THE INFANT TEACHER'S ASSISTANT, FOR THE LrE OF SCHOOLS, AND PRIVATE FAMILIES ; OR Scriptural anto JEoral Hessons for infants ; WITH . OBSERVATIONS ON THE MANNER OF USING THEM. BY T. BILBY, and R. B. RIDGWAY, Masters of the Chelsea and Hart Street Infant Schools. .REVISED FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES, ' BY THE AMERICAN EDITOR. BOSTON : MUNROE & FRANCIS, 128 WASHINGTON-STREET, C. S. FRANCIS, NEW-YORK. 1832. FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Section * / THE APR 3 1936 -- INFANT TEACH ASSISTANT, FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS, and PRIVATE FAMILIES ; OR Scriptural ant* £Horal Hessons for infants, WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE MANNER OF USING THEM. BY T. BILBY, and R. B. RIDGWAY, Masters of the Chelsea and Hart Street Infant Schools. REVISED FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES IN THE U. STATES, BY THE AMERICAN EDITOR. f Entered, according to act of csnev^.ss, in the Clerk's ~,itice for the District of Massachusetts . 1832, by ftlunroe x Francis] BOSTON: M UN ROE AND FRANCIS, AND CHARLES S. FRANCIS, NEW-YORK. 1832. INTRODUCTION. The Compilers of the following pages having been engaged in Infant Education, from nearly the commencement of the Infant System, and having had to encounter many difficulties in the selection of appropriate Lessons for the use of their own Schools, they are desirous of facilitating Infant Instruc- tion, by placing within the reach of Teachers the fruits of their own experience. The Compilers have been indebted to numerous sources for much of their matter ; this they have interspersed with original Lessons, and such hints and remarks, as, in their judgment, appeared valuable for general adoption. As far as they know their own hearts, it is not a desire of dictating, but of being helpful to their fellow-labourers, which has in- duced them to come before the public, and should they be the means of aiding any in the developement of mind, or in the right direction of the rising thought, they desire to be thank- ful, and will endeavour to give to God the glory. The value of education depends upon its aim : if our ex- ertions be limited to a preparation for the business of this life, those energies which are born for eternity, are obscured and lost. The soul of man can only flourish and breathe forth peace, and love, and humility, when grafted in Him, who hath said, " Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not." ' Experience has amply proved the advan- tages resulting from early instilling good principles into the mind, indeed many delightful examples might be brought forward, of babes who have been instrumental in the conver- IV sion of their parents, and who have themselves, in their dy- ing moments, rejoiced in the prospect of going to that blessed Redeemer, whose precepts had fallen upon their minds as the morning dew, and speedily ripened them for the kingdom of God. In order to gain the ascendancy in the minds of children which is requisite, with a view to this most desirable effect of instruction, it is in the highest degree important, that Teach- ers should show tolheir infant charge that they dwell in love, and that the principle, which they anxiously desire to see in their children, is that which governs their own minds, and forms their daily enjoyment. The children should see exem- plified in their Teachers the Apostolic truth, li If any man love God, he will love his brother also ;" and in conduct, as well as in words, they should affectionately remind their scholars, that " God is love" — that " Jesus Christ gave him- self for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity ;" and that it is his heavenly will, we should love the Lord our God with all our heart, be kind to one another, and " not be over- come of evil, but overcome evil with good." Teachers will feel how unable they are, of themselves, to instil and exem- plify such truths ; and they will not only seek of the Lord the blessing of an eye singly bent to the glory of the Redeemer, but they will also endeavour to raise in the hearts of the little children, the desire and daily prayer for the sanctifying influ- ences of the Holy Spirit, to lead them from evil, and to bring good feelings into their hearts. It will be observed, that the object of every Scripture Les- son, in this little volume, is to imprint on the mind some re- ligious truth ; let this be dwelt upon, either a longer or a shorter time, according to the disposition of the School, ever remembering, that the minds of little children are not strong, nor capable of dwelling any long time, with advantage, on subjects of even the deepest interest, if they call for close at- tention. In the selection of other scriptural subjects for in- struction, the Compilers would earnestly recommend those that bring before the mind the fundamental doctrines of Chris- tianity in the greatest simplicity. For instance — "God is love." Infants may be show n this love in the formation of their bodies, in the provision for comfort and enjoyment in the three King- doms of Nature, in the care of Parents, and in the health and accommodations by which they are surrounded, and then, step by step, they may be led to the love of God in Christ Jesus. If the progress be slow, let not the Teacher be discouraged, but patiently allow one advance to be fixed before another is attempted. The ideas of little children are few and simple ; we oursehes require 41 25 44 27 46 34 18 38 33 41 13 29 do 17 19 12 -13 23 24i 32 35 50 30 Tables, Songs, and Lessons. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplica- tion, Division, Fractions . . 52 Chain, Farthings, Pence ... 53 Money, Troy-Weight .... 54 Avoirdupois, Apothecaries' . . 55 Wool, Cloth 56 Long Measure 57 Wine, Ale, and Beer .... 58 Dry Measure 59 Coal, Time 60 Calendar Months 61 Multiplication in Verse .... 62 Ditto, for Infants 63 Astronomy 66 English Grammar 65 Geography 66 Geometry 68 Lessons on 3, 4, and 5 .... 76 Natural History 68 Objects 72 Slops in Reading 46 Poems, &c. Page Ass 80 Ant 90 Anxious Bird 98 Beasts 85 Baby 100 Bible 102 Blind Shepherd 103 Brotherly Love 109 Best Knowledge . . ... Ill Birds 86 Birds in general 88 Butterfly 89 Bee 90 Bird's Nest 97 Cow 82 Cat 85 Cruelty to Insects 94 Comparisons 99 Contentment 110 Dog 84 Dirty Jem 107 Dialogue on Nature 112 Ducks and Geese 87 Drowning Fly 91 Early Attendance Ill English Grain 95 Flowers 96 Folly of Finery 108 Fly 91 Fish and Insects 93 Gifts of Nature 88 Gnat 92 Horse 80 Humanity 86 Happy Boy 105 Hymns 116 Infant Songs 113 Instinct 98 John and George 106 Kingdoms of Nature .... 98 Lambs 84 Little Sweep 104 Love to Parents 108 Myself 99 Meat 95 Obedience 109 Poor Boy 100 Poor Girl 100 Sheep 83 Sparrows 87 Spider 91 Silkworm 92 Truant 106 Teacher Ill Unseen Monitor 103 Word for the Bible 102 Worm 103 THE INFANT TEACHER'S ASSISTANT. BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. Genesis. 2 Chronicles. Daniel. Exodus. Ezra Hosea. Leviticus. Nehemiah. Joel. Numbers. Esther. Amos. Deuteronomy. Job. Obadiah. Joshua, Psalms. Jonah. Judges. Proverbs. Micah. Ruth. Ecclesiastes. Nahum. 1 Samuel. Song of Solomon. Habakkuk. 2 Samuel. Isaiah. Zephaniah. 1 Kings. Jeremiah Haggai. 2 Kings. Lamentations. Zachariah. 1 Chronicles. Ezekiel. Malachi. BOOKS of the NEW TESTAMENT. Matthew. Ephesians. Epis. to the Hebrews Mark. Philippians. Epistle of James. Luke. Colossians. 1 Peter. John. 1 Thessalonians. 2 Peter. Acts of the Apostl< 3s. 2 Thessalonians. 1 John. Epis. to the Romans. 1 Timothy. 2 John. 1 Corinthians. 2 Timothy. 3 John. 2 Corinthians. Titus. Jude. Galatians. Philemon. Revelations. 10 The following is a specimen of the method by which the authors exercise their little Pupils on each book of the Holy Scriptures 3 and should the intel- ligent Teacher deem it necessary, he has, in almost every answer, materials on which he may profitably enlarge. On the Book of Genesis. What is the first book in the Bible called ? — Genesis. What is the meaning of that word 1 — Creation, or begin- ning. In what book am I to read of the creation of the world ? — Genesis. Which is the oldest book in the Holy Scriptures 1 — Genesis. Who wrote the book of Genesis 1 — Moses. Did Moses write any other Book 1 — Yes, the four books that follow Genesis. What are those first five books called ? — The Pentateuch. Who does Moses say created the world ? — Almighty God. How long was God in creating the world ? — Six days. How did God create the world 1 — By the word of his power. Psalm xxxiii. 9. What was the first thing that God created ? — The heavens and the earth. When did God create the heavens and the earth ? — In the beginning. What am I to understand by the word create ? — Producing or making things out of nothing. Can I create any thing ? — No, none but God. Who created trees and flowers 1 — Almighty God. On what day was this done 1 — The third day. Can you tell me what a knowledge of trees, plants, and flowers, is called ? — Botany. What can a bird do, that a tree cannot ? — Fly. On which day were birds created 1 — The fifth. What did God create to give us light ? — The sun. On which day was the sun created ? — The fourth. What did God create on the fourth day beside the sun ? — The moon, stars, and planets. Can you tell me one word for understanding the sun, moon, planets and stars 1 — Astronomy. What did God do on the sixth day ? — He made man. What did God make man out of? — Dust of the ground. What did he call the first man ? — Adam. 11 Why did God call him Adam ? — Because he was taken from the earth. What part of man was taken from the earth ? — His body. Has man any other part beside a body ? — Yes, a soul. What was the first woman made from 1 — One of Adam's ribs. What did Adam call the woman that God made from his rib ?