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PREFACE. 
 
 The Church of The Unitas Fratrum ("Moravians") ai 
 Herrnhut (1722-1727) felt the need of having for each day 
 a short word of Scripture as a guide to their meditations, 
 praying, speaking and general conduct. Count Zinzendorf 
 undertook to select suitable texts. To these he added a 
 few lines from hymns, that were at that time in use in the 
 services of the congregation. These additions, it was hoped, 
 would lead to a right understanding of the texts and sue- 
 gest the application of the truths to the individual heart. 
 
 In the first years a Scripture text, with lines from a 
 hymn, was announced in the daily evening service as the 
 "Watchword" for the following day. It was not till 1732 
 that a series of "Watchwords" was printed in advance for 
 the whole year. One of the last labors of Count Zinzen- 
 dorf was the selection of the "Watchwords" for the year 
 1761. After his decease the duty of selecting them de- 
 volved on the newly constituted Governing Board of the 
 Church. The book underwent some changes as regards title 
 and form. Two texts of Scripture were given for each day. 
 The "Watchword" was always taken from the Old Testa- 
 ment: the "Doctrinal Text" was chosen from the New Testa- 
 ment, so that in one year the Gospels, the Acts and the 
 Book of Revelation were represented, in the next year the 
 Epistles, and in the third all the books of the New Testa- 
 ment. ' 
 
 The Text Book until the middle of the 19th century was 
 used almost exclusively in the Moravian Church; but in 
 the last decades it has been valued by very many members 
 of other Churches. At present 140,000 copies are printed 
 for Germany, 16,000 for French Switzerland and France, 
 6,700 for England and America, 1,800 for North Schleswig 
 and Denmark, and 36.000 in shortened form for Sweden. 
 Several thousand copies are, besides, printed in the Mora- 
 vian Foreign Mission fields in the dialects of the natives, 
 viz., in Dutch, Esthonian, Finnish, Bohemian, Italian, Negro- 
 English (for Surinam) and Eskimo. The total number of 
 copies published annually is therefore well over -00,000! 
 
 The Moravian Church considers it a great favor, received 
 from the Lord, that by the yearly issue of this book it 
 may contribute in ever so small degree to the fulfilment of 
 the Saviour's prayer "that they all may be tne." May all, 
 who use the book this year, find it a source of daily strength- 
 ening, and a bond of peace and of union. 
 
SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAYS 
 
 Moravian Church. 
 
 See Book of Order, page 128, and the 
 "Memorial Days." 
 
 March 1, 1457. [463rd]. Commemorated as the date of the be- 
 ginning of the organization of the 
 Unitas Fratrum, in Bohemia. 
 
 May 12, 1724. [196th]. Laying of the corner-stone of the first 
 public building at Herrnhut, Saxony, 
 in which was the the first place of wor- 
 ship. 
 
 May 12, 1727. [193rd]. Unanimous adoption of the first stat- 
 utes, or Brotherly Agreement, by the 
 settlers at Herrnhut, — the first definite 
 step towards the reorganization of the 
 Unitas I-'ratrum. 
 
 June 17, 1722. [198th]. Beginning of the settlement, after- 
 wards called Herrnhut, by the first 
 company of emigrants from Moravia. 
 
 July 6, 1415. [505th]. Martyrdom of John Hus, the Bohemian 
 Martyr and Forerunner of the Unitas 
 Fratrum, at Constance. 
 
 Aug. 13, 1727. [193rd]. Signal outpouring of the Holy Spirit 
 experienced by the congregation of 
 Herrnhut in the parish-church at Ber- 
 thelsdorf, at the first celebration of the 
 Holy Communion after the statutes of 
 May 12. 1727, had been subscribed, the 
 first organization effected and discord- 
 ant parties harmoniously united, 
 
 Aug. 21, 1732. [188th]. Beginning of the first mission of the 
 Unitas Fratrum to heathen in foreign 
 lands, namely, to the Negroes in .St. 
 Thomas, West Indies. 
 
 Sept. 16, 1741. [179th]. Powerful Experiece of the fact that 
 Jesus Christ is the Chief Sheplierd and 
 Head of His Church. Covenant Day 
 of the ordained ministers of the Mora- 
 vian Church. 
 
 Nov. 13, 1741. [179th]. Formal Promulgation in the Unitas 
 Fratrum of the doctrine of the Imme- 
 diate Headship of the Lord Jesus 
 Christ in His Church on earth. 
 
DAILY TOPICS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Moravian Prayer Union 
 
 Motto: Matt. 18:19; and John \/:20, 21. 
 
 On August 27. 1727, certain members of the Moravian 
 Church in Herrnhut, Saxony, formed a prayer union known 
 as the "Hourly Intercession." That practice provided that 
 for every hour of the day and night, some one of the vol- 
 untary intercessors should be bearing on the heart, in private, 
 the interests of the Kingdom of God in the world. 
 
 THE MORAVIAN PRAYER UNION was formed in 
 England on August 27. 1872. as a form of resuscitation of 
 the "Hourly Intercession." and its members are found in all 
 portions of the Moravian world, in home and foreign lands. 
 
 It is the earnest desire to enlist many more in this prayer 
 covenant. Any child of God may become a member who 
 will agree to pray for the subjects as given below and who 
 will send in his or her name to the pastor. 
 
 SUNDAY.— THE CHURCH OF CHRIST.— Her purity 
 and peace, unity and power. For the congregation to 
 which we belong, and with which we worship to-day. 
 For the minister who will to-day speak to us the Word 
 of Christ, that it may be in demonstration of the Spirit 
 and of power. For the right observance of the Lord's 
 Day. and the blessing of God upon all Sunday-schools. 
 "Unite all the children of God in one spirit. Grant 
 love and unity to all our congregations. Preserve 
 and sanctify each member through the truth." 
 
 MONDAY .—CHRISTIAN MISSIONS.— For all Mis- 
 sionary Societies, and Missions to both Jews and 
 Heathen: for the new work entered upon; for our own 
 Foreign Missions. For the Workers stationed in heath- 
 en lands: for deepened interest at home in the Mission 
 cause; that Younp Men with a true Missionary spirit may 
 be stirred up to ofifer themselves for the Lord's work; 
 and that all may learn the duty and privilege of serving 
 the Lord by giz'inp. We pray especially for a blessing 
 upon our Church's work in Bohemia, and for an open 
 door for Gospel labor in Moravia. 
 
 On successive Mondays of each month, special thought 
 for:— 
 
 1st Monday — Labrador, Alaska. Himalaya, N. American 
 Indians. 
 
. 2nd Monday— West Indies <E. & W. Provinces), Au- 
 stralia. 
 
 3rd Monday — Moskito Coast, Demerara, Surinam, Leper 
 Homes. 
 
 4th Monday— S. Africa (E. & W.). E. Cent. Africa 
 
 (Nyasa and Unyamwesi). 
 5th Sujiday — Our Mission Colleges; Mission Boards of 
 
 all Churches. 
 
 "Send faithful laborers into Thy harvest." "Have 
 mercy on Thy ancient covenant people, deliver them 
 from their blindness." 
 
 TUESDAY.— THE FAMILY AND THE SCHOOL.— 
 For households. For the Christian Education of the 
 young, and that our children may be early led to give 
 themselves to Christ. For all Schools, and that Teachers 
 may be actuated by love to Christ . For all Christian 
 Endeavor Societies; and Guilds for the Young. For 
 the young men educated in the Colleges for School ser- 
 vice and the Ministry, that they may devote themselves 
 with a single eye to Christ and His service in the 
 Church. 
 
 "From the influence of the spirit of this world, pre- 
 serve us. gracious Lord and God." "Let our children 
 be brought up in Thy nurture and admonition." 
 
 WEDNESDAY .—THE SICK AND AFFLICTED.— 
 For those in Sutferina, as the aged, sick, poor, desolate, 
 and distressed, and for prisoners. For those on jour- 
 neys or in peril. For the suppression of slavery and 
 intemperance. For all victims of famine, oppression, 
 and war. 
 
 "By Thy griefs and sorrows, by Thy Divine pres- 
 ence, bless and comfort them, gracious Lord." "Make 
 the bed of the sick and in the midst of suffering let 
 them feel that Thou lovest them." 
 
 THURSDAY .—OUR COUNTRY.— That it may become 
 more truly a Christian country; that God may guide 
 and protect all that aie in authority. That Commerce 
 and industry may be consecrated to the service of 
 Christ. That the Spirit of Christ may permeate the 
 work of the Bible and Tract Societies, the tone of the 
 Public Press and of all the Literature of our land; and 
 regulate all activities projected for the good of the 
 people. 
 
■•Watch graciously over all guvernments. Give pros- 
 perity, O Coil, to this land, and salvation to all its 
 people." 
 
 FRIDAY.— THE MORAVIAN CHURCH.— For her 
 purity, spirituality, and activity: her adherence to the 
 doctrine of the Cross, and of the sole rule and headship 
 of Christ. For the Directing Boards of the Church, that 
 they be guided bv the Spirit of Christ, and endued with 
 insight into His will, boldness and prudence in acting 
 for Him. and that thev may be ever upheld by the con- 
 fuience and prayers of their fellow-servants. For all the 
 Conferences of our Church and of our congregations, 
 that thev may join together in prayer and work, and 
 unceasingly "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond 
 of peace." For the Synods of the Church, that they 
 may ever be "seasons of refreshing," occasions of re- 
 newed consecration, and assemblies that promote the 
 Church's welfare by the spirit of their deliberations, and 
 the wisdom of their conclusions. 
 
 "Give to our bishops and ministers soundness of 
 doctrine and holiness of life, and preserve them 
 therein. Help all elders to rule well." 
 
 SATURDAY.— FOR MINISTERS, as Preachers of 
 Christ and Pastors of His flock; that they be all bap- 
 tized with the Holy Spirit, and thus endued with power 
 for their ministry. For their growth in grace and in 
 the knowledge of Christ. For their prudence, zeal, 
 meekness, and boldness as His servants; and that, by 
 purity of motive, and blainelessness of life, they may 
 Valk approved of God. and ensamples unto men. 
 
 "Give Thy Spirit and power to preach Thy Word." 
 
 The stanzas found in this Text Book are taken from the 
 Hymnbooks of the Moravian Church. The two passages of 
 Scripture indicated for each day are suggested for morning 
 and evening reading respectively. 
 
 ) Denotes First Quarter. C Denotes Last Quarter. 
 
 EXPLANATORY NOTE. 
 
 ® Denotes 
 
 % Denotes New Moon. 
 
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 Doctrinal TLcxtQ 
 
 FOR THE YEAR 1920. 
 
 JANUARY 
 
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 THURSDAY 1 — Epistle, Rom. 8:24-32. Gospel, 
 Luke 4:16-21. 
 
 Blessed be God, who hath sent His angel and 
 delivered His servants that trusted in Him. 
 Dan. 3 :28. 
 
 His love in times past me forbiddeth to think, — 
 He'll leave me at last unrelieved to sink; — Each 
 sweet Ebenezer I have in review, — ^Confirms His 
 good pleasure to help me quite through. 
 
 Eejioice in hope, patient in tribulation, con- 
 tinuing stedfastly in prayer. Rom. 12 :12. 
 
 I am trusting Thee to guide me; — Thou alone shalt 
 lead, — Every day and hour supplying — ^AU my need. 
 
 FRIDAY 2._Mark 1 :1-13. Rom. 1 :1-15. 
 Let the glory of the Lord endure for ever; 
 Let the Lord rejoice in His works. Ps. 104:31. 
 
 Glory, blessing, praise eternal ! — Thus the choir of 
 angels sings ; — ^Honor, riches, power, dominion ! — 
 Thus its praise creation brings : — Glory, glory, — 
 Glory to the King of kings ! 
 
 Be ye sincere and void of otfence unto the 
 day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of 
 
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 rigiiteousness, whicli are through Jesus Christ, 
 unto the glory and praise of God. Phil. 1 : 
 10, 11. 
 
 Of each weight still more divested, — Freed from 
 every earthly view, — Be our purpose, unmolested — 
 Our high calling to pursue. 
 
 SATURDAY 3.-^Mark l:'4-28. Rom. 1:16-25. 
 He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of 
 his eye. Zech. 2 :8. 
 
 Call Jehovah thy Salvation, — Rest beneath the 
 Almighty's shade ; — In His secret (habitation — Dwell, 
 nor ever be dismayed ; — There no tumult can alarm 
 thee, — Thou shalt dread no hidden snare ; — Guile nor 
 violence can harm thee, — In eternal safeguard there. 
 
 If God is for us, who is against us? Rom. 
 8:31. 
 
 He will never fail us, — ^He will not forsake, — His 
 eternal covenant — He will never break; — Resting on 
 His promise,— What have we to fear? — God is All- 
 Sufficient — For the coming year I 
 
 2n& TKHeeh— Sun&aB after IHew IJeat 
 
 SUNDAY 4— Epistle, 1 Peter 4:12-19. Gospel, 
 Matt. 2:13-23. 
 
 Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass 
 from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich 
 apparel. Zech. 3 :4. 
 
 Clothed in garments of salvation, — At Thy table 
 in our place,— We rejoice, as Thou rejoicest, — In 
 .the riches of Thy grace. 
 
 In nothing be anxious ; but in everything by 
 prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let 
 
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 your requests 'be made known unto God. Phil. 
 4:6. 
 
 Depend on Him : thou canst not fail ; — Make all 
 thy wants and wishes known; — Fear not: His merits 
 must prevail; — Ask but in faith, it shall be done. 
 
 ©MONDAY 5._Mark 1:29-45. Rom. 2:1-11. 
 
 Aaron shall bear the names of the ehildren 
 of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon 
 his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, 
 for a memorial 'before the Lord continually 
 Exod. 28:29. 
 
 And Jesus now is gone — His people's cause to 
 plead : — He stands in heaven their great High- 
 Priest, — And bears their names upon His breast. 
 
 I can do all things in Him that strengthen- 
 eth me. Phil. 4:13. 
 
 Rely on God thy Saviour,— 'So shalt thou safe go 
 on ; — Build on His grace and favor, — So shall thy 
 work be done. 
 
 TUESDAY 6. (Epiphany.) Epistle, Isaiah 9: 
 1-7. Gospel. Matt. 2:1-12. 
 
 And they that are far off shall come and 
 build in the temple of the Lord. Zech. 6 :15. 
 
 O long-expected dawning,— iCome with Thy cheer- 
 ing ray ! — When shall the morning brighten, — The 
 shadows flee away? — O sweet anticipation ! — It cheers 
 the watchers on, — To pray, and hope, and labor, — 
 Till the dark night be gone. 
 
 Ye were once darkness, but are now light in 
 the Lord ; walk as children of light. Eph. 5 :8. 
 God of the day! teach us to walk in light — With 
 
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 guileless hearts, as in our Father's sight ; — To hate 
 the works of darkness, and to be, — True to our- 
 selves, our fellow-man and Thee. 
 
 AVEDNBSDAY 7.-^Mark 2:1-12. Rom. 2:12-24. 
 
 If riches increase, set not your heart there- 
 on. Ps. 62:10. 
 
 Shoulld our minds, to earthly objects cleaving, — 
 Of the mark forgetful prove? — ^God forbid, all 
 earthly trifles leaving,— Let us fix our thoughts 
 above. 
 
 Godliness with contentment is great gain. 
 1 Tim. 6:6. 
 
 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, — From every 
 murmur free; — The blessings of Thy grace impart, 
 — And make me live to Thee. 
 
 THURSDAY 8.^Mark 2:13-28. Rom. 3:1-20. 
 
 And let the priests also, that come near to 
 the Lord, sanctify themselves. Exod. 19 :22. 
 
 May they, that Jesus whom they preach, — Their 
 own Redeemer see ; — And watch thou daily o'er ' 
 their souls, — That they may watch for thee. 
 
 Work out your own salvation with fear and 
 trembling. Phil. 2:12. 
 
 Soul, then know thy full salvation ; — Rise o'er sin, 
 and fear, and care; — Joy to find in every station, — 
 Something still to do or bear. 
 
 FRIDAY 9.— Mark 3:1-19. Rom. 3:21-31. 
 
 Thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of 
 the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey 
 of the terrible shall be delivered. Isa. 49:25. 
 
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 Then bless the great Conqueror with heart and 
 with song; — He now ever liveth, His praises prolong; 
 — In us, living Lord, be Thy home ever found, — Till 
 earth's halilelujahs in heaven resound. 
 
 If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye 
 shall be free indeed. John 8 :36. 
 
 Be Thou our great Deliverer still, — Thou Lord of 
 life and death ;— Restore and quicken, soothe and 
 bless, — With Thine almighty breath : — To hands that 
 work and eyes that see, — ^Give wisdom's heavenly 
 lore, — That whole and sick, and weak and strong, — 
 May praise Thee evermore. 
 
 SATURDAY lO.^Mark 3:20-35. Ps. 122. 
 
 I will make mention of the lovingkindness 
 of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, ac- 
 cording to all that the Lord hath 'bestowed on 
 us, and the great goodness toward the house of 
 Israel, which He hath bestowed on them ac- 
 cording to His mercies, and according to the 
 multitude of His lovingkindnesses. Is. 63 :7. 
 
 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; — 
 Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim; — With 
 gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, — Kneel 
 and adore Him; the Lord is His Name! 
 
 Give thanks unto the Father, who made us 
 meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the 
 saints in light. Col. 1:12. 
 
 Father, give to us Thy peace: — May our life on 
 earth be blest ; — When our trials here shall cease, — 
 May W€ enter into rest, — Rest "within our home 
 above, — Thee to praise, and Thee to love. 
 
14 JANUARY. 
 
 3t& TKHecft— l0t SunOas after jEpipbane 
 
 SUNDAY 11.— Epistle, Rom. 12:1-5. Gospel, Luke 
 2 :41-52. 
 
 Shall evil befal a city, and the Lord hath 
 not done it ? Amos 3 :6. 
 
 Oh could we be resigned and quiet, — And rest in 
 God's good providence, — Who oft prescribes us 
 wholesome diet, — In forms that please not flesh and 
 sense. 
 
 Bear ye one another's hurdens, and so fulfil 
 the law'^of Christ. Gal. 6:2. 
 
 To comfort and to bless, — To find a balm for woe, 
 — ^To tend the lone and fatherless, — Is angels' work 
 below. 
 
 C MONDAY 12._jPs. 93. Rom. 4:1-15. 
 
 GMve us help against the adversary ; For vain 
 is the help of man. Ps. 108:12. 
 
 His ways with thee are just and right, — He puts 
 thy enemies to flight, — iHowever threatening they ap- 
 pear; — Take courage. He is near. 
 
 Tribulation worketh stedfastness. Rom. 5 :3, 
 
 Thy purpose of eternal good — Let me but surely 
 know; — ^On this I'll lean — ^^let changing mood — And 
 feeling come and go. 
 
 TUESDAY 13._Mark 4:1-20. Rom. 4:16-25. 
 
 In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, will I 
 take thee, and will make thee as a signet; for 
 I have chosen thee. Haggai 2 :23. 
 
 Make my calling and election, — Jesus every day 
 more sure. 
 
JANUARY. 15 
 
 What Ood promised, He is able also to per- 
 form. Kom. 4:21. 
 
 Rely on God thy Saviour, — So shalt thou safe go 
 on ;-^Build on His grace and favor, — So shall thy 
 work be done. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 14._^Mark 4-21-41. Rom. 5:1-11. 
 
 The Lord is righteous in all His ways, And 
 gracious in all His works. Ps. 145 :17. 
 
 Mercies, multiplied each hour, — Gracious Lord, 
 our praise demand ; — Guarded by Thy mighty power, 
 — (Nourished by Thy bounteous hand. 
 
 Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of 
 His might. Eph. 6 :10. 
 
 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving; — So, 
 do thine own part faithfully, — And trust His word, 
 — though undeserving, — Thou yet shalt find it true 
 for thee; — ^God never yet forsook at need — The soi'l 
 that trusted Him indeed. 
 
 THURSDAY IS.-^Mark 5:1-20. Rom. 5:12-21. 
 
 Do not My words good to him that walketh 
 uprightly ? Micah Q :7. 
 
 Let these, oh God, my soul convert, — And make 
 Thy servant wise ; — Let these be gladness to my 
 heart, — The day-spring to my eyes. 
 
 For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto 
 salvation, a repentance which hringeth no re- 
 gret : but the sorrow of the world worketh 
 death. 2 Cor. 7 :10. 
 
 Heal me, O my Saviour, heal ; — 'Heal me, as I sup- 
 pliant kneel ; — ^Heal me, and my pardon seal. 
 
16 JANUARY. 
 
 FRroAY 16.-^Mark 5:21-43. Rom. 6:1-11. 
 
 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the un- 
 righteous man his thoughts ; and let him return 
 unto the Lord, and ;He will have mercy upon 
 him; and to our God, for He will abundantly 
 pardon. Isa. 55 :7. 
 
 Before Thy Cross we bow with self-conviction, — 
 Bewail our sins, implore Thy benediction : — For 
 Thou art merciful, and grace unmeasured — In Thee 
 is treasured. 
 
 Christ died for our sins according to the 
 Scriptures. 1 Cor. 15 :3. 
 
 Be Thou my Refuge, Lord, my Hiding-pIaiCe ; — 
 I know no force can tear me from Thy side; — 
 Unmoved I then all my accusers face, — And answer 
 every charge with — "Jesus died." 
 
 SATURDAY 17.— Mark 6:1-13. Isa. 61:1-6. 
 
 Oh that ray people would hearken unto me, 
 I would soon subdue their enemies, And turn 
 my hand against their adversaries. Ps. 81 : 
 13, 14. 
 
 I am trustinig Thee for power, — Thine can never 
 fail; — 'Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me — 
 Must prevail. 
 
 Humble yourselves therefore under the 
 mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in 
 due time. 1 Pet. 5:6. 
 
 Give deep humility; the sense — Of godly sorrow 
 give ; — A strong, desiring confidence — To hear Thy 
 voice and live. 
 
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 SUNDAY 18.— Epistle, Rom. 12:6-16. Gospel. 
 John 2:1-11. 
 
 Create in me a clean heart 0 God; and re- 
 new a right spirit within me. Cast me not 
 away from Thy presence; And take n'ot Thy 
 holy Spirit from me. Ps. 51:10, 11. 
 
 Most gracious Comforter, we pray, — C lead us 
 farther every day; — Thy unction to us all impart, 
 — Preserve and sanctify each heart. 
 
 The kingdom of God is not in word, but in 
 power. 1 Oor. 4:20. 
 
 Come, kingdom of our God! — And make the broad 
 earth thine. 
 
 MONDAY 19.— Ps. 95. Rom. 6:12-23. 
 
 Behold, My servant shall deal wisely, he shall 
 be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very 
 high. Isa. 52:13. 
 
 Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, — Whom David 
 Lord did call, — The God Incarnate, Msn Divine, — 
 And crown Him Lord of all ! 
 
 Whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do 
 all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks 
 to God the Father through Him. Col. 3 :17. 
 
 Grant we, impelled by Thy love, — In smallest 
 things may faithful prove; — Till we depart, we wish 
 to be — ^Devoted wholly unto Thee. 
 
 TITESDAY 20._Mark 6:14-29. Rom. 7:7-25. 
 
 Thou hast been a stronghold to the poor, a 
 stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge 
 
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 from the atonn, a shade from the heat. Isa, 
 25:4. 
 
 Rest of the weary, — Joy of the sad, — Hope of the 
 dreary,— Light of the glad, — ^Home of the stranger, 
 — Strength to the end, — Refuge from danger, — Sav- 
 iour and Friend! 
 
 For I reckon that the sufferings of this pres- 
 ent time are not worthy to be compared with 
 the glory which shall he revealed to us-ward, 
 Rom. 8 :18. 
 
 My soul, though ihere by various trials proved, — 
 Believe that by Thy Saviour thou art loved : — Sub- 
 mit thy will to His; with patience wait; — He soon 
 to perfect bliss will thee translate. 
 
 ©WEDNESDAY 21._Mark 6:30-44. Rom. 8:1-11. 
 
 In the day of my trouble I will call upon 
 Thee; for Thou wilt answer me. Ps. 86:7. 
 
