 2: 2. 
 
 gs. 
 
86 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 26. What befel Herod? Acts 12: 23. 
 27. Have we all glorified God as we ought to have 
 done? Rom. 3: 23. 
 
 is. 
 
 Praise the Lord—his glory bless— 
 Praise him in his holiness ; 
 
 Praise him as the theme inspires, 
 Praise him as his fame requires. 
 
 2 Let the trumpet’s lofty sound 
 Spread its loudest notes around ; 
 Let the harp unite in praise, 
 With the sacred minstrel’s lays. 
 
 3 Let the organ join to bless , 
 God, the Lord of righteousness ; 
 Tune your voice to spread the fame 
 Of the great Jehoyah’s name. 
 
 4 All who dwell beneath his light, 
 In his praise your hearts unite ; 
 While the stream of song is poured, 
 Praise and magnify the Lord. 
 
 LESSON XXXIX. 
 LOVE TO CHRIST. 
 
 1. Is it the duty of all men to love Christ ? 
 
 2. Upon what is this duty founded ? Eph. 5: 2; 
 2hgil. C2 Revo diem. ac. 6. 
 
 3. What is said of those that love not the Lord 
 Jesus Christ? 1 Cor. 16: 22. 
 
 4. What is an anathema? Ans. A curse pro- 
 nounced against a criminal. 
 
 5. What is the meaning of Maran-atha? Ans. 
 The Lord cometh, that is, to execute the curse pro- 
 nounced. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 87 
 
 6. What degree of love to Christ is required of us ? 
 Matt. 10 : 37. 
 
 7. What promises are made to those who love 
 Christ ? John 14: 21,m.and le.; 2 Tim. 4: 8; 
 James 1: 12. 
 
 8. What is the test of the sincerity of this love ? 
 John 14: 15, 23. 
 
 9. How are we enabled to produce these evidences 
 of love? John 15: 4. 
 
 10. How is the Father glorified ? John 15: 8. 
 
 11. Ought we to allow any causes to break the 
 bond that unites us to Christ? Rom. 8: 35. 
 
 12. What encouragement have we to resolutely resist 
 temptation to desert Christ ? Rom. 8: 37. 
 
 13. How are we kept from losing our love for the 
 Saviour? 1 Peter 1: 5. 
 
 14. Is it necessary that we see Christ in order to 
 love and glorify him? 1 Peter 1: 8. 
 
 15. What strong motive have we for steadfastness ? 
 1 Peter 1: 18, 19. 
 
 16. What promise is made to those who forsake all 
 for Christ? Matt. 19: 29. 
 
 17. How is the promise of an hundred fold ful- 
 filled ? 
 
 18. Was it fulfilled in the experience of those who 
 gave up all for Christ? Rom. 15:17, 29; Acts 13: 
 52 
 
 19. What is the privilege of all the saints? Ps. 
 13%s 92:1 e: ‘ 
 
 20. Was the joy of St. Paul destroyed or disturbed 
 by worldly afflictions? Acts 20: 24, 
 
 21. What advice does St. Peter give to those who 
 are severely tried ? 1 Peter 4: 13. 
 
 22. How did Christ desire that Peter should mani- 
 fest his love for him? John 21:15. 
 
88 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 23. What emotions should be excited in our hearts, 
 by a contemplation of the mercies and blessings be- 
 stowed upon us, through Christ ? Col.1:3,4; 1 
 Peter 1:3 ; Eph. 1: 15, 16. 
 
 24. What ascriptions of praise does strong love for 
 the Saviour call forth from the Christian? Rev. 5: 
 9, 12. 
 
 25. In what beautiful benediction ought the friends 
 of Christ to unite? Heb. 13: 20, 21. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Jesus, I love thy charming name ; 
 °T is music to my ear 5 
 
 Fain would I sound it out so loud, 
 That earth and heayen might hear. 
 
 2 Whate’er my noblest powers can wish, 
 In thee doth richly meet ; 
 
 Not to mine eyes is light so dear, 
 Nor friendship half so sweet. 
 
 8 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, 
 And sheds its fragrance there : 
 
 The noblest balm of all its wounds, 
 The cordial of its care! 
 
 4 T’ll speak the honors of thy name, 
 With my last laboring breath ; 
 
 Then, speechless, clasp thee in mine arms, 
 And trust thy love in death. 
 
 LESSON XL. 
 DUTIES TO MANKIND. 
 1. What great command includes our whole duty 
 
 to our fellow men ? Gal. 5: 14. 
 2. Who is our neighbor? Luke 10: 30-37. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. | $9 
 
 8. Does this command extend to our treatment of 
 strangers ? Lev. 19: 34. 
 
 4. Does it extend to our enemies? Matt. 5: 44. 
 
 5. In what spirit should we love one another? 1 
 Peter. 1.:,22, 1. c.; Rom. 1229, Tc, 
 
 6. What was the earnest desire of St. Paul in re- 
 gard to the Thessalonians ? 1 Thess. 3: 12. 
 
 7. Can the love of God dwell in a heart that is 
 not alive to the wants of others? 1 John 3: 17. 
 
 8. What kind of love does St. John inculcate? 1 
 John 3: 18. 
 
 9. What is the person called who hates his brother ? 
 1 John 3: 15. 
 
 10. What are some of the effects of true love, or 
 charity ? 1 Cor. 13: 4-7. 
 
 11. What important exhortation was made to Timo- 
 thy ? 1 Tim. 4: 12. 
 
 12. What particular sins must those lay aside who 
 would be governed by the spirit of charity? 1 Peter 
 2:1. Eph.4: 31. 
 
 13. Is anger specially forbidden? Lccl. 7: 9; 
 Matt. 5 : 22. 
 
 14. What is said of him who is slow to anger ? 
 Prov. 16 : 82; 14:3 29. 
 
 15. What threatening is made against the conten- 
 tious? Rom. 2: 8. 
 
 16. Are we bound to live in peace with all men ? 
 Matt. 5:9; Rom. 12:18; 2 Cor. 13: 11. 
 
 17. Are we bound to honor our fellow men? Rom. 
 12:10; 1 Peter 2:17, fc. 
 
 18. Are we bound to exercise the spirit of humility 
 in our intercourse with others? Phil. 2: 3. 
 
 19. Are the people of God cautioned against di- 
 visions among tiemsehie Chee. Corel 310. 
 
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90 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 20. How should those who cause divisions be treat- 
 ed? Rom. 16: 17. 
 
 21. What principle should govern us in our dealings 
 with others? Luke 6: 31. 
 
 22. To whom are we bound to do good? Gal.6: 
 10. 
 23. What promise is made to those who do good ? 
 Luke 6: 35. 
 
 24. Ought we to exercise the spirit of forgiveness ? 
 Eph. 4: 32. 
 
 25. How often should we forgive those who offend 
 ue? . Matt, 13 245722: 
 
 26. What promise is made to those who forgive ? 
 Matt. 6: 14. 
 
 27. What is said of those who forgive not men their 
 trespasses ? Matt. 6: 15. 
 
 28. What command is given respecting the exercise 
 of revenge? Tom. 12: 19. 
 
 29. What is the Christian mode of overcoming 
 evil? Rom. 12: 21. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 How sweet, how heavenly is the sight, 
 When those that love the Lord 
 
 In one another’s peace delight, 
 And thus fulfil his word ! — 
 
 2 When each can feel his brother’s sigh, 
 And with him bear a part: 
 
 When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
 And joy from heart to heart: — 
 
 8 When free from envy, scorn, and pride, 
 Our wishes all above, 
 
 Each can his brother’s failings hide, 
 And show a brother’s love: — 
 
 4 When love, in one delightful stream 
 ’ Through every bosom flows ; 
 And union sweet, and dear esteem, 
 In every action glows. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 91 
 
 5 Love is the golden chain, that binds 
 The happy souls above ; 
 
 And he’s an heir of heaven, that finds 
 His bosom glow with love. 
 