— Eve. Why did he call her Eve ? — Because she was to be the mother of all living. Where did God put Adam and Eve to live ? — In the gar- den of Eden. What were they to do there ? — To till it and dress it. What were they to eat ? — The fruit of any of the trees in the garden, except of one. What was that tree called ? — The tree of knowledge of good and evil. What was to happen to them if they ate of that tree ? — They should die. Who said so ? — God. Did they obey God ?— No. What did they do then ?— Eat of that fruit. Who tempted them to disobey ? — Satan. In what form or shape was Satan ? — A serpent's. Who once lifted up a brazen serpent on a pole I — Moses in the wilderness. Who tempts little children to sin ? — Satan. What does Satan tempt people to do 1 — To break God's commandments. What was the first commandment that ever was given 1 — That Adam and Eve should not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Were there any other commandments ever given ? — Yes, ten. Who were these ten given to 1 — Moses. Can you tell me who gave a new commandment ? — Jesus Christ. What was that ? — That we should love one another. Who broke the first commandment 1 — Adam and Eve. What did they then become ? — Sinners. When do children commit sin ? — When they break God's commandments. What is the wages of sin 1 — Death. 12 What brought death into the world ? — Sin. Were Adam and Eve happy after they had sinned ? — No, unhappy. How did they feel, when they had sinned ? — Ashamed. What did they do that proved they were ignorant ? — Tri- ed to hide from God Why cannot we hide from God ? — Because the eyes of the Lord are in every place. Did God leave Adam and Eve in their sins 1 — No, he promised a Saviour. What was that promise which God gave ? — That the seed of the woman should bruise the serpent's head. Who was meant by the seed of the woman 1 — Jesus Christ. Who was meant by the serpent 1 — Satan, the wicked one. When did Jesus Christ bruise the serpent's head ? — When he died on the cross. Did Jesus Christ ever commit sin ? — No, he was without spot, and blameless. Then why did he die 1 — He died, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God. Then what must we do to be saved ? — Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and strive to be as blameless. Has Jesus Christ power to save sinners ? — Yes, if they repent of their evil ways and turn unto God. Did he ever do any thing to show that he had such power ? — Yes, he raised the dead, healed the sick, cleansed the lep- ers, cast out devils, made the deaf to hear, the dumb to speak, the blind to see, calmed the tempest, walked on the sea, fed thousands of people, and turned water into wine. The following events which occur in the Book of Genesis, mar be treated in like manner by the judicious Teacher. Years from ppMAPTTAPrr t. V pvTQ Yrs. before theCreation. REMARKABLE E\EI\T&. Christ 128 Cain murders his brother Abel 3876 930 Adam dies 3074 987 Enoch translated to Heaven 3017 1656 The world destroyed by water 2348 1844 The confusion of tongues at Babel .... 2160 2083 Abraham called by God to leave his native country 1921 13 Years from Remarkable Events. Years before the Creation. Christ. 2106 Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by fire and brimstone from heaven 1898 2132 Abraham commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac 1872 2144 Sarah's death 1860 2147 Isaac's marriage 1857 2182 Abraham's death 1S22 2288 Isaac's death 1716 2275 Joseph sold by his brethren, and carried into Egypt 1729 2298 Jacob and all his family go to Joseph in Egypt 1706 2316 Jacob's death and burial 1688 2370 Joseph's death 1634 THE ORDER OF CREATION. First day. Creation of the heaven and the earth, light, the distinction of day and night. Gen. i. 1 — 5. Second Day. Creation of the firmament, and division of the upper and lower waters. Gen. i. 6. Third Day. The earth is drained ; seas, lakes, &c. form- ed ; trees, plants, and vegetables produced. Gen. i. 9 — 13. Fourth Day. The sun, moon, planets, and stars produ- ced. Gen. i. 14—19. Fifth Day. Fowls and fishes created. Gen. i. 20—23. Sixth Day. Wild and tame beasts, insects, reptiles, and man. Gen. i. 24—31. Seventh Day. A day of rest, hallowed, and set apart as such forever. Gen. ii. 2, 3. The above Lesson is used as follows. Three Monitors are placed out; — one Monitor says, First Day. Second Monitor answers, Creation of the heav- en and the earth, light, and the distinction of day and night. The third Mon- itor repeats the text thereon, naming in what book, chapter, and verse, the same may be found, and thus they continue till the end of the seventh day. The Teacher then taking up the Lesson, puts some such questions as follow. T. When did God create the heaven 1 — C. On the first day. T. What did God create more on the first day ?— C. The earth. 2* 14 T. When did God create the trees ?— C. On the third day. T. What did God do on the fourth day ?— C. Made the sun, moon, planets, and stars. T. What do trees grow on ?— C. The earth. T. What did God make out of the earth, on the sixth day? — C. Man. T. What was the work of the second day 1 — C. The cre- ation of the firmament, and dividing the waters. T. What swim and live in the water 1 — C. The fish. T. When were fish made ?— 0. On the fifth day. T. What was the first thing created with life 1 — C. Trees. T. What life have trees ?— C. Vegetable life. T. What was the second thing created with life ? — C. Fowls and fish. T. What life have fowls and fish ? — C. Animal life. T. On which day was the mineral kingdom created ? — C. The first. T. When was the vegetable kingdom created 1 — C. On the third day. T. When was the animal kingdom created ? — C. On the fifth and sixth day. T. How many kingdoms are there in nature ? — C. Three. T. Name them ? — C. Animal, vegetable, and mineral. T. Who made all things ?— C. God. T. Who gave life to all things ? — C. God. T. Give me Scripture texts to prove this. — C John i. 3. Acts xvii. 28. Thus the intelligent Teacher may lead his lhtle ones to a knowledge of the works of nature, and through them to a knowledge of nature's God. Sing — God first created heaven and earth, With light to cheer the way ; To day and night he then gave birth, Which ended the first day. The firmament God next creates, Now decked in grand array ; The waters too, he separates, Then closed the second day. He drain'd the earth, form'd rich display Of herbs, and plants, and trees, 15 And clos'd his work on this third day, By forming lakes and seas. The fourth day saw the glorious sun Commence his bright career; The moon, stars, planets, then begun The midnight gloom to cheer. The little birds with lively song, This fifth day quickly sweep The air, in journies short or long ; Fish swim the mighty deep. The sixth day, insects, reptiles too, With beasts both wild and tame, And man, in God's own image view — Alas ! not now the same. God then his six days' work review'd, Pronounced them all the best, And said, the seventh ever should Remain a hallowed rest. ATTRIBUTES OF DEITY. All-seeing. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, be- holding the evil and the good. (Prov. xv. 3.) Omniscient. For the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. (1 Sam. ii. 3.) Omnipresent. If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there ; if I make my bed in hell, behold thou art there ; if I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. (Psalm cxxxix. 8, 9.) Omnipotent. Great is our Lord, and of great power ; his understanding is infinite. (Psalm cxlvii. 5.) Just. All his ways are judgment ; a God of truth, and without iniquity ; just and right is he. (Deut. xxxii. 4.) Merciful. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. (Psalm ciii. 17.) Wise. In him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Coloss. ii. 3.) Infinite. Canst thou by searching find out God ? Canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection ? (Job xi. 7.) \ 16 Eternal. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God. (Psalm xc. 2.) Unchangeable. I am the Lord ; I change not. (Mai. iii.6.) Holy. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. (Rev. iv. 8.) Long-suffering. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. (Exodus xxxiv. 6.) True. The truth of the Lord endureth forever. (Psalm cxvii. 2.) The general method of using this Lesson is ; by calling out two children, one to give out the attribute, the other the text in proof ; or three children may be employed, one the attribute, another the text, and the third, where the text may be found. A wide range for conversation is here opened for the intelligent teacher. Sing the following. There is a God, who dwells on high, Who form'd the earth, the air, the sky ; Who made the sun to give us light, The moon and stars to rule the night. „. j 5 What is this God who dwells on high, ( Who form'd the earth, the air, and sky 1 God is a spirit ; therefore, we Cannot this great Jehovah see : He's seen in heaven, where angels dwell; To us he is invisible. ^,.7 ( Whence came this great and mighty Lord, ( Who form'd creation by his word ? From everlasting he has been, And will through endless years remain ; There never was a time when he Was not Almighty Deity. ~. j i And can this God, who dwells ^so high, 11 s ' ( Our secret thoughts and actions spy 1 His piercing eye at once can scan The thoughts and heart of every man ; His eye, with keenest glance can trace Throughout immensity of space. 