 'Low at His feet lay thy burden of carefulness, — 
 High on His heart will He bear it for thee; — ^Com- 
 fort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness, — 
 Guiding thy steps as may best be for thee. 
 
 Is any among you suffering? let him pray. 
 Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. James 
 5:13. 
 
 Sing on your heavenly way; — Ye ransomed sin- 
 ners sing; — Sing on, rejoicing every day — In Christ, 
 the eternal King. 
 
 THURSDAY 22.— (Mark 6:45-56. Rom. 8:12-23. 
 
 The Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice ; let 
 the multitude of isles be glad. Ps. 97 :1. 
 One Lord, one empire, all secures, — He reigns and 
 
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 life and death are yours; — Through earth and heav- 
 en one song shall ring, — "The Lord Omnipotent is 
 King!" 
 
 Ye were bought with a price; become not 
 bondservants of men. 1 Cor. 7 :23. 
 
 Son of the living God ! oh, call us — Once and again 
 to follow Thee ;— And give us strength, whate'er be- 
 fall us, — Thy true disciples still to be. 
 
 FRroAY as^Mark 7:1-23. Rom. 8:24-30. 
 
 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, 
 In the city of our God, in His holy mountain. 
 Ps. 48:1. 
 
 To God we render praise, — Who grants us new 
 displays — Of mercy all our days. 
 
 Christ was made unto us wisdom from God, 
 and righteousness and sanctification, and re- 
 demption. I Cor. 1 :30. 
 
 Whate'er I am, whate'er I do, — Grace only I 
 ascribe it to ; — Grace can alone my heart preserve. 
 
 SATURDAY 34._Mark 7 :24-37. 2 Kings 5 :1-19. 
 
 LoED, Thou wilt ordain peace for us; for 
 Thou hast also wrought all our works for us. 
 Isa. 26:12. 
 
 My life in Thee, Thy life in me, — Makes heaven 
 forever mine. 
 
 In everything give thanks; for this is the 
 will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward. 
 1 Thess. 5:18. 
 
 O fill me with Thy fulness. Lord, — Until my very 
 
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 heart o'erflaw — In kindling thought and glowing 
 word — Thy love to tell. Thy praise to show. 
 
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 SUNDAY 25..^Epistle, Rom. 12 -'6-21. Gospel, 
 Matt. 8:1-13. 
 
 The Lord thy God is a devouring fire, a jeal- 
 ous God. Deut. 4 :24. 
 
 I want a godly fear, — A quick discerning eye, — 
 That looks to Thee when sin is near — And sees the 
 tempter fly; — A spirit still prepared, — And armed 
 with jealous care, — Forever standing on its guard, 
 — 'And watching unto prayer. 
 
 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and 
 righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse 
 us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1 :9. 
 
 Now on Christ I cast my burden, — ^Let me feel 
 Thy inner ipardon ; — Let Thy Spirit leave me never, 
 — Make me only Thine forever ! 
 
 MONDAY 26.— Ps, 96. Rom. 8-31-39. 
 
 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto 
 him, I am Jehovah: and I appeared unto 
 Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God 
 Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not 
 known to them. Exodus 6 :2, 3. 
 
 Praise ye Jehovah ! for His lovingkindness — And 
 all the tender mercy He hath shown; — Praise Hi.-n 
 Who pardons all our sin and blindness, — And calls 
 us sons, and takes us for His own. 
 
 Ye search the scriptures, because ye think 
 that in them ye have eternal life ; and these are 
 they which bear witness of Me. John 5 :39. 
 
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 Lord, Thy Word abideth, — And our footsteps guid- 
 eth; — ^Who its truth believeth — Light and joy re- 
 ceiveth. 
 
 TUESDAY 27._Mark 8:1-21. Rom. 9:1-13. 
 
 Let us arise, and go up to Bethel ; and I will 
 make there an altar unto God, Who answered 
 me in the day of my distress, and was with me 
 in the way which I went. Gren. 35 :3. 
 
 I will sing to my Creator, — Unto God I'll render 
 praise, — Who by every thing in nature — iMagnifies 
 His tender grace : — Naught but loving condescension 
 — Still inclines His faithful heart — To support an 1 
 take tht:r part,— Who pursue His blest intention.— 
 All things to their period tend, — But His mercy has 
 no end. 
 
 <jk)dliness is profitable for all things, having 
 promise of the life which now is, and of that 
 which is to come. 1 Tim. 4:8. 
 
 Blest are they, supremely blest, — Who of Jesus' 
 grace possessed, — 'Cleave to Him by living faith, — 
 Till they shall resign their breath. 
 
 gVI^DNESDAY 28._Mark 8:22—9:1. Rom. 9: 
 14-24. 
 
 And many nations shall join themselves to 
 the Lord in that day, and shall be my people; 
 and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou 
 shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent 
 me unto thee. Zech. 2 :11. 
 
 Saviour, lo! the isles are waiting, — Stretched the 
 hand, and strained the sight, — ^For Thy Spirit, new 
 creating, — Love's pure flame and wisdom's light; — 
 Give the word, and of the preacher — Speed the foot. 
 
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 and touch the tongue, — ^Till on earth by every crea- 
 ture, — ^Glory to the Lamb be sung. 
 
 God called you through the gospel, to the 
 obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
 2 Thess. 2:14. 
 
 Grant me steadiness, — (Lord to run my race, — 
 Following Thee with love most tender, — So that 
 Satan may not hinder — 'Me by craft or force : — Fur- 
 ther Thou my course. 
 
 THIIRSDAY 29._Mark 9 -2-13. Rom. 10:1-17 
 Thus saifch the Lord of hosts : My cities shall 
 yet overflow with prosperity; and the Lord 
 shall yet comfort Zion and shall yet choose Je- 
 rusalem. Zech. 1 :17. 
 
 Thou hidden Source of calm repose, — Thou all- 
 sufficient iLove divine; — M-y help and Refuge from 
 my foes,— iSecure I am. for Thou art mine: — Thou 
 art my Fortress, Strength, and Tower, — iMy Trust 
 and Portion evermore. 
 
 Faithful is He that calleth you, who will 
 also do it. 1 Thess. 5 :24. 
 
 His purpose stands unshaken — What He hath said 
 Hell do; — And, when by all forsaken, — His Church 
 He will renew. — iWith pity He beholds her, — E'en in 
 her time o/f woe, — 'Still by His word upholds her, — 
 And makes her thrive and grow. 
 
 FRroAY 30— Mark 9:14-32. Rom. 11:1-12 
 Behold, it was for my peace that I had great 
 bitterness : But Thou hast in love to my soul 
 delivered it from the pit of corruption; For 
 Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back. 
 Isa. 38:17. 
 
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 In my distress I raised with faith — To God my 
 supplication ; — ^My Saviour rescued me from death 
 — ^And gave me consolation. 
 
 Where sin abounded, grace did abound much 
 more exceedingly. Rom. 5 :20. 
 
 Though sin with us doth much abound, — Yet 
 grace still more aboundeth; — Sufficient help in Christ 
 is found, — Where sin most deeply woundeth : — He 
 the good Shepherd is indeed, — ^Who His lost sheep 
 doth seek and lead — With tender love and pity. 
 
 SATURDAY 31.-^Mark 9:33-50. Jeremiah 9: 
 22, 23. 
 
 For I have satiated the weary soul, and ev- 
 ery sorrowful soul have I replenished. Jere- 
 miah 31:25. 
 
 Therefore we come. Thy gentle call obeying, — 
 And lay our sins and sorrows at Thy feet; — On 
 Everlasting Strength our weakness staying — 'Qothed 
 in Thy robe of righteousness complete : — ^Then, joy- 
 ful and refreshed, we leave Thy throne, — And fol- 
 low on to know as we are known. 
 
 And the "world passeth away, and the lust 
 thereof : but he that doeth the will of God abid- 
 eth for ever. 1 John 2 :17. 
 
 Jesus, Thou Prince of life! — Thy chosen cannot 
 die; — Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, — To 
 reign with Thee on high. 
 
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 SUNDAY 1— Epistle, 1 Cor. 9:24—10:5. Gospel, 
 Matt. 20:1-16. 
 
 My heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: 
 My flesh also shall dwell in safety. Ps. 16 :9. 
 
 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest, — Whose waking is 
 supremely blest; — No fear, no woe, shall dim that 
 hour — .That manifests the Saviour's power. 
 
 Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether 
 at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto 
 Him. 2 Cor. 5:9. 
 
 Lord, may I live to Thee by faith, — To Thee, oh, 
 may I die; — 'For Thine I am in life and death, — 
 Thine, Thine, eternally. 
 
 MONDAY 2._Ps. 97. Rom. 11 : 13-24. 
 iSo teach us to number our days that we may 
 get us a heart of wisdom. Ps. 90 :12. 
 
 A few more suns shall set — 'O'er these dark hills 
 of time, — And we shall be where suns are not, — A 
 far serener clime : — Then, O my iLord, prepare — 
 My soul for that great day ; — Oh wash me in Thy 
 precious blood, — And take my sins away. 
 
 Whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the 
 Lord, and not unto men. Col. 3 :23. 
 
 Lord, may I not be greatly moved — By envy or 
 applause, — Content to be 'by Thee approved, — And 
 glorying in Thy cause. 
 
 TUESDAY 3.-HMark 10:1,^3-31. Rom. 11:25-36. 
 Behold unto the Lord thy Grod belongeth 
 
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 heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, 
 with all that is therein. Deut. 10:14. 
 
 Holy and infinite ! viewless ! eternal ! — Veiled in 
 the glory that none can sustain, — None comprehend- 
 eth Thy Being supernal, — Nor can the heaven of 
 heavens contain. — Holy and infinite; limitless, bound- 
 less, — rAll Thy perfections, and powers, and praise t 
 
 Cast all jour anxiety upon Him, 'because He 
 careth for you. 1 Peter 5 :7. 
 
 Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave,— ^His faithful- 
 ness review, — And every burden with Him leave,— 
 Whose love is daily new. 
 
 ©WEDNESDAY 4 — Mark 10:32-52. Rom. 12:1-1Z 
 
 His name shall be called Mighty God. Isa. 
 9:6. 
 
 As much, when in the manger laid, — Almighty 
 Ruler of the sky, — As when the six days' work He 
 made — Filled all the morning-stars with joy. 
 
 My grace is sufficient for thee : for My power 
 is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor. 12:9. 
 
 O Will, that wiliest good alone, — ^Lead Thou the 
 way. Thou guidest best; — A little child, I follow on, 
 — And trusting lean upon Thy breast. 
 
 THUBSDAY 5— Mark 11:1-19. Rom. 12:13-21. 
 
 He will bring me forth to the light, and I 
 shall behold His righteousness. Micah 7 :9. 
 
 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine — My life 
 and death attend; — Thy presence through my jour- 
 ney shine — ^.^nd crown my journey's end. 
 
 By the grace of God I am what I am : and 
 
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 His grace which was ibestowed upon me was 
 not found vain. 1 'Cor. 15 :10. 
 
 I could not do without Thee, — I cannot stand 
 alone, — I have no strength or goodness, — No wis- 
 dom of my own ; — 'But Thou, beloved Saviour, — 
 Art all in all to me ; — And perfect strength in weak- 
 ness — Is theirs who lean on Thee. 
 
 FRIDAY 6.^Mark 11:20-33. Rom. 13:1-10. 
 I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy 
 tears. 2 Kings 20:5. 
 
 Here stands the promise fair, — For God can not 
 repent, — ^To fervent, persevering prayer, — ^He'll every 
 blessing grant. 
 
 The supplication of a righteous man availeth 
 much in its working. James 5 :16. 
 
 We perish if we cease from prayer; — Oh grant us 
 power to pray ! — And when to meet Thee we prepare, 
 —Lord, meet us by the way. 
 
 SATITRDAY 7.-^Mark 12:1-17. Jer. 10:6-10. 
 
 Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye 
 have chosen you the Lord, to serve Him. And 
 they said, We are witnesses. Joshua 34:22. 
 
 We are the Lord's; then let us gladly tender — Our 
 souls to Him, in deeds, not empty words ; — iLet heart 
 and tongue, and life combine to render — No doubtful 
 witness that we are the Lord's. 
 
 If we died with Him, we shall also live with 
 Him; if we endure, we shall also reign with 
 Him : if we shall deny Him, He also will deny 
 Its. 2 Tim. 2:11, 12. 
 
 Onward, ever onward, — Journeying o'er the road 
 
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 — Worn by saints before us, — Journeying on to God ; 
 — Leaving all behind us — May we hasten on, — Back- 
 ward never looking — Till the prize is won. 
 
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 SUNDAY 8.— ,Epistle, 2 Cor. 11 :19— 12:9. Gospel, 
 Luke 8:4-15. 
 
 And I will set up one shepherd over them, 
 and He shall feed them, even my servant Da- 
 vid; He shall feed them, and He shall be their 
 shepherd. Ezek. 34:23. 
 
 Here come I, my Shepherd, athirst after Thee, — 
 In mercy receive me, for mercy's my plea. 
 
 I am the good shepherd; and I know mine 
 OTvn, and mine own know me. John 10 :14. 
 
 Thou knowest, Lord, the weariness and sorrow — 
 Of the sad heart that comes to Thee for rest;— 
 Cares of to-day, and burdens for to-morrow, — ^Bless- 
 ings implored, and sins to be confessed; — We come 
 Defore Thee at Thy gracious word, — And lay them 
 at Thy feet : Thou knowest, Lord. 
 
 MONDAY 9._Ps. 98. Rom. 13:11—14:9. 
 
 All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness there- 
 of is as the flower of the field. The grass with- 
 ereth, the flower fadeth, because the breath of 
 the Lord bloweth upon it ; surely the people is 
 grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; 
 but the word of our God shall stand for ever. 
 Isa. 40:6-8. 
 
 The weary world is mouldering to decay, — Its 
 
 glories wane, its pageants fade away; — In that last 
 
 sunset, when the stars shall fall, — May we arise, 
 
 awakened by Thy call, — With Thee, O Lord, for 
 
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 ever to abide — In that blest day which has no even- 
 tide. 
 
 Take up the shield of faith, wherewith ye 
 shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the 
 evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, 
 and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word 
 of God. Ephes. 6 :16, 17. 
 
 Stand, then, in His great might, — ^With all His 
 strength endued, — And take, to arm you for the 
 fight, — The panoply of God; — That, having all things 
 done, — And all your conflicts past, — Ye may o'er- 
 come, through Christ alone, — And stand entire at 
 last. 
 
 TUESDAY 10.— Mark 12:18-34. Rom. 14:10-23. 
 
 O Lord, Thou art my God ; I will exalt Thee, 
 I will praise Thy name; for Thou hast done 
 wonderful things . Isa. 25 :1. 
 
 His comforts never fail me, — He stands at my 
 right hand ; — When tempests fierce assail nae, — 
 They're calm at His command. 
 
 Give thanks always for all things in the 
 name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God. Ephes. 
 5:20. 
 
 O would, my God, that I could praise Thee — With 
 thousand tongues by day and night! — How many a 
 song my lips should raise Thee, — Who orderest all 
 things here aright; — ^My thankful heart would ever 
 be — Telling what God hath done for me. 
 
 C WEDNESDAY 11— Mark 12 :35-44 Rom. 15:1-13. 
 
 The jar of meal wasted not, neither did the 
 cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the 
 
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 Lord, which He spake "by Elijah. 1 Kings 
 17:16. 
 
 When all Thy mercies, O my God, — My rising soul 
 surveys, — ^Transported with the view, I'm lost — In 
 wonder, love and praise. 
 
 ■Set your mind on the things that are above, 
 and not on the things that are upon the earth. 
 Col. 3 :2. 
 
 Grant that all of us may prove, — By obedience, 
 faith and love, — ^That our hearts to Thee are given, 
 — That our treasure is in heaven. 
 
 THXTISDAY 12._Mark 13:1-23. Rom. 15:14-24. 
 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the 
 way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee 
 with Mine eye upon thee. Ps. 32 :8. 
 
 Thou my dailv task shall give, — Day by day to 
 Thee I live iSo' shall added years fulfill,— Not my 
 own — my Father's will. 
 
 Prove what is well-pleasing unto the Lord. 
 Ephes. 5 :10. 
 
 Do thou with faith discharge thy station, — Keep 
 God's commands, live to His praise ; — Rely on Him 
 for preservation, — On Whom the whole creation 
 stays. 
 
 FRIDAY 13.— Mark 13:24-37. Rora. 15:25-33. 
 
 A son honoreth his father, and a servant his 
 master: if then I am a father, where is Mine 
 i cnor? and if J am a master, where is My fear? 
 saith the Lord of hosts unto you? Mai. 1 :6. 
 
 Faithful Lord, my only joy and pleasure — Sha'l 
 remain, while here I stay, — ^Thee, my matchless 
 
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 Friend and highest Treasure, — To adore, serve and 
 obey. 
 
 iSanctify in your hearts Clirist as Lord. 
 1 Pet. 3:13. 
 
 Grace renewed bestow upon me, — With new zeal, 
 my Saviour, crown me, — So that I may serve Thee 
 solely; — Thy atonement make me holy. 
 
 SATUKDAY 14.— Mark 14:1-16. Jer. 8:4-9. 
 
 The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our law- 
 giver, the Lord is our king; He will save us. 
 Isa. 33:22. 
 
 When before the Judge we tremble,— ^Conscious 
 of His broken laws, — iMay the blood o-f His atone- 
 ment— 'Cry aloud, and plead our cause; — ^Bid our 
 guilty terrors cease; — Be our pardon and our peace. 
 
 In Jesus we have our redemption through 
 His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, ac- 
 cording to the riches of His grace. Ephes. 1 :7. 
 
 Thou hast promised to receive us,— Poor and sin- 
 ful though we be; — Thou hast mercy to relieve us, 
 — Grace to cleanse and power to free, — Blessed 
 Jesus, — (Early let us turn to Thee. 
 
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 SUNDAY 15.-4Epistle, 1 Cor. 13. Gospel, Luke 
 18 :31-43. 
 
 Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time 
 have I answered thee, and in a day of salvation 
 have I helped thee. Isa. 49 :8. 
 
 O magnify the Lord with me, — With me exalt His 
 name; — 'When in distress to Him I called, — He to 
 my rescue came. 
 
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 God was in 'Christ reconciling the world unto 
 Uimself, not reckoning unto them their tres- 
 passes, and having committed unto us the word 
 of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5 :19. 
 
 Let them that love Him — Rise with joy to serve 
 Him, — As the sun goes forth in might, — Spreads 
 o'er the earth his light. 
 
 MONDAY 16_Ps. 99 and 100. Rom. 16. 
 
 Remember, Lord, the reproach of Thy ser- 
 vants. Ps. 89:50. 
 
 My spirit on Thy care, — Blest Saviour, I recline ; 
 — Thou wilt not leave me to despair, — For Thou art 
 Love Divine. 
 
 Let us not be weary in well-doing; for in 
 due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 
 6:9. 
 
 Toiling early in the morning, — ^Catching moments 
 through the day, — Nothing small or lowly scorning, 
 — While we work, and watch, and pray. 
 
 TUESDAY 17._Mark 14:17-3L Gen. 1:1-13. 
 
 Beware lest thou forget the Lord, who 
 brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, 
 out of the house of bondage. Deut. 6 :12. 
 
 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, — And all Thy 
 love to me ; — Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, — 
 Will I remember Thee. 
 
 Ye were bought with a price : glorify God 
 Iherefore in your body. 1 Cor. 6 :20. 
 
 Our souls and bodies. Lord, prepare, — That we rich 
 fruit for Thee may bear; — Grant we may live unto 
 
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 Thy praise, — (And serve Thy cause with faithfulness ; 
 -^Since grace and truth are our heart's wish and 
 aim, — Oh glorify in us Thy saving name. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 18. Ash Wednesday Mark 14 : 
 
 32-52. Gen. 1:14-25. 
 
 By Thy ordinances is Tliy servant warned: 
 In keeping them there is great reward Ps. 
 19:11. 
 
 To each Thy sacred word apply, — With sovereign 
 power and energy; — And may we, in Thy faith and 
 fear, — 'Reduce to practice what we hear. 
 
 Christ also suflFered for you, leaving you an 
 example, that ye should follow His steps. 
 1 Peter 2:21. 
 
 Let Thy cross my will control, — And conform me 
 to my guide. 
 
 ©TBTUBSDAY 19._4Mark 14:53-65. Gen. 1:26-31. 
 
 Distil, ye heavens, from above, and let the 
 skies pour down righteousness : let the earth 
 open that it may bring forth salvation, and let 
 it cause righteousness to spring up together;. 
 I, the Lord, have created it. Isa. 45 :8. 
 
 For mercies, countless as the sands, — Which daily 
 I receive — iFrom Jesus my Redeemer's hands, — My 
 soul, what canst thou give? 
 
 Our Saviour Jesus Christ, gave Himself for 
 us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, 
 and purify unto Himself a people for His own 
 possession, zealous of good works. Titus 2 :14. 
 
 Plant Thyself in me; — I will learn of Thee, — To 
 be holy, meek, and tender, — Wrath and pride and 
 
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 self surrender; — Nothing shouldst Thou see, — But 
 Thyself in me. 
 
 FRIDAY 20.— Mark 14 :66— IS :13. Gen. 2 :1-1S. 
 
 And in Thy majesty ride on prosperously, 
 Because of truth and meekness and righteous- 
 ness : And Thy right hand shall teach thee ter- 
 rible things. Ps. 45 :4. 
 
 Conquering Prince and Lord of glory, — ^Majesty en- 
 throned in light! — All the heavens are bowed befote 
 Thee, — ^Far beyond them spreads Thy might. — Shall 
 I fall not at Thy feet, — And my heart with rapture 
 beat? 
 
 'Christ Jesus abolished death, and brought 
 life and immortality to light through the gos- 
 pel. 2 Tim. 1:10. 
 
 May this ever blessed hope — Fill our hearts with 
 gladness, — lAnd 'midst weakness bear us up. 
 
 SATURDAY 21._Mark 15-14-28. Gen. 22:1-14. 
 
 The inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the 
 people that dwell therein shall 'be forgiven 
 their iniquity. Isa. 33 :24. 
 
 0 land that seest no sorrow ! — 0 state that fear'st 
 no strife! — O princely land of glory!— O realm and 
 home of life! — Exult, O dust and ashes! — The Lord 
 shall be thy part; — His only. His for ever, — Thou 
 shalt be, and thou art ! 
 
 1 will rather glory in my weaknesses, that 
 the power of 'Christ may rest upon me. For 
 when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Cor. 
 12:9, 10. 
 
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 Thy love in sorrow be my gladness, — In weakness 
 be Thy love my strength. 
 
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 SUNDAY 322._Epistle, 2 Cor. 6:1-10. Gospel, 
 Matt. 4:1-11. 
 
 Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the 
 •voice of His praise to be beard; Who holdeth 
 our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be 
 looved. Ps. 66 :8, 9. 
 
 Now let us praise the Lord — With body, soul and 
 spirit, — Who doth such wondrous things — Beyond 
 our sense and merit ; — Who, from our mother's arms 
 — And earliest infancy, — Hath done great things for 
 us; — Praise Him eternally. 
 
 We love, because He first loved us. 1 John 
 4:19. 
 
 O Love that wilt not let me go, — I rest my weary 
 soul in Thee: — I give Thee back the life I owe, — 
 That in Thine ocean depths its flow — ^May richer, 
 fuller be. 
 
 MONDAY 23.-^Ps. 102:1-18, 24-29. Gen. 2:16-25. 
 He hath both spoken unto me and Himself 
 hath done it. Ps. 38:15. 
 
 The Lord is just, a Helper tried,— iMercy is ever 
 at His side, — His kingly crown is holiness, — His scep- 
 ter, pity in distress. 
 
 If a man keep my word, he shall never see 
 death. John 8 :51. 
 
 Kindle within us and preserve that fire, — Which 
 may with holy love our breasts inspire, — And with an 
 active zeal our minds inflame, — To do Thy will and 
 glorify Thy name. 
 
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 TUESDAY 24._Mark 15:29-41. Gen. 3:1-15. 
 
 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear 
 Him, in those that hope in His lovingkindness. 
 Ps. 147:11. 
 