 LESSON XLI. 
 DUTIES TO OURSELVES. 
 
 1. Whom does the sinner wrong? Prov. 8: 
 Soni. Cue Isys4.say esc. 
 
 2. Are there trials connected with a course of trans- 
 gression ? Proy. 13: 15, Le. 
 
 3. What are those persons called who despise wis- 
 dom and instruction ? Prov. 1: 7, l.c. 
 
 4. What is said of their prosperity ? Prov.1: 
 $3, 16. 
 
 5. What is it our duty to obtain? Prov. 4: 5, 7. 
 
 6. What is said of the man who findeth wisdom ? 
 Prov. 3: 13. 
 
 7. How does this treasure compare with silver and 
 gold? Prov. 3: 14, 15. 
 
 8. What attractions have the ways of wisdom ? 
 Prov. 3: 17. 
 
 9. How does the path of thé just compare with the 
 way of the wicked? Prov. 4: 18, 19. 
 
 10. What blessings will flow to us from the posses- 
 sion of wisdom or religion? Prov. 8:18; 3: 16. 
 
 11. How ought we to regard tribulations? Rom. 
 5: 3, 4 tele t 2, mic. 
 
 12. Is patience a virtue often inculcated in the 
 Scriptures? Heb. 10:36; 12:1,1l.¢c.; James 1:4; 
 we 7, 1. & 
 
92 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 13. Is it a Christian virtue to exercise contentment ? 
 Phil. 4: 11; 1 Tim. 6: 6, 8. 
 
 14. What virtues are urged upon Timothy, in 1 
 Tim..6¢.40@ 
 
 15. What is said elsewhere of meekness? Eph. 
 Ais Ti Deve ee @ 202, 1. es 
 
 16. Is the virtue of humility inculcated ? Rom. 
 12:3; 1 Peter 5:5, m.c. 
 
 17. What promises are made to the humble? Is. 
 5715 2) Matt. 18250 23.1204. 
 
 18. Is the virtue of temperance inculeated ? 1 Cor. 
 996. fe. 312 Peter 1 2 Oo. hc. 
 
 19: What course did St. Paul pursue in regard to 
 keeping his body under? 1 Cor. 9: 27. 
 
 20. With what feelings should we receive the boun- 
 ties of Providence? 1 Tim. 4: 4. 
 
 21. What warnings are uttered in regard to intem- 
 perance? Prov. 20:1; 23: 29, 30. 
 
 22. What is the inevitable effect of wine drinking ? 
 Prov. 23 : 32, 34. 
 
 23. Against whom are heavy woes pronounced ? Is. 
 5:11, 22. 
 
 24. Isit proper to associate with a drunkard? 1 
 Corso :"4 4: 
 
 25. Is it possible for a drunkard to go to heaven ? 
 1 Cor. 6: 10. 
 
 26. What is said of the man who entices another to 
 drink ? Hab. 2: 15. 
 
 27. Are we required to guard the heart as well as 
 the outward conduct? Prov. 4: 23, fic.; 23:19; 
 der. 4. 14. 
 
 28. What command'is given in Ezekiel 18: 31 ? 
 
 29. What is said of the pure in heart? Ps. 24: 3, 
 4;'Matt. 5:8. 
 
DOCTRINES Oy CHRISTIANITY. 93 
 
 30. Are we required to have a perfect heart? 1 
 Kings 8: 61; 1 Chron. 28:9; Ps. 101: 2, l.c. 
 
 31. Why should we so carefully guard the heart ? 
 Ps. 44: 21; Acts 1: 24, m.c.; Prov. 4: 23, l.¢. 
 
 C. M, 
 
 How oft, alas ! this wretched heart 
 Has wandered from the Lord ! 
 
 How oft my roving thoughts depart, 
 Forgetful of his word ! 
 
 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls—‘ Return.’ 
 Dear Lord, and may I come ? 
 
 My vile ingratitude I mourn: 
 Oh take the wanderer home. 
 
 8 And canst thou—wilt thou yet forgive, 
 And bid my crimes remove ? 
 
 And shall a pardoned rebel live, 
 To speak thy wondrous love ? 
 
 4 Almighty grace, thy healing power 
 How glorious—how divine! 
 
 That can to life and bliss restore 
 A heart so vile as mine. 
 
 5 Thy pardoning love—so free—so sweet ! — 
 Dear Saviour, I adore ; 
 
 Oh keep me at thy sacred feet, 
 And let me rove no more. 
 
 LESSON XLII. 
 
 TRUTH AND FALSEHOOD. 
 
 1. What is the ninth commandment ? Exod. 20: 
 16. 
 
 2. How does God view a false witness? Prov. 6: 
 16, 19. 
 
 3. Will a false witness go unpunished ? Prov. 19: 
 5; 21: 28,f¢. 
 
94 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 4, What specific commands are given in regard to 
 the sin of lying? Lev. 9:11,1].¢.; Ps. 34:13; Eph. 
 4:15, 25. 
 
 5. Is this sin an object of the divine abhorrence ? 
 Prov; 12 : 22, f. e. 
 
 6. Who is the father of lies? John 8: 44. 
 
 7. Who tempts men to be liars? Acts 5: 3. 
 
 8. To whom is one compared who deceiveth his 
 neighbor? Prov. 26: 18, 19. 
 
 9. What will be the doom of liars? Rev. 21:8 
 Sie 22 LOL dae 
 
 10. Why should the tongue be specially watched ? 
 James 3: 5. 
 
 11. What is said of its destructive power ? James 
 3:6, 8, 9, 10. 
 
 12. What gives character to our words? Matt. 12: 
 84, 1. c. 35. 
 
 13. What does Christ say about idle words? Matt. 
 12: 36. 
 
 14, What does Christ say, calculated to impress us 
 with the vast importance which is attached to our 
 words? Matt. 12: 37. 
 