17 / r y . , ( Where dwells this universal king, r S ' \ Whose eyes behold each secret thing ? If to the heavens I ascend, Or in the lowly valley bend ; Or take my flight on liquid air : This truth continues, — God is there ! Chorus. Our God is holy, just and true, Omnipotent, omniscient too : For ever he is still the same ; Great be the glory of his name. PARALLELS BETWEEN MOSES AND JESUS. " The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet, from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me, and unto him ye shall hearken." Deut. xviii. 15. Acts iii. 22. References. Moses was saved when Pharaoh ordered the male children to be put to death. . . Exod. i. 16. Jesus was saved when Herod ordered the children in Bethlehem to be put to death. Matt. ii. 16. Moses refused the treasures of Egypt . Heb. xi. 26. Jesus refused the kingdoms of this world . Matt. iv. 8. Moses went up to God on Mount Sinai . Exod. xix. 3. Jesus went on the mount and was transfigured. Matt. xvii. 1. Moses abode in the mount forty days and forty nights Exod. xxiv. 18. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness forty days and forty nights Matt. iv. 2. Moses' face shone when he was on the mount. Ex. xxxiv. 35. Jesus' face shone on the Mount of Transfig- uration Matt. xvii. 2. Moses was the Mediator between God and the people Exod. xxiv. 8. Jesus is the Mediator of the new covenant . Heb. xii. 24. Moses sent twelve spies to search the land of Canaan Numb. xiii. Jesus sent twelve Apostles to preach the Gospel Matthew x, Moses was rejected by the children of Israel . Numb. xiv. 4, 18 References. Jesus was rejected by the Jews .... Luke xxiii. 18. Moses prayed for his enemies Numb. xiv. 13. Jesus prayed for his murderers Luke xxiii. 34. Moses chose seventy elders Numb. xi. 23. Jesus chose seventy disciples Luke x. 1. Moses was a very meek man Numb. xii. 3. Jesus was meek and lowly of heart . . . Matt. xi. 29. Moses was made a God to Pharaoh .... Exod. vii. 1. Jesus was made a God to his people . . . John x. 36. Moses died on Mount Nebo Deut. xxxiv. 1. Jesus died on Mount Calvary Luke xxiii. 83. Moses blessed the children of Israel before he died Deut.xxxiii. 1. Jesus blessed his disciples before he ascend- ed into heaven Luke xxiv. 50. Moses having finished writing the Book of the Law, died Deut. xxxi. 24. Jesus said " It is finished/' and died . John xix. 30. See Note in page 16. SOME OF THE MOUNTAINS MENTIONED IN THE SCRIPTURES. Mount. Remarkable Events. References. Ararat. Noah's ark rested Gen. viii. 4. Amalek. Abdon was buried ; he was a Judge in Israel Judges xii. 15. Calvary. Jesus Christ was crucified . . Luke xxiii. 33. Carrnel. The Lord answered Elijah by fire. 1 Kings xviii.20. Ebal. Joshua built an altar with stones Joshua viii. 30. Engedi. David hid himself from Saul . 1 Sam. xxiii. 29. Gaush. Joshua was buried Josh. xxiv. 30. Gilboa. Saul and his sons were killed . . 1 Chron. x. 3. Gilead. Laban overtook Jacob . . . Gen. xxxi. 21, 23. Girizim. Jotham spake the parable of the trees. Judg. ix. 7. Hermon. King Og reigned, who was a giant. Josh. xii. 4, 5. Deut. iii. 11. Hor. Aaron died Numb. xx. 28. Horeb. The Lord appeared to Moses in a bush of fire Exod. iii. 1. Lebanon. Moses prayed to see Lebanon before he died . Deut. iii. 25. 19 Mount. Remarkable Events. References. 31oriah. Solomon built the temple . . 2 Chron. iii. 1. Ntbo. Moses died, aged 1*20 years . . Deut. xxxiv. 1. Olives. Jesus ascended up to heaven . . . Acts i. 12. Paran. God appeared in his glory to the Israelites Deut. xxxiii. 2. Pisgah. Balak took Balaam to curse God's people , Numb, xxiii. 14. Seir. Esau dwelt here when he left his brother Jacob Gen. xxxvi. 8. Sinai. God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses Exod. xix. 18. Sion. Taken by Moses from Sihon, king of the Amorites Deut. iv. 48. Tabor. The armies of Barak and Sisera met. Judges iv. 12. This Lesson is generally given out by two or three Monitors, in the same manner as the Attributes of Deity. It should always be a rule with the Teacher to question the children on every Lesson or Hymn repeated, in or- der that its meaning may be made clear to their understandings. SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL PROPHECIES RE: SPECTING JESUS CHRIST. God's Promise to Adam and Eve. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed ; it shall biuise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Gen. iii. 15. Balaam's Prophecy. I shall see him, but not now ; I shall behold him, but not nigh ; there shall come a star out of Jacob, and a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Seth. Numb, xxiv, 17. Moses's Prophecy. The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet, from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me, unto him shall ye hearken. Deut. xviii. 15. David's Prophecy of Christ's words on the cross. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me ! Ps.xxii. !• 20 David's Prophecy of his Garments. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. Psalm xxii. 18. David's Prophecy of his Sufferings and Death, They pierced my hands and my feet. Psalm xxii. 17. David's Prophecy of Christ's Resurrection. Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell, nor suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. Psalm xvi. 11. Davids Prophecy of Chrisfs Ascension. Thou hast gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men ; yea, even for thy enemies, that the Lord might dwell among them. Psalm lxviii. 18. Isaiah's Prophecy that Christ should be born of a Virgin. Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign ; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bare a son, and shall call his name lmmanuel. Isaiah vii. 14. Isaiah's Prophecy that Christ should work miracles. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped ; then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. Isa.xxxv.5 Isaiah's Prophecy of Christ's Forerunner. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah xl. 3. Isaiah 1 s Prophecy of Christ's Patience under sufferings. He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth ; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter ; and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. Isaiah liii. 7. Daniel's Prophecy of the Time of Christ's coming. Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people, and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy. Dan. ix. 24. Micah's Prophecy of the Place of his Birth. But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou belittle among 21 the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me, that is to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been of old, from everlasting. Micah v. 2. Hosea's Prophecy of Chris? s Flight into Egypt. When Israel was a child then I ioved him, and called my son out of Egypt. Hosea xi. 1. Zechariah's Prophecy of Chris fs riding into Jerusalem. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion, shout, O daughter of Jerusalem ; behold, thy king cometh unto thee ; he is just, and having salvation : lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass. Zech. ix. 9. Zechariati s Prophecy of Christ's being sold. And I said unto them, if ye think good, give me my price ; and if not, forbear ; so they weighed for my price thirtv pie- ces of silver." Zech. xi. 12. Zechariah's Prophecy of Christ being God and Man. Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of Hosts. Zech. xiii. 7. Zechariah's Prophecy of the desertion of the Apostles. Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. — Zech. xiii. 7. Sing. The woman's seed shall surely tread, Though wounded, on the serpent's head In Abraham's, Isaac's, Jacob's seed, ? ^ Shall all the earth be bless'd indeed. ^ References. Gen. iii 15. en. xii. 3. Judea's sceptre shall not cease, Till Shiloh come, the Prince of Peace. His place of birth, his line, his tribe, The prophets carefully describe. Born of a virgin he should be, Immanuel, God with us, is he. These records, in the hands of Jews, Prove the Messiah they refuse. Gen. xlix. 10. Micah v. 2. Isa. vii. 13, 14. The mode of using these Prophecies in our Infant Schools is, — first, by the Children themselves 5 secondly, by the Teacher. 3 22 It is to be understood, that the children have partially acquired a knowledge of them by oral instruction. 1. A child, placed in the rostrum, calls aloud the name of some one of his schoolfellows, \\ ho rises j he is then desired to repeat some particular prophe- cy, which having clone, he sits down ; when the name of another child is call- ed, &c. Sometimes, for a change, the children in turn may put the questions to the one in the rostrum. 2. The Teacher's method is to make one or more of them a gallery les- son or otherwise. We select the. following for Example. T. Repeat David's prophecy of Christ's resurrection. C. Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell, nor suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. — Psalm xvi. 11. T. What am I to understand by — ' Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell' ? C. That Christ should not be left in the grave. jP. What is meant by ' seeing corruption' 1 C. For the body to rot in the grave, and turn to dust. T. How did not Christ's body see corruption 1 C Because it was raised from the dead. T How long did his body remain in the grave ? C. Three days and three nights. T. Will our bodies always remain in the grave 1 C. No ;Christ will raise them up at the last day. T. Did any one see Jesus after his resurrection ? C. Yes, several. T. Who were they ? C. 1. Mary Magdalene, who thought he was the gardener John xx. 15. 2. The women, when he said, "All hail." Mark xxviii. 9. 3. Two disciples, as they were going to the village Emmaus Luke xxiv. 31. 4. Simon Peter Luke xxiv. 34. 5. The disciples, when Thomas was absent. Luke xxiv. 36. 6. The disciples, when Thomas was present. John xx. 26. 7. The disciples when they were fishing. John xxi. 4. 8. The disciples on a mountain in Galilee. Mat. xxviii. 16. 9. James, one of the disciples 1 Cor. xv. 7. 10. The disciples when he ascended up to heaven. . , Luke xxiv. 51. T. When did these several appearances take place ? C. The first five were on Sunday, the day of his resurrec- 23 tion ; the sixth was on Sunday, the eighth day after his res- urrection ; and the tenth was on the fortieth day after his resurrection. T. How long was Jesus upon earth after his resurrection? C. Forty days. T. Did he speak to any one whilst he was on the earth ? C. Yes, to his disciples, with whom he ate and drank. Acts x. 41. This, it is presumed, will be found sufficient, so as to enable an inexperien- ced Teacher to take up any other prophecy, which he will find both delight- ful and profitable to his own soul. Sing, Hymn II (See the end.) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P q R s T U V w X Y Z SCRIPTURE ALPHABETS. Sing. s for Angel, that praises the Lord. s for Bible, God's most holy word. for Church, where the righteous resort, s for Devil, who wishes our hurt, s for Eve, who is mother of all. for Felix, who trembled at Paul, for Goliath, whom David brought low. s for Heaven, where the faithful will go. s for Isaac, the darling it seems, s for Joseph, who told Pharaoh's dreams. s for Koran, the rebel struck dead. s for Lot, who from Sodom was led. s for Moses, a great man of God. s for Noah, preserved from the flood, s for Og, a great Giant destroyed. s for Peter, who Jesus denied, s for Quails, a sad curse in disguise, s for Rahab, who hid the two spies, s for Saviour, and Jesus is such. s for Thomas, who doubted too much. s for Uzzah, who died for his sin. s for Vashti, the hard-fated Queen. s for Whale, to Jonah a dread. s a Cross, upon which Jesus bled, s for Yoke, 'tis the badge of a slave, for Zaccheus, whom Jesus did save. 24 Sing. A stands for Adam, of mankind the first. B stands for Balak, who would Israel curse. C stands for Canaan, the Jews' promis'd rest. D stands for David, whom God often blest. E stands for Esau, his birth-right he sold. F stands for Famine, once mighty, we're told. G stands for Gallio, who car'd not for God. H stands for Herod, who shed infants' blood. I stands for Israel, good Jacob's new name. J stands for Joseph, his son of great fame. K stands for Korah, of Moses's line. L stands for Laban, whom Jacob did find. M stands for Moses, he Israel did guide. N stands for Nebo, the mount where he died. O stands for Olives, where Christ was oft found. P stands for Pharaoh, who in the Red Sea was drown'd. Q, stands for Quails, on which Israel were fed. R stands for Rachel, who mourn'd for her dead. S stands for Samuel, a prophet from youth. T stands for Thomas, who doubted the truth. U for Uriah, who in battle did fall. V stands for Viper, that fasten'd on Paul. W for Wisdom, bestow'd on a King. X stands for Christ, whose praises we'll sing. Y stands for youngest, the prodigal son. Z stands for Zimri, and now we have done. The manner of using these Alphabets is, for a child to stand in the rostrum, having 26 squares of wood, on which are painted the letters of the alphabet, great and small. The child then holding up the square, on which the letters A a are drawn, calls aloud — " A stands for Angel, that praises the Lord ;" which the children, looking at the letters, repeat after him. He then holds up B b, and so on throughout the whole 26 squares. Thus the children become familiarised with the letters, and at the same time their little minds are stored with Scripture truths 3 which, under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, may lead them " to a knowledge of Him, whom to know is life everlasting." SINS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. Sins. Examples. References. Murder. Cain. Gen. iv. Unbelief. Lot's Wife. Gen. xix, Envy. Ingratitude. Hardness of heart. Theft. Sabbath-breaking Slander. Treason. Swearing. Disobedience to Parents. Idolatry. Drunkenness. Cruelty. Mocking. Lying. Pride. Impiety. Idleness. Self-Murder. False Security. Opposing the Gospel. Delaying Repentance Worldly-Mindedness. Joseph's Brethren. Chief Butler. Pharaoh. Achan. The man stoned by the congregation of Israel. Shimei. Ahithophel. Shimei. Absalom. Jeroboam. Benhadad. Jezebel. Numb. xv. 2 Sam. xvi. 2 Sam. xv. 2 Sam. xvi. 2 Sam. xviii. 1 Kings xii. 1 Kings xx. 1 Kings xxi. i.2 Kings ii. 2 Kings v. Daniel iii. Daniel v. , Matt. xxv. Matt, xxvii. Luke xii. Acts xiii. Acts xxiv. 2 Tim. iv. GRACES RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE. Grace. Faith. Intercession. Trustiness. Pious Meditation. Righteousness. Meekness. Generosity. Prayer for others. Love of Parents. Wisdom. Example. Abraham. Abraham. Joseph. Isaac. Noah. Moses. Moses. Moses. Ruth. Solomon. Gentleness under reproach. Hannah. Uprightness. Job. Patience. Job. Choosing the good part. Marv. 3* Reference. Gen. xxii. 10. Gen. xviii. 32. Gen. xxxix. 6. Gen. xxiv. 63. Gen. vi. 5,8,9. Numb. xii. 3. Numb. xi. 29. Ex. xxxii.31,2. Ruthi. 16,17. 2Chr. i. 11,12 1 Sam. i. 15, 16. Job i. 8. James v. xi. Luke x. 42. 36 Love of Christ. Disciples. Acts v. 40. Fear of God. Cornelius. Acts x. 1. Almsgiving and Prayer. Cornelius. Acts x. 31. Early Pietv. Timothy. 2 Tim. iii. 15 Humility. Paul. Eph. iii. 18. Godliness. Nehemiah. Neh. i. 11. Praising God in Affliction. Paul and Silas. Acts xvi. 25. Attention to Instruction. Lydia. Acts xvi. 14. A forgiving Spirit. Stephen. Acts viii. 60. Searching the Scriptures. Bereans. Acts xvii. 11. Obedience to Parents. The Rechabites. Jer.xxxv. 18,19 This Lesson is used by two or three Monitors ; one to name the sin. the oth- er the agent, with the Scripture reference ; or a third Monitor may be used *or the Scripture reference. The utility of such a Lesson as this must be ob- viously great. For example ; suppose a child to have been guilty of breaking the Sabbath, the Teacher has here a practical reference to the Word of God. the man who was stoned to death for gathering sticks on the Sabbath-day, See Sl?lg. Almighty God, thy piercing eye Strikes through the shades of night; And our most secret actions lie All open to thy sight. There's not a sin that we commit. Nor wicked word we say, But in thy dreadful book 'tis writ Against the judgment day. And must the crimes that I have done Be read and published there ? Be all exposed before the sun, While men and angels hear ? Lord, at thy feet asham'd I fall r Upward I dare not look : Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from thy book. Remember all the dying pains That my Redeemer felt ; And let his blood wash out my stains. And answer for my guilt. 27 LESSON ON NUMBER SEVEN. References. 1. God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it. Gen.ii.3. 2. Noah had seven days warning of the flood. Gen. vii. 4. 3. He was desired to take into the ark fowls of the air by sevens, and clean beasts by sevens. Gen. vii. 2. 4. The ark touched the ground on the seventh month. Gen. viii. 4. 5. In seven days a dove was sent out, and again in seven days after. Gen. viii. 10. 6. Joseph foretold seven years of plenty, and seven years of famine, by King Pharaoh's dreams of the seven ears of corn, and seven kine Gen. xli.25. 7. Nebuchadnezzar was seven years as a beast. Dan. iv. 16. 8. The fiery furnace was heated seven times hotter than usual, for Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego. Dan. iii. 19. 9. Seven of Saul's sons were hanged, to stay a famine. 2 Sam. xxi. 9. 10. Job's friends sat with him seven days and seven nights, and offered seven bullocks and sev- en rams, as an atonement for their wickedness. Job xlii. 8. 11. Miriam was cleansed of her leprosy, by be- ing shut up seven days Numb. xii. 15. 12. Solomon was seven years building the temple, and feasted seven days at the dedication. lKingsvi.38 13. Naaman was cured of his leprosy after having dipped seven times in the river Jordan. 1 Kings v. 14. 14. The men of Jabesh Gilead fasted seven days, after having buried the bones of Saul and his three sons, under a tree in Jabesh 1 Sam. xxxi. 13. 15. The walls of Jericho fell down, after hav- ing been encompassed seven days by Joshua, and seven priests, blowing seven trumpets of rams' horns. Josh. vi. 15-20. 