 Make me to walk in Thy commands, — 'Tis a de- 
 lightful road. 
 
 God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to 
 the humble. 1 Peter 5 :6. 
 
 Prevent me lest I harbor pride, — 'Lest I in my 
 own strength confide; — 'Show me my weakness, let 
 me see — I have my power, my all, from Thee. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 25.--jMark 15:42—16:8. Gen. 
 3:17-24. 
 
 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard 
 Lim, And saved him out of all his troubles. Ps. 
 34 :6. 
 
 Oh, what peace we often forfeit; — Oh, what need- 
 less pain we bear ; — All because we do not carry — 
 Everything to God in prayer. 
 
 "We entreat that ye receive not the grace of 
 (xod in vain. 2 Cor. 6 :1. 
 
 Less of the flesh each day, — Less of the world and 
 sin; — iMore of Thy Son, I pray, — iMore of Thyself 
 within. — More molded to Thy will, — iLord, let Thy 
 servant be; — Higher and higher still, — ^Liker and 
 liker Thee. 
 
 STHLTRSDAY 26._jMark 16:9-20. Gen. 4:3-16. 
 
 Is not My word like fire? saith the Lord; 
 and like a hammer that hreaketh the rock in 
 pieces ? Jerem. 23 :29. 
 
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 0 God in whom our trust we place, — We thank 
 Thee for Thy word of grace; — Help us its precepts 
 to obey, — Till we shall live in endless day. 
 
 iLet a man prove himself, and so let him eat 
 of the bread and drink of the cup. 1 Cor. 
 11 :28. 
 
 How needful, strictly to inquire, — ^And ask our 
 hearts each day, — "Doth Jesus' love me still inspire, 
 — ^My thoughts and actions sway?" 
 
 FRIDAY 37.— 1 Cor. 1:1-17. Gen. 5:21-36. 
 
 Verily there is a God that judgeth in the 
 earth. Ps. 58:12. 
 
 Thou comoreheiid'.st Him not,— Yet earf-i and 
 heaven tell, — ^God sits as sovereign on the throne, — 
 He ruleth all things well. 
 
 It is required in stewards that a man be 
 found faithful. 1 Cor. 4:2. 
 
 Grant we, impelled by Thy love, — In smallest 
 things may faithful prove ; — Till we depart, we wish 
 to be — Devoted wholly unto Thee. 
 
 SATURDAY 28.— 1 Cor. 1:18-31. Exodus 33: 
 17-23. 
 
 1 will strengthen them in the Lokd and they 
 shall walk up and down in His name. Zech. 
 10:12. 
 
 Lord, grant us, though deeply abased with shame, 
 — With true 'Christian courage to act in Thy Name ; 
 — In Thy blessed work may we always abound, — 
 And let with success all our labor be crowned. 
 
 Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead 
 
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 unto sill, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus. 
 Rom. 6:11. 
 
 With new life endowed by Christ our Saviour, — 
 May we to the world be dead. 
 
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 SUNDAY 29— Epistle, 1 Thess. 4:1-12. Gospel, 
 Matt. 15:21-28. 
 
 I will never forget Thy precepts; for witH 
 them Thou hast quic'kened me. Ps. 119 :93. 
 
 0 form us all while we remain — On earth, unto 
 Thy praise ; — That each one fully may attain — Thy 
 blessed aim through grace. 
 
 1 am the living 'bread which came down out 
 of heaven. John 6 :51. 
 
 Lord, I hunger only after Thee, — Feed Thou me. 
 
 MARCH 
 
 MONDAY 1. Memorial Day — Ps. 103. Gen. 
 6 :5-22. 
 
 No manner of hurt was found upon him, 
 because he had trusted in his God. Dan. 6 :23. 
 
 He that confides in his Creator, — Depending on 
 Him all his days, — Shall be preserved in fire and 
 water, — And saved in many dangerous ways. 
 
 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you 
 like men, be strong. 1 Cor. 16:13. 
 
 Faith of our fathers! living still — In spite of dun- 
 geon, fire and sword ; — 0 how our hearts beat high 
 with joy — Whene'er we hear that glorious word ; — 
 
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 Faith of our fathers ! holy faith ! — We will be true 
 to thee till death. 
 
 TUESDAY 2,-1 Cor. 2. Gen. 7. 
 
 Then said I, Lo, I am come; In the roll of 
 the book it is written of me: I delight to do 
 Thy will, O my God. Ps. 40 :8. 
 
 Inflamed with zeal, 'twas Thy delight, — To do Thy 
 Father's will ; — ^May the same zeal my soul excite, — 
 Thy precepts to fulfill. 
 
 I came not to judge the world, but to save 
 the world. John 12:47. 
 
 There is no other Name than Thine, — Jehovah 
 Jesus! Name divine, — On which to rest for sins for- 
 given, — 'For peace with God, for hope of heaven. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 3.-1 Cor. 3:1-15. Gen. 8:1-12. 
 
 Lord, there is none beside Thee to help, be- 
 tween the mighty and him that hath no 
 strength. 2 Chron. 14:11. 
 
 I have no help but Thine; nor do I need— Another 
 arm save Thine to lean upon ; — It is enough, my 
 Lord, enough indeed; — iMy strength is in Thy might. 
 Thy might alone. 
 
 Be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding 
 in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know 
 that your labor is not vain in the Lord. 1 Cor. 
 15 :58. 
 
 Then persevere till death — ^Shall bring thee to thy 
 God. 
 
 ©THURSDAY 4.-1 Cor. 3:16-23. Gen. 8:13-22. 
 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let 
 
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 US kneel before the Lord our Maker: For He 
 is our God, And we are the people of His pas- 
 ture, and the sheep of His hand. Ps. 95 :6, 7. 
 
 To Thee, the Lord of all, I'll humbly sing, — To 
 Thee, my Maker, glad thankofferings bring; — ^But 
 how can language worthily display — Thy lauds, or 
 to Thy Name due homage pay? 
 
 For God appointed us not unto wrath, but 
 unto the obtaining of salvation through oii'" 
 Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 5 :9. 
 
 0 Lord, Thy grace impart, — Refresh and cheer 
 my heart, — Thy pardoning love display, — For Thou 
 my Saviour art : — To me, poor sinner, say, — "Thy 
 reproach is Mine, — All 'My merit's thine, — Take My 
 peace divine." 
 
 FRIDAY 5.— 1 Cor. 4. Gen. 9:8-17, 28. 29. 
 
 As the hart panteth after the waterbrooks, so 
 panteth my soul after Thee, O God. Ps. 42 -1. 
 
 , For Thee, my God — the living God, — My thirsty 
 soul doth pine ; — Oh, when shall I behold Thy face, 
 — Thou Majesty divine! 
 
 If any man thirst, let him come unto Me 
 and drink. John 7:37. 
 
 1 came to Jesus, and I drank — Of that life-giving 
 stream ; — 'My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, 
 — And now I live in Him. 
 
 SATURDAY 6.— 1 Cor. 6.1-11,20. Jer. 26:1-15. 
 
 0 God of my righteousness; Thou hast set 
 me at large when I was in distress : Have mercy 
 upon me, and hear my prayer. Ps. 4:1. 
 
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 When we in darkness walk, — Nor feel the hea\'- 
 enly flame, — Then is the time to trust our God, — 
 And rest upon His name. 
 
 Ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a 
 holy nation, a people for Gad's own possession, 
 that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him 
 who called you out of darkness into His mar- 
 \ellous light. 1 Peter 2:9. 
 
 The 'Church on earth hath union — With God the 
 Three in One, — And mystic sweet communion — 
 With those whose rest is won ; — Oh happy ones and 
 holy ! — Lord, give us grace that we — Like them, the 
 meek and lowly, — On high may dwell with Thee. 
 
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 SUNDAY 7._^Epistle, Eph. 5:1-9. Luke 11:14-28 
 
 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, 
 and whose trust the Lord is. For he shall be 
 as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth 
 out its roots by the river. Jer. 17 :7, 8. 
 
 Thee thanks for ever, — O Father, that Thy rule 
 is just — And wise, and changes never; — Thy 
 boundless power o'er all things reigns, — Done is 
 whate'er Thy Will ordains; — Well for us that Thou 
 rulest. 
 
 God is faithful, who will not suffer you to 
 be tempted above that ye are able; but will 
 with the temptation make also the way of 
 escape, that ye may be able to endure it. 1 Cor. 
 10:13. 
 
 I implored Thy succor, — Thou wast swift to save. 
 
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 MONDAY 8 — Ps. 106:1-6, 40-48. Gen. 11:1-9. 
 
 I will declare mine iniquity ; I will be sorry 
 for my sin. Ps. 38 :19. 
 
 Cast thy guilty soul on Him, — Find Him mighty 
 to redeem ; — At His feet thy burden lay, — Look thy 
 doutts and cares away ; — Now by faith the Son em- 
 brace, — Plead His promise, trust His grace. 
 
 As sin reigned in death, even so might grace 
 reign through righteousness unto eternal life 
 through Jesus Chrisrt our Lord. Rom. 5 :21. 
 
 For strength to those who on Him wait — His truth 
 to prove, His will to do, — ^Praise ye our God, for He 
 is great, — Trust in His name, for it is true. 
 
 TX^SDAY 9.— 1 Cor. 8. Gen. 12:1-9. 
 
 Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of 
 Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy 
 One of Israel. Isa. 12:6. 
 
 Glorious things of thee are spoken, — Zion, city of 
 our God ; — -He Whose word cannot be broken, — 
 Formed thee for His own abode; — On the Rock of 
 ages founded, — What can shake thy sure repose? — 
 With salvation's walls surrounded, — Thou mayest 
 smile at all thy foes. 
 
 Ye are a temple of the living God. 2 Cor. 
 6:16. 
 
 Oh, teach us. Lord, to know and own — This won- 
 drous mystery, — That Thou with us art truly one, — 
 And we are one with Thee ! 
 
 WEDNESDAY 10— 1 Cor. 9:1-14. Gen. 13. 
 They sat down at Thy feet; every one shall 
 receive of Thy words. Deuit. 33 :3. 
 
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 Oh! may these heavenly pages be — My ever dear 
 delight, — x^nd still new beauties may I see, — And 
 still increasing light. 
 
 Give the more diligence to make your call- 
 ing an4 election sure. 2 Peter 1 :10. 
 
 We offer up ourselves to Thee, — That heart and 
 word and deed may be — In all things guided by Thy 
 mind, — And in Thine eyes acceptance find. 
 
 THURSDAY 11— 1 Cor. 9:15-27. Gen. 14:1-3, 
 10-20. 
 
 Eemem'ber Thy servants. Ex. 32 :13. 
 
 His is an unchanging love, — ^Higher than the 
 heights above, — ^Deeper than the depths beneath, — 
 Free and faithful, strong as death. 
 
 The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our 
 spirit, that we are children of God. Rom. 8 :16. 
 
 Grant me the indubitable seal, — That ascertains 
 the kingdom mine, — That powerful stamp I long 
 to feel, — The signature of love divine; — Oh, shed 
 it in my heart abroad, — Fullness of love, of heaven, 
 of God. 
 
 € FRIDAY 12._1 Cor. 10:1-13. Gen. 15. 
 
 My presence shall go with thee. Exod. 33 :14. 
 
 Ye who called to Christ's service are, — Join to- 
 gether both in work and prayer; — Venture all on 
 Him, our Lord, — Who assures us in His word, — ^We 
 are always objects of His care. 
 
 If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; 
 and where I am, there shall also My servant 
 he. John 12:26. 
 
 And when by turns we pass aiway, — As star by 
 
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 Star grows dim,— May each, translated unto day, — 
 Be lost and found in Him. 
 
 SATURDAY 13.— 1 Cor. 10:14—11:1. Jer. 52: 
 7-10. 
 
 But I will sacrifice unto Thee with the voice 
 of thanksgiving; I will pay that which I have 
 vowed. Salvation is of the Lord. Jonah 2 :9. 
 
 Ever confessing — Thee, I will raise — Unto Thee 
 blessing, — Glory and praise, — All my endeavor, — 
 World without end. Thine to be ever, — Saviour and 
 Friend. 
 
 Speak one to another in psalms and hymns 
 and spiritual songs, singing and making melody 
 with your heart to the Lord. Ephes. 5 :19. 
 
 Pleasant are Thy courts above,— In the land of 
 light and love; — Pleasant are Thy courts below — 
 In this land of sin and woe. — O my spirit longs and 
 faints — 'For the converse of Thy saints ; — For the 
 brightness of Thy face, — King of glory, God of 
 grace. 
 
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 SUNDAY 14.— Epistle, Gal. 4:21-31. John 6:1-15. 
 
 But from thence ye shall seek the Lord thy 
 God, and thou shalt find Him, when thou 
 searchest after Him with all thy heart and 
 with all thy soul. Deut. 4:29. 
 
 To the soul that seeks Him Christ is gracious ; — 
 They who wait, ne'er wait in vain, — But experience 
 Him a God propitious. 
 
 Blessed be the God a'nd Farther of our Lord 
 Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every 
 
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 Spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in 
 Christ. Ephes. 1:2. 
 
 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts — My daily 
 thanks employ; — Nor is the least a cheerful hearc, 
 — That- tastes those gifts with joy. 
 
 MONDAY 15.— Ps. 107:1-16. Gen. 17:1-9. 
 
 Thy servants take pleasure in the stones of 
 Zion, And have pity upon her dust. Ps. 102 :14. 
 
 Show us daily more and more — Of Thy Church's 
 beauty: — ^Give the impulse and the power — For each 
 sacred duty. 
 
 Neither is he that planteth anything, neither 
 he that watereth ; but God that giveth the in- 
 crease. 1 Cor. 5 :7. 
 
 Let Thy blessing go with me, — 'Saviour, else I 
 dare not move. 
 
 TUESDAY 16.— 1 Cor. 11:17-34. Gen. 17:15-22. 
 
 I will not make a full end of thee; but I will 
 correct thee in measure, and will in no wise 
 leave thee unpunished. Jer. 30:11. 
 
 Lord I approach Thy mercy-seat, — And pray Thee 
 to forgive me : — With contrite heart, I Thee entreit, 
 — ^Show pity and receive me ; — Cast all my sins and 
 trespasses — Into the ocean of Thy grace, — And them 
 no more remernlber. 
 
 For the grace of God hath appeared, bring- 
 ing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the 
 intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly 
 lusts, we should live soberly and righteously 
 and godly in this present world. Tit. 2:11, 12. 
 
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 With new life endowed by Christ our Saviour, — 
 May we to the world be dead ; — That great prize to 
 gain be our endeavor, — Purchased when for us He 
 bled; — By His love constrained may we adore Him, 
 — Thinking, speaking, acting, as before Him. 
 
 AAT:D?/ESDAY 17— 1 Cor. 12:1-11. Gen. 18:1-10, 
 13-16. 
 
 The Lord hath led me in the way. Gren. 
 24 :27. 
 
 "My times are in Thy hand!" — My God, I wisn 
 them there; — My life, my friends, my soul, I leave 
 — 'Entirely to Thy care. 
 
 Hope maketh not , ashamed. Rom. 5 :5. 
 
 His heart o'er thee, poor tempted soul, doth break, 
 —He sends His light to lead, His truth to guide 
 thee; — "My helpless child," He saith, "fresh courage 
 take, — I'll be thy strength, for thou 'hast none be- 
 side Me; — ^My help is high. My comfort draweth 
 near; — -Let this thee cheer." 
 
 ■THITRSDAY 18.-1 Cor. 12:12-31. Gen. 18:17-33. 
 
 Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, who redeemeth 
 thv life from destruction, who crowneth thee 
 with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Ps. 
 103 :4. 
 
 When all Thy mercies, O my God ! — 'My rising 
 soul surveys, — Transported with the view, I'm lost 
 — In wonder, love, and praise. 
 
 Set your hope perfectly on the grace that is 
 to be brought unto you at the revelation of 
 Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13. 
 
 With that "blessed hope" before us, — ^Let no harp 
 remain unstrung; — ^Let the mighty advent-chorus — 
 
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 Onward roll from tongue to tongue; — ^Christ is com- 
 ing! — Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come! 
 
 FRIDAY 19— 1 Cor. 13. Gen. 19:1-3, 12-29. 
 
 The children of Israel went out with a high 
 band. Ex. 14:8. 
 
 When He makes bare His arm, — What shall His 
 work withstand? — When He His people's cause de- 
 fends, — Who, who shall stay His hand ! 
 
 He calleth the things that are not, as though 
 they were. Rom. 4:17. 
 
 O God, Thy power is wonderful, — Thy glory pass- 
 ing bright; — Thy wisdom, with its deep on deep, — 
 A rapture to the sig'ht. 
 
 ©SATURDAY 20 — 1 Cor. 15:1-11. Deut. 21:4-9. 
 
 In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in 
 quietness and in confidence shall be your 
 strength. Isa. 30 :15. 
 
 In each event of life how clear — Thy ruling hand 
 i see ! — (Each blessing to my soul more dear— Be- 
 cause conferred by Thee. — In every joy that crowns 
 my days, — In every pain I bear, — iMy heart shall find 
 delight in praise, — Or seek relief in prayer. 
 
 We know that to them that love God all 
 things work together for good. Rom. 8 :28. 
 
 O praise Jehovah! Who ofttimes hath signally 
 blessed thee, — ^Showers of love sent from heaven 
 when evil oppressed thee : — Trust in this hour — On 
 His omnipotent power; — Loving He hastens to meet 
 ihee. 
 
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 SUNDAY 31.— Epistle, Heb. 9:11-15. Gospel, 
 John 8:46-59. 
 
 A man's heart deviseth his way; but the 
 Lord directeth his steps. Prov. 16 :9. 
 
 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned — G let me 
 -heerfully fulfil, — In all my works Thy presence find, 
 — .^nd prove Thy good and perfect will. 
 
 Him who knew no sin He made to be sin on 
 onr ibehalf; that we might become the right- 
 eousness of God in Him. 2 Cor. 5 :21. 
 
 Thy works, not mine, O Christ, — Speak gladness 
 to this heart; — They tell me all is done; — They bid 
 my fear depart : — To Whom save Thee, Who canst 
 alone — ^For sin atone. Lord, shall I flee? 
 
 MONDAY 22._Ps. 108:1-6, 13, 14. Gen. 21:1-3, 
 8-21. 
 
 The truth of the Lord endureth for ever. 
 Praise ye the Lord. Ps. 117 :2. 
 
 Eternal are Thy mercies. Lord ; — Eternal truth 
 attends Thy Word ; — Thy praise shall sound from 
 shore to shore, — Till suns shall rise and set no 
 more. 
 
 The law was given through Moses : grace and 
 truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1 :17. 
 
 The ancient law departs, — And all its terrors 
 cease;— 'For Jesus makes with faithful hearts — A 
 covenant of peace. 
 
 TUESDAY 23.— 1 Cor. 15:12-28. Gen. 22:1-8. 
 
 Be Thou to me a rock of habitation, where- 
 unto I may continually resort : Thou hast given 
 
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 commandment to save me; For Thou art my 
 rock and my fortress. Ps. 71:3. 
 
 Rock of ages cleft for me, — 'Let me hide myself 
 in Thee. 
 
 "We ' are perplexed, yet not unto despair. 
 2 Cor. 4 :8. 
 
 Though distresses now attend thee,— And thou 
 tread the thorny road, — His right hand shall still de- 
 fend thee,— ^Soon He'll bring thee home to God; — 
 Therefore praise Him, — Praise the dear Redeemer's 
 Name. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 24 — 1 Cor, 15:29-49. Gen. 22: 
 9-19. 
 
 With Thy blessing let ithe house of Thy ser- 
 vant be blessed for ever. 2 'Sam. 7 :29. 
 
 We and our house will serve Thee, Lord, — Thy 
 word we will obey : — Grant us and all our children 
 grace, — .In word and deed Thy name to praise. 
 
 God has made us accepted in the beloved. 
 Ephes. 1:6. 
 
 Finish then Thy new creation; — Pure and sinless 
 let us be ; — Let us see Thy great salvation, — 'Per- 
 fectly restored in Thee. 
 
 THURSDAY 25— 1 Cor. -5:50-58. Gen. 23. 
 Verily Thou art a God that hidest Thyself, 
 O God of Israel, the Saviour. Isa. 45 :15. 
 
 Deep in unfathomable mines — Of never-failing 
 skill — He treasures up His bright designs, — And 
 works His sovereign will. 
 
 'Our light affliction, which is for the moment, 
 worketh for us more and more exceedingly an 
 
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 eternal weight of glory; while we look not at 
 the things which are seen, but at the things 
 which are not seen. 2 'Cor. 4:17, 18. 
 
 Nearer, my God, to Thee, — Nearer to Thee ! — 
 E'en though it be a cross — That raiseth me. 
 
 FRIDAY 36.— 1 Cor. 16. Gen. 24:1-16. 
 
 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. Ps. 139 :9, 10. 
 
 Thrice blest is he to whom is given — ^The instinct 
 that can tell, — That God is on the field, when He — 
 Is most invisible. 
 
 By the power of God guarded through faith 
 unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the 
 last time. 1 Pet. 1 :5. 
 
 Lord, Thou canst help when earthly armor faileth, 
 — Lord, Thou canst save when deadly sin assaileth, — 
 Lord, o'er Thy Rock nor death nor hell prevaileth : 
 — Grant us Thy peace, Lord. 
 
 » SATURDAY 27._Jude 1-5, 20-25. Zech. 9:8-12. 
 
 0 God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; 
 And hitherto have I declared Thy wondrous 
 works. Ps. 71:17. 
 
 .\ patient, a victorious mind,— That life and all 
 things casts behind, — Springs forth obedient to Thy 
 call, — A heart that no desire can move, — But still to 
 adore, believe, and love, — Give me, my Lord, my 
 Life, my All. 
 
 Christ also suffered for our sins once, the 
 
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 righteous for the unrighteous, that He might 
 bring us to God. 1 Peter 3 :18. 
 
 Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to Thee, — That Thou 
 didst deign a man to be, — And for each soul which 
 Thou hast made — ^Hast an eternal ransom paid. 
 
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 SUNDAY 28._Epistle, Phil. 2:5-11. Gospel, Matt. 
 21:1-11. 
 
 The government shall be upon His shoulder. 
 Isa. 9:6. 
 
 Soon may Thy scepter .rule, O King, — Thy word 
 be glorified : — And God, our God, with blessings 
 crown — His faithful Church again, — And earth's re- 
 motest bounds shall own — Him, Lord and God ! 
 Amen ! 
 
 He who began a good work in you will per- 
 form it until the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 
 1:6. 
 
 In Thy love and knowledge, gracious Saviour, — 
 May we more and more abound. 
 
 MONDAY 29.— Ps. 110. Gen. 24:17-33. 
 Honor thy father and thy mother. Ex. 
 20:12. 
 
 Grant us and all our children grace, — So here on 
 earth to run our race, — That we in heaven may meet, 
 and sing — Eternal praise to Thee, our King. 
 
 Love is the fulfilment of the law. Rom. 
 13:10. 
 
 In one fraternal bond of love, — One fellowship of 
 mind, — The saints below and saints above — Their 
 bliss and glory find. 
 
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 TUESDAY 30.— 2 Cor. 1:1-11. Gen. 24:34-49. 
 
 He will cover thee with His pinions, And 
 under His wings shalt thou take refuge. Ps. 
 91:4. 
 
 Abide, our only Safety, — Thy people's sure De- 
 fence; — No power can withstand Thee, — Divine Om- 
 nipotence. 
 
 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ 
 Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised 
 from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, 
 who also maketh intercession for us. Rom. 
 8:34. 
 
 No condemnation now I dread ; — Jesus, and all in 
 Him, is mine. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 31.— 2 Cor. 1:12-22. Gen. 24:50-67. 
 
 Thou shalt be like a watered garden, and 
 like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. 
 Isa. 58:11. 
 
 The springs of salvation from Christ the Rock 
 bursting, — And flowing through the wilderness, — 
 Refresh and enliven His heritage thirsting, — Abund- 
 ant are the showers of grace ; — ^As rain overstream- 
 ing the parched ground, — With plenty now teeming, 
 spreads verdure round. 
 
 He that eateth My flesh and drinketh My 
 blood abideth in Me and I in him. John 6:56. 
 