 15. Are we allowed to speak evil of anyone? Ti- 
 tus 3:2; James4: 11, fic. 
 
 16. Are we cautioned against using an excess of 
 words 7) Prov. 10 893) d7 227) L046 /26hie.s 29 : 
 11; James 1: 26. 
 
 17. Are we cautioned against flatterers? Prov. 20: 
 19, le: 29:5. 
 
 18. What is a slanderer called in Proverbs 10: 
 18? 
 
 19. What threat is uttered against him who slan- 
 dereth his neighbor ? Ps. 101: 5, f. e. 
 
 _20. What is characteristic of the wicked? Rom. 
 3: 138-17, 
 
DGCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 95 
 
 21. What command is given respecting evil com- 
 munications ? Eph. 4: 29; 5:3, 4. 
 
 22. What is the effect of these communications ? 
 1 Cor. 15: 33. 
 
 23. What excellent example does David set us? Ps. 
 39:1, 
 
 24. What ought the conversation of Christians to . 
 be? Phil. 1: 27, f.c.; 1 Peter 1: 15; 2 Peter 3: 11. 
 
 25. Upon what topics ought they to converse ? 
 Phil. 3: 20. 
 
 26. Who listens to religious conversation? Mal. 
 3:16. 
 
 27. What rewards await those whose conversation 
 is holy? Mal. 3:17. 
 
 28. What is the duty of us all? 1 Tim. 4: 12, m. 
 and I. ¢. 
 
 29. What prayer ought we to offerup? Ps.141: 3. 
 
 30. Is it not an imperious duty to exercise the 
 greatest vigilance over our words ? 
 
 L. M. 
 
 Who shall ascend thy heavenly place, . 
 Great God, and dwell before thy face? — 
 The man who loves religion now, 
 And humbly walks with God below: — 
 
 2 Whose hands are pure—whose heart is clean ; 
 Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; 
 No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; 
 He hates to do his neighbor wrong. 
 
 8 He loves his enemies—and prays 
 
 For those who curse him to his face ; 
 And does to all men still the same 
 
 That he could hope or wish from them. 
 
 4 Yet when his holiest works are done, 
 His soul depends on grace alone :— 
 This is the man thy face shall see, 
 , And dwell forever, Lord, with thee. 
 
96 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON XLIII. 
 COVETOUSNESS. 
 
 1. What is the tenth commandment ? Ex. 20:17. 
 
 2. What is covetousness called in Col. 3: 5, |. c.? 
 
 3. With whom are the covetous classed ? 1 Cor. 6: 
 10; Mark 7: 22. 
 
 4, Are we not required to struggle against this sin ? 
 Ps.'119°3/36: 
 
 5. What threatenings are recorded against covetous 
 persons ? Mic. 2: 2,3; Hab.2: 9; Eph. 5: 5. 
 
 6. Can earthly riches afford full satisfaction to the 
 soul? Eccl. 4: 8, m.¢.3 5: 10. 
 
 7. What temptations beset the rich? 1 Tim. 6:9, 
 10. 
 8. Can we rely upon wealth as a permanent good ? 
 Provieet 2 20: See m6 1 th. IC, 
 
 9. Can we carry any of our riches with us to the 
 future world? Ps. 49:16,17; 1 Tim. 6, 7. 
 
 10. Does wealth bring with it many cares and per- 
 plexities? Yccl. 2: 115 22: 23; 5:11, 12. 
 
 11. Does it secure to us the favor of Heaven ? 
 Job 34:19 + 36:32:19; Proy. 11::4, fc. 
 
 12. What is said of those who trust in their riches ? 
 Prov. 11: 28, fic. 
 
 13. Do riches tend to draw off the thoughts from 
 God and spiritual things ? Deut. 8: 12-14; Matt. 
 13: 22. 
 
 14. Is it difficult for a rich man to give up all to 
 Christ ? Matt. 19: 21, 22. 
 
 15. Are not the rich oftentimes greatly disturbed, 
 when the progress of truth and righteousness inter- 
 teres with their gains? Acts 16:19. 
 
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 16. Is it usual for them to invoke the protection of 
 law to shield their wicked traffic? Acts 16: 20, 21. 
 
 17. What principle of human nature is illustrated 
 in the conduct of the mob who rose against Paul and 
 Silas, as we find recorded in Acts 16: 22, 23 ? 
 
 18. What was the trouble with Demetrius, the 
 silversmith ? Acts 19: 23-28. , 
 
 19. Did the mammon-worshipping multitude sympa- 
 thize with Demetrius? Acts 19: 29. 
 
 20. What warning does James give to the covetous ? 
 James 5: 1-3. 
 
 21. May not riches be wisely employed, and grate- 
 fully enjoyed? Eccl. 5:18, 19. 
 
 22. What prayer should we all offer to Heaven ? 
 Prov. 30: 8. 
 
 23. What motives should prompt us to offer this 
 prayer? Prov. 30: 9. 
 
 24, What promises are made to the righteous ? 
 Dent: 7. 4224 Fp E 190 16. 8s. 3023s) ie. 88:15, 
 16. 
 
 25. In what is the example of Solomon worthy of 
 imitation? 1 Kings 8:11, 12. 
 
 26. What did God give to him besides wisdom ? 1 
 Kings 3: 13. 
 
 27. What are we required to seek first? Matt. 6: 
 33. 
 28. Where ought we to lay up our treasures? Matt. 
 6: 20. 
 
 29. What important lesson does Christ give us 
 respecting anxiety for the future? Matt. 6: 25- 
 29. ) 
 
 88 & 7s. Sicilian Hymn. 
 
 With my substance I will honor 
 My Redeemer and my Lord ; 
 Were ten thousand worlds my manor, 
 ry All were nothing to his word. 
 
 9 
 
98 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 2 While the heralds of salvation 
 His abounding grace proclaim, 
 
 Let his friends of every station, 
 Gladly join to spread his fame. 
 
 8 May his kingdom be promoted ; 
 May the world the Saviour know 5 
 Be my all to him devoted ; 
 To my Lord my all I owe. 
 
 LESSON XLIV. 
 
 CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENCE. 
 
 1. What charge is given to those who possess world- 
 ly goods? 1 Tim. 6:17, 18. 
 
 2. Are all bound to be liberal according to their 
 ability ? Luke 11:41, f'c.; Prov. 3: 27. 
 
 3. Is God honored by our charity ? Prov. 3: 9. 
 
 4, What is said of those who are kind to the poor ? 
 Pei 
 
 5. Who is most blessed by an act of charity? Acts 
 202 35,.1.:c. 
 
 6. Does liberality to others impoverish the giver ? 
 PYOV. LAL t Bani 2D. 
 
 7. Shall we ever receive back what we give away ? 
 Prov. 295.1%, 
 
 8. In what manner will the Lord repay the charita- 
 ble? Luke 6: 38. 
 
 9. What effect has kindness and charity upon our 
 happiness? Prov. 14: 21, 1. ¢.; Is. 58: 10. 
 
 10. What effect have they upon our prosperity ? 
 Prov. 3: 10. 
 _11. What caution is given against ostentatious 
 charity ? Matt. 6:1, fc.; Rom. 12: 8, m.c. 
 
 12. Can we claim the promises made to the benevo- 
 
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 lent, unless our motives in giving are pure? Matt.6: 
 Lye. 
 
 13. What classes of persons are we bound to assist ? 
 Luke 6: 30, f.c.; Gal. 6:10; Rom. 12: 20, f. c. 
 
 14. What promise is made to those who assist their 
 enemies? Luke 6: 35. 
 
 15. Does God notice small favors that are conferred 
 upon his children? Matt. 10: 42. 
 
 16. Upon what ground will Christ, on the day of 
 judgment, welcome his disciples to a heavenly king- 
 dom? Matt. 25: 34-40. 
 
 17. Upon what ground will he reject those on the 
 left hand? Matt. 25: 41-45. 
 
 18. What rule to govern our charities is laid down 
 in 1 Cor. 16: 2? 
 
 19. What are some of the instances of charity re- 
 corded in the New Testament ? Rom. 16: 2,1.c.; 
 Phil. 4: 10, f£¢.; 2 Tim-1:°16, 18,1. c¢.; Heb. 6: 10. 
 