16. Gehazi went down to the water-side seven times before he saw the small cloud, like a man's hand. 1 Kings xviii. 44. 17. Christ fed upwards of four thousand peo- ple on seven loaves, and a few small fishes Mat. xv. 36. 18. Christ informs Peter, that he ought, not only to forgive his brother seven times, but until seventy times seven. Mat. xviii. 22. 23 CONTRASTS. The Righteous and the Wicked. Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Isaiah iii. 10. Woe unto the wicked ! it shall be ill with him ; for the reward of his hands shall be giv- en him Isaiah iii. 11. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked ; but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall com- Spass him about. Psalm xxxii. 10. Whoso walketh uprightly, shall be saved ; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall. Prov.xxviii.18. The path of the just is as a shining light ; the way of the wicked is as darkness ; they know not at what they stumble Prov. iv. 18,19. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead Prov. xi. 8. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, but he blesseth the habitation of the just. .Prov. iii. 33. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened Prov. x. 27. The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him, but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Prov. x. 24. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Prov. x. 28. The wicked is driven away in his wicked- ness, but the righteous hath hope in his death. Prov. xiv. 32. The memory of the just is blessed, but the memory of the wicked shall rot Prov. x. 7. The wicked is snared by the transgression of his own lips, but the just shall come out of trou- ble Prov. xii. 13. God will not cast away a perfect man, nei- ther will he help the evil doers Job viii. 20. Many that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt Daniel xii. 2. The importance of such a Lesson as the above, must be obvious ; but it will require the Teacher to be very careful in explaining some parts thereof 29 as well as the meaning of some words made use of. No better method of ef- fecting this can be suggested by us, than that of holding a simple and familiar conversation with the children on some of the striking characters mentioned in the Bible, as Cain, Absalom, Achan, Abel, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, &c. The method of using the Lesson is, by calling out two children, each taking a character, the school generally repeating after them. THE OFFICES OF ANGELS. First— To God. • References. They attend on God I Kings xxii. 19. They praise and magnify him Rev. \ii. 11. They are his messengers Luke i. 11. Second — To Jesus Christ. They foretold his conception Luke i. 30, 31. They declared his birth Luke ii. 9 — 11. They warned him of danger Matt. ii. 13, 14. They ministered to him in temptation .... Mark i. 13. They comforted him in his agony «... Luke xvii. 43. They opened his grave at his resurrection Matt, xxviii. 2. They witnessed his resurrection to others Luke xxiv. 23. They attended his ascension to heaven Acts i. 10, 11. They praise him in heaven . Rev. v. 1 1, 12. They make known his will on earth .... Rev. i. 1. They will come with him to judgment Mark viii. 38. They will divide the wicked from the just. Matt. xiii. 49,50. Third— To Man. They guard the people of God Psalm xxxiv. 7. They help us against our enemies Daniel vi. 22. They carry the soul to heaven Luke xvi. 22. The people of God have — I. God's power ; 2. Christ's mediation ; 3. The Spirit's teaching : and 4. The care of angels ; all engaged for their happiness in this world, and in that which is to come. This Lesson is given out by two Monitors. One gives the offices, the other the Scripture references , each of which in the hands of a judicious Teacher, will be found a ground work for many pleasing and profitable conversations. 30 Sing. Immortal angels, bright and fair, In countless armies shine ; At his right hand, with golden harps, They offer songs divine. While he did condescend on earth To suffer rude disdain, They cast their honours at his feet, And waited in his train. Through all his travels here below They did his steps attend ; Oft gaz'd, and wonder'd where at last This scene of love would end. They saw his heart transfix'd with wounds, His crimson sweat and gore; They saw him break the bonds of death, Which none e'er brake before. They brought his chariot from above, To bear him to his throne ; Clapt their triumphant wings, and cry'd, " The glorious work is done." WHO ARE BLESSED. References. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted Matt. v. 4. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matt. v. 5. Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled Matt. v. 6. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall ob- tain mercy Matt. v. 7. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Matt. v. 8. Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God Matt. v. 9. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Matt. v. 10. 31 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners Psalm i. 1 . Blessed is he whose transgressions are for- given Psalm xxxii. 1. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, O God Psalm lxv. 4. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O God . Psalm xciv. 12. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watch- ing daily at my gates Prov. viii. 34. Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it Luke xi. 28. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord, when he cometh, shall find watching .... Luke xii. 37. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation. James i. 12. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. xiv. 13. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection Rev. xx. 6. Blessed are they that do his commandments. Rev. xxii. 14. Blessed are they that put their trust in the Lord Psalm ii. 12. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. .Psalm lxxxiv. 4. Blessed are they who are called to the mar- riage supper Rev. xix. 9. Blessed is he that considereth the poor. . . Psalm xli. 1. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord •. Matt. xxi. 9. Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust Psalm xl. 4. For using, see Note on Order of Creation, Page 13. Sing. Woe to the souls that never pray, Who never praise the Lord ! But those are blessed that him obey, And love his holy word. Woe to the careless sinner ! woe ! That will not leave his sins ; Bless'd are the happy souls that go Where pleasure never ends. 32 Woe to the harden'd in their sin, Who never mourn their crimes ! Bless'd are the children that begin To serve the Lord betimes. Woe be to those who feed their lust On folly, sin, and shame ! Bless'd are the souls that truly trust Their all in Jesus' name. SCRIPTURE HARMONY. Precept. Make you a new heart, and a new spirit, for why will you die ?. . . . Ezek. xviii. 31. Prayer. Create in me a clean heart, O God ; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm li. 10. Promise. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you. .Ez. xxxvi. 26. Precept. Turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways : for why will ye die ? Ez. xxxiii. 11. Prayer. Turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God . . . . Jer. xxxi. 18. Promise. There shall come out of Sion the De- liverer, and shall turn away ungod- liness from Jacob Rom. xi. 26. Precept. Cast away from you all your trans- gressions Ez. xviii. 31. Prayer. Take away all iniquity Hosea xiv. 2. Promise. Thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged Isaiah vi. 7. Precept. Wash ye, make you clean Isaiah i. 16. Prayer. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin ... .Psalm li. 2. Promise. I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean ; from all your filthiness, and from all your idols will I cleanse you Ez. xxxvi. 25. Precept. Keep thy heart with all diligence . .Prov. iv. 23. Prayer. O keep my soul, and deliver me Psalm xxv. 20. Promise. I the Lord, do keep it ; lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day . .Isaiah xxvii. 3. 33 Precept, Believe in the Lord your God 2 Chro. xx. 20. Prayer. Lord, I believe, help thou mine unbelief. Mark ix. 24. Promise. They shall trust (or believe) in the name of the Lord , Zeph. iii. 12. Precept. Keep my commandments and live. . .Prov. vii. 2. Prayer. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word . .Psalm cxix. 17 Promise. I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes ; and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them Ezek. xxxvi. 