 Thou bruised and broken Bread, — 'My life-long 
 wants supply; — As living souls are fed, — O feed me 
 or I die. 
 
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 APRIL 
 
 THURSDAY 1. Maundy Thursday.— 2 Cor. 1 : 
 32— 2:1L Ps. 22 1-20. 
 
 Yet" again shall there he in this place, which 
 is waste, without man and without beast, and 
 in all the cities thereof, a habitation of shep- 
 herds causing their flocks to lie down. Jer. 
 33 :12. 
 
 Though foes on every side assail, — This city hath 
 a sure defence; — Against her they shall ne'er pre- 
 vail, — While guarded by omnipotence. 
 
 My flesh is meat indeed, and My blood is 
 drink indeed. John 6 :55. 
 
 Eat and rest at this great feast; — Then to serve 
 Him freely go. 
 
 FRIDAY 2. Good Friday — Heb. 10:1-25. Is. 
 52:13—53:12. 
 
 Noah did according to all that GoA com- 
 manded him. Gen. 6 :22. 
 
 Be this my one great business here, — With godly 
 jealousy and fear, — lEternal bliss to insure; — Thine 
 utmost counsel to fulfill — To suffer all Thy right- 
 eous will, — And steadfast to the end endure. 
 
 Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away 
 the sin of the world. John 1 :29. 
 
 Lamb of God, Thou shall remain for ever — Of our 
 songs the only theme : — For Thy boundless love, 
 Thy grace and favor, — We will praise Thy saving 
 Name. 
 
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 ©SATlTtDAY 3.-2 Cor. 2:12—3:11. Ps. 118: 
 14-24. 
 
 In Thy hand is the soul of every living thing, 
 and the breath of all mankind. Job 12 :10. 
 
 We are the Lord's; then let us gladly tender — 
 Cur souls to Him, in deeds, not empty words; — 
 Let heart and tongue, and life combine to render — 
 Xo doubtful witness that we are the Lord's. 
 
 He shall fashion anew the body of our hu- 
 miliation, that it may be conformed to the 
 body of His glory, according to the working 
 whereby He is able even to subject all things 
 unto Himself. Phil. 3:21. 
 
 They are not tasting death, but taking rest — On 
 the same holy couch where Jesus lay, — Soon to awake 
 all glorified and blest, — When day has broke and 
 shadows fled away. 
 
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 SUNDAY 4.— 1 Cor. 15:12-20. Matt. 28:1-10. 
 
 As for His generation, who among them con- 
 sidered that He was cut off out of the land of 
 the living for the transgression of my people 
 to whom the stroke was due ? Isa. 53 :8. 
 
 Hail, Lamb once slain, Thy precious blood — Hath 
 brought us sinners nigh to God, — Worthy art Thou 
 alone : — .\ccept, O Lord, .\ncient of days, — Thy uni- 
 versal 'Church's praise, — ^Here and around Thy glori- 
 ous throne. 
 
 I am the resurrection, and the life : he that 
 believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he 
 live. John 11:25. 
 
 Jesus lives ! and death is now, — But my entrance 
 
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 into glory; — 'Courage, then, my soul, for thou — Hast 
 a crown of life before thee; — Thou shalt find, thy 
 hopes were just — Jesus is my hope and trust. 
 
 MONDAY 5.— Acts 10:31-41. Luke 24 13-35. 
 May Thine eyes be open toward this house 
 night and day, even toward the place whereof 
 Thou hast said, My name shall be there. 
 1 Kings 8:29. 
 
 Lord, come dwell within us, — While on earth we 
 tarry ; — ^Make us Thy blest sanctuary : — Oh, vouch- 
 safe Thy presence; — Draw unto us nearer, — And re- 
 veal Thyself still clearer. 
 
 He is the beginning, the firstborn from the 
 dead ; that in all things he might have the pre- 
 eminence. Ool. 1 :18. 
 
 He sits at God's right hand — Till all His foes sub- 
 mit, — And bow to His command, — And fall beneath 
 His feet. — Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; — 
 Rejoice again, ye saints, rejoice. 
 
 TUESDAY 6.-2 Cor. 3:12—4:6. Gen. 27:1-13. 
 
 And there shall be a pavilion for a shade in 
 the day-time from the heat, and for a refuge 
 and fo/ a covert from storm and from raan. 
 Isa. 4:6. 
 
 Other refuge have I none ; — Hangs my helpless 
 soul on Thee. 
 
 Christ died for all that they that live should 
 no longer live unto themselves, but unto Him 
 ■vvho for their sakes died and rose again. 2 Cor. 
 5:15. 
 
 With new grace, dear Lord array me, — And from 
 
APSIL. 
 
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 strength to strength convey me; — For Thy service 
 make me ready, — ^Sanctify .both soul and body. 
 
 AVEDNESDAY 7.-2 Cor. 4 7-18. Gen. 27:14-29. 
 
 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold : 
 all these gather themselves together, and come 
 to thee. As I live, saith the Lord, thou shalt 
 surely clothe thee with them all as with an or- 
 nament, and gird thyself with them, like a 
 bride. Isa. 49:18. 
 
 Kings shall fall down before Him, — And gold and 
 incense bring: — ■.'\11 nations shall adore Him;— His 
 praise all people sing; — For He shall have dominion 
 — ^O'er river, sea, and shore, — Far as the eagle's 
 pinion — Or dove's light wing can soar. 
 
 I know Him whom I have believed, and I 
 am persuaded that He is able to guard that 
 which I have committed unto Him against that 
 day. 2 Tim. 1:12. 
 
 The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose — 
 I will not, I will not desert to His foes; — That soul, 
 though all hell should endeavor to shake, — I'll never, 
 no never, no never forsake. 
 
 THURSDAY 8.-2 Cor. 5:1-10. Gen. 27:30-40. 
 
 Wherefore, do ye spend money for that 
 which is not bread? and your labor for that 
 which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto 
 me, and eat ye that which is good. Isa. 55 :2. 
 
 Ho ! ye needy, come and welcome, — God's free 
 bounty glorify. 
 
 We walk by faith and not by sight. 2 Cor. 
 5:7. 
 
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 APRIL. 
 
 We walk by faith of joys to come, — Faith lives 
 upon His word. 
 
 FRIDAY 9.-2 Cor. 5:11-21. Gen. 27:4-45 ; 28: 
 1-5. 
 
 Let 'thy hand be upon the man of thy right 
 hand, Upon the son of man whom thou mad- 
 est strong for thyself. Ps. 80:17. 
 
 It is God; His love looks mighty, — But is mightier 
 than it seems : — 'Tis our Father : and His fondness 
 — Goes far out beyond our dreams. — There's a wide- 
 ness in God's mercy-^Like the wideness of the sea; 
 — There's a kindness in His justice — Which is more 
 than liberty. 
 
 Peace be unto you and all that are in Christ. 
 
 1 Pet. 5:14. 
 
 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? — 
 The Wood of Jesus whispers peace within. — Peace, 
 perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? — To do 
 the will of Jesus, this is rest. 
 
 SATURDAY 10— 2 Cor. 6:1-10. Gen. 28:10-22. 
 
 Only hearken thou diligently unto the voice 
 of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all this 
 commandment which I command thee this day. 
 Deut. 13:5. 
 
 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee; — 
 Thou art my God, in Thee U live and move. 
 
 If a man contend in the games, he is not 
 crowned, except he have contended lawfully. 
 
 2 Tim. 2:5. 
 
 Help me ever to maintain — A profession free from 
 stain, — That my sole reproach may be — Following 
 Christ and fearing Thee. 
 
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 I6tb mceh— I0t SunOas after Easter 
 
 € SUNDAY 11.— Epistle, 1 John 5:4-12. John 20: 
 19-31. 
 
 Lo this is our God ; we have waited for Him, 
 and He will save us. Isa. 25 :9. 
 
 0 God, in Whom our trust we place, — We thank 
 Thee for Thy word of grace ; — Help us its precepts 
 to obey, — Till we shall live in endless day. 
 
 Except one be born anew, he cannot see the 
 kingdom of God. John 3 :3. 
 
 Holy Spirit, strong and mighty, — Thou Who mak- 
 est all things new, — Make Thy work within me per- 
 fect; — Help me by Thy Word so true. 
 
 MONDAY 12._Ps. 111. Gen. 32:1-14. 
 
 The Lord confirmeth the word of His ser- 
 vant, and performeth the counsel of His mes- 
 sengers. Isa. 44 :26. 
 
 Within Thy temple where they stand, — To teach 
 the truth as taught by Thee. — Saviour ! like stars in 
 Thy right hand, — The angels of the churches be. 
 
 Love not the world, neither the things that 
 are in the world. If any man love the world, 
 the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 
 2:15. 
 
 1 all on earth forsake, — Its wisdom, fame, and 
 power, — And Him my only Portion make, — My 
 Shield and Tower. 
 
 TUESDAY 13.— 2 Cor. 6:11—7:1. Gen. 32:22-32. 
 I am the Lord thy God ; and thou shalt know 
 
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 APRIL. 
 
 no god but me, and besides me there is no Sav- 
 iour. Hosea 13 :4. 
 
 In Thee I live, and move and am ; — Thou num- 
 ber'st all my days : — As Thou renew'st my being, 
 Lord,->-Let me renew Thy praise. 
 
 As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the 
 Lord, so walk in Him. Col. 2 :6. 
 
 Oh, that we, Thy truth confessing,— And Thy holy 
 word possessing.^Jesus, may Thy love show forth. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 14._2 Cor. 7:2-16. Gen. 33. 
 
 I will make that which was lame a remnant, 
 and that which was cast far off a strong na- 
 tion : and the Lord will reign over them in 
 Mount Zion from henceforth even for ever. 
 Micah 4:7. 
 
 For not like kingdoms of the world — Thy holy 
 church, O God ! — Though earthquake shocks are 
 threat'ning her, — .\nd tempests are abroad: — Un- 
 shaken as eternal hills, — Immovable she stands, — A 
 mountain that shall fill the earth, — A house not made 
 by hands. 
 
 Like as he who called you is holy, be ye your- 
 selves also holy in all manner of living. 1 Pe- 
 ter 1 :15. 
 
 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways — True abso- 
 lution and release ;— .^nd bless us more than in past 
 days — With purity and inward peace. 
 
 THURSDAY 15.— 2 Cor. 8:1-13. Gen. 35:1-15. 
 
 I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of 
 Israel, thy Saviour. Isa. 43 :3. 
 
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 Ah, yield Him all; in Him confide; — Where but 
 with Him doth peace abide? — Break loose, let earthly 
 bonds be riven, — And let the spirit rise to heaven ! 
 
 If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature. 
 2 Cor. 5:17. 
 
 \\'ith new grace, dear Lord, array me, — -And from 
 strength to strength convey me ; — For Thy service 
 make me ready, — Sanctify both soul and body. 
 
 FRIDAY 16.— 2 Cor. 8:14-24. Exod. 12:1-14. 
 
 Xow- it is in my heart to make a covenant 
 with the Lord. 2'Chron. 29:10. 
 
 To Christ we homage pay; — We covenant this 
 day, — Him to serve with all our strength; — Him to 
 love with all our heart; — Him to follow, till at 
 length — We obtain in heaven our part. 
 
 Thev that are of Christ Jesus have crucified 
 the flesh with the passions and the lusts there- 
 of. Gal. 5:24. 
 
 Blessed Jesus, we implore Thee, — Let us, cleansed 
 and purified, — Walk in grace and truth before Thee, 
 — And in Thee by faith abide; — Sanctified — Both in 
 body and in mind. 
 
 SATURDAY 17.— 2 Cor. 9. Ps. 23. 
 The Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery 
 serpent, and set it upon a standard : and it 
 shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, 
 when he seeth it, shall live. Xum. 21:8. 
 
 Heal me, O my Saviour, heal ; — Heal me, as I 
 suppliant kneel ; — Heal me, and my pardon seal. 
 
 He that believeth on the Son hath eternal 
 life. John 3:36. 
 
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 APRIL. 
 
 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear, — His are the 
 hands stretched out to draw me near, — And His the 
 blood that can for all atone, — And set -me faultless 
 there before the throne. 
 
 ' I7tb "CWccft— 2n0 Sun&ag after jCastet 
 
 ©SUNDAY 18„EpistIe, 1 Peter 2:19-25. Gospel, 
 John 10:11-16. 
 
 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; 
 For Thou, Lord, alone makest me dwell in 
 safety. Ps. 4:8. 
 
 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? — 
 Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 
 
 He that hath the iSon hath the life ; he that 
 hath not the Son of God hath not the life. 
 
 1 John 5 :12. 
 
 Oh, happy day ! that fixed my choice — On Thee, 
 my Saviour and my God ; — Well may this glowing 
 heart rejoice, — And tell its raptures all abroad. 
 
 MONDAY ie._Ps. 112. Exod. 12:15-28. 
 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, 
 till thou return unto the ground; for out of it 
 wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto 
 dust shalt thou return. Gen. 3 :19. 
 
 Thine is the loom, the forge, the mart, — The 
 wealth of land and sea; — The worlds of science and 
 of art, — Revealed and ruled by Thee. — Then let us 
 prove our heavenly birth — In all we do and know; — 
 And claim the kingdom of the earth — For Thee, and 
 not Thy foe. 
 
 If any will not work, neither let him eat. 
 
 2 Thess. 3:10. 
 
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 Give every flying minute — Something to keep in 
 store : — Work, for the night is coming, — When man 
 can work no more. 
 
 TUESDAY 20.— 2 Cor. 11:16-33. Exod. 24. 
 
 Many a time have they afflicted me from my 
 youth up : Yet they have not prevailed against 
 me. Ps. 129 :2. 
 
 Lord! if Thine arm support us still — With its 
 eternal strength, — We shall o'ercorpj the mightiest 
 ill, — And conquerors prove at length. 
 
 Thanks be unto God, Who always leadeth us 
 in triumiph in Christ. 2 Cor. 2 :14. 
 
 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer ! — Great Cap- 
 tain, now Thine arm make bare, — Fight for us once 
 again !-^So shall Thy saints and martrys raise — A 
 mighty chorus to Thy praise, — World without end : 
 Amen ! 
 
 AVEDNESDAY 21.-2 Cor. 12:1-10. Levit. 16: 
 1-17. 
 
 I will make an everlasting covenant witli you, 
 even the sure mercies of David. Isa. 55 :3. 
 
 My God ! the covenant of Thy love — Abides for 
 ever sure; — .'^nd in its matchless grace I feel — My 
 happiness secure. 
 
 God is able to make all grace abound unto 
 you. 2 Cor. 9 :8. 
 
 Saviour, now for strength we plead, — In Thy love 
 together banded, — To advance where Thou dost 
 lead — Doing what Thou hast commanded : — Heart 
 and hand we pledge Thee here, — Give us grace to 
 persevere. 
 
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 APRIL. 
 
 THURSDAY 22.-2 Cor. 13. Num. 6 :22-27. 
 
 Thou art my hiding-place ; thou wilt preserve 
 me from trouble ; Thou wilt compass me about 
 with songs of deliverance. Ps. 32 :7. 
 
 God Whom we serve, our God, can save, — Can 
 damp the scorching flame, — Carl build an ark, can 
 smooth the wave, — ^For such as love His Name. 
 
 Greater is He that is in you than he that is 
 in the world. 1 John 4:4. 
 
 Inspirer and Hearer of prayer, — Thou Shepherd 
 and Guardian of Thine, — ^My all to Thy covenant 
 care — I, sleeping and waking, resign. 
 
 FRIDAY 23._Gal. 1:1-10. Num. 21:1-9. 
 
 The Lord our God be with us, as He was 
 with our fathers: let Him not leave us, nor 
 forsake us; that He may incline our hearts 
 unto Him. 1 Kings 8 :57, 58. 
 
 .A.re we but faithful midst our sadness, — Seek not 
 our pleasure, but His praise; — He'll come before we 
 are aware, — .^nd dissipate our grief and care. 
 
 Walk in wisdom toward them that are with- 
 out, redeeming the time. Col. 4 :5. 
 
 O teach us all Thy perfect will — To understand 
 and to fulfill ; — When human insight fails, give 
 lig'ht ; — This will direct our steps aright. 
 
 SATURDAY 24.-jGal. 1:11-24. Isa. 40:26-31. 
 
 He giveth power to the faint; and to him 
 that hath no might he increaseth strength. Isa. 
 40 :29. 
 
 As a little child relies — On a care beyond his own. 
 
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 — Knows he's neither strong nor wise, — Fears to 
 stir a step alone ; — Let me thus with Thee abide, — 
 As my Father, guard, and guide. 
 
 Ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 
 1 Peter 2 :3. 
 
 The Lord will grace and glory give — To those who 
 humbly seek His lace; — We live for glory while we 
 live, — And seek it in the paths of grace. — 'For grace 
 is glory here begun, — .And, till the heavenly prize is 
 won, — The Christian finds through all his race, — 
 That grace is glory, glory grace. 
 
 I8tb TlUlceh— 3rD Sun&ag after Easter 
 
 S SUNDAY 25.— Epistle, 1 Peter 2 11-20. Gospel, 
 John 16:16-23. 
 
 I have been with thee whithersoever thou 
 wentest. 2 iSam. 7 :9. 
 
 0 Father, let Thy watchful eye — Still look on us 
 in love. — That we may praise Thee and adore, — As 
 angels do above. 
 
 Rejoice in the Lord. Phil. 3 :1. 
 
 Rejoice, the Lord is King, — Your God and King 
 adore ! — iMortals, give thanks and sing, — And tri- 
 umph evermore. 
 
 MONDAY 26.— Ps. 113:1-8. 1 Peter 1:1-12. 
 
 1 will sins of the lovingkindness of the Lord 
 for ever: With my mouth will I make known 
 Thy faithfulness to all generations. Ps. 89 :2. 
 
 Lamb of God, Thou shalt remain for ever — Of 
 our songs the only theme: — For Thy boundless love, 
 Thy grace and favor, — We will praise Thy saving 
 Name. 
 
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 APRIL. 
 
 Be it far from me to glory, save in the cross 
 of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the 
 world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto 
 the world. Gal. 6:14. 
 
 O cross that liftest up my head, — I dare not ask 
 to fly from Thee: — I lay in dust life's glory dead, — 
 And from the ground there blossoms red — Life that 
 shall endless be. 
 
 TUESDAY 27.— Gal. 2:1-14. 1 Peter 1:13-25. 
 
 "Who hath ascended up into heaven, and de- 
 scended? What is His name and what is His 
 Son's name, if thou knowest? Prov. 30:4. 
 
 Thou art gone up on high ; — But Thou shalt come 
 again, — With all the bright ones of the sky — Attend- 
 ant in Thy train. — Lord, by Thy saving power, — So 
 make us live and die, — That we may stand in that 
 dread hour — At Thy right hand on high. 
 
 Christ is the end of the law unto righteous- 
 ness t'o every one that >believeth. Rom. 10 :4. 
 
 There is One beside Thy throne, — .\nd my only 
 hope and plea — Are in Him, and Him alone: — God 
 be merciful to me ! 
 
 WEDNESDAY 28._Gal. 3:15-21. 1 Pet. 2:1-10. ' 
 
 0 Thou my God, save Thy servant that trust- 
 eth in Thee.' Ps. 86:2. 
 
 1 am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; — Never let me 
 fall ; — I am trusting Thee for ever, — And for all. 
 
 Continue in the faith, grounded and sted- 
 fast, and not moved away from the hope of the 
 gospel which ye heard. Col. 1 :23. 
 
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 Keep our life and doctrine pure, — Keep us, pa- 
 tient to endure,— Trusting in Thy promise sure. 
 
 THURSDAY 29.— Gal. 3:1-14. 1 Peter 2:11-25. 
 
 The LoKD is the true Uod; He is the living 
 God and an everlasting King. Jer. 10:10. 
 
 Praise Him ever, — Bounteous Giver; — ^Praise Him, 
 Father, Friend, and Lord; — Each glad soul its free 
 course winging, — Each glad voice its free song sing- 
 ing,— Praise the great and mighty Lord. 
 
 Christ is the image of the invisible God, the 
 firstborn of all creation. Ool. 1 :15. 
 
 O One with God the Father — In majesty and 
 might, — The brightness of His glory, — Eternal Light 
 of Light;— The shadows flee before Thee, — The 
 world's true Light art Thou. 
 
 FRIDAY 30.— Gal. 3:15-29. 1 Peter 3:8-22. 
 
 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good 
 evil; that put darkness for light, and light for 
 darkness ; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet 
 for bitter. Isa. 5 :20. 
 
 Arm me with jealous care, — As in Thy sight to 
 live; — And oh, Thy servant. Lord, prepare, — The 
 strict account to give. 
 
 The peace of God, which passeth all under- 
 standing, shall guard your hearts and your 
 thoughts in 'Christ Jesus. 1 Thess. 2 :23. 
 
 The peace which God alone reveals, — And by His 
 word of grace imparts, — Which only the believer 
 feels, — Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts ! 
 
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 MAY 
 
 SATURDAY l.-Gal. 4:1-20. Ps. 98. 
 
 Look down from Thy holy habitation, from 
 heaven, and bless Thy people Israel. Deut. 
 26:15. 
 
 O Lord our Righteousness, — 'T is Thy delight to 
 bless; — We desire it. 
 
 Ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the 
 revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 
 1:7. 
 
 Give us Faith to trust Thee, wholly ; — Hope, to 
 stay our soul on Thee: — But, oh, — best of all Thy 
 graces, — Give us Thine own Charity. 
 
 I9tb "Meeh— 4tb Sun^al^ after Basret 
 
 ©SUNDAY 2,— Epistle, James 1:17-21. Gospel. 
 John 16:5-15. 
 
 The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and 
 come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting 
 joy shall be upon their heads : and they shall 
 obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sigh- 
 ing shall flee away. Isa. 35 :10. 
 
 O what praise in highest strain — By the ransomed 
 host in heaven — Will be given — To Him, Who 
 brought us to God — By His blood, — When of every 
 tongue and nation — There will be with exultation — 
 But one flock and Shepherd known. 
 
 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; 
 in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one 
 another with psalms and hymns and spiritual 
 songs, singing with grace in your hearts. CoL 
 3:16. 
 
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 Lord, our God, — 'May Thy precious saving word, — 
 Till our race is here completed, — Light unto our path 
 afford. 
 
 MONDAY 3.— Ps. 114. 1 Peter 4:1-11. 
 
 The Lord vour God giveth you rest. Josk- 
 1:13. 
 
 0 sweet aiTiticipation ! — It cheers the watchers on, — 
 To pray, and hope, and labor, — Till the dark night 
 be gone. 
 
 Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also 
 reap. Gal. 6:7. 
 
 My soul, be on thy guard, — Ten thousand foes 
 arise ; — The hosts of sin are pressing hard — To draw 
 thee from the skies. 
 
 TUESDAY 4._GaI. 5:1-10. 1 Peter 4:12-19. 
 
 1 will sing unto the Lord, because He hath 
 dealt bountifully with me. Ps. 13 :6. 
 
 He pardons all thy sins; — Prolongs thy feeble 
 health; — He healeth thine intirmiities, — And ransoms 
 thee from death. — He clothes thee with His love; — 
 Upholds thee with His truth ; — .\nd like the eagle 
 He renews — The vigor of ithy youth. 
 
 And the God of peace himself sanctify you 
 wholly ; and may your spirit and soul and body 
 be preserved entire, without blame at the com- 
 ing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 5 :23. 
 
 Thou Who hast saved my soul from condemnation, 
 — Redeem it also from the power of sin, — Be Thou 
 the Captain still of my salvation, — Through Whom 
 alone I can the victory win. 
 
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 WTEDNESDAY 5 — Gal. 5:11-26. 1 Peter 5:1-11. 
 
 With my soul have I desired Thee in the 
 night; yea, with my spirit within me will I 
 seek Thee earnestly. Isa. 26 :9. 
 
 More of Thyself, oh, show me hour by hour, — 
 More of Thy glory, O my God and Lord; — 'More 
 of Thyself in all Thy grace and power, — 'More of 
 Thy love and truth. Incarnate Word! 
 
 It is no longer I that live, 'hut Christ liveth 
 in me. Oal. 2:20. 
 