 20. What instances are given of collections for the 
 poor? Rom. 15: 26; 2 Cor. 8:1, 2. 
 
 21. With what spirit ought we to give ? 2 Cor. 
 res 
 
 22. What remarkable instance of charity is recorded 
 in Mark 12: 42 ? 
 
 93. What importance did Christ attach to this gift ? 
 Mark 12: 43. 
 
 24, What is said of those who are wanting in 
 charity ? Prov. 21:13; 28: 27,1. ¢. 
 
 25. What is said of those who mock the poor ? 
 Breve Lao it ic 
 
 26. What is said of those who oppress the widow 
 and the fatherless ? Ex. 22: 22-24; Mal. 3: 5. 
 
 27. What is pure religion? James 1: 27. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Father of mercies, send thy grace, 
 All-powerful, from above, 
 
100 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 To form in our obedient souls 
 The image of thy love. 
 
 2 Oh! may our sympathizing breasts 
 That generous: pleasure know, 
 Kindly to share in others’ joy, 
 And weep for others’ woe. 
 
 8 When poor and helpless sons of grief 
 In deep distress are laid, 
 
 Soft be our hearts their pains to feel, 
 And swift our hands to aid. 
 
 4 So Jesus looked on dying man, 
 When throned above the skies, 
 
 And in the Father’s bosom blest, 
 He felt compassion rise. 
 
 5 On wings of love the Saviour flew, 
 To raise us from the ground ; 
 
 For us he shed his precious blood, 
 A balm for every wound. 
 
 LESSON XLV. 
 THE SABBATH. 
 
 1. Repeat the fourth commandment. Exod. 20: 8-11. 
 
 2. Did the Sabbath exist before this command was 
 given ? 
 
 3. What evidence is there of its existence and ob- 
 servance previous to this time ? Exod. 16: 25, 26. 
 
 4. What is the meaning of the word Sabbath ? 
 Ans. This word, in Hebrew, signifies rest. 
 
 5. When was the Sabbath instituted? Gen. 2: 2. 
 
 6. Is the word Sabbath ever used to designate a 
 year ? Lev. 25: 4. 
 
 7. Is it used sometimes to denote all the Jewish 
 festivals ? Lev. 19: 3, 30. 
 
 8. What were some ‘ae these festivals called ? Ans. 
 The Passover, The Feast of Tabernacles, etc. 
 
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 9. How did the Hebrews observe the Sabbath ? 
 Exod. 20:10; Jer. 17: 21, 22. 
 
 10. What prominent duty was discharged on the 
 Sabbath ? Ezek. 46: 3. 
 
 11. In what light did the Lord regard the Sabbath ? 
 Exod. 31: 13, m. ec. 
 
 12. What was the penalty for violating it ? Exod. 
 31: 14, 15. 
 
 13. Was the Sabbath designed to be a temporary, 
 or a perpetual institution? Exod. 31: 16. 
 
 14. What promises are made to those who keep the 
 Sabbath holy ? Is. 58: 13, 14. 
 
 15. How did Christ observe the Sabbath ? Mark 
 6:2, f.c.; Luke 4: 16. 
 
 16. What else did he do on this day? Matt. 12: 
 10, 13. 
 
 17. How did he argue the case with the Jews ? 
 Matt: 12» 11, 13, 
 
 18. Were they convinced by his reasoning ? Matt. 
 12: 14. 
 
 19. What did he wish to impress upon the minds 
 of the multitude ? Matt. 12:7; Mark 2: 27. 
 
 20. Had he a perfect right to act as he did? Mark 
 2: 25. 
 
 21. How did the disciples employ the Sabbath ? 
 Acts 13:14; 153,49: 
 
 22. What effect did the preaching of Paul and 
 Barnabas have upon the people? Acts 13: 43, 44. 
 
 23. How did the Jews regard them? Acts 13: 45. 
 
 24. Were the preachers silenced by this opposition ? 
 Acts 13: 46. 
 
 25. Why was the Sabbath changed from the last to 
 the first day of the week? Luke 24: 1, 6. 
 
 26. Upon which day did the disciples come together 
 to break bread? Acts 20: 7. 
 
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Te: QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 27. When did the risen Saviour appear among 
 them? John 20: 19. 
 
 28, What were the Christians at Corinth required 
 to do on the first day of the week? 1 Cor. 16: 2. 
 
 29. Are we not all under solemn obligations to 
 keep the Sabbath day holy ? 
 
 7s. 61. 
 
 Safely through another week, 
 God has brought us on our way ; 
 Let us now a blessing seek, 
 Waiting in his courts to-day ; 
 Day of all the week the best, 
 Emblem of eternal rest. 
 
 2 While we seek supplies of grace, 
 Through the dear Redeemer’s name,— 
 Show thy reconciling face ; 
 Take away our sin and shame ; 
 From our worldly cares set free, 
 May we rest this day in thee. 
 
 8 Here we come, thy name to praise ; 
 Let us feel thy presence near: 
 May thy glory meet our eyes, 
 While we in thy house appear: 
 Here afford us, Lord, a taste 
 Of our everlasting feast. 
 
 4 May the gospel’s joyful sound 
 Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; 
 Make the fruits of grace abound ; 
 Bring relief from all complaints: 
 Thus let all our Sabbaths prove, 
 Till we join the church above. 
 
 LESSON XLVI. 
 THE GOSPEL MINISTRY. 
 
 1. What tribe was set apart, among the Hebrews 
 for the office of the ministry ? Deut. 10: 8. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 103 
 
 2, What were the duties of the Levites? Deut. 
 32:10; Neh. 8:8; Mal. 2: 7. 
 
 3. Did Christ appoint apostles and teachers ? Mark 
 3:14; Eph. 4:11. ; 
 
 4. What powers did he confer upon his apostles ? 
 Mark 3:15; Matt. 10: 7, 8; 18: 18. 
 
 5. Were they instructed to make any provision for 
 their maintenance ? Matt. 10: 9, 10. 
 
 6. How were they to be sustained? Luke 10: 7. 
 
 7. Did Christ send forth others, besides the twelve 
 Apostles? Luke 10:1. 
 
 8. What kind of a reception were these servants of 
 the Lord to anticipate among men? Matt. 10:16; 
 Luke 10: 3. 
 
 9. What course were they directed to pursue, if the 
 people were not willing to receive them? Luke 10: 
 10, 11. 
 
 10. What great commission did Christ give to his 
 disciples? Matt. 28: 19. 
 
 11. What promise did he make to them ? Matt. 
 PBs 20 lee: 
 
 12. Was a minister appointed to the Gentiles ? 
 Acts 26: 16,17; Rom. 15: 16, f. c. 
 
 13. What were the specific duties that Paul was to 
 discharge ? Acts 26:18. ‘ 
 
 14. What is the duty of all pastors? Jer. 3:16; 
 Acts 20: 28. 
 
 15. Are they required to be bold in proclaiming the 
 truth? Is. 58:1; Ezek. 2:7; 2Tim.4:2; Acts 
 18: 19. 
 
 16. Are they required to be sincere? 2 Cor.2:17; 
 4:2. 
 
 17. In whose place do ministers of the gospel 
 stand ? 2 Cor. 5: 20. 
 
104 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 18. With whom do they cooperate in their labors ? 
 1 Cori8s'9, 5a 
 
 19. Are they powerful in themselves for the ac- 
 complishment of good? 1 Cor. 8: 7. 
 
 20. What character should a minister, or a bishop, 
 sustain? 1 Tim. 3: 2-7; Titus1: 7-9. 
 
 21. Ought he to use great care, and preach only 
 sound doctrine? 1 Tim. 4:16; 6: 3-5. 
 
 22. What important exhortation was given to Timo- 
 thy in 2. Tim. 2:15, 16 ? 
 23. What promises are made to faithful ministers ? 
 Dan..42:.8.. Mathibeil 9 lie si nke 12-40) 48. 
 