27 This Lesson is given out by three Monitors — First Monitor, the Precept. Second Monitor, the Praijer. Third Monitor, the Promise. It may be con- sidered one of the most useful Lessons introduced. Here is not only Jehovah's command, but the medium, prayer, by which we may derive assistance from him to fulfil that command, and the blessed promises of eternal life to such as obey. The faithful Teacher ui'l so easily discover the application of such a Lesson, that we think it useless to enter further into it. Sing. How well thy blessed tn ths agree ! How wise and holy thy commands ! Thy promises, how firm they be ! How firm our hope and comfoit stands! Should all the forms that men devise, Assault my faith with treacherous art, I'd call them vanity and lies, And bind the gospel to my heart. NAMES GIVEN TO JESUS CHRIST. Adam the Second. Corner Stone. Advocate. Counsellor. Author and Finisher of Faith. Day Star. Anointed. Desire of Nations. Beloved. Door. Bread of Life. Emmanuel. Bridegroom. First and Last. Captain. Forerunner. Chief among Ten Thousand. Friend of Sinners. Consolation. God. 4 34 Head of the Church. Refuge. Horn of Salvation. Rock. Husband. Rose. Judge. Shepherd. King. Shield. Lamb. Shiloh. Light. Son of God. Lion. Son of Man, Mediator. Sun. Messiah. Truth. Morning Star. Vine. Prince. Way. Prophet. Weil. Ransom. Wisdom. Redeemer. Witness. Refiner. This Lesson is used by a Monitor from the Rostrum, the Children, as usual, repeating after him 5 after which, some such questions as follows, may be put by the Teacher. T. Who was the first man. — C Adam. T. Who was the second Adam ? — C. Jesus Christ. T. What command did God give to Adam 1 — C. That he should not eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge. T. What new command did Jesus Christ give to his dis- ciples ? — C. That they should love one another. T. Did Adam obey God 1 — C. No, he disobeyed him. T. Did Jesus Christ ever commit sin 1 C. No, he was without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing. T. What did Adam bring into the world by sin ? C. Death. T. W T hat did Jesus bring into the world ? C. Glad tidings of great joy, &,c. And in this manner may any other name given to Christ be profitably con- versed upon by the Teacher and Children. LINES ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Jesus ! how bright his glories shine ! Hail, great Emmanuel, all divine ! One with the Father he appears, And all his Father's glory wears ; 35 Yet he, to bring salvation down, Hath put oar mortal nature on. A stable was his lodging made, And the rude manger was his bed ; Growing in life, he still was seen, Humble, laborious, poor, and mean. The Son of God, from year to year, Did as a carpenter appear. At length, when he to preach was sent, Through towns and villages he went, And travelled with unwearied zeal, God's will and nature to reveal. To prove the heavenly truths he taught, Unnumbered miracles were wrought. The blind beheld him, — and the ear That had been deaf, his voice could hear, — The lame, for joy, around him leap, — The dead awaken from their sleep, — Sickness obeys his healing hand, And devils flee at his command. Through all his life his doctrine shines, Drawn in the plainest, clearest lines ; And death at length he did sustain, Our pardon and our peace to gain, That sinners, who condemned stood, Might find salvation through his blood. All honour, then, ascribed be To him, who liv'd and died for me. The preceding Lesson is used in the Rostrum, either by one or two Mon- itors 3 after which the children should be questioned, or conversed with, on the subjects. Si /?£•. Exalted to his Father's throne, At God's right hand he now sits down, To plead the merits of his blood, And rules for all his people's good. PARABLES OF JESUS CHRIST. The relapsed Demoniac Matt. xii. 43-45 Sower and the Seed „ xiii. 1-23 Tares and the Wheat „ xiii. 24-43 Springing Seed Mark iv. 26-29 36 Grain of Mustard Seed Matt. xiii. 31,32 Leaven „ „ 33-35 Hid Treasure M „ 44 Pearl of Great Price „ M 45,46 Net cast into the Sea „ „ 47-53 Unmerciful Servant ,, xviii. 21-35 Laborers in the Vineyard Matt. xx. 1-16 Wicked Husbandmen „ xxi. 33-46 Obedient and disobedient Sons „ „ 28-32 Wedding Garment ,, xxii. 1-14 Ten Virgins ,, xxv. 1-13 Good Samaritan Luke x. 30-38 Rich Fool „ xii. 16-21 Barren Fig Tree „ xiii. 6-9 Lost Sheep „ xv. 1-7 Lost Piece of Money ,, ,, 8-10 Prodigal Son „ „ 1 1-32 Unjust Steward „ xvi. 1-13 Rich Man and Lazarus „ xvi. 19-31 Unjust Judge ,, xviii. 1-8 Publican and Pharisee Luke xviii. 9-14 Talents Matt. xxv. 14-30 In the general instruction of the School by this Lesson, one, two, three, or more children, may be called out, each one giving out the subject of the parable, and where it may be found in the New Testament 5 after which, the Teacher may sometimes take up any one, and question the children as to its meaning. We subjoin an example. T. What is a parable ?. . C. An instructive story. T. Who spake the parables we have now been repeating ? C Jesus Christ. T. Why did Jesus Christ instruct his disciples by parables 1 C. That they might the better understand the lesson he wished to teach them. T. In the parable of the tares anion cr the wheat, — who is meant by the man sowing the good seed ?. . C. Jesus Christ. T. What by the field ? C. The world. r. What by the good seed ?. . . . C. Good people. 7'. What by the tares ?. . . . C. Wicked people. T. Who by the enemy ? C. Satan. T. What by the harvest ? C. The end of the world. 7'. Who are meant by the reapers ?. . C. The angels of God. T. On the whole, what may we learn from this parable ? C. That, although God permits good and bad people to live together in this world, they will be separated in the next. T. Who will separate them ?. . . . C. The angels of God. T. What will be done with the wicked ? C. Sent to everlasting misery. T. What with the good ? C. They will be received into heaven. T. May you, and I, dear children, be made partakers of this blessedness. Sing, He spake of the Sower, who scatter d the seed ; The Tares 'mong the wheat, which some wanted to weed ; The Leaven, conceaPd in three measures of meal ; The Treasure that one took and hid in a field ; The Unmerciful Man, whom his kind Lord forgave, On his poor fellow-servant no mercy would have ; Ten Virgins, of whom five were wise and awake ; The other five slumber'd, nor oil did they take ; The Master, who Talents to his servants did give ; The Prodigal Son, who in riot would live. The Rich Fool, that hoarded his wealth in great store, W r ould pull down his harns, and build up many more. A Samaritan, kindly, the poor man relieves, Who, in travelling to Jericho, fell among thieves. The Fig Tree, on which no fruit could be found, By mercy is spar'd another year round. The Lost Sheep recovered, that wandered astray, Causes greater rejoicing than many that stay. The Poor Man with sores, laid at Dives's gate, After death, was exalted o'er him who was great. Two Men that went down to the Temple to pray, The one, who was humble, came happy away. The Shepherd so good, kept his flock from alarms, Both the young and the tender he bore in his arms. That Shepherd is Jesus ; — the lambs wdio are weak, Are we little children ; — then him let us seek. In his arms he will bear us to happier folds, Free from sin and from sorrow, while eternity rolls ! 4* 38 MIRACLES OF JESUS CHRIST. References. Raising the dead Luke vii. viii. John xi. Healing the sick Mark iii. Luke iv. v. &,c. Cleansing the Lepers . . . Matt. viii. Luke xvii. Casting out devils .... Luke iv. Matt. viii. Luke viii. Making the deaf to hear . . . Mark vii. Making the dumb to speak . . Matt. ix. xii. Making the blind to see . . . Matt. ix. xx. John ix. Walking on the sea . . . . Matt. xiv. 22 — 33. Calming the tempest .... Matt. viii. 23 — 27. Feeding h\e thousand, with five barley loaves, and two small fishes . . John vi. 1 — 15. Feeding four thousand, with seven bar- ley loaves Matt. xv. 32 — 39. The tribute money Matt. xvii. 24 — 27. Escaping from the Jews, by making himself invisible John viii. 59. Cursing the barren fig-tree . . . Matt. xxi. 18 — 22. Miraculous draught of fishes . . . Luke v. 1 — 11. Turning water into wine . . . John ii. 1 — 11. This Lesson is used in the same manner as the preceding one. The fol- lowing 1 is a specimen of our mode of applying it. T. What is a miracle ?. . . . C, Something that man cannot perform without the power of God. T. Who performed the miracles we have been speaking of? C Jesus Christ. T. Did ever any one, beside Jesus Christ, perform a mir- acle 7....C. Yes. T. Who ? C. Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, and the apostles. T. Who gave these persons the power to work miracles I C. God. T. Why did Jesus Christ perform miracles I C. To show that he was the Son of God. T. How did he perform them 1 C. By a word, or touch ; sometimes on persons who were near, and on others who were at a great distance. T. What did he generally require of those upon whom he performed miracles ?• . . . C. Faith. 39 T. Are we able, in any way, to imitate Jesus Christ in his miracles ? C. Yes ; by doing all the good that lies in our power. T. Will Jesus Christ bless the endeavours of a little child in doing good to others ? C. Yes ; for he hath declared, in St. Matthew, v. 7— Bles- sed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. This Lesson may be extended, by the Teacher's inquiring of the children the names of those persons who were raised from the dead, restored to sight, &c. and other circumstances connected with these events. Sing. He caused the deaf his voice to hear ; The dumb proclaim'd their Saviour near ; The blind rejoiced to have their sight, And the lame leap'd with great delight. Diseases at his bidding fled, And life revisited the dead. He bade the raging tempest flee ; He calmly walked upon the sea ; And wondering multitudes he fed With a few fish, and loaves of bread. By his own power he left that grave, To which he stoop'd, our souls to save ; And numerous witnesses record The resurrection of our Lord. A DIALOGUE ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST, Q. Good morning, John — pray how d'ye do ? I've wanted long to speak with you. /I. I thank you, James — I'm bless'd with health, And that is better far than wealth. Q. I wish to ask some questions, John, Which lately I've thought much upon. A. With pleasure, James, I'll answer you, As God enables me to do. Q. Why was the Saviour born a child ? Why was he ahvays meek and mild ? A. That we, to his example bow'd, Might never angry be, nor proud. 