 O 'teach us Lord, to know and own — This won- 
 drous mystery, — That Thou with us art truly one, — 
 And we are one with Thee. 
 
 THURSDAY 6.— Gal. 6:1-8. John 5:1-16. 
 They shall be My people, and I will be their 
 God ; for they shall return unto Me with their 
 whole heart. Jer. 24:7. 
 
 We are the Lord's ; then let us gladly tender — 
 Our souls to Him, in deeds, not empty words; — Let 
 heart and tongue, and life combine to render — ^No 
 dout^tful witness that we are the Lord's. 
 
 This is the promise which He promised us, 
 even the life eternal. 1 John 2 :25. 
 
 My God ! the covenant of Thy love — .Mbides for 
 ever sure ; — And in ks matchless grace I feel — My 
 happiness secure. 
 
 FRIDAY 7.— Gal. 6:9-18. John 5:17-29. 
 Thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes ; and 
 I have walked in Thy truth. Ps. 26:3. 
 
 In each event of life how clear — Thy ruling hand 
 I see ! — Each blessing to my soul more dear — Be- 
 
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 cause conferred by The«. — In every joy that crowns 
 my days, — In every pain I bear, — My heart shall find 
 delight in praise, — Or seek relief in prayer. 
 
 As many as are led by the Spirit of God, 
 these are the sons of God. Rom. 8 :14. 
 
 Come, ever-blessed Spirit, come, — And make Thy 
 servants' hearts Thy home; — May each a living 
 temple be — Hallowed forever, Lord, to Thee; — .En- 
 rich that temple's holy shrine — With sevenfold gifts 
 of grace divine, — With wisdom, light and knowledge, 
 bless — Strength, counsel, fear and godliness. 
 
 SATURDAY 8 — Eph. 1:1-14. Isa. 55:6-11. 
 
 Blessed is the people that know the joyful 
 sound : They walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy 
 countenance. 
 
 ■ Enter His gates with thankful songs, — And in His 
 courts your voices raise : — Let earth with her ten 
 thousand tongues, — Sound forth, Almighty Lord, 
 Thy praise. 
 
 While ye have the light, believe on the light, 
 that ye may become sons of light. John 12 :36. 
 
 The light of truth to me display, — .And make me 
 know and choose Thy way; — Plant holy fear within 
 my heart, — That I from Thee may ne'er depart. 
 
 20tb "flDleeh— 5tb SunDa? after. Easter 
 
 SUNDAY 9.— Epistle, Jas. 1 :22-27. Gospel, John 
 16 -.23-30. 
 
 God is very terrible in the council of the 
 holy ones, And to be feared above all them that 
 are round about Him. Ps. 89 :7. 
 
 Holy, inviolate Thy fear, — Enduring as Thy 
 
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 throne; — Thy judgments, chastening or severe, — 
 Justice and truth alone. 
 
 With all prayer and supplication pray at all 
 seasons in the Spirit, and watch thereunto in 
 all perseverance, and supplication for all the 
 saints. Eph. 6:18. 
 
 Lord, teach us how to pray aright: — With rever- 
 ence and with fear : — Though dust and ashes in Th / 
 sight, — We may, we must draw near. 
 
 MONDAY 10._Ps. 115. John 5:30-47. 
 
 For mino iniquities are gone over my head: 
 As a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. 
 Ps. 38:5. ' 
 
 Thy grace alone, O God, — To me can pardon 
 speak, — Thy power alone, C Son of God, — Can this 
 sore bondage break. 
 
 Through our Lord Jesus Christ we have bold- 
 ness and access in confidence through our faith 
 in Him. Ephes. 3 :12. 
 
 I need no other plea — With which to approach my 
 God, — Than His own mercy, boundless, free, — 
 Through Christ on man bestowed. 
 
 C TUESDAY 11.— Ephes. 1:^5-23. John 6:22-33. 
 
 But who can abide the day of His coming? 
 and who shall stand when He appeareth? fo>r 
 He is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap. 
 Mai. 3 :2. 
 
 Judge me now, my God and Saviour, — Even be- 
 fore the judgment-day; — Then to me, my King, Thy 
 favor — Through eternity display. 
 
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 IBj grace ye have been saved through faith, 
 and that not of yourselves. Ephes. 2 :8. 
 
 O may we constantly — Look up by faith to Thee, 
 — ^Gracious Saviour; — And daily prove — That Thou 
 art love. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 12, Memorial Day — Ephes. 2: 
 1-10. John 6:34-50. 
 
 All we like sheep have gone astray ; we have 
 turned every one to his own way ; and the Lord 
 tath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isa. 
 53 :6. 
 
 The holy, meek, unspotted Lamb, — Who from the 
 Father's bosom came, — Who died for me, even me, 
 to atone, — Now for my Lord and God I own. 
 
 Other foundation can no man lay than that 
 ■which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 
 3:11. 
 
 Therefore my hope is in His grace. — And not ir. 
 my own merit; — On Him my confidence I place, — 
 Instructed by His Spirit: — His precious word hath 
 promised me — ^He will my Joy and Comfort' be: — 
 Thereon is my reliance. 
 
 THURSDAY 13. Ascension Dav Acts 1:1-11. 
 
 Mark 16:14-20. 
 
 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us 
 exalt His name together. Ps. 34 :3. 
 
 O praise Jehovah ! Who ofttimes hath — signally 
 blest thee, — Showers of love sent from heaven when 
 evil oppressed thee. 
 
 Our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we 
 
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 MAY. 
 
 O love beyond all telling, — That led Thee to em- 
 brace, — ^In love all love excelling, — Our lost and 
 fallen race ! 
 
 Behold what manner of love the Father hath 
 bestowed upon us, that we should be called 
 children of God; and such we are. 1 John 3:1. 
 
 Christ calls us brethren, not ashamed — To bear 
 our human nature; — Yea, heirs of life we now are 
 named, — Joint-heirs with our Creator: — He ever 
 lives our cause to plead, — Grants help in every time 
 of need;— Praise to His Name for ever. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 19 — Ephes. 4:1-16. Joel 2:18— 
 3:5. 
 
 Sing, O heavens ; and be joyful, O earth ; 
 and break forth into singing, O mountains ; for 
 the Lord hath comforted His people, and will 
 have compassion upon His afflicted. Isa. 49 :13. 
 
 He helped His saints in ancient days, — ^Who trust- 
 ed in His name; — And we can witness, to His praise, 
 —His Ipve is still th? same. 
 
 Put ,ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 
 13:14.: 
 
 Thy way is holy. Christians true — Alone may walk 
 therein, — Who through Thy powerful grace subdue, 
 — The world, and flesh, and sin. 
 
 THURSDAY 30._'Ephes. 4:17-32. Luke 7:36-50. 
 
 ■ To the; Lord our G-od belong mercies and for- 
 giveness ' Dan. 9 :9. - 
 
 'Twas He who found me on the deathly wild, — 
 And made me heir of heaven, the Fathar/s -child,^ 
 And day . by day, .whereby my soul may live, — Gives 
 •irie- Hi^'irace of pardon, .and. :*rin give. -iu . 
 
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 The gifts and calling of God are not repented 
 of. Rom. 11:29. 
 
 We are the Lord's; His all-sufficient merit, — 
 Sealed on the Cross, to us this grace accords ; — We 
 are the Lord's, and all things shall inherit : — Wheth- 
 er we live or die, we are the Lord's. 
 
 FRIDAY 31._Ephes. Srl-M. Luke 9:51-62. 
 "What time I am afraid, I will put mv trust 
 in Thee. Ps. 56:3. 
 
 O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen, — Since on Thine 
 arm Thou bidd'st me lean, — Help me, throughout 
 life's changing scene — ^By faith to look to Thee. 
 
 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall 
 into manifold temptations; knowing that the 
 proving of TOur faith worketh patience. James 
 1 :2, 3. 
 
 Griefs of God's sending — Soon have an ending; — 
 Clouds may be pouring, — Wind and wave roaring, — 
 Sunshine will come when the tempest has passed. 
 
 SATLTRDAY 22._Ephes. 5:15-33. Ezek. 36: 
 22-28. 
 
 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son 
 of man, in whom there is no help. Ps. 146:3. 
 
 In Thee I place my trust,^Cn Thee I calmly rest. 
 
 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord 
 Jesus Ohrist, the Father of mercies and God 
 of all comfort- who eomforteth us in all our 
 afflictions. 2 Cor. 1 :3, 4. 
 
 Thou knowest. Lord, the weariness and sorrow — 
 Of the sad heart that comes to Thee for rest; — 
 Cares of to-day, and burdens for to-morrow, — Bless- 
 
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 ings implored, and sins to be confessed; — We come 
 before Thee at Thy gracious word, — And lay them 
 at Thy feet : Thou knowest, Lord. 
 
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 SUNDAY 23— Epistle, Acts 2:1-13. Gospel, John 
 14:15-31. 
 
 They that are wise shall shine as the brignc- 
 ness of 'the firmament ; and they that turn many 
 to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 
 Dan. 12:3. 
 
 Jesus, in mercy bring us — To that dear land of 
 rest ; — Who art, with God the Father, — And Spirit, 
 ever blest. 
 
 Ye received not the spirit of bondage again 
 unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adop- 
 tion, where.by we cry, Abba, Father. Rom. 
 8:15. 
 
 Children of lig'ht, arise and shine! — Your birth, 
 your hopes, are all divine, — Your home is in the 
 skies. 
 
 » MONDAY 24._John 3:16-21. Acts 10:42-48. 
 
 The Lord put forth His hand, and touched 
 my mouth ; and the iLord said unto me, Behold, 
 I have put My words in thy mouth. Jer. 1 9. 
 
 Haste, O haste ! and spread the tidings — Wide to 
 earth's remotest strand ; — Let no brother's bitter 
 chidings — Rise against us when we stand — In the 
 judgment, — ^From some far, forgotten land. 
 
 Know ye not th^at ye are a temple of God, 
 and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 
 1 Cor. 3:16. 
 
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 Make me Thine abode, — A temple of God,— A 
 vessel of grace, — Prepared for Thy service, and 
 fcriiied to Thy praise. 
 
 TITESDAY 35.— Ephes. 6:1-9. Luke 10:1-16. 
 
 The Lord saith unto my Lord, Sit Thou at 
 My right hand, Until I make Thine enemies 
 thy footstool. Ps. 110:1. 
 
 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun — Doth his suc- 
 cessive journeys run; — His Kingdom stretch from 
 shore to shore, — Till moons shall wax and wane no 
 more. 
 
 Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, 
 and gave unto Him the name which is above 
 every name ; that in the name of Jesus every 
 knee should bow, of things in heaven and 
 things on earth and things under the earth. 
 Phil. 2:9, 10. 
 
 Let every tribe and every tongue — That hear the 
 Saviour's call, — 'Now shout in universal song — And 
 crown Him Lord of all. 
 
 M-EDXESDAY 26.^Ephes. 6:10-24. Luke 10: 
 17-24. 
 
 In my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor 
 have I had mercy on ihee. Isa. 60 :10. 
 
 In the furnace God may prove thee, — Thence to 
 bring thee forth more bright, — But can never cease 
 to love thee; — Thou art precious in His sight. 
 
 We are justified freely by His grace through 
 the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Rom. 
 3 :24. 
 
 A cheerful confidence I feel, — My well-placed 
 
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 hopes with joy I see; — .My bosom glows with heav- 
 enly zeal, — To worship Him Who died for me. 
 
 THUBSDAY 37.— Philemon. Luke 10:25-42. 
 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, And I 
 wiill declare what He hath done for my soul. 
 Ps. 66:16. 
 
 Praise the Lord, His glories show, — Saints within 
 His courts below, — Angels round His throne above, 
 — All that see and share His love! 
 
 For this cause I obtained mercy, that in me 
 as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all His 
 longsuffering, for an ensample of them that 
 should thereafter believe on Him unto eternal 
 life. 1 Tim. 1:16. 
 
 We for Christ, our Master, stand, — Lights in a be- 
 nig'hted land- — We our dying Lord confess; — We 
 are Jesus' witnesses. 
 
 FRIDAY 28.-2 Sam. 1:1-16. Luke 11:1-13. 
 
 His goings forth are from of old, from ever- 
 lasting. Micah 5 :2. 
 
 High in the heavens, eternal God, — Thy goodness 
 in full glory shines ; — Thy truth shall break through 
 every cloud — That veils and darkens Thy designs. 
 
 Christ Jesus is our hope. 1 Tim. 1 :1. 
 
 Jesus, Thou art the sinner's Friend, — As such I 
 look to Thee: — iNow, in the fullness of Thy love, — 
 O Lord, remember me. 
 
 SATURDAY 29.-2 Sam. 1:17-27. Isa. 6:1-8. : 
 
 Ye shall be holy, for I the Lord your God 
 am holy. Levit. 19 :2 . 
 
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 More purity give me, — More strength to o'ercome; 
 — 'More freedom from earth-stains, — 'More longings 
 for home; — More fit for the kingdom, — More used 
 would I be ; — More blessed and holy, — More, Sav- 
 iour, like Thee. 
 
 Put on the new man, that after God hath 
 been created in righteousness and holiness of 
 truth. Ephes. 4:24. 
 
 Draw me, O Father, to the Son, — That He may 
 draw me unto Thee; — Thy Spirit render me His 
 own, — ^And rule without control in me; — Shed in 
 my heart Thy love abroad, — And keep me in Thy 
 peace, O God. 
 
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 SUNDAY 30.— Epistle, Rom. 11:33-36. Gospel, 
 John 3:1-15. 
 
 Oh that they were wise, that they under- 
 stood this. That they would consider their lat- 
 ter end! Deut. 32:29. 
 
 We ask for wisdom : Lord, impart — The knowl- 
 edge how to live. 
 
 Of Him and through Him and to Him are 
 all things. Rom. 11:36. 
 
 Order my goings ; — Direct all my doings ; — As it 
 may please Thee, — Retain or release me; — All I com- 
 mit to Thy Fatherly hand. 
 
 MONDAY 31— Ps. 118:1-12. Luke 11:29-36. 
 The God of heaven shall set up a kingdom 
 which shall never be destroyed, nor shall tjie 
 sovereignty thereof be left to another people; 
 but it shall break in pieces and consume all 
 
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 these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. 
 Dan. 2:44. 
 
 Crowns and thrones may perish, — Kingdoms rise 
 and wane, — ^But the Church of Jesus, — Constant will 
 remain; — Gates of hell can never — 'Gainst that 
 'Church prevail; — We have Christ's own promise, — 
 And that cannot fail. 
 
 Walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleas- 
 ing, bearing fruit in every good work. Col. 
 1:10. 
 
 May our light 'fore men with brightness, — From 
 Thy light reflected, shine ; — Thus the world will 
 bear us witness, — That we, Lord, are truly Thine. 
 
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 ©TUESDAY l._2 Sam. 2:1-10, 3:1, Luke 12:1-12. 
 
 Have not I commanded thee ? Be strong and 
 of good courage. Joshua 1 :9. 
 
 Fear not, I am with thee. Oh! be not dismayed; — 
 I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; — I'll 
 strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, 
 — Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 
 
 Be ready always to give answer to every 
 man that asketh you a reason concerning the 
 hope that is in you, yet with meekness and 
 fear. 1 Peter 3 :15. 
 
 Here is our hand; us. Lord assist — To serve Thee 
 midst reproach and shame, — And Thy atonement to 
 proclaim, — Until we in Thy presence meet. 
 
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 WEDNESDAY 2.-2 Sam. 5:1-5; 6:1-11. Luke 
 12:13-21. 
 
 Neither let the foreigner, that hath joined 
 himself to the Lord, sipeak, saying, the Lokd 
 will surely separate me from His people. Isa. 
 56 :3. 
 
 Faith of our fathers! we will love — Both friend 
 and foe in all our strife: — And preach thee, too, as 
 love knows how, — ^By kindly words and virtuous 
 life:— Faith of our fathers! holy f aith !— We will 
 be true to thee till death. 
 
 If we say that we have fellowship with Him 
 ?nd walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not 
 the truth. 1 John 1 :6. 
 
 Order my footsteps by Thy word,— *And make my 
 heart sincere; — Let sin have no dominion, Lord, — 
 But keep my conscience clear. 
 
 THURSDAY 3.-2 Sam. 6:12-23. Luke 12:22-31. 
 
 When I awake, I am still with Thee. Ps. 
 139:18. 
 
 New every morning is the love — Our wakening and 
 uprising pr.ove, — Through sleep and darkness safely 
 brought, — Restored to life, and power, and thought. 
 
 In Christ are all the treasures of wisdom 
 and knowledge hidden. Col. 2 :3. 
 
 Fain would I my Lord pursue, — ^^Be all my Sav- 
 iour taught, — Do as Jesus bids me do, — Would think 
 as Jesus thought. 
 
 FRIDAY 4.-2 Sam. 7:1-16. Luke 12:32-40. 
 All His saints are in Thy hand. Deut. 33 :3. 
 Oh, make but trial of His love; — Experience will 
 
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 decide— How blest are they, and only they, — Who 
 in His truth confide. 
 
 God chose us in Christ before the founda- 
 tion of the world, that we should be holy and 
 without 'blemish before Him in love. Eph. 
 1:4. 
 
 O for a closer walk with God, — A calm and heav- 
 enly frame. 
 
 SATURDAY 5—2 Sam. 7:17-29. Isa. 44:1-6. 
 
 The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and 
 shall take refuge in Him ; And all the upright 
 in heart sh.ill glory. Ps. 64 :10 
 
 Now to the King of heaven — Your cheerful voices 
 raise; — To Him be glory given, — Power, majesty, 
 and praise; — Wide as He reigns — His name be sung 
 — By every tongue, — In endless strains. 
 
 Eejoice always. 1 Thess. 5 :16. 
 
 Let all the world in every corner sing — My God 
 and King ! — The heavens are not too high, — His 
 praise may thither fly ; — The earth is not too low, 
 — ^His praises there may grow — Let all the world in 
 every corner sing — .My God and King!- 
 
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 SUNDAY 6.— Epistle, 1 John 4:7-21. Luke 16: 
 19-31. 
 
 Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon 
 me ; For I am desolate and afflicted. Ps. 25 :16 
 
 O Thou through suffering, perfect made, — On 
 Whom the bitter cross was laid, — I-n hours of sick- 
 ness, grief, or pain — No sufferer turns to Thee in 
 vain. 
 
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 I am the good shepherd : the good shepherd 
 layeth down his life for the sheep. John 10 :11. 
 
 Chosen flock. Thy faithful Shepherd follow, — 
 Who laid down His life for thee ; — All thy days unto 
 His service hallow, — Each His true disciple be. 
 
 MONDAY 7._^Ps. 118:13-29. Luke 13:22-30. 
 
 Thv testimonies also are my delight And my 
 counsellors. Ps. 119:24. 
 
 0 Lamb of God, the book unseal, — And to our 
 hearts explain; — Let all its life and spirit feel, — And 
 heavenly wisdom gain. 
 
 Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may 
 run and be glorified. 2 Thess. 3 :1. 
 
 The cause and glory. Lord, are Thine ; — Thy word 
 is pure, and truth divine : — Assist us to rely on Thee, 
 — And keep us Thine eternally. 
 
 TUESDAY 8.-2 Sam. 9. Luke 14:1-11. 
 
 1 know that the Lord will maintain the cause 
 of the afflicted, And justice for the needy. Ps. 
 140:12. 
 
 The high and mighty ones the Lord — Doth from 
 their seats put down ; — But to the poor doth grace 
 afford, — And them with 'blessings crown. 
 
 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or what- 
 soever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. 
 10:31. 
 
 Grant that we may love Thee truly ; — Lord, our 
 thoughts and actions sway. 
 
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 € M-EDNESDAY 9^2 Sam. 12:1-10. Luke 14: 
 ' 2-24. 
 
 Blesesd shalt thou be when thou comest in, 
 and bleased shalt thou be when thou goest out. 
 Deut. 28 :6. 
 
 "I'll bless thee and thou shalt be set for a bless- 
 ing," — Thus saith the Lord, "to all around." 
 
 Not the hearers of the law are just before 
 God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 
 Rom. 2:13. 
 
 Oh may the words my lips express, — The thoughts 
 that throng my mind, — O Lord my strength and 
 righteousness, — With Thee acceptance find. 
 
 THURSDAY 10.— 2 Sam. 12:13-23. Luke 14: 
 25-35. 
 
 By the word of the Lokd were the heavens 
 made. And all the host of them by the breath 
 of His mouth. Ps. 33 :6. 
 
 He built the earth, He spread the sky, — And fixed 
 the starry lights on high ; — Wonders of grace to 
 God belong, — Repeat His mercies in your song. 
 
 Blessed are they whose iniquities are for- 
 given, And whose sins are covered. Rom. 4 :7. 
 
 Blest are they, .supremely blest, — Who of Jesus' 
 grace possessed, — ^Cleave to Him by living faith, — 
 Till they shall resign their breath. 
 
 FRroAY 11.— 2 Sam. 15:1-15. Luke 15:1-10. 
 Surely the Lord is in this place. Gen. 2^8 :16. 
 
 Lo, Thy presence now is filling — All Thy Church 
 in every place! — Fill my heart, too: make me will- 
 
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 ing — In this season of Thy grace. — Come, Thou King 
 of glory, come : — Deign to make my he^rt Thy home : 
 — There abide and rule alone, — As upon Thy heav- 
 enly throne. 
 
 Love beareth all things, believeth all things, 
 hopeth all things, endureth all things. 1 Cor. 
 13:7. 
 
 May it to the world appear,— That we Thy disci- 
 ples are, — By our loving mutually, — ^By our being one 
 in Thee. 
 
 SATURDAY 12— 2 Sam. 15:17-30. Prov. 9:1-10. 
 
 Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and 
 that His fear may be before you, that ye sin 
 not. Ex. 20:20. 
 
 Not in anger, mighty God, — Not in anger smite 
 us; — We must perish if Thy rod — Justly should re- 
 quite us. 
 
 Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works 
 of darkness, but rather even reprove them. 
 Ephes. 5:11. 
 
 By Thy Spirit me reprove, — .•MI my inmost sins 
 reveal; — Sins against Thy light and love — Let me 
 see, and let me feel; — Sins, that crucified my God, 
 — Sins, for which He shed His blood. 
 
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 SUNDAY 13— Epistle, 1 John 3:13-24. Luke 14: 
 16-24. 
 
 Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giv- 
 eth rain, both the former and the latter, in its 
 season; that preserveth unto us the appointed 
 weeks of the harvest. Jer. 5 :24. 
 
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 Revolving seasons still proclaim — Thy all-sustain- 
 ing word : — Seed time and harvest speak Thy name, 
 — The promise-keeping Lord. 
 
 Him 'that cometh to Me I will in no wise 
 casrt out. John 6:37. 
 
 Come, all that heavy-laden are ; — 'Come, weary, 
 void of self-assistance; — Though doubting, ready to 
 despair, — To Jesus come without resistance. — Behold 
 His heart with love replete, — Full of desire the worst 
 to meet. 
 
 MONDAY 14._Ps. 119:1-12. Luke 15:11-24. 
 
 The ordinances of the 'Lord are true, and 
 righteous altogether. More to be desired are 
 they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; 
 .Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of 
 the honeycomb. Ps. 19 :10, 11. 
 
 Make us eternal truths receive, — x^nd practise all 
 that we believe; — ^Give us Thyself, that we may see 
 — The Father and the Son, by Thee. 
 
 In diligence be not slothful. Rom. 12:11. 
 
 Endow us richly with Thy gifts and grace, — To 
 fit us for the duties of our place ; — So open Thou 
 our lips, OUT hearts so raise, — That both our hearts 
 and lips may give Thee praise. 
 
 TUESDAY 15.— 2 Sam. 16:1-15. Luke 15:25-32. 
 
 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the 
 day that he is among his sheep that are scat- 
 tered abroad, so will I seek out my sheep. Ezek. 
 34:12. 
 
 ■ The- Shepherd sought His sheep, — The Father 
 sought His child;— He followed me o'er vale and 
 
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 hill, — O'er desert waste and wild; — He found me 
 nigh to death, — ^Famished, and faint, and lone : — 
 He bound me with the bands of love, — He saved 
 the wandering one. 
 
 The Lord is faithful, who shall establish 
 you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thess. 
 3:3. 
 