 24. How should such be regarded by the people ? 
 1 Thess. 5:12, 43. 
 
 25. Should the minister aim to please men, or God ? 
 1 Thess. 2: 4,5; Matt. 10: 28. 
 
 26. What prayer ought we to offer up to the Lord 
 of the harvest ? Matt. 9: 38. 
 
 Ss. M. 
 
 How beauteous are their feet 
 Who stand on Zion’s hill ! 
 
 Who bring salvation on their tongues, 
 And words of peace reveal ! 
 
 2 How charming is their voice ! 
 How sweet their tidings are ! 
 
 “ Zion, behold thy Saviour King, 
 He reigns and triumphs here.” 
 
 3 How happy are our ears, 
 That hear this joyful sound, 
 Which kings and prophets waited for, 
 And sought, but never found ! 
 
 4 How blessed are our eyes, 
 That see this heavenly light ! 
 Prophets and kings desired it long, 
 ; But died without the sight. 
 
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 5 The watchmen join their voice, 
 And tuneful notes employ ; 
 
 Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, 
 And deserts learn the joy. 
 
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 LESSON XLVII. 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 1. Is the word church used in a variety of senses in 
 the New Testament ? Ans. It is sometimes used to 
 signify the whole company of Christian believers ; 
 sometimes, to designate an assembly of Christians in 
 the habit of meeting for public worship ; and, in some 
 instances, it signifies the faithful in a family, with those 
 who meet with them for worship. 
 
 2. Give some examples of its use as applied to the 
 whole body of believers. Matt. 16:18; Col. 1: 18, 
 Set 8 
 
 3. Give some examples of its use as applied to 
 single assemblies, or congregations. Acts 13: 1, fred; 
 1 Cor. 4: 17,1. ¢.; Col. 4: 16. 
 
 4. Mention some passages in which the church in 
 the house is spoken of. Rom. 16:5, fc.5 1 Cor. 16: 
 19, l.c.; Col. 4: 15,1. ¢. 
 
 5. What do you understand by the church in the 
 wilderness ? Acts 7: 38. 
 
 6. Who is the head of the church? Eph. 1: 22; 
 Col. 1: 18, f. c. 
 
 7. Were Christian churches very early established 
 throughout Judea, Syria, and other countries ?) Acts 
 9:31; 15:41; 16:5; Rom.16:4,lc. 
 
 8. Were the believers in Christ required to come 
 out from among the wicked, and be separated from 
 them? 2 Cor. 6:17, 18. 
 
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 9. Did they make a public profession of their faith 
 in Christ? Heb. 4:14, 1.¢.3 10: 28. 
 
 10. Were they required to do this by the Saviour, 
 and the Apostles? Matt. 10: 32; Luke 12: 8; Rom. 
 10: 9, 10. In these passages the original words 
 should be translated profess, profession. 
 
 11. Are believers bound to enter into covenant 
 with God as were the Israelites ? Ans. As the Jewish 
 church was but a continuation of the original, or pa- 
 triarchal church, the same obligations that devolved 
 upon the latter, obviously devolved upon the former. 
 
 12. Do we find this ancient covenant frequently 
 referred to in the Old Testament ? Deut.4: 23; 29: 
 1,12; 31: 20,l.¢.; 2 Kings 23: 3. 
 
 13. Did Jeremiah prophesy that God would make a 
 new covenant with his people ? Jer. 31: 31. 
 
 14. Does St. Paul refer to this covenant ? Heb. 8: 
 8-11. 
 
 15. What are the conditions of church membership ? 
 
 16. Ought a wicked man to be allowed to enter into 
 covenant with God? Ps. 50:16, 17. 
 
 17. What are the officers of the Christian church ? 
 Eph. 4: 11; Acts 14: 23; 15: 6. 
 
 18. Have the offices of apostles and prophets long 
 since terminated ? 
 
 19. Have we reason to think that the titles pastors, 
 elders, and bishops refer to the same class of officers ? 
 Ans. We have, because they are instructed to perform 
 the same duties. 
 
 20. What is the duty of a pastor? Jer. 3:15; 
 Eph. 4: 12. 
 
 21. What is the duty of elders? 1 Peter 5: 1-3. 
 
 22. What is the duty of bishops? Ans. To over- 
 see and regulate the church of God, as the meaning 
 of the term indicates. 
 
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 93. Were the elders distinctly instructed to dis- 
 charge the duties of overseers, and like pastors to feed 
 the church of God? Acts 20:17, 28. 
 
 24. Is the duty of ruling well, made equally binding 
 upon a bishop and an elder? 1 Tim. 3:43 5:17. 
 
 25. What other officers were appointed in the 
 church? Ans. Deacons. 
 
 96. Give an account of their origin. Acts 4: 1-6. 
 
 27. Are they spoken of in connection with bishops 
 or elders? Phil. 1:1, 1. ¢. 
 
 98. What character should they bear? 1 Tim.3: 
 8-10. 
 
 29. What duties are required of all members of the 
 church ? Eph.4: 1-3; Phil. 1: 27; Col. 1: 10-12. 
 
 S. M. 
 
 I love thy kingdom, Lord, 
 The house of thine abode, 
 
 The church our blest Redeemer saved, 
 With his own precious blood. 
 
 2 I love thy church, 0 God ! 
 Her walls before thee stand, 
 
 Dear as the apple of thine eye, 
 And graven on thy hand. 
 
 8 For her my tears shall fall ; 
 For her my prayers ascend ; 
 
 To her my toils and cares be given, 
 Till toils and cares shall end. 
 
 4 Beyond my highest joy 
 I prize her heavenly ways, 
 
 Yer sweet communion—solemn yows, 
 Her hymns of love and praise. 
 
 5 Jesus, thou friend divine, 
 Our Saviour, and our King, 
 
 Thy hand from every snare and foe, 
 Shall great deliverance bring. 
 
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 6 Sure as thy truth shall last, 
 To Zion shall be given 
 
 The brightest glories earth can yield, 
 And brighter bliss of heaven. 
 
 LESSON XLVIII. 
 DUTIES IN THE FAMILY. 
 
 1. What general duties devolve upon the members 
 of a Christian family? 1 Tim. 5:4, m. Cis" itup’e : 
 5, (ie. 4, Colkeins-29% Eph. 5: 25. 
 