40 Q. Why did the Lord, while here below. Obedience to his parents show ? A. That we, with all our little powers, Might also be the same to ours. Q. What lesson learn we from the plan Of Christ's compassion shown to man ? A. To do his will, to seek his face, For pardoning love, and changing grace. Q. Why did he sweat great drops of blood, And bear the awful wrath of God ? A. To save us from the pains of hell, Where wicked souls in misery dwell. Q. Why did the precious Jesus bear The scourge of thorns — the painful spear ? A. That, scourg'd and pierced, he might obtain Freedom for us from endless pain. Q. Why was he lifted up on high, There, on the cross, to groan and die ? A. He died, because the law was just ; And had not he, the sinner must ! Q. Why would the Lord resign his breath, Himself a prisoner be to death ? A. That in his grave, our sins might lie, And we might find it sweet to die. Q. The resurrection of the Lord — What lesson does that theme afford 1 A. That we should trust him in distress, And rise, ourselves, to righteousness. Q. I thank you, John — but hark ! I hear The school-bell ring — I'll haste for prayer. A. Yes — without that, 'tis vain to try To seek for peace. Good bye — Good bye. The method of using this Lesson must be obvious. Two little boys are called out — one to repeat the Questions, and the other the answers. The Tea- cher, afterwards, should take it up, and by simple questions, endeavour to as- certain whether the children understand its meaning *, and elicit Scripture texts from them, on the most important parts. We then sing — Sing. Jesus, who lived above the sky, Came down to be a man, and die ! 41 And in the Bible we may see How very kind he used to be. He went about, he was so kind, To cure poor people who were blind ; And many who were sick and lame, He pitied them, and did the same — And more than that — He told them too The things that God would have them do ; And was so gentle, and so mild, He would have listened to a child. But such a cruel death he died ! He was hung up and crucified ! And those kind hands which did such good, They nailed them to a cross of wood ! And so he died ! — and this is why He came to be a man and die : The Bible says he came from heaven, That we might have our sins forgiven. Now God will pardon those who pray, "Who hate their sins, and turn away ; But wicked folks, who do not care, We know that such He cannot bear. DOCTRINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JESUS CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES. The Apostles call God — " The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Jesus says, repeatedly, when speaking of God, " My Fa- ther." The Apostles tell us, that " God spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all." Jesus says, " God so loved the world, that he gave his on- ly begotten Son," (Sec. The Apostles say, that " Jesus is the Lord of glory." Jesus prays, " O Father ! glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was." The Apostles call Jesus " the Lord from Heaven." Jesus says, " I came down from Heaven." 42 The Apostles teach, that, " At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow." Jesus tells us, that " All men shall honour the Son, even as they honour the Father." The Apostles call it " A faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus came into the world to save sinners." Jesus says, " The Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost." The Apostles say, " Christ loved us, and gave himself for us." Jesus says, " I lay down my life for the sheep." The Apostles say, " Christ hath obtained eternal redemp- tion for us, and that he gave himself a ransom for all." Jesus says, " The Son of man came to give his life a ran- som for many." The Apostles declare, that " The blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, cleanseth from all sin." Jesus confirms it, saying, " My blood is shed for the re- mission of sins." The Apostles affirm, "Neither is there salvation in any other ; for there is no other name under heaven among men, whereby we must be saved." Jesus says, " No one cometh to the Father, but by me." The Apostles say, " We ought to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God." Jesus testifies, " He that believeth in the Son of God, is not condemned." The Apostles assert, " That the Son of God upholdeth all things by the word of his power." Jesus declares, " All power is given unto me, in heaven and in earth." The Apostles teach, " There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust." Jesus says, " The hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear the voice of the son of man, and come forth." The Apostles say, " God hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom he hath ordained." Jesus says, " The Father judgeth no one, but hath com- mitted all judgment to the Son." The Apostles say, " We can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth us." 43 Jesus said, lt Without me ye can do nothing." The Apostles say, "To this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and the living. " Jesus affirms, " All things are delivered unto me of my Father.' 5 This Lesson is used afier the same manner as the Parallels, by two Mon- itors — one repeating the Apostles' declaration, and the other that of our bles- sed Saviour. After which, the Teacher may hold some very profitable con- versation, on sometimes one declaration, and at another time on another ; and so on, till he has familiarised the minds and understandings of his little ones to these all-important truths, which, under the blessed teaching of the Holy Spi- rit, may make them wise unlo salvation. RELIGIOUS SECTS MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Epicureans. Persons whose whole happiness consisted in the pleasures of this life. Galileans. Those who pretended it unlawful to obey hea- then magistrates. Herodians. Persons who shaped their religion according to the times, and extolled Herod. Levites. Persons of the tribe of Levi, but not of Aaron's family. Libertines. Free men of Rome, either Jews or Proselytes, who had a synagogue to themselves. Nazarencs. Jews professing Christianity. Nicotaitans. Disciples of Nicolas, who said that men might have many wives. Pharisees. Persons who thought themselves truly right- eous, and despised others. Sadducces. Persons who denied the resurrection of the dead, angels, and spirits. Samaritans. Professors, who were partly heathens and partly Jews. Scribes. Persons who wrote and explained the Jewish Laws. Stoics. Persons who pretended that all events happened by fatal necessity, or chance. 44 Zealots. Murderers, who, under pretence of the law, thought themselves at liberty to commit all manner of out- rage. It has been thought advisable to introduce the above Lesson for the better understanding" some particular parts of Scripture, where such are not unfre- quently introduced, both in our Lord's declarations, and those of the Apostles. Again, it furnishes the Teacher a good opportunity, while speaking of such characters, to direct his words sometimes to one, and then to another, of his lit- tle flock, whose propensities and habits may tend, in some degree, to that which he is conversing upon. We will however leave it to the option of the teacher, as of all the other Lessons, either to use or reject it. GOOD SERVANTS MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE. Eliezer — In Abraham's House . . . Gen. xxiv. 2 Jacob — In Laban's House . . Gen. x\x. 27 Joseph — In Potiphar's House . . . Gen xxxix. 3 Moses — In God's House Numb. xii. 7 David — In Saul's House ] Sain. xxii. 14 Obadiah — ln Ahab's House ... 1 Kings xviii. 3 The Little Maid — In Naaman's House . 2 Kings v. 3 Nehemiah — In the King of Persia's service. Nehemiah ii. Daniel — In Darius's House Dan. vi. 4 The Servant — In the Centurion's House . Luke vii. 2 This Lesson may be used after the manner of Note on page 19. NAMES OF SATAN. Abaddon Rev. ix. 11. Accuser of the Brethren .... Rev. xii. 10. Angel of the Bottomless Pit . . Rev. ix. 11. Belial 2 Cor. vi. 15. Beelzebub Matt. xii. 24. Devil Matt. xiii. 39. Enemy " *' " Foul Spirit Mark ix. 25. Great Red Dragon Rev. xii. 3. God of this world 2 Cor. iv. 4. 45 Legion Mark v. 9. Lucifer Isaiah xiv. 12. Mammon Matt. vi. 24. Old Serpent . Rev. xii. 9. Prince of the Power of the Air Ephes. ii. 2. Satan Serpent Gen. iii. 1. Tempter Matt. iv. 3. Unclean Spirit Mark i. 27. Used after the same manner as the Names referred to in Note, page 34. SINS TO BE AVOIDED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND ACTION. THOUGHT. Sins. References to Scripture. Atheism — The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God Psal. xiv. 1 Enmity — The carnal mind is enmity against God. Rom. viii.7 Hypocrisy — The triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment Job xx. 5 Infidelity — An evil heart of unbelief . . . Heb. iii. 12 Ingratitude — Doth not God know it 1 and he will render to every man according to his works Prov. xxiv. 12 p . , ^ Be not proud Jer. xiii. 15 I I am against thee Jer. 1. 