 , As true as God's own word is true, — ^Not earth 
 nor hell with all their crew — Against us shall pre- 
 vail; — A jest and by-word are they grown; — God 
 is with us, we are His own, — Our victory cannot 
 fail. 
 
 • W'EDNESDAY 16._2 Sam. 17:1-14. Luke 16: 
 1-13. 
 
 In overflowing wrath I hid my face from 
 thee for a moment ; but with everlasting loving- 
 kindness will I have mercy on thee, aaith the 
 Lord thy Redeemer. Isa. 54 :8. 
 
 Yea, shouW it e'en to man appear — At times, as 
 though our Lord — Forsook His chosen people here, 
 —At last He'll help afford. 
 
 Knowest thou not that the goodness of God 
 leadeth thee to repentance ? Rom. 2 :4. 
 
 When the world around is smiling, — In the time 
 of wealth and ease, — Earthly joys our hearts beguil- 
 ing, — In the day of health and peace, — By Thy mer- 
 cy, — O deliver us, good Lord. 
 
 THirRSDAY 17, Memorial Day — 2 Sam. 17: 
 
 15-29. Luke 16 -'9-31. 
 
 H^ve mercy upon me, O LpRo, for I am 
 withered away. P?. 6 :2. 
 O help us, , when our spirits bleed-*-!With, contrite 
 
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 anguish sore ; — And when our hearts are cold and 
 dead, — O help us, Lord, the more. 
 
 This is the victory that hath overcome the 
 world, even our faith. 1 John 5 :4. 
 
 True," I am weak, ah ! very weak ; but then — I know 
 the Source whence I can draw relief ; — And, though 
 repulsed, I still can plead again, — "Lord, I believe; 
 help Thou mine unbelief." 
 
 FRIDAY 18—2 Sam. 18:1-18. Luke 17:1-19. 
 
 If Thy presence go not with me, carry us 
 not up hence. Ex. 33 :15. 
 
 I could not do without Thee,— I cannot stand alone, 
 — -I have no strength or goodness, — No wisdom of 
 my own ; — ^But Thou, beloved Saviour, — Art all in 
 all to me ; — And perfect strength in weakness — Is 
 theirs who lean on Thee. 
 
 Pass the time of your sojourning in fear. 
 1 Pet. 1:17. 
 
 Give us grace to walk as Thine anointed, — In the 
 path Thou hast for us appointed ; — We devote most 
 heartily — Soul and body unto Thee. 
 
 SATURDAY 19.— 2 Sam. 18:19-32, 19:1. Isa. 12. 
 
 The friendship of the Lord is with them 
 that fear Him; And He will show them His 
 covenant. Ps. 25 :14. 
 
 For the love of God is broader — Than the measure 
 of man's mind'; — And the heart of the Eternal — 
 Is most wonderfully kind. 
 
 I am the light of the world : he that follow- 
 eth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall 
 have the light of life. John 8:12. 
 
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 C Light that followeth all my way, — I yield my 
 flickering torch to Thee ; — My heart restores its bor- 
 rowed ray, — That in Thy sunshine's blaze its day — 
 May brighter, fairer be. 
 
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 SUNDAY 30.— lEpistle, 1 Peter 5:5-11. Gospel, 
 Luke 15:1-10. 
 
 Men siiall dwell therein, and there shall be 
 no more curse ; but Jerusalem shall dwell safe- 
 ly. Zeoh. 14:11. 
 
 Jerusalem, the glorious! — The glory of the elect,— 
 O dear and future vision — That eager hearts expect! 
 — ^E'en now by faith I see thee — ^E'en here thy walls 
 discern; — To thee my thoughts are kindled, — And 
 strive, and pant, and yearn. 
 
 Who shall separate us from the love of 
 Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or perse- 
 cution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or 
 sword? Nay, in all these things we are more 
 than conquerors through him that loved us. 
 Rom. 8 :35, 37. . 
 
 Watching, praying, wrestling with temptation, — 
 Waiting, hoping, looking for salvation, — May we to 
 the end endure,— Making our election sure. 
 
 MONDAY 21.— Ps. 121. Luke 17:20-27. 
 
 Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well 
 with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their 
 doings. Isa. 3 :10. 
 
 Take my soul, thy full salvation ; — Rise o'er sin, 
 and fear, and care ; — Joy to find in every station, — 
 Something still to do or bear. 
 
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 Every good gift and every perfect gift is 
 from above, coming down from the Father of 
 lights, with whom can be no variation, neither 
 shadow^ that is cast by turning. James 1 :17. 
 
 For peaceful homes, and healthful days, — For all 
 the blessings earth displays, — We owe Thee thank- 
 fulness and praise, — Who givest all. 
 
 TUESDAY 22.-2 Sam. 19:2-24. Luke 18:1-14. 
 
 Though the Lord is high, yet hath He re- 
 spect unto the lowly. Ps. 138 :6. 
 
 He to the lowly soul — Doth still Himself impart, — 
 And for His dwelling and His throne — Chooseth- the 
 poor in heart. 
 
 God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to 
 the humble. James 4:6. 
 
 Oh let Thy love my soul inflame — And to Thy 
 service sweetly bind; — Transfuse it through my in- 
 most frame, — And mould me wholly to Thy mind. 
 
 1 WEDNESDAY 23.-2 Sam. 19:25-40. Luke 18: 
 15-27. 
 
 For Thou, O God, hast proved us : Thou hast 
 tried us, as silver is tried. Ps. 66:10. 
 
 Thy Saviour's feet have trod the thorny way, — 
 The Cross lay o'er His path to heavenly gladness ; — 
 'Twas sorrow first, then joy ; 'twas night, then day ; 
 —(Remember Him, thy Lord, amid thy sadness; — 
 Endure thy cross, with patience run thy race — Thy 
 strength, His grace. 
 
 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation ; 
 for when he hath been approved, he shall re- 
 ceive the crown of life. James 1 :12. 
 
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 Then let my soul march boldly on, — Press forward 
 to the heavenly gate ; — ^There peace and joy eternal 
 reign, — And glittering robes for conquerors wait. 
 
 THITRSDAY 24.-2 Sam. 24:1-4, 10-25. Luke 18: 
 28-34, 
 
 Through God we shall do valiantlv. Ps. 
 108 :13. 
 
 Be of good cheer; your cause belongs — To Him 
 who can avenge your wrongs ; — Leave it to Him, our 
 Lord! — Though' hidden yet from mortal eyes, — Sal- 
 vation shall for you arise, — He girdeth on His sword. 
 
 Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on 
 the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called. 
 1 Tim. 6:12. 
 
 For the one Faith, the true Faith,— The Faith 
 which cannot fail, — For the one Church, the true 
 Church, — 'Gainst which no foes prevail ; — Made one 
 with God Incarnate — We in His might must win — 
 The glory of self-conquest, — Of victory over sin. 
 
 FRIDAY 25. Memorial Day — 1 Chron. 28:1-10, 
 20. Luke 18:35-43. 
 
 It may be that the Lord -will look upon the 
 wrong done unto me. 2 Sam. 16 :12. 
 
 Commit thou every grievance — Into His faithful 
 hands, — To His sure care and guidance, — Who heav- 
 en and earth commands. 
 
 Being therefore justified by faith, we have 
 peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 
 Eom. 5:1. 
 
 Oh, let that faith which Thou hast taught— Be 
 treasured in our breast; — The evidence of unseen 
 joys, — The substance of our rest. 
 
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 SATURDAY 26.— 1 Chron. 29:1-20 Isa. 65 :17-19, 
 24, 25. 
 
 Let Thy priests, 0 Lord God, be clothed with 
 salvation, and let Thy saints rejoice in good- 
 ness. -2 Chron. 6 :41. 
 
 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, — Firmness, 
 with meekness from above. 
 
 Give diligence that ye may be found in peace, 
 without spot and blameless in His sight. 2 Pet. 
 3:14. 
 
 'T is this I want, nor can I be — Content, till I am 
 one with Thee, — Until my life is hid in Thine, — Till 
 Thou art wholly mine. 
 
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 SUNDAY 27— Epistle, Rom. 8:18-23. Gospel, 
 Luke 6:36-42. 
 
 Kemember, break not Thy covenant with us. 
 Jer. 14:21. 
 
 Our God is truth, most faithful is His word. 
 
 For how many soever be the promises of 
 God, in Him is the yea : wherefore also through 
 Him is the Amen, unto the glory of God 
 through us. 2 Cor. 1:20. 
 
 Then fixed on Thee, my trust shall be — Whose 
 truth can never alter. 
 
 MONDAY 28._Ps. 122. Luke 19:1-10. 
 
 Be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the 
 Lord, and work ; for I am with you. Haggai 
 2 :4. 
 
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 This vineyard of the Lord — Constant labor will 
 Tfford ; — He will your work reward ; — Work, breth- 
 ren, work. 
 
 But this I say, He that soweth sparingly 
 shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth 
 bountifully shall reap also boun'tifully. 2 Cor. 
 9:6. 
 
 As we pledge ourselves before Thee — To a ser- 
 vice all Thine own, — ^Lead us so that we be worthy 
 — Of Thy cross and of Thy crown. 
 
 TUESDAY 29.— 1 Kings 2 :l-4, 10-12. Acts 1 :1-11. 
 
 I -will save you, and ye shall be a blessing. 
 Fear not but let your hands be strong. Zech. 
 8 :14. 
 
 Heed we the Master's call, — Work, brethren, work : 
 — There's room enough for all : — Work, brethren, 
 work. 
 
 Wherefore we faint not; but though our out- 
 ward man is decaying, yet our inward man is 
 renewed day by day. 2 Oor. 4:16. 
 
 Go, labor on; enough, while here, — If He shall 
 praise thee; if He deign — Thy willing heart to mark 
 and cheer;— Xo toil for Him shall be in vain. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 30.— 1 Kings 3 :1-1S. Acts 1 :12-26. 
 
 Praise ye the Lord ; for the Lord is good : 
 'Sing praises unto His name; for it is pleasant. 
 Ps. 135:3. 
 
 Give to our God immortal praise; — Mercy and 
 truth are all His ways ; — Wonders of grace to God 
 belong, — Repeat His mercies in your song. 
 
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 JULY. 
 
 Walk worthily of God, Who calleth you into 
 His own kingdom and glory. 1 Thess. 2 :12. 
 
 Since we, though unworthy, — Through electing 
 grace, — 'Midst Thy ransomed people — Have obtained 
 a place; — ^Lord, may we be faithful — To our coven- 
 ant found. 
 
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 ©THURSDAY 1.— 1 Kings 4 21-34. Acts 2:1-13. 
 
 To-day, oh that ye would hear His voice ! 
 Harden not your heart. Ps. 95 {I, 8. 
 
 Jesus, Master, whose I am, — Purchased Thine 
 alone to Se, — By Thy blood, C spotless Lamb, — 
 Shed -so willingly for me; — Let my heart be all 
 Thine own, — ^Let me live to Thee alone. 
 
 Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in vvhom 
 ye were sealed unto the day of redemption. 
 Ephes. 4:30. 
 
 Kindle within us and preserve that fire — Which 
 will with holy love our breast inspire, — And with an 
 active zeal our soul inflame, — To do Thy will and 
 glorify Thy Name. 
 
 FRIDAY 2.-1 Kings 5:1-14. Acts 2:14-36. 
 
 Lord, make me to know mine end. And the 
 measure of my days, what it is; Let me know 
 how frail I am. Ps. 39 :4. 
 
 "My times arc in Thy hand!" — My God, I wish 
 them there; — My life, my friends, my soul, I leave — 
 Entirely to Thy care. 
 
 Give diligence to keep the unity of the spirit 
 in the bond of peace. Ephes. 4 :3. 
 
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 Let all who love the Lord join hands— To aid the 
 common good, — And knit more close the sacred 
 bands— Of Christian brotherhood. 
 
 SATURDAY 3.— 1 Kings 6:1, 37, 38; 8:1-U. La- 
 ment. 3 -.22-30. 
 
 As thy days, so shall thy strength be. Isa. 
 33 :25. 
 
 "As thy day, thy strength shall be !" — This should 
 be enough for thee; — He who kncnvs thy frame will 
 spare — Burdens more than thou canst bear. 
 
 Ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but 
 ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the 
 household of God. Ephes. 2 :19. 
 
 Jerusalem, my happy home! — My soul still pants 
 for thee ; — Then shall my laljors have an end, — When 
 I thy joys shall see. 
 
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 SUNDAY 4.— Epistle, 1 Pet. 3:8-15. Luke 5:1-11. 
 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to 
 Beth-el, and dwell there : and make there an 
 altar unto God, who appeared unto thee when 
 thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 
 Gen. 35:1. 
 
 As in Thy temple, keep Thou residence — Within 
 our soul and never part from thence, — Until we're 
 fitted and prepared by Thee — Life to exchange for 
 immortality. 
 
 God is love ; and he that abideth in love abid- 
 eth in God, and God abideth in him. 1 John 
 4:16. 
 
 They who Jesus' followers are, — And enjoy His 
 
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 faithful care, — By a mutual, hearty love, — Their be- 
 lief in Jesus prove. 
 
 MONDAY 5.— Ps. 123, 124. Acts 2:37-47. 
 
 And all thy children shall he taught of the 
 Lord ; and great shall be the peace of thy chil- 
 dren. Isa. 54:13. 
 
 Peace to keep our minds for ever — In Thy faith. 
 Thy fear, Thy way; — Peace to keep our hearts, thal^ 
 never — Thought, desire nor feeling stray ! — Peace to 
 soothe in every trial, — Peace to soften self-denial, — 
 Peace our daily cross to take — Grant us, for our 
 Saviour's sake. 
 
 He findeth first his own brother Simon, and 
 aaith unto him, We have found the Messiah 
 (which is, being interpreted, Christ). He 
 brought him unto Jesus. John 1 :41, 42. 
 
 Grant that we all, berth young and old, may prove 
 — True witnesses of Thy redeeming love. 
 
 TUESDAY 6.-1 Kings 8:12-30. Acts 3:1-11. 
 
 David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; 
 and the Lord was with him. 1 Sam. 18:14. 
 
 To duty firm, to conscience true, — However tried 
 and pressed, — In God's clear sig'ht high work we do, 
 — If we but do our best. 
 
 To you it hath been granted in the behalf of 
 Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to 
 suffer in His behalf. Phil. 1 :29. 
 
 Hoiw great at last my joy will be, — If I have 
 faithful proved, — To Christ, and 'midst adversity — 
 Till my last breath Him loved. 
 
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 WEDNESDAY 7.-1 Kings 8:33-53. Acts 3: 
 12-26. 
 
 O God, be not far from me ; O my God, make 
 haste to help me. Ps. 71 :12. 
 
 Wilt Thou not regard my call? — Wilt Thou not 
 accept my iprayer? — Lo ! I sink, I faint, I fall! — 
 Lo ! on Thee I cast my care ! 
 
 For we know that if the earthly house of our 
 tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from 
 God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in 
 the heavens. 2 Cor. 5 :1. 
 
 Look up, ye saints of God! — ^Nor fear to tread 
 below — The path your Saviour trod — Of daily toil 
 and woe; — Wait but a little while — In uncomplaining 
 love; — 'His own most gracious smile — Shall welcome 
 you above. 
 
 THURSDAY 8.— 1 Kings 8-54-66. Acts 4:1-12. 
 
 We have blessed you out of the house of the 
 Lord. Ps. 118:26.' 
 
 Life's tumult we must meet again, — We cannot at 
 the shrine remain ; — But in the spirit's secret cell, — 
 May 'hymn and prayer forever dwell. 
 
 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not 
 a communion of the blood of Christ? The 
 hread which we break, is not a communion of 
 the body of Christ? 1 Cor. 10:16. 
 
 Now let our souls be fed — With manna from 
 above, — And over us Thy banner spread — Of ever- 
 lasting love. 
 
 CFRIDAY 9.— 1 Kings 9:1-9. Acts 4:13-23. 
 The Lord hath comforted Zion; He hath 
 
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 comforted all her waste places, and hath made 
 her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like 
 the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall 
 be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice 
 of melody. Isa. 51 :3. 
 
 For our God His city still protects, — And He there 
 His righteous throne erects. — ^Praises be — Given to 
 Thee — ^Mighty God, Immanuel, — That Thou with us 
 wilt dwell. 
 
 Jesus Christ, Whom not having seen ye love ; 
 on Whom, though now ye see Him not, yet be- 
 lieving, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeak- 
 able and full of glory. 1 Peter 1 :8. 
 
 Do you ask what most I prize? — Where my highest 
 knowledge lies? — Would you see my portion blest? 
 — Know my joy? 'T is here confessed: — Jesus, cru- 
 cified for me. 
 
 SATURDAY 10._1 Kings 10:1-10. Ps. 1. 
 
 It is no vain thing for you ; because it is your 
 life, and through this thing ye shall prolong 
 your days in the land, whither ye go over the 
 Jordan to possess it. Deut. 32:47. 
 
 My 'highest hope to be where. Lord, Thou art, — 
 To lose myself in Thee my richest gain, — To do Thy 
 will the habit of my heart, — To grieve Thy Spirit 
 my severest pain. 
 
 The words that I have spoken unto you are 
 spirit, and are life. John 6 :63. 
 
 Teac'h me to do the thing that pleaseth Thee ; — 
 Thou art my God, in Thee I live and move ; — Oh, 
 let Thy loving Spirit lead me forth — Into the land of 
 righteousness and love. 
 
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 29tb "Meelt— 6tb Sun&as attec ^Crtnlti?. 
 
 SUNDAY 11— Epistle, Rom. 6:3-11. Matt. 5: 
 20-26. 
 
 Thus saith the Lokd, As the new wine is 
 found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it 
 not, for a blessing is in it : so will I do for My 
 servants' sake, that I may not destroy them 
 all. Isa. 65:8. 
 
 Not in anger, Mighty God, — Not in anger smite us; 
 — We must perish if Thy rod — Justly should requite 
 us. 
 
 My sheep shall never perish, and no one shall 
 snatch them out of my hand. John 10:28. 
 
 'T is the most blest and needful part — To have in 
 Christ a share, — And to commit our way and heart 
 — Unto His faithful care : — This done, our steps are 
 safe and sure, — Our hearts' desires are rendered pure, 
 — rAnd nought can pluck us from His hand, — Which 
 leads us to the end. 
 
 MONDAY 12 — Ps. 126. Acts 4:24-27. 
 
 I will sing of lovingkindness and justice : 
 Unto Thee, O Lord, will I sing praises. Ps. 
 101 :1. 
 
 Fill thy lips to overflowing — With sweet praise, 
 His mercy showing. 
 
 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved 
 children. Ephes. 5 :1. 
 
 Thy love the law and impulse of my soul, — Thy 
 righteousness 'its fitness and its plea, — Thy loving 
 Spirit mercy's sweet control — To make me liker, 
 draw me nearer Thee. 
 
100 JULY. 
 
 TUESDAY 13.— 1 Kings 11 :1, 2, 4-13. Acts S :1-16. 
 
 All Thy works shall give thanks unto Thee, 
 O Lord; And Thy saints shall bless Thee. Ps. 
 145 :10. 
 
 Everhiore rejoice to do His pleasure, — Be the 
 fullness of His grace thy treasure; — Should success 
 thy labor crown, — Give the praise to Him alone. 
 
 Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as 
 unwise, out as wise, redeeming the time. Ephes. 
 5:15, 16. 
 
 Thy former misspent time redeem, — Each present 
 day thy last esteem; — Thy talents to improve take 
 care, — .For the great day thyself prepare. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 14—1 Kings 11:14, 26-43. .^cts 
 5:17-25. 
 
 Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from 
 me, O Loed; Let Thy lovingkindness and Thy 
 truth continually preserve me. Ps. 40 :11. 
 
 Oh, by Thy life within us, set us free ! — Reveal the 
 glory that is hid with Thee ! — Glory to God the Fath- 
 er, God the Son, — And God the Holy Spirit, ever 
 One. 
 
 For freedom did Christ set us free: stand 
 fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a 
 yoke of bondage. Ephes. 5 :1. 
 
 Praises to Him the chain Who broke,— Opened 
 the prison, burst the yoke, — Sent forth its captives 
 glad and free, — Heirs of an endless liberty. 
 
 • THURSDAY 15.-1 Kings 12:1-19. Acts 5:26-42. 
 Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the 
 
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 Lord is good, fw His lovingkindness endureth 
 for ever. Jer. 33 :11. 
 
 Give to our God immortal praise ; — Mercy and 
 truth are all His ways : — Wonders of grace to God 
 belong, — Reipeat His mercies in your song. 
 
 This is the will of God, even your sanctifi- 
 cation. 1 Thcss. 4 :3. 
 
 More of Thyself, oh, show me hour by hour, — 
 More of Thy glory, O my God and Lord ; — .More of 
 Thyself in all Thy grace and ipower, — More of Thy 
 love and truth. Incarnate Word! 
 
 FRroAY 16.— 1 Kings 12:20-33. Acts 6:1-7. 
 Thus saith the Lord, Heaven is My throne, 
 and the earth is My footstool : what manner of 
 house will ye build unto Me? and what place 
 shall be My rest? Isa. 66:1. 
 
 Jesus, where'er Thy people meet, — There they be- 
 hold Thy mercy-seat; — Where'er they seek Thee, 
 Thou art found, — And every place is hallowed 
 ground. 
 
 God is a spirit: and they that worship Him 
 must worship Him in spirit and in truth. 
 John 4:24. 
 
 Fear not to enter His courts in the slenderness — 
 O'f the poor wealth thou wonldst reckon as thine ; — 
 Truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness, — 
 These are the offerings to lay on His shrine. 
 
 SATlTtDAY 17 — 1 Kings 13:1-19. Isa. 62:6-12. 
 
 O love the Lord, all ye His saints ; the Lord 
 preserveth the faithful. Ps. 31:2i3. 
 
 Blest is the man, 0 God, — That stays himself on 
 
100 JULY. 
 
 TUESDAY 13.-1 Kings 11 :1, 2, 4-13. Acts 5 :1-16. 
 
 All Thy works shall give thanks unto Thee, 
 O Lord; And Thy saints shall bless Thee. Ps. 
 14-5 :10. 
 
 Evermore rejoice to do His pleasure, — Be the 
 fullness of His grace thy treasure; — Should success 
 thy labor crown, — Give the praise to Him alone. 
 
 Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as 
 unwise, out as wise, redeeming the time. Ephes. 
 5:15, 16. 
 
 Thy former misspent time redeem,— Each present 
 day thy last esteem; — Thy talents to improve take 
 care, — For the great day thyself prepare. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 14—1 Kings 11:14, 26-43. Acts 
 5:17-25. 
 
 Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from 
 me, O Lord; Let Thy lovingkindness and Thy 
 truth continually preserve me. Ps. 40 :11. 
 
 Oh, by Thy life within us, set us free ! — Reveal the 
 glory that is 'hid with Thee ! — Glory to God the Fath- 
 er, God the Son, — ^And God the Holy Spirit, ever 
 One. 
 
 For freedom did Christ set us free: stand 
 fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a 
 yoke of bondage. Ephes. 5 :1. 
 
 Praises to Him the chain Who broke, — Opened 
 the prison, burst the yoke, — Sent forth its captives 
 glad and free, — Heirs of an endless liberty. 
 
 • THURSDAY 15.-1 Kings 12:1-19. Acts 5:26-42. 
 Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the 
 
JULY. 101 
 
 Lord is good, for His lovingkindness endureth 
 for ever. Jer. 33 :11. 
 
 Give to our God immortal praise ; — Mercy and 
 truth are all His ways: — Wonders of grace to God 
 belong, — Repeat His mercies in your song. 
 
 This is the will of God, even vour sanctifi- 
 cation. 1 Thess. 4:3. 
 
 More of Thyself, oh, show me hour by hour, — 
 More of Thy glory, O my God and Lord; — 'More of 
 Thyself in all Thy grace and .power, — More of Thy 
 love and truth. Incarnate Word! 
 
 FRroAY 16.-1 Kings 12:20-33. Acts 6:1-7. 
 Thus saith the Lord, Heaven is My throne, 
 and the earth is My footstool : what manner of 
 house will ye build unto Me? and what place 
 shall be My rest ? Isa. 66 :1. 
 