 2. What duty devolves upon the head of a family ? 
 LiDim5 58, 
 
 3. What command is given to parents in regard to 
 their children ? Eph. 6: 4. 
 
 4. Are they bound to impart to them religious in- 
 struction ? Deut. 6: 7. 
 
 5. What promise is made to those who are faithful 
 in this particular? Deut. 11: 21. 
 
 6. What is said respecting family government? 1 
 Tim. 3:4. 
 
 7. How must discipline be enforced? Prov. 13: 
 24; 19:18. 
 
 8. Ought a parent, when under the influence of 
 passion, to punish a child ? 
 
 9. Ought parents to pray fervently for their chil- 
 dren ? 
 
 10. What instances can you give of a parent’s 
 praying fora child? Gen. 17:18; 2 Sam. 12: 16. 
 
 13. What encouragement has the parent to train up 
 bis child aright ? Prov. 22:6; Deut. 4: 40, m.¢.; 
 Ps. 3.72225, Lele, 
 
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 12. Are the wicked punished in the calamities that 
 befall their children ? Exod. 20: 5; Jer. 32: 18, 
 m. ¢. 
 
 13. What duty do children owe to their parents ? 
 Exod. 20: 12. 
 
 14. How do we honor our parents ? 
 
 15. Why is the fifth commandment called the com- 
 mandment with promise ? 
 
 16. What other duties are specified as belonging to 
 children ? Prov. 1:8; 3:1. 
 
 17. What advantages will flow from receiving in- 
 struction? Prov.1:95; 3:2; 6: 22. 
 
 18. What is said of the duty of obedience? Eph. 
 63, 1. 
 
 19. What benefits do parents derive from dutiful 
 children? Prov. 10:1; Mal. 1: 6, fc. 
 
 20. What feelings ought children to entertain to- 
 wards parents who ‘correct them? Heb. 12: 9. 
 
 21. Are children bound to exercise a tender regard 
 for the welfare of their parents? 1 Sam. 22: 3. 
 
 22. Are they bound to do all in their power to pro- 
 vide for them, when aged, or in want? Gen. 47: 
 12. 
 
 23. What course did Christ, when he was on the 
 cross, pursue, in reference to his mother ? John 19: 
 26, 27. 
 
 24. What laws were given to the Hebrews in 
 regard to wicked and disobedient children? Exod. 
 21:15; Deut. 21: 18-21. 
 
 25. What is said of him who curseth his father or 
 mother? Exod. 21:17; Matt. 15: 4,1.c¢. 
 
 26. What is said of those who mock their parents ? 
 Prov. 30: 17. 
 
 27. When disobedient children grow up to man- 
 hood, what character do they usually sustain ? 
 
 10 
 
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 28. Have you observed, in your experience, that 
 good children make prosperous and happy men 
 and women ? Eph. 6: 3. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 How large the promise ! how divine! 
 To Abraham and his seed !— 
 
 “T°ll be a God to thee and thine, 
 Supplying all their need.” 
 
 2 The words of his extensive love 
 From age to age endure ; 
 
 The angel of the covenant proves, 
 And seals the blessings sure. 
 
 8 Jesus the ancient faith confirms 
 To our great father given ; 
 
 He takes young children in his arms, 
 And calls them heirs of heaven. 
 
 4 Our God—how faithful are his ways! 
 His love endures the same ; 
 
 Nor from the promise of his grace 
 Blots out our children’s name. 
 
 “LESSON XLIX. 
 BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER. 
 
 1. What are the sacraments of the gospel? Ans. 
 Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. ' : 
 2. What do they represent? Ans. The latter 
 represents as a sign, or symbol, the atoning sacrifice 
 of Christ for the sins of the world; and the former 
 represents the purifying and regenerating influences 
 
 of the Holy Spirit upon the heart. 
 
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 3. Have these ordinances power in themselves to 
 renovate and save the soul ? ‘| 
 
 4. While they are binding upon the church, is the 
 mode, in which they are to be observed, definitely 
 prescribed ? 
 
 5. By what authority do the ministers of Christ 
 administer the rite of Baptism? Matt. 28: 19. 
 
 6. To whom should the rite be administered ? 
 Ans. To believers in Christ, and their children. 
 
 7. Can you give any instances of the baptism of 
 believers and their households ? Acts 16: 15, 33; 1 
 Cor. 1: 16. 
 
 8. Can you cite instances of the baptism of con- 
 verts to Christianity ? Acts 2: 41. 
 
 9. Is it at all probable that these three thousand 
 eonverts were immersed ? 
 
 10. What was the Jewish mode of purifying the 
 altar, the sacred vessels, ete.? Ex 24:6,1.¢.; 
 Lev. 14: 7,f.c.; Num. 8: 7; 19: 18. 
 
 11. Isit not reasonable to suppose that the rite of 
 baptizing by sprinkling was continued, rather than a 
 ehange made in the mode? Heb.9:19; Is. 52: 
 15, fe: ie 
 
 12. What is meant by being baptized with the Holy 
 Ghost ? : 
 
 13. Will you give an account of the institution of 
 the Lords Supper ? Matt. 26: 26-28. oirht 
 
 14. Is it the duty of all Christians to celebrate this 
 ordinance ? Luke 22: 19,1. ¢. 
 
 15. With what feelings should it be celebrated? 1 
 Cor. 5: 7, 8. ait 
 
 #* Several very excellent works on Baptism have been published by 
 the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society, to which we would refer 
 the pupil, for a full and candid presentation of the whole subject. 
 
112 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 16. What preparation of heart should we make for 
 it? 1 Cor. 11:28. 
 
 i7. What is said of those who eat and drink while 
 in a state of sinfulness, and who consequently are 
 unworthy to receive the sacred elements? 1 Cor. 11: 
 29. 
 
 18. Was this ordinance frequently observed by the 
 primitive Christians ? Acts 2:42; 20: 7. 
 
 19. What great truths should be the subjects of 
 meditation at the table of our Lord? 1 Cor. 11: 
 24, 25. 
 
 20. What great historical fact is shown forth, or 
 exhibited, whenever Christians eat of this bread, and 
 drink of this cup? 1 Cor. 11: 26. 
 
 21. Is this institution a strong proof, to all genera- 
 tions, of the advent and mission of our Lord Jesus 
 Christ ? 
 
 22. Is it not also a prophecy, and a memorial of 
 his death ? Matt. 26:18; 24: 28. 
 
 23. What influence is this sacrament calculated to 
 exert upon the minds and hearts of believers ? 
 
 24, What influence has it in promoting Christian 
 union and brotherly love ? 
 
 25. What offering should we make to Christ when- 
 ever we approach his table? Rom. 12:1. 
 
 26. Will the blessed Saviour ever celebrate this 
 ordinance again with his disciples ? Matt. 26: 29. 
 
 L. M. 
 
 ?T was on that dark, that doleful night, 
 When powers of earth and hell arose 
 Against the Son of God’s delight, 
 And friends betrayed him to his foes— 
 
 2 Before the mournful scene began, 
 ' He took the bread, and blest and brake: 
 What love through all his actions ran! 
 What wondrous words of grace he spake ! — 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 113 
 
 3 “ This is my body, broke for sin: 
 Receive and eat the living food ; ?— 
 
 Then took the cup and blessed the wine :-— 
 * oT is the new coyenant in my blood.” 
 
 4 “To this,” he cried, “‘ till time shall end, 
 In memory of your dying friend ; 
 
 Meet at my table, and record 
 The love of your departed Lord.” 
 
 5 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate, 
 
 We show thy death, we sing thy name 
 Till thou return, and we shall eat 
 
 The marriage supper of the Lamb. 
 
 LESSON L. 
 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 1. What solemn prayer does it become us all to 
 offer up to God? Ps. 39: 4. 
 