31 WORD. Flattery. — He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue . . Prov. xxviii. 23 Foolish Talking. — Neither filthiness, nor fool- ish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient ; but rather giving of thanks Eph. v. 4. Lying. — He that speaketh lies shall perish . Prov. xix. 9 Slandering. — He that uttereth slander is a fool. Prov. x. 18 Swearing. — But above all things, my brethren, swear not James v. 12 r 46 ACTION. Cheating. — The hope of the. unjust perisheth Prov. xi. 7 Cruelty. — The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel .... Prov. xii. 10 Drunkenness. — Drunkards shall not inherit the kingdom of God 1 Cor. vi. 10 Gluttony. — For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty . . . • Prov. xxiii. 21 Laziness. — Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep ; and an idle soul shall suf- fer hunger Prov. xix. 15 For the manner of using this Lesson, see Note on page 16. Sing. Guard me, O God ! from every sin ! Let heart, and tongue, and life, be clean : Fain would I learn to lay aside M j°y> j°y> rests within, And not in the least in the outward state. We only need labour as hard as we can, For all that our bodily comfort may need ; Ill Still doing our duty to God and to man, And we shall be happv, be happy, indeed. Work, work, and trust in your God, And you shall be happy, be happy, indeed. ON EARLY ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL. Come, sister, let us haste to school, Or we shall break that happy rule ; For Teacher says, we should be there By nine o'clock, the hour of prayer. 'Tis almost nine, I must away, I cannot stop to talk or play ; I'll wash my face, and comb my hair, And so get there in time for prayer. There Jesus waits with smiling face, To bless the little infant race ; Let us endeavour to be there, Every day, in time for prayer. MY TEACHER. Who taught my infant lips to pray To God, my Maker, day by day, And many Scripture lessons say 7 — My kind Teacher. Who was it made the ABC So easy and so plain to me, That 1 can read whate'er I see 1 — My kind Teacher. Then let me due attention pay, To all my kind instructers say, And never grieve, or disobey, My kind Teacher. THE BEST KNOWLEDGE. There was once a poor man. who in Scotland did live, Any text in the Bible he'd readily give ; And not only say it, but point out the place Where a person might find it, direct to his face. What a good man this is, said a poor little boy — I wish I was like him — 'twould fill me with joy. This man a good Christian must certainly be ; If he be not saved — Ah ! wo to poor me ! 112 His father, who heard him, turn round with surprise, And thus he address'd him with tears in his eyes, — " My George, this poor man may have only a part, Very much in his head — but none in his heart. Such knowledge as that, our Bibles assert, Only plunges poor sinners far deeper in guilt!" How dreadful ! cries George — to that God will I pray, Who hears me repeat from his word every day, That when our dear Teachers such knowledge impart, It may enter my head — but take root in my heart ; That He, in his mercy, would open my eyes, By faith to see Jesus, the great sacrifice. " That's right, my dear boy," the parent reply'd ; " Pray to God, in his name who for poor sinners died ; That God will both hear, and assure you of this, There's a dwelling for you in his mansion of bliss." DIALOGUE ON THE WORKS OF GOD. First Boy. Dear William, I should like to know, Who sends the bitter frost and snow 1 Second Boy. 'Tis that Great God, and none beside, Who once great Jordan did divide. First Boy. Who bids the little bird prepare Her nest, with such exceeding care 1 Second Boy. 'Tis He, who, in his word, hath said, That every sparrow shall be fed. First Boy. Who taught the ant to lay up store Against cold winter's stormy hour ? Second Boy. Why, that Great God, who bids us learn The lessons taught us by a worm. First Boy. Who gave the rose her crimson hue, And bath'd the earth in morning dew ? Second Boy. 'Tis He who dwells beyond the skies, Where never-ending pleasure lies. First Boy. Who caus'd the earth to bring forth food ; Gives corn, and wine, and every good ? Second Boy. E'en He, who, in the wilderness, With manna did his people bless. First Boy. Who taught the lovely butterfly To nse her wings of varied dye ? Second Boy. 'Twas He, whose care extends to all Within this fair terrestrial ball. 113 First Boy. Who sent his Son for man to die, To groan with pain, to sweat, and sigh ? Second Boy, Why God the Father 'twas who gave His only Son, our souls to save. First Boy. Can we do aught our love to prove To Him, whose every act is love ? Second Boy. O, yes ! for we may learn his will, And pray for grace to serve him still. INFANT SONGS. SONG I. Oh ! who'd not love our Infant School, Where, taught by Teachers dear, We read and pray, and sing and play, How happy are we here. Nor would we stay too late in bed, And waste our hours in sleep ; But rise and pray, that God all day Would us in safety keep. Both face and hands we'll wash so clean, And neatly comb our hair ; Then haste away, without delay, To be in time for prayer. Thus we should make our Teachers glad, And we should happy prove ; For God would smile, and, ere awhile, Call us to heaven above. SONG II. Sulks, sulks, begone, I prithee, begone from me ; Begone, sulks, begone, I'll have nothing to do with thee. Oh, no, thou shalt never tarry here, My temper to hurt and destroy ; So prithee, sulks, haste and begone, And leave me sweet peace to enjoy. SONG III. Oh ! how pretty 'tis to see Little children all agree ! Try to take the step with me, Marching to the gallery. 114 Left foot— right foot — hands behind, Be unto each other kind ; Love should always be the rule, When at home, or at the school. Oh ! how pretty 'tis to see Little children all agree, While they sing their ABC, Sitting in the gallery. Now you're in the gallery, Put your playthings all away ; Fold your arms, and look at me, And attend to what I say. SONG IV. See the pretty humming bee, Peeping into every flower ; Busy, active little creature, Working, toiling, every hour. 'Tis the Bee that makes the honey, That we eat upon our bread ; Sucking out the sweetest juices, As she flies from bed to bed. In the dew-bespangled meadow See the pretty lambkins play ; With their curly milk-white fleeces, How they sport about so gay. See the maid is milking Colley, How she wags about her tail ; Not a moment standing quiet, I think she'll overset the pail. Hark, how merry Robert 's whistling, Following Smiler to the plough ; Little Chloe running after, Joins the chorus — bow, wow, wow. SONG V. Very little things are we ; Oh, how mild we all should be ! Never quarrel, never fight, This would be a shocking sight ; And would break a happy rule Of our much-lov'd Infant School. 115 Just like pretty little lambs, Softly skipping by their dams ; We'll be gentle all the day, Love to learn as well as play ; And attend to every rule Of our much-lov'd Infant School. In the winter, when 'tis mild, We may run, but not be wild ; But in summer we must walk, And improve the time by talk ; Then we shall come, nice and cool, To our much-lov'd Infant School. SONG VI. March, March, March, to the play-ground, < r *l' Hands behind, orderly, upright, and cheerfully ; March, March, March to the play-ground, \ ^ . , * Left foot and right foot, so keep the step carefully ; Then we may laugh and play, No naughty words we'll say ; Quarrel, nor fight, but run round the trees and sing, Love one another, Like sister and brother, And haste into school, when our Teacher the bell shall ring : March, March, March, &c. SONG VII. See, how happy we are here ! Friends so kind, and Teachers dear ; Free from envy, care, and strife, Is not ours a happy life 1 Let us keep this rule in mind, Left foot, right foot, hands behind ; Then, how pretty it will be, Marching to the gallery. 116 Jesu's my hope. Jesu's my hope. HYMNS. HYMN I. Though I'm a little child, Jesu's my hope. Though I am young and wild, Jesu's my hope If I my Saviour seek, And in hi3 footsteps keep, Happiness I shall reap. Jesu's my hope. Should sin my soul affright, Jesu's my hope. Though I am feeble quite, Tranquil shall be my mind, For he is good and kind ; In him sweet peace I find. Though death should call for me, Jesu's my hope And justice ask my plea ; Jesu's my hope. If I my sins forsake, Leave all for Jesus' sake, He will my spirit take. Jesu's my hope. HYMN II. At dawning of day, came Mary away, To see the~sepulchre, and mourn ; But what was her fear, an angel to hear Say, Mary, the Master is gone. Surpriz'd at the sound, in silence profound, Whilst trembling she stood at the stone ; But none could she find, to comfort her mind, Poor Mary ! the Master is gone. Love flow'd from her eyes, love heav'd in her sighs, How pensive she utter'd her moan I The stone is removed, lost is all that she lov d, Ah, Mary ! the Master is gone. In vain was my care, these perfumes to prepare, Or attempt to embalm him alone ; Taken hence from my view, what, alas, shall 1 do, Ah, Mary ! the Master is gone. 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