 Jesus, where'er Thy people meet, — There they be- 
 hold Thy mercy-seat; — Where'er they seek Thee, 
 Thou art found, — And every place is hallowed 
 ground. 
 
 God is a spirit: and they that worship Him 
 must worship Him in spirit and in truth. 
 John 4:24. 
 
 Fear not to enter His courts in the slenderness — 
 O'f the poor wealth thou wonldst reckon as thine ; — 
 Truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness, — 
 These are the offerings to lay on His shrine. 
 
 SATITRDAY 17 — 1 Kings 13:1-19. Isa. 62:6-12. 
 
 O love the Lord, all ye His saints ; the Lord 
 preserveth the faithful. Ps. 31:23. 
 
 Blest is the man, O God, — That stays himself on 
 
102 JULY. 
 
 Thee : — Who wait for Thy salvation, Lord, — Shall 
 Thy salvation see. 
 
 Walk in love, even as iChrist also loved you, 
 and gave Himself up for us, an oifering and a 
 sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell 
 Ephes. 5:2. 
 
 Let our mutual love be glowing: — Thus will all 
 men plainly see, — That we, as on one stem growing, 
 — Living branches are in Thee. 
 
 30tb TKIlceh— 7tb Sunfta? after ZvMt^. 
 
 SUNBAY 18.-iBpistle, Rom. 6:19-23. Gospel, 
 Mark 8:1-9. 
 
 Ascribe unto the Lord ye kindreds of the 
 peoples, Ascribe unto the Lord glory and 
 strength. Ps. 96:7. 
 
 Give to the Lord of lords renown,— The King of 
 kings with glory crown ; — ^His mercies ever shall en- ' 
 dure, — iWhen earth-born powers are known no more. 
 
 We are ambassadt)rs therefore on behalf of 
 Christ, as though God -were entreating by us: 
 we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye recon- 
 ciled to God. 2 Cor. 5 :20. 
 
 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel ! — Win and con- 
 quer, never cease ; — May thy lasting, wide dominion 
 — 'Multiply and still increase. 
 
 MONDAY 19.— Ps. 127, 128. Acts 6:8-15; 7: 
 55-59. 
 
 Joseph comforted his brethren, and spake 
 kindly unto them. Gen. 50:21. 
 
 Be our comfort which ne'er faileth, — When any 
 trial us assaileth, — Or when we're needlessly dis- 
 
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 tressed ; — Jesus show, on each ocxasion, — That Thou 
 our strength art and salvation, — Our shield, our hid- 
 ing-place, and rest. 
 
 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil 
 with good. Rom. 12:21. 
 
 Much forgiven, may I learn — Love for hatred to 
 return, — Then assured my heart shall be, — Thou, my 
 God, hast pardoned me. 
 
 TUESDAY 20.— 1 Kings 13:20-34. Acts 8:1-8. 
 
 Bless the Lord, ye His angels. That are 
 mighty in strength, that fulfil His word, 
 Hearkening unto the voice of His word. Ps. 
 103 :20. 
 
 In that region yonder — Where the angels sing, — 
 Bursts of joy and wonder — Make the air to ring. — 
 Praise and adoration, — Be to God above, — And to 
 man salvation, — ^Object of His love ! 
 
 We must work the works of Him that sent 
 Me, while it is day : the night cometh, when no 
 man can work. John 9 :4. 
 
 Constrain us by Thy love, — ^In all we do to prove 
 — Faithful followers, — Dear Lord, of Thee; and 
 grant that we — 'May ever love Thee ardently. 
 
 W^EDNESDAY 21.— 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-7. 
 Acts 8:9-24. 
 
 I will rejoice over them to do them good. 
 Jer. 32:41. 
 
 O Lord our Righteousness, — T is Thy delight to 
 bless;— We desire it, — ^Come then, for we belong to 
 Thee, — And bless us inexpressibly. 
 
104 JULY. 
 
 I am come that thej may have life, and may 
 have it abundantly. John 10:10. 
 
 Life worketh in us now, — Life is for us in store. 
 S THURSDAY 22._1 Kings 17 :8-24. Acts 8 :25-40. 
 
 And I shall walk at liberty; Fot I have 
 sought Thy precepts. Ps. 119:45. 
 
 O may Thy ransomed people everywhere — Of 
 this great truth at all times witness bear, — That 
 whoe'er Ibelieveth in Christ's redemption — May find 
 free grace and a complete exemption — From serving 
 sin. 
 
 If thou believest thou shouldst see the glory 
 of God. John 11 :40. 
 
 For grace is glory here begun, — And, till the 
 heavenly prize is won, — The Christian finds through 
 all his race, — That grace is glory, glory grace. 
 
 FRIDAY 23.— 1 Kings 18:1-15. Acts 9:1-9. 
 The works of His hands are truth and jus- 
 tice; All His precepts are sure. Ps. 111:7. 
 
 Sing praioe. The Lord our God is good, — His 
 mercy is for ever sure ; — His truth at all times firm- 
 ly stood, — And shall from age to age endure. 
 
 'He that spared not His own Son, but deliv- 
 ered Him up for us all, how shall He not also 
 with iHim freely give us all things? Rom. 8 :32. 
 
 If Christ is mine, then all is mine, — And more than 
 angels know ; — Both present things, and things to 
 come, — And grace and glory too. 
 
 SATURDAY 24.-1 Kings 18 :16-29. Jer. 23 :16-29. 
 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteous- 
 
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 ness, tlie people in whose heart is my law ; fear 
 ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dis- 
 mayed at their revilings. Isa. 51 :7. 
 
 Shall I through fear of feeble man, — The Spirit's 
 fire in me restrain? — Awed by a mortal's frown, shall 
 I — ^Conceal the word of God most high? 
 
 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, 
 and His ears unto their supplication. 1 Peter 
 3:12. 
 
 He bows His gracious ear, — We never plead in 
 vain. 
 
 3lst Taneeft— 8tb SunCae after ^trlnttB- 
 
 SUNDAY 25 — Epistle, Rom. 8:12-17. Gospe . 
 Matt. 7:15-23. 
 
 The chastisement of our peace was upon 
 Him. Isa. 53 :5. 
 
 Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, — For who 
 aught to my charge shall lay? — Fully absolvea 
 through Thee I am, — From sin and fear, from guilt 
 and shame. 
 
 He came and preached peace to you that 
 were far off, and peace to them that were nigh. 
 Ephes. 2:17. 
 
 We bless Thee for Thy peace, O God, — Deep as 
 the unfathomed sea, — Which falls like sunshine on 
 the road — Of those who trust in Thee. 
 
 MONDAY 26.— Ps. 130. Acts 9:10-21. 
 
 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, 
 Thou didst confirm Thine inheritance, when it 
 was weary. Ps. 68 :10. 
 
IC* JULY. 
 
 Showers of blessing from the Lord proceed, — 
 Strength supplying in the time of need. 
 
 The longsuffering of our Lord is salvation. 
 2 Peter 3 :15. 
 
 His is love beyond a brother's, — Costly, free and 
 knows no end. — They who once His kindness prove 
 ■ — Find it everlasting love. 
 
 TUESDAY 27.— 1 Kings 18:30-46. Acts 9:22-30. 
 
 Let, I pray Thee, Thy I'ovingkindness be for 
 my comfort, According to Thv word unto Thy 
 servant. Ps. 119:76. 
 
 There is no place where earth's sorrows — Are more 
 felt than up in heaven ; — There is no place where 
 earth's failings — Have such kindly judgment given. 
 
 If we know that He heareth us whatsoever 
 we ask, we know that we have the petitions 
 which we have asked of Him. 1 John 5 :15. 
 
 There is no secret sigh we breathe — But meets 
 Thine ear divine. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 28.— 1 Kings 19:1-21. Acts 9: 
 31-43. 
 
 Naaman said, Behold now, I know that there 
 is no Grod in all the earth, but in Israel. 2 Kings 
 5:15. 
 
 God is our Sun and Shield, — Our Light and our 
 Defence; — With gifts His hands are filled, — We 
 draw our blessings thence :— He shall bestow — On 
 Jacob's race — Peculiar grace — And glory too. 
 
 "We have our hope set on the living God, who 
 is the Saviour of all men, especially of them 
 that believe. 1 Tim. 4:10. 
 
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 Oh, make but trial of His love ;'Experience will 
 decide, — •How blest are they, and only they, — Who 
 in His truth confide. 
 
 THlTiSDAY 29—1 Kings 21:1-16. Acts 10:1-8. 
 
 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance 
 and of my cup : Thou maintainest mv lot. Ps. 
 16 :5. 
 
 I call to recollection — The years of His right hand, 
 — And, strong in His protection, — Again through 
 faith I stand. 
 
 Love never faileth. 1 Cor. 13 :8. 
 
 O Master, let me walk with Thee — In lowly paths 
 of service free; — Tell me Thy secret; help me bear 
 —The strain of toil, the fret of care.— Help me the 
 slow of heart to move— By some clear winning word 
 of love ; — Teach me the wayward feet to stay, — And 
 guide them in the homeward way. 
 
 ©FRIDAY 30.— 1 Kings 21-17-24, 27-29. Acts 10: 
 9-23. 
 
 Break up your fallow ground, and sow not 
 among thiorns. Jer. 4 :3. 
 
 Sow thy seed, be never weary, — ^Let no fears thy 
 soul annoy ; — Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, — Thou 
 shalt reap the fruits of joy. 
 
 Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, 
 love. 1 Tim. 6:11. 
 
 ."Ml hallowed be our walk this day; — iMay meekness 
 form our earliest ray, — And faithful love our noon- 
 tide light, — And hope our sunset, calm and bright. 
 
 SATURDAY 31.— 1 Kings 22:52-54. 2 Kings 
 1:1-17. Prov. 16:1-9. 
 
 Who am I, and what is my people, that we 
 
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 should be able to offer so willingly after this 
 sort ? for all things come of Thee, and of Thine 
 own have we given Thee. 1 Chron. 29 :14. 
 
 Kindlle within us and preserve that fire, — Which 
 may with holy love our breaS'ts inspire, — And with 
 an active zeal our minds inflame, — To do Thy will 
 and glorify Thy Name. 
 
 Now He that wrought us for this very thing 
 is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the 
 Spirit. 2 Cor. 3 :5. 
 
 By His will He sanctifieth, — By the Spirit's power 
 within ; — By the loving hand that chasteneth — Fruits 
 of righteousness to win By His truth and by His 
 promise: — ^By the word, His gift unpriced; — By His 
 own blood, and by union — With the risen life of 
 Christ. 
 
 AUGUST 
 
 32ne THUeeft— 9tb SunOa? attet XLxinit^. 
 
 SUNDAY l.^Epistle, 1 Cor. 10:1-13. Gospel, Luke, 
 16:1-9. 
 
 I will be sanctified in you in the sight of the 
 nations. Ezek. 20:41. 
 
 Lord, my refuge is Thy Name. — When the flesh 
 inclines to ill, — iLet Thy grace prove stronger still. 
 
 God chose you from the beginning unto salva- 
 tion in sanctification of the Spirit and belief 
 of the truth. 2 Thess. 2 :13. 
 
 And every virtue we possess, — And every victory 
 won, — And every thought of holiness — Are His alone. 
 
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 MONDAY 2_Ps. 133, 134. Acts 10:24-33. 
 
 The Lord hatli heard my supplication ; The 
 Lord will receive my prayer. Ps. 6 :10. 
 
 I look to Thee in every need, — And never look in 
 vain ; — .1 feel Thy strong and tender love, — And all 
 is well again. 
 
 E'ach shall receive his own- reward according 
 to his own labor. For we are God's fellow- 
 workers. 1 Cor. 3 :8, 9. 
 
 Let every thought, and work, and word, — To Thee 
 be ever given; — Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, 
 — And death the gate of heaven ! 
 
 TXTESDAY 3.-2 Kings 2:1-15. Acts 10:34-48. 
 
 I the Lord am the Keeper of My vineyard; 
 I will water it every moment : lest any hurt it, 
 I will keep it night and day. Isa. 27 :3. 
 
 Make my heart a garden fair, — Which such pleas- 
 ant fruit may bear, — As affords true joy to Thee — 
 And Thy Father constantly. 
 
 ISTow on the last day, the great day of the 
 feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying. If any man 
 thirst, let him come unto Me and drink. He 
 that believeth on Me, from within him shall 
 flow rivers of living water. John 7 :37, 38. 
 
 O Fountain eternal of life and of light, — Where 
 all find refreshment, who seek it aright, — Pure spring 
 of salvation, — And true consolation, — From God's 
 holy temple thy living stream rolls, — Whose waters 
 flow ample for all thirsty souls. 
 
 V^TEDXESDAY 4.-2 Kings 4:1-17. Acts 11 :1-18. 
 Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall 
 
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 follow me all the days of my life : And I shall 
 dwell in the house of the Lord forever, Ps. 
 23:6. 
 
 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God! — 
 Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above ; — I seek, 
 by the path \Vhich my forefathers trod — Through the 
 land of their sojourn, Thy Kingdom of love. 
 
 So shall we ever be with the Lord. Where- 
 fore, comfort one another with these words. 
 1 Thess. 4:17, 18. 
 
 May this ever blessed hope — Pill our hearts with 
 gladness, — .And 'midst weakness bear us up, — Till 
 from sin and sadness — We shall be wholly free, — 
 And above for ever — ^Praise our gracious Saviour. 
 
 THURSDAY 5.-2 Kings 4:18-37. Acts 11:19-30 
 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that 
 she should not have compassion on the son of 
 her womb? yea, these may forget, yet "will not 
 I forget thee. Isa. 49 :15. 
 
 Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me, — Though I am 
 oft to blame. 
 
 God foreordained us unto adoption as sons 
 through Jesus Christ unto Himself, according 
 to the good pleasure of His will. Eph. 1 :5. 
 
 Till we in heaven shall take our seat, — Instruct us 
 often to repeat, — "Abba, our Father;" and to be — 
 With Christ in union constantly. 
 
 FRroAY 6 — 2 Kings 5:1-14. Heb. 1:1-14. 
 
 One generation shall laud Thy works to an- 
 other, And shall declare Thy mighty acts. Ps. 
 145:4. 
 
AUGUST. 
 
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 While successive years are wasting, — Still our God 
 abides the same; — All His words are everlasting, — 
 All His works His love proclaim : — Men and angels, 
 — Sing thrice holy to His name. 
 
 Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ 
 is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 
 2:11. 
 
 Come, all ye saints of God, — Wide through the 
 earth abroad — Spread Jesus' fame; — Tell what His 
 love has done, — Trust in His Name alone, — Shout 
 to his lofty throne, — "Worthy the Lamb !" 
 
 € SATURDAY 7.-2 Kings 5:15-27. Jer. 7:1-11. 
 
 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? 
 The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of 
 the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is 
 weary; there is no searching of His under- 
 standing. Isa. 40 :28. 
 
 Eternal King! in power and love excelling, — Fain 
 would my heart and moufh Thy praise be telling; — 
 But how can man's weak powers at all come nigh 
 Thee, — How magnify Thee? 
 
 For seeing that in the wisdom of God the 
 world through its wisdom knew not God, it was 
 God's good pleasure through the foolishness of 
 the preaching to save them that believe. 1 Cor. 
 1:21. 
 
 Oft as the precious seed is sown, — Thy quickening 
 grace bestow; — That all, whose souls the truth re- 
 ceive, — Its saving power may know. 
 
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 AUGUST. 
 
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 SUNDAY 8.— Epistle, 1 Cor. 12:1-1^ Gospel, Luke 
 '9:41-48. 
 
 Thy gates also shall be open continually; 
 they ^hall not be shut day nor night. Isa. 60 :11. 
 
 Zion stands with hills surrounded,— Zion, kept by 
 power divine; — All her foes shall be confounded, — 
 Though the world in arms combine. 
 
 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, 
 to the which also ye were called in one body, 
 and be ye thankful. Col. 3 :15. 
 
 In hope that sends a shining ray — Far down the 
 future's broadening way — In peace that only Thou 
 canst give, — With Thee, 0 Master, let me live ! 
 
 MONDAY 9.— Ps. 135. 'Heb. 2:1-8. 
 Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor 
 be affrighted at them: for the Loed thy God, 
 He it is that doth go with thee ; He will not 
 fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deut. 31 :6. 
 
 Be our Strength in hours of weakness, — In our 
 wanderings, be our Guide ; — Through endeavor, fail- 
 ure, danger, — Father, be Thou at our side ! 
 
 "Whether one member suffereth, all the mem- 
 bers suffer with it; or one member is honored, 
 all the members rejoice with it. 1 Cor. 12 :26. 
 
 We share our mutual woes, — ^Our mutual burdens 
 bear, — Our fears, our 'hopes, our aims, are one, — Our 
 comforts and our care. 
 
 TUESDAY 10.— 2 Kings 6:8-23, Heb. 2:9-18. 
 
 Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, 
 
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 Whoso is on the Lord's side, let him come unto 
 me. Ex. 32:26. 
 
 Stand up! — stand up for Jesus! — Ye soldiers of 
 the Cross ; — ^Lift high His royal banner, — It must not 
 suffer loss. 
 
 With the heart man believeth unto righteous- 
 ness; and with the mouth confession is made 
 unto salvation. Rom. 10:10. 
 
 So shall our lives Thy power proclaim, — Thy grace 
 for every sinner free, — Till all mankind shall know 
 Thy name, — ^Shall all stretch out their hands to 
 Thee. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 11.— 2 Kings 6:24, 2S; 7:1-20 
 Heb. 3:1-14. 
 
 My holy name will I make known in the 
 midst of My people, Israel. Ezek. 39 :7. 
 
 In Zion God is known, — A Refuge in distress ; — 
 How bright has His salvation shone — Through all 
 her palaces ! 
 
 If ye abide in My word, then are ye truly 
 My disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and 
 the truth shall make you free. John 8 ;31, 32. 
 
 To serve the present age, — My calling to fulfill ;— 
 Oh, may it alll my powers engage, — To do my Mas- 
 ter's will. 
 
 THURSDAY 12.— Jonah 1. Heb. 4:1-13. 
 
 The Lord our God is righteous in all His 
 works which He doeth. Dan. 9 :14. 
 
 Good is the Lord our God, — ^His truth and mercy 
 sure; — While earth and heaven shall last, — His pro- 
 mises endure. 
 
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 AUGUST. 
 
 If we say that we have not sinned, we make 
 Him a liar, and His word is not in us. 1 John 
 1:8. 
 
 Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness; — 
 Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood; — 
 Here iS my robe, my refuge, and my peace — Thy 
 blood. Thy righteousness, O Lord, my God. 
 
 ®PRroAY 13 ^Memorial Day.— Jonah 2. Heb. 
 
 4:14—5:10. 
 
 And now. Lord, what wait I for? My hop© 
 is in Thee. Ps. 39 :7. 
 
 Thou sweet beloved WiW of God, — My anchor 
 ground, my fortress hill ; — My spirit's silent fair 
 abode, — ^In Thee I hide me, and am still. 
 
 This is His commandment, that we should 
 believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, 
 and love one another, even as He gave us com- 
 mandment. 1 John 3 :2'3. 
 
 Jesus calls us ! By Thy mercies, — Saviour, may 
 we hear Thy call ; — Give our hearts to Thy obedi- 
 ence, — -Serve and love Thee best of all! 
 
 SATURDAY 14.— Jonah 3. Can. 9.15-18. 
 
 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people 
 may know that Thou, Lord, art God, and that 
 Thou hast turned their heart back again. 
 1 Kings 18:37. 
 
 Spirit of God! descend upon my heart; — Wean it 
 from earth, through all its pulses move; — Stoop to 
 my weakness, mighty as Thou art, — And make me 
 love Thee as I ought to love. 
 
 I how my knees unto the Father, from Whona 
 
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 every family in heaven and on earth is named. 
 Eph. 3:14. 
 
 Father, hear the prayer we off€r ! — 'Not for ease 
 that prayer shall be, — But for strength that we may 
 ever — Live our lives courageously. 
 
 34tb "CCleeft— lUb SunDas after CrinitB- 
 
 SUIVDAY 15.--^Epistle, 1 Cor. 15:1-11. Gospel, 
 Luke 18:9-14. 
 
 0 Thou hope of Israel, Thou art the Savioui- 
 thereof in the time of trouble. Jer. 14 :8. 
 
 Lord, uphold me day by day,^Shed a light upon 
 my way; — Guide me through perplexing snares, — 
 Care for me Ln all my cares. 
 
 Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom 
 shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal 
 life. John 6:68. 
 
 1 lift my heart to Thee, Saviour Divine, — For Thou 
 art all to me, and I am Thine. 
 
 MONDAY 16— Ps. 138. Heb. 5:11—6:8. 
 
 iSing unto the Lord a new song, and His 
 praise from the end of the earth. Isa. 42 :10. 
 
 When all Thy mercies, O my God ! — 'My rising soul 
 surveys, — Transported with the view, I'm lost — In 
 wonder, love, and praise. 
 
 Let each man prove his own work. Gal. 6 :4. 
 
 O may I harbor in my breast — No thought that 
 cannot bear the test, — When Thou discover'st by 
 Thy light — To me what is not right. 
 
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 TUESDAY 17.— Jonah 4. Heb. 6:9-20. 
 
 What god is there in heaven or in earth, that 
 can do according to Thy works, and according 
 to Thy mighty acts? Deut. 3:24. 
 
 O God, Thy power is wonderfuil, — Thy glory pass- 
 ing bright; — Thy wisdom, with its deep on deep, — 
 A rajpture to the sight. 
 
 Little children, abide in Him. 1 John 2 :28. 
 
 'T is only in Thee hiding — I know my life secure; 
 — Only in Thee abiding, — The conflict can endure. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 18 — 2 Chron. 26:3-10, 16-21. Heb. 
 7:1-7. 22-28. 
 
 Behold, all his fellows shall be put to shame ; 
 let them all he gathered together, let them stand 
 up ; they shall fear, they shall be put to shame 
 together. Isa. 44:11. 
 
 Fear not, O little Flock, the foe — Who madly seeks 
 your overthrow; — Dread not his rage and power;— 
 What though your courage sometimes faints, — His 
 seeming triumph o'er God's saints — 'Lasts but a little 
 hour. 
 
 We also rejoice in our tribulations. Rom. 
 5:3. 
 
 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; — 
 Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear; — To 
 check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh ; — Teach me 
 the patience of unanswered ^prayer. 
 
 THURSDAY 19—2 Kings 18:1-12. Heb. 8. 
 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He will 
 sustain thee. Ps. 55 :22. 
 
 He will gird thee by His power, — In thy weary, 
 
AUGUST. 
 
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 fainting hour; — 'Lean then, loving, on His word; — 
 Cast thy burden on the Lord. 
 
 "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. John 
 2:5. 
 
 More moulded to Thy will, — Lord, let Thy servant 
 be. 
 
 FRroAY 20.— 2 Kings 18:13-25. Heb. 9:1-15. 
 
 I have de<;lare<l, and I have saved. Isa. 
 43:12. 
 
 Ch, magnify the Lord with me, — With me exalt 
 His yame! — When in distress to Him I called, — 
 He to my rescue came. 
 
 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly 
 out of temptation. 2 Peter 2 :9. 
 
 When I in grievous peril stand,— Beset with doubts 
 on every hand ; — When fails my strength, and when 
 my path, — ^Such great and unknown terrors hath ; — 
 Thee, my great Counsellor, I still can trace, — Un- 
 searchable in wisdom, power, and grace. 
 
 S SATURDAY 21 — Memorial Day — 2 Kings 18: 
 28-37. Isa. 29:18-21. 
 
 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the 
 generations from the beginning? I, the Lord, 
 the first, and with the last, I am He. Isa. 41 :4. 
 
 God is our Strength and Song, — And His salvation 
 ours : — ^Then be His love in 'Christ proclaimed, — 
 With all our ransomed powers. 
 
 Through Christ we received grace and apos- 
 tleship, unto obedience of faith among all the 
 nations, for His name's sake. Rom. 1 :5. 
 
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 AUGUST. 
 
 Thy thoughts of peace o'er us fulfill, — Incline our 
 hearts to do Thy will ; — Thy gospel make more fully 
 known, — May all the world Thy goodness own. 
 