 2. Why should we offer up this prayer? 1 Chron. 
 29:15; Ps. 103: 15,16; James 4: 14. 
 
 3. Is the length of each human life determined by 
 the supreme Sovereign? Job14:5; Acts 17: 26,l.c. 
 
 4. Is our death certain? Job 30: 23; Ps. 89: 48. 
 
 5. Does bodily strength, an exalted position,wisdom, 
 wealth, or any worldly advantage protect us from the 
 king of terrors? Job 21:23; 24:24; Ps. 49:6, 7, 
 9, 10. 
 
 6. Does death terminate man’s probation? Eccl. 
 9:10. . 
 
 7. Does it terminate the pleasures of the sinner ? 
 Prov. 11: 7; Luke 16: 25. 
 
 8. Does it terminate the sufferings of the saints ? 
 Job 3:17; Rev. 14:13. | 
 
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114 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 9. What gives the sting to death? 1 Cor. 15: 56, 
 
 fic.s Rom 12: 
 
 10. Is death an exhibition of God’s abhorrence of 
 ‘sine Pw Genser Qega?,: 1. cx; eJobedien 20.24 Brov. 2A: 
 32,\f. e: 
 
 11. Is it an awful event to the impenitent sinner ? 
 Is. 14:9; Heb. 10: 31. 
 
 12. Is it gain to the Christian to die ?. Phil. 1: 21, 
 23.4 2E lin 4 AS 
 
 13. How is the victory over death obtained? 1 
 Cor..15 : 57. 
 
 14. What prayer should we offer up in view of the 
 termination of life? Ps. 90:12. 
 
 15. What purpose should we form in view of this ? 
 John 9: 4. 
 
 16. What desire will be cherished in every Christian 
 heart? Num. 23:10, 1. ¢. 
 
 17. How does God regard the death of the saints ? 
 Ps,116245. 
 
 18. Is the doctrine of the resurrection taught in the 
 Old Testament? Job 19: 25, 26; Dan, 12: 2. 
 
 19. We it taught by the apostles ? Acts 4:2; 
 23: 6, 1.¢ 
 
 20. How are we to be raised up from the grave ? 
 1 Cor. 6: 14. 
 
 21. What. explanation does St. Paul give of the 
 resurrection of the body? 1 Cor. 15: 35-38. 
 
 22. What change will the body undergo at the 
 resurrection? 1 Cor. 15: 42-44, 53. 
 
 23. Will the glory of these bodies be equal ? 1 
 Cor. 15: 41. 
 
 24. What agency will Christ have in the resurrec- 
 tion? 1 Thess. 4:16; Phil. 3: 21. 
 
 25. What will be the condition of different classes 
 of men at this solemn period? John 5: 29. 
 
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DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 115 
 
 26. What will become of those who are alive upon 
 the earth on the morning of the resurrection? 1 
 Thess. 4:17. 
 
 27. Was the doctrine of the resurrection received 
 by the heathen philosophers ? Acts 17: 18, 20. 
 
 28. Is there anything unreasonable in this doctrine 
 to a candid mind ? 
 
 29. What assurance has the true Christian 204 2 
 
 Gor; 5:5 Is 
 a 
 
 And must this body die? 
 This mortal frame decay ? 
 
 And must these active limbs of mine 
 Lie mouldering in the clay ? 
 
 2 God, my Redeemer, lives, 
 And frequent from the skies 
 
 Looks down and watches all my dust, 
 Till he shall bid it rise. 
 
 8 Arrayed in glorious grace 
 Shall these vile bodies shine, 
 And every shape, and every face, 
 
 Look heavenly and divine. 
 
 4 These lively hopes we owe 
 To Jesus’ dying love— 
 
 We would adore his grace below, 
 And sing his power above. 
 
 5 Accept, O Lord, the praise 
 Of these our humble songs, 
 
 Till tunes of nobler sound we raise 
 With our immortal tongues. 
 
 LESSON LI. 
 THE FINAL JUDGMENT. 
 
 1. What proof can you give that there will be a 
 judgment day ? Acts 17:31, f.c.; Heb. 9: 27. 
 
116 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 8 
 
 2. What vision appeared before St. John, as re- 
 corded in Rev. 20: 11, 12? 
 
 3. Can we know when this important day will 
 come ? 2 Peter 3:10, fic. 
 
 4. What awful events will accompany the approach 
 of this day? 2 Peter 3:10, m. and]. c. 
 
 5. Who will judge the world? John 5: 22; 2 
 Tim. 42:1; 2 Cor. 5: 10, fe. 
 
 6. Upon what principles will the transactions of 
 that day be conducted? Ps. 96: 138, 1. c.; Rom. 
 BZ. 
 
 7. What class of actions will be examined? Eccl. 
 a Regs Eented UPd 8 
 
 8. Shall we be called to an account for our words ? 
 Matt. 12: 36, 37. | 
 
 9. What classes of persons will be judged? John 
 5: 29. 
 
 10. What division will Christ make in the vast as- 
 sembly ? Matt. 25: 32, 33. 
 
 11. What will he say to those on the right hand ? 
 Matt. 25: 34. 
 
 12. What will he say to those on the left hand ? 
 Matt. 25: 41. 
 
 138. What sins are to be avoided in view of the ap- 
 proach of the judgment day ? Luke 21: 84; Titus 
 2:12, 13. 
 
 14, What duties are we bound constantly to dis- 
 charge in view of the judgment ? Luke 21: 36; 
 Matt. 24: 42, 44. 
 
 15. What command is given to all men, based upon 
 the solemnities of this day? Acts 17: 30, 31, fie. 
 
 16. How can we most successfully prepare for this 
 day ? Eph. 6: 10-13. 
 
 17. What special promise is made to the saints when 
 Christ shall appear? 1 John 3: 2. 
 
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DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 117 
 
 18. Why should they be willing to suffer for Christ 
 in this world? 1 Peter 4: 13. 
 
 19. How will men view the riches and honors of 
 this life, when they stand before the judgment seat of 
 Christ ? 
 
 20. Will there be many persons sadly disappointed 
 at that time ? 
 
 21. What cry will the wicked utter when they see 
 the Judge approaching ? Rev. 6: 16, 17. 
 
 22. For what will the righteous look ? 2 Peter 
 3:13. . 
 
 88, 7s & 4. 
 Day of judgment—day of wonders ! 
 Hark ! the trumpet’s awful sound, 
 Louder than a thousand thunders 
 Shakes the vast creation round ! 
 
 How the summons 
 Will the sinner’s heart confound ! 
 
 2 See the Judge our nature wearing, 
 Clothed in majesty divine ! 
 You, who long for his appearing, 
 Then shall say, “‘ This God is mine !” 
 Gracious Saviour, 
 Own me in that day for thine ! 
 
 3 At his call the dead awaken, 
 Rise to life from earth and sea ; 
 All the powers of nature, shaken 
 By his looks, prepare to flee: 
 Careless sinner, 
 What will then become of. thee ? 
 
 4 But to those who have confessed, 
 Loved and served the Lord below ! 
 He will say, “ Come near, ye blessed, 
 See the kingdom I bestow: 
 You forever 
 Shall my love and glory know.” 
 
118 QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON LIl. 
 FUTURE PUNISHMENT. 
 
 1. What is the doom of the finally impenitent ? 
 Matt. 25: 46, fic. : 
 
 2. Do the inspired writers use very strong language 
 to describe the condition of the lost? Ps. ii G: 
 Matt. 22: 13; Mark 9: 44. 
 
 3. What passages of Scripture prove that the pun- 
 ishment of the wicked will be without end? Mark 3: 
 29s Sudelwarh, en 718s v2 Peter 2:4 Fak. 0.8 ev. 
 14:11. 
 
 4. What classes of persons will suffer this severe 
 punishment ? Rev. 21:8; Ps. 9:17. 
 
 5. What is said of those who worship the beast and 
 hisimage? Rev. 14: 9, 10. 
 
 / 6. Will the angels cooperate with Christ in punish- 
 ing his enemies ? 2 Thess. 1: 7,8; Matt. 13: 41, 42. 
 
 7. Will the sorrows of the lost be increased by their 
 rejection of the Saviour ? Heb. 10: 28, 29. 
 
 8. Is it not better to make great sacrifices in this 
 life, rather than be finally lost ? Mark 9: 43-47. 
 
 9. Will a formal religion enable us to escape pun- 
 ishment ? Matt. 5: 20. 
 
 10. May it not be possible for one to manifest some 
 of the evidences of love to God, and yet be destitute 
 of genuine religion, and finally perish? Matt. 7: 21— 
 23. 
 
 11. Can the justice of God be vindicated in the 
 punishment of the wicked? Neh. 9:33; Ps. 129: 
 4; Rev. 16:5. 
 
 12. Would it be right to admit the wicked into 
 Heaven? Gen. 18: 25,1.¢.; Rev. 21: 27. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 119 
 
 13. Could the happiness of Heaven be continued 
 for a single day, if sinners were admitted ? 
 
 14. Does not the benevolence of God require, that 
 he should have a severe penalty attached to his law ? 
 
 15. Could human governments be sustained without 
 laws and penalties ? 
 
 16. Does the Sovereign of the Universe take any 
 pleasure in the death of the wicked? Ezek. 33: 11. 
 
 17. Does he desire that all should repent and be 
 saved ? Ezek. 18: 30, 1l.¢.; 32,L¢. 
 
 18. Upon whom rests the responsibility of the sin- 
 ner’s destruction? Is. 1: 2, 4. 
 
 19. Do not our Christian privileges greatly increase 
 our responsibility ? Matt. 11: 21-23. 
 
 20. Ought we not to fear God, lest he at last cast 
 us off? Matt. 10: 28, ].¢. 
 
 21. Can the lost man expect any sympathy from 
 an offended Deity ? Prov. 1: 26-28. 
 
 22. Why cannot he expect it ? Prov. 1: 29, 30. 
 
 23. Will his character change for the better in the 
 world of despair? Rev. 22:11, fc. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 That awful day will surely come, 
 Th’ appointed hour makes haste, 
 When I must stand before my Judge, 
 And pass the solemn test. 
 
 2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys— 
 Thou Sovereign of my heart— 
 
 How could I bear to hear thy yoice 
 Pronounce the word—“ Depart.”’ 
 
 3 Oh! wretched state of deep despair, 
 To see my God remove, 
 
 And fix my doleful station where 
 I Must not taste his love. 
 
 4 Oh! tell me that my worthless nam 
 Is graven on thy hands ; ; 
 
 Show me some promise in thy book, 
 Where my salvation stands. 
 
120 * QUESTIONS ON THE 
 
 LESSON LIII. 
 HAPPINESS OF HEAVEN. 
 
 1. Can you describe the happiness of Heaven? 1 
 Cor. 2:9; Is. 64: 4. 
 
 2. What does Christ say of it? John 14:2; 17: 
 24. 
 3. What does David say of the pleasures of 
 Heaven ? Ps. 16:11. 
 
 4. What did St. Paul hear when he was admitted 
 to the third heaven ? 2 Cor. 12: 4. 
 
 5. What effect did the vision have upon his mind ? 
 2'Cor, 123.105! Phil. 121, 28. _ 
 
 6. What vision did St. John enjoy of Heaven? 
 Rev. 21:1, 2; 10-12. 
 
 7. What does he say of its glory? Rev. 21: 23, 
 24. 
 8. What view did the martyr Stephen have of his 
 future home? Acts 7: 55, 56. 
 
 9. What is one of the conditions of our admission 
 to Heaven? Acts 16: 31. | 
 
 10. What is another condition? Heb. 12: 14. 
 
 11. Mention still other conditions? Rev. 2:10, 1. 
 €.5 Os Lay aks 
 
 12. What element of the happiness of Heaven is 
 specified in Heb. 4: 9 ? 
 
 13. How is this to be obtained? Heb. 4: 11. 
 
 14, From what trials will the redeemed be free ? 
 Rev. 7:16; 21:4. 
 
 15. Whose society will they enjoy ? 1 Thess. 4: 
 Tis) Reveal t 
 
 1é. What glorious being will they be permitted to 
 behold ? Matt. 5: 8. 
 
DOCTRINES OF CHRISTIANITY. 121 
 
 17. What effect will a view of the Lord have upon 
 the saints? 2 Cor. 3:18. ‘ 
 
 18. Will the knowledge of the redeemed be greatly 
 increased ? 1 Cor. 13: 12. 
 
 19. What will .be the character of their com- 
 panions ? Heb. 12: 22, 23. 
 
 20. Will this happiness be transient, or enduring ? 
 Heb. 9 2152); G:+5 19:08 fy 
 
 21. Will the redeemed constitute one family ? Eph. 
 1:10; 3:15. , 
 
 22. What will be some of the employments of the 
 saints in Heaven? Rey. 7:15; 15:3; 20:6. 
 
 23. Will a great number be found at last around 
 the throne ? Rev. 7: 9, 10. 
 
 24. Will there be different degrees of felicity in 
 that blessed world ? Matt. 25: 20-23; Rev. 2: 23, 
 lc. 
 
 25. Who will occupy a high rank ? Dan. 12: 3. 
 
 26. Can we expect to gain the glories and honors 
 of heaven without great efforts? Luke 13: 24. 
 
 27. Can we reach that world while encumbered 
 with sin? Heb. 12:1. 
 
 28. What spirit should animate every Christian ? 
 Phil. 3: 18, 14. 
 
 29. Will you, dear friend, in conclusion, accept of 
 this benediction ? 
 
 “Now the God of peace, that brought again from 
 the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the 
 sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 
 make you perfect in every good work to do his will, 
 working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, 
 through Jesus Christ: to whom be glory forever and 
 
 ever. Amen.” Heb. 13: 20, 21. 
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 QUESTIONS. 
 
 Cc. M. 
 
 Jerusalem ! my glorious home! 
 Name ever dear to me! 
 
 When shall my labors have an end, 
 In joy, and peace, in thee? 
 
 2 Oh, when, thou city of my God, 
 Shall I thy courts ascend, | 
 
 Where congregations ne’er break up, 
 And Sabbaths have no end? 
 
 8 There, happier bowers than Eden’s, bloom— 
 No sin, nor sorrow know: 
 
 Blest seats ! through rude and stormy scenes 
 I onward press to you. 
 
 4 Why should I shrink at pain and wo? 
 * Or feel at death dismay ? 
 T’ve Canaan’s goodly land in view, 
 And realms of endless day. 
 
 5 Jerusalem ! my glorious home ! 
 My soul still pants for thee ; 
 
 Then shall my labors have an end, 
 When I thy joys shall see. 
 
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