 35tb THIlceh-l2tb Sun&a? aner Cdntts- 
 
 SUNDAY 32.— Epistle, 2 Cor. 3:4-11. Gospel, 
 Mark 7 -.21-^7. 
 
 God -will send forth His lovingkindness and 
 trutli. Ps. 57:4. 
 
 Wide as the earth is Thy command, — Vast as eter- 
 nity Thy love, — Firm as a rock Thy truth shall stand, 
 — When rolling years shall cease to move. 
 
 Let no man rob you of your prize. Ool. 2 :18. 
 
 Keep me through Thy :po.wer — So minded each 
 hour, — ^That I naught beside — IMay know but Thee 
 only, and Thee Crucified. 
 
 MONDAY 33.— Ps. 139:1-12; 23, 24. Heb. 9: 
 16-28. 
 
 The Rock, His work is perfect; For all His 
 ways are justice. Deut. 32 :4. 
 
 Justice and truth maintain — Thy everlasting reign. 
 
 The Lord Jesus Christ is our hope. 1 Tim. 
 1:11. 
 
 Reality and solid ground, — Firm root in Thee to 
 gain ; — To feel Thy precious blood hath drowned — 
 Whatever gives Thee pain : — 'T is this I want, nor 
 can I be — ^Content, till I am one with Thee, — Until 
 my life is hid in Thine, — Till Thou art wholly mine. 
 
 TUESDAY 34.-2 Kings 19:1. 2; 5-19. Heb. 10: 
 1-18. 
 
 Oh give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His 
 
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 name; Make known among the jyeoples His 
 doings. Ps. 105 :1. 
 
 Haste, O haste ! and spread the tidings— Wide to 
 earth's remotest strand ; — ^Let no brother's bitter chid- 
 ings — Rise against us when we stand — In the judg- 
 ment, — From some far, forgotten land. 
 
 We rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Rom. 
 5:2. 
 
 Soon shall my eyes behold Thee, — With rapture, 
 face to face; — One half hath not been told me — Of 
 all Thy ipower and grace : — Thy beauty. Lord, and 
 glory, — The wonders of Thy love, — Shall be the end- 
 less story — ^Of all the saints above. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 25.-2 Kings 19:20-37. Heb. 10: 
 19-31. 
 
 Let Thy hand be lifted up above Thine ad- 
 versaries. Micah 5 :9. 
 
 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer ! — Great Cap- 
 tain, now Thine arm make bare, — Fight for us once 
 again ! 
 
 If ye should sufFer for righteousness' aake, 
 blessed are ye. 1 Peter 3 :14. 
 
 Why should I complain then of want or distress, 
 — Temptation or pain? for He told me no less; — 
 The heirs of salvation, I know from His word, — 
 Through much tribulation must follow their Lord. 
 
 THURSDAY 26.-2 Kings 20:1-11. Heb. 10: 
 32-39. 
 
 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his 
 master's crib ; but Israel doth* not know, My 
 people doth not consider. Isa. 1 :3. 
 
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 AUGUST. 
 
 More gratitude give me, more trust in the Lord; 
 — More pride in His glory, more hope in His word. 
 
 There is no distinction; for all liave sinned 
 and fall short of the glory of God. Eom, 
 3:23. 
 
 Wash me, and make me thus Thine own ; — Wash 
 me, and mine Thou art ; — Wash me, but not my feet 
 done, — 'My hands, my head, my heart. 
 
 FRIDAY 27 — Memorial Day — Isa. 38 :9-20. Heb. 
 11:1-12. 
 
 Of old didst Thou lay the foundation of the 
 earth; And the heavens are the work of Thy 
 hands. (Ps. 102:26. 
 
 High in the heavens, eternal God, — Thy goodness, 
 in full glory shines; — Thy truth shall break through 
 every cloud — That veils and darkens Thy designs. 
 
 But ye, beloved, build up yonrselves on your 
 most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. 
 Jude V. 20. 
 
 Oh, for the priceless merit — Of Thy redeeming 
 Cross, — Vouchsafe Thy sevenfold Spirit, — ^And turn 
 to gain our loss ; — Till we by strong endeavor — In 
 heart and mind ascend, — And dwell with Thee for 
 ever— ^In raptures without end, 
 
 SATURDAY 28.-2 Kings 20 : 12-2' . Zech. 7 :4-10 
 
 Ye shall not go out in haste, neither shall 
 ye go by flight : for the Lord will go before you : 
 and the Grod of Israel will be your rearward. 
 Isa. 55 :12. • 
 
 Be our Strength in hours of weakness, — In our 
 
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 wanderings, be our Guide; — Through endeavor, fail 
 ure, danger, — Father, be Thou at our side ! 
 
 Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the 
 knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 
 2 Peter 1:3. 
 
 Hallowed to Thee be every heart :— Instructed in 
 Thy righteous will,— Where'er they go, whate'er they 
 do, — In all, Thy great designs fulfill. 
 
 36tb "fflHeeft— I3tb SunOas after Crtnits. 
 
 © SUNDAY 39.— Epistle, Gal. 3 : 15-22. Gospel, Luke 
 10:23-37. 
 
 "Why do the nations rage, And the peoples 
 meditate a vain thing? Ps. 2:1. 
 
 When He makes bare His arm, — What shall His 
 work withstand? — When He His people's cause de- 
 fends, — Who, who shall stay His hand? 
 
 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and 
 saith of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in 
 whom is no guile. John 1 :47. 
 
 When simplicity we cherish, — Then the soul is 
 full of light. 
 
 MONDAY 30.— Ps. 143. Heb. 11:13-30. 
 
 As the new heavens and the new earth, which 
 I will make, shall remain before Me, saith the 
 Lord, so shall your seed and your name remain. 
 Isa. 66 :22. 
 
 Fading is the worldling's pleasure, — All his boast- 
 ed pomp and show; — ^Solid joys and lasting treasure 
 — None but Zion's children know. 
 
 God sent not the Son into the world to judg-e 
 
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 AUGUST. 
 
 the world; but that the world should be saved 
 through Him. John 3:17. 
 
 O Hope of every contrite heart! — O Joy of all the 
 meek ! — To those who fall, how kind Thou art ! — 
 How good to those who seek ! — But what to those 
 who find? Ah! this — Nor tongue nor pen can show; 
 — The love of Jesus, what it is, — None but His loved 
 ones know. 
 
 TUESDAY 31.-2 Kings 22. Heb. 11:32-40. 
 
 Thy people also shall be all righteous; they 
 shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of My 
 planting, the work of My hands, that I may be 
 glorified. Isa. 60:21. 
 
 Come, and begin Thy reign — Of everlasting peace; 
 — Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, — Great King 
 of Righteousness ! 
 
 The <jrod of all grace, who called you unto 
 His eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have 
 suffered a little while, shall Himself perfect, 
 establish, strengthen you. 1 Peter 5 :10. 
 
 But since I have not strength to flee temiptation — 
 And crucify each sinful inclination, — Oh, let Thy 
 Spirit grace and strength provide me, — And gently 
 guide me. 
 
 SEPTEMBER 
 
 WEDNESDAY 1 — 2 Kings 23:1-6; 11-15; 21-26. 
 He,b. 12:1-13. 
 
 •0 Lord, my strength, and my stronghold, and 
 my refuge in the day of affliction, unto Thee 
 
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 shall the nations come from the ends of the 
 earth. Jer. 16:19. 
 
 Thy wondrous goodness, love, and power, — Our 
 grateful song rehearses; — For Thou hast been our 
 strength and stay — In many a dark and dreary day 
 — Of sorrow and reverses. 
 
 We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that 
 the exceeding greatness of the power may be of 
 God, and not from ourselves. 2 Cor. 4 :7. 
 
 Let Thy presence go with me, — Saviour, else I 
 dare not move ; — With Thy aid and led by Thee, — 
 I will go, constrained by love ; — Serve Thy cause 
 with all my might, — Deeming every burden light : — 
 And if favored with success, — To Thee render all 
 the praise. 
 
 THITRSDAY 2.-2 Kings 24:8-19. Heb. 12:14-29. 
 
 As the heavens are high above the earth, so 
 great is His lovingkindness toward them that 
 fear Him. Ps. 103 :11. 
 
 He raiseth the fallen. He cheereth the faint ; — 
 The weak and opprest — ^He will hear their complaint; 
 — The way may be weary, and thorny the road, — 
 But how can we falter? — our help is in God! 
 
 Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with 
 them that weep. Rom. 12 :15. 
 
 I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, — Through con- 
 stant watching wise, — To meet the glad with joyful 
 smiles, — And wipe the weeping eyes ; — A heart at 
 leisure from itself, — To soothe and sympathize. 
 
 FRIDAY 3.-2 Kings 25:1-21. Heb. 13:1-3; S-12. 
 He doeth according to His will in the army 
 
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 SEPTEMBER. 
 
 of Heaven, and among the inhabitants of the 
 earth ; and none can stay 'His hand, or say unto 
 Him, What doest Thou? Dan. 4:35. 
 
 Leave to iHis sovereign sway — To choose and to 
 command, — With wonder filled thou then shalt own 
 — How wise, how strong His hand. 
 
 The Lord is full of pity and merciful. James 
 5:11. 
 
 "Mine is an unchanging love, — Higher than the 
 heights above, — ^Deefper than the depths beneath, — 
 Free and faithful, strong as death. 
 
 SATURDAY 4.-2 Kings 25 :22-30. Ps. 50:14-23. 
 
 Nations shall come to thy light, and kings 
 to the brightness of thy rising. Isa. 60 :3. 
 
 In every clime, by every tongue, — Be God's sur- 
 passing glory sung; — ^Let all the listening earth be 
 taught — The wonders by our Saviour wrought. 
 
 Jesus delivereth us from the wrath to come. 
 1 Thess. 1:10. 
 
 When first before His mercy-seat — Thou didst thy 
 all to Him commit, — ^He gave thee warrant, from 
 that hour, — To trust 'His wisdom, love, and power. 
 
 37tb TUfleeft— I4tb Sun&as after (IrtnltB. 
 
 € SUNDAY 5.— Epistle, Gal. 5:16-24. Gospel, Luke 
 17:11-19. 
 
 Thou hast set my feet in a large place. Ps. 
 31:8. 
 
 My God, I thank Thee, Who hast made — The earth 
 so bright, — So full of splendor and of joy, — Beauty 
 
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 and light ; — So many glorious things are here, — No- 
 ble and right. 
 
 Eeceive with meekness the implanted word, 
 which is able to save your souls. James 1:21. 
 
 Lord, our eyes unjeal, — To our minds reveal — 
 All that (glorious hidden treasure, — Grace and mercy 
 without measure, — Which in Thy good word — For 
 our need .is stored. 
 
 MONDAY 6._Ps. 145. Heb. 13:13-25. 
 
 I will divide Him a portion with the great, 
 and He shall divide the spoil with the strong. 
 Isa. 53:12. 
 
 To bless our earth again, — Assume Thine own al- 
 mighty power, — And o'er the nations reign. — The 
 world's Desire and Hope, — All power to Thee is 
 given ; — Now set the last great empire up, — -Eternal 
 Lord of heaven ! 
 
 Study to be quiet, and to do your own busi- 
 ness, and to work with your hands. 1 Thess. 
 4:11. 
 
 May Jesus' grace and blessing — Attend me without 
 ceasing : — Thus I stretch out my hand, — 'And do that 
 work with pleasure, — Which, in my call and measure, 
 — My God for me to do ordained. 
 
 TUESDAY 7.— Jer. 29:1-14. 1 Tim. 1 :1, 2; 12-17. 
 
 He satisdSeth the longing soul, And the hun- 
 gry soul He filleth with good. Ps. 107 :9. 
 
 Hungry and thirsty after Thee — May I be found 
 each hour; — Hum/ble in heart, and constantly, — ^Sup- 
 ported by Thy power. 
 
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 SEPTEMBER. 
 
 The Lord of peace Himself give you peace at 
 all times in all ways. 2 Thess. 3 :16. 
 
 The peace which God alone reveals, — And by His 
 word of grace imparts, — Which only the believer 
 feels, — Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts. 
 
 AV^DNESDAY 8.— Jer. 30:1-5; 7-11. 1 Tim. 
 2:1-10. 
 
 They that stumbled are girded with strengtli. 
 1 Sam. 2:4. 
 
 O Jesus, Who art waiting — Thy faithful ones to 
 crown, — Vouchsafe to bless our conflict,— Our loving 
 service own ;— Come, in each heart forever — As 
 King adored to reign, — Till we with saints triumph- 
 ant — Uplift the victor strain. 
 
 For we are His workmanship, created in 
 Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore 
 prepared that we should walk in them. Ephes. 
 2:10. 
 
 Direct, control, and sanctify each motion — Within 
 my soul, and make it thus to be — Prayerful, and still, 
 and full of deep devotion, — A holy temple, worthy, 
 Lord, of Thee ! 
 
 THURSDAY 9 — Jer. 30:12-22. 1 Tim. 3:14-16; 
 4:1-5. 
 
 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God : 
 When shall I come and appear before God? Ps. 
 42 :2. 
 
 On Thy redeeming name we call, — Poor and un- 
 worthy though we be; — Pardon and sanctify us all; 
 — Let each Thy full salvation see. 
 
 I^ost thou believe on the iSon of God ? John 
 9 :35. 
 
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 Nought in this world affords true rest — But 
 Chrisit's atoning blood; — This purifies the guilty 
 breast, — And reconciles to God : — Hence flows un- 
 feigned love to Him — Who came lost sinners to re- 
 deem, — And Christ our Saviour doth appear — Dail> 
 to us more dear. 
 
 FRIDAY 10— Jer. 31:1-14. 1 Tim. 4:6-16. 
 
 Only rebel not against the Lord, neither fear 
 je the people of the land. Num. 14:9. 
 
 The reproach of Christ is glorious ;— Those who 
 here his burden bear, — In the end, shall prove vic- 
 torious, — And eternal gladness share. 
 
 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he wor- 
 shipped Him. John 9 :38. 
 
 Henceforth myself to Thee I give, — With single 
 heart and eye, — To walk before Thee while I live, 
 — And bless Thee when I die. 
 
 SATURDAY 11.— Jer. 31:15-22. 1 Kings 17:8-16. 
 
 Thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a 
 man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God 
 chasteneth thee. Deut. 8 :5. 
 
 What our Father does is well : — Though He sad- 
 den hill and dell, — Upward yet our praises rise— 
 For the strength His Word supplies. — He has called 
 us sons of God; — iCan we murmur at His rod? 
 
 I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw 
 all men unto Myself. John 12 :32. 
 
 Saviour ! sprinkle many nations, — Fruitful let Thy 
 sorrows be; — By Thy pains and consolations, — Draw 
 the Gentiles unto Thee : — Of Thy cross the won- 
 drous story, — Be it to the nations told ; — Let them 
 see Thee in Thy glory, — And Thy mercy manifold. 
 
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 SEPTEMBER. 
 
 38tb Udceh-lStb Suneag after c;rinUB. 
 
 ® SUNDAY 12._(Epistle, Gal. 5:25—6:10. Gospel, 
 Matt. 6:24-34. 
 
 Turn Thou me, and I shall be turned; for 
 Thou art the Lord, my God. Jer. 31 :18. 
 
 Have I long in sin 'been sleeping — Long been 
 slighting, grieving Thee?— 'Has the world my heart 
 been keeping?— Oh, forgive and rescue me. 
 
 Every scripture inspired of God is also pro- 
 fitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, 
 for instruction which is in righteousness : that 
 the man of God may be complete, furnished 
 completely unto every good work. 2 Tim. 3 : 
 16, 17. 
 
 What Thy holy word declareth — Shall my rule 
 and practice be. 
 
 MONDAY 13— Ps. 146. 1 Tim. 5:17-25. 
 
 The LoKD hath made known His salvation : 
 His righteousness hath He openly showed in 
 the sight of the nations. Ps. 98 :2. 
 
 Yes, we trust the day is breaking, — Joyful times 
 are near at hand ; — God, the mighty God, is speak- 
 ing — By His word, in every land : — Mark His pro- 
 gress, — Darkness flies at His command. 
 
 Brethren, pray that 'the word of the Lord 
 may run and be glorified. 2 Thess. 3 :1. 
 
 Send Thou Thy servants forth, — To call Thy chil- 
 dren home ; — ^From west and east, and south and 
 north, — 'Let all the wanderers come. 
 
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 TUESDAY 14.— Jer. 31:23-37. 1 Tim. 6:1-12. 
 
 At the commandment of the Lord they en- 
 camped, and at the commandment of the Lord 
 they journeyed: they kept the charge of the 
 Lord. Dent. 9:23. 
 
 Grant us all the favor — To oibey Thy voice; — 
 Yea, what Thou directest, — Be our only choice. 
 
 The things which ye both learned and re- 
 ceived and heard and saw in me, these things 
 do: and the Grod of peace shall be with vou. 
 Phil. 4:9. 
 
 Oh may our lives, through grace, abound — In holy 
 fruits, and Thee proclaim ! — 'Let all Thy courts with 
 praises sound — Thy gracious hand, Tliy wondrous 
 r^ame. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 15 — Jer. 33.1-11. 1 Tim. 6:13-21. 
 
 I will bless thee ; and be thou a blessing. 
 Gen. 12:2. 
 
 0 grant us new displays — Of glory and of grace ; 
 — Touch our lips with hallowed flame, — While, to 
 sinners far and near, — Of salvation in Thy Xame — 
 Joyfully we witness bear. 
 
 1 can do all things in Him that strengtheneth 
 me. Phil. 4 :13. 
 
 I to Thee myself would give, — And, until I heaven 
 inherit, — 'Every moment in Thy service spend, — 
 Faithful Friend. 
 
 THURSDAY' 16 — Memorial Day Jer 33 12-22 
 
 2 Tim. 1.1-14. 
 
 Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we 
 
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 are called by Thy name ; leave us not. Jer. 
 14 :9. 
 
 Left to ourselves we shall but stray ; — O lead us 
 on the narrow way, — With wisest counsel guide us, 
 — 'And give us steadfastness, that we — May hence- 
 forth truly follow Thee. 
 
 He must increase, but I must decrease. Jobn 
 3:30. 
 
 More of Thy presence. Lord, impart, — More of 
 Thine image let me bear ; — Ereat Thy throne within 
 my heart, — And reign without a rival there. 
 
 FRIDAY 17.— Jer. 37:1-16. 2 Tim. 2:1-13. 
 I know also, my Grod, that Thou triest the 
 heart, and has't pleasure in uprightness. 
 
 1 Ohron. 29 :17. 
 
 'Bless every thought and action ; — Af?ord me Thy 
 direction ; — To Thee alone be tending — Beginning, 
 middle, ending. 
 
 We must all be made manifest before the 
 judgment-seat of Christ ; that each one may re- 
 ceive the things done in the body, according to 
 what he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 
 
 2 Cor. 5 :10. 
 
 Be this my one great business here, — With godly 
 jealousy and fear,— Eternal bliss to insure; — Thine 
 utmost counsel to fulfill — To suffer all Thy righteous 
 will, — And steadfast to the end endure. 
 
 SATLTRDAY 18.— Jer. 37:17—38:6. Job 5:17-26. 
 
 Let the words of my mouth and the medita- 
 tion of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, 
 O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer. Ps. 19 :14. 
 
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 All hallowed be our walk this day ; — ^May meek- 
 ness form our earliest ray, — And faithful love our 
 noontide light, — And hope our sunset, calm and 
 bright. 
 
 Wherefore let them also that suffer accord- 
 ing to the will of God commit their souls in 
 well-doing unto a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 
 4:19. 
 
 Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave, — His faithful- 
 ness review, — And every burden with Him leave, — 
 Whose love is daily new. 
 
 39tb TRUeeli— I6tb Sun&a? after ITnnitie. 
 
 5 SUNDAY lO.^Bpistle, Eph. 3:13-21. Gospel, Luke 
 7:11-17. 
 
 The Lord be magnified, who hath pleasure in 
 the prosperity of His servant. Ps. 35 :27. 
 
 Through all the changing scenes of life, — In trou- 
 ble, and in joy, — The praises of my God shall still — 
 My heart and tongue employ. 
 
 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and be- 
 loved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowli- 
 ness, meekness, longsuffering. Col. 3 :12. 
 
 Meekness, humility, and love, — Through all Thy 
 conduct shine; — O may my whole deportment prove, 
 — \ copy. Lord, of Thine. 
 
 MONDAY 20.— Ps, 147. 2 Tim. 2:14-26. 
 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Thy 
 name in all the earth. Ps. 8 :1. 
 
 Good is the Lord our God, — His truth and mercy 
 sure; — While earth and heaven shall last, — His pro- 
 mises endure. 
 
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 According as each hath received a gift, min- 
 ister it among yourselves, as good stevs^ards of 
 the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10. 
 
 For Thy love what due requital — ^Can our feeble 
 praises be? — May its power and spirit vital — .Lift our 
 daily life to Thee. — Give us, in our work allotted, — 
 Active hand and fervent mind, — Strength to serve 
 with heart devoted, — Grace to bear with heart re- 
 signed. 
 
 TUESDAY 21._Jer. 39:1, 11, 12; 40:1-6. 2 Tim. 3. 
 Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion; 
 And unto Thee shall the vow be performed. 
 Ps. 65:1. 
 
 To Thee our vows with sweet accord, — Head of 
 Thy Church, we pay; — We and our house will serve 
 Thee, Lord, — Thy word we will obey. 
 
 I press on toward the goal unto the prize of 
 the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil. 
 3:14. 
 
 Lord Jesus, I have promised — To serve Thee to 
 the end. — O give me grace to follow — My Master 
 and my Friend ! 
 
 WEDNESDAY 22,— Jer. 41:1; 42:1-16. 2 Tim. 
 4:1-8. 
 
 Now Israel, what doth the Lord thy God re- 
 quire of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to 
 walk in 'all His ways, and to love Him, and to 
 serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and 
 with all thy soul. Deut. 10:12. 
 
 We covenant with hand and heart, — To follow 
 Christ, our Lord; — With world, and sin, and self to 
 part, — And to obey His word ; — To love each other 
 
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 heartily, — In truth and in sincerity, — And under 
 cross, reproach and shame, — To glorify His Name. 
 
 To him that worketh not, but believeth on 
 Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is 
 reckoned for righteousness. Rom. 4:5. 
 
 In Him I confide, — ^His blood is applied; — For me 
 He hath suffered, for me He hath died. 
 
 THURSDAY 23.— Jer. 43. 2 Tim. 4:9-22. 
 
 The meek will He guide in justice ; And the 
 meek will He teach His way. Ps. 25 :9. 
 
 Lord, uphold m€ day by day, — Shed a light upon 
 my way; — Guide me through perplexing snares, — 
 Care for me in all my cares. 
 
 Stand fast, in nothing affrighted by the ad- 
 versaries. Phil. 1 :28. 
 
 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, — 
 Fight as Thy saints who nobly fought of old, — And 
 win with them the victor's crown of gold. 
 
 FRIDAY 24.— Jer. 44:1-8; 26-30. Tit. 2:1, 7-15. 
 
 Forsake me not, 0 Lord : O my God, be not 
 far from me. Ps. 38 :21. 
 
 God will never leave thee, — All thy wants He 
 knows, — Feels the pains that grieve thee, — Sees thy 
 cares and woes. — Raise thine eyes to heaven. 
 
 Thou therefore be strengthened in the grace 
 rliat is in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 2:1. 
 
 We call to recollection — The years of Thy right 
 hand; — And, strong in Thy protection, — Again 
 through faith we stand. 
 
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 SATURDAY 25 — Jer. 46:13, 25-28. Rom. 11: 
 22-36. 
 
 He hath put a new song in my mouth, even 
 praise unto our God. Ps. 40:3. 
 
 My soul, awake, and render — To God, thy great 
 Defender, — Thy prayer and adoration — ^For His kind 
 preservation. 
 
 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; 
 if he thirst, give him drink. Rom. 12 :20. 
 
 Much forgiven may I learn — 'Love for hatred to 
 return :— Then assured my heart shall be, — Thou, my 
 God, hast pardoned me. 
 
 40tb Tiraeeh— I7tb Sunftaie atter XLxiniXv.- 
 
 SUNDAY 26._,Epistle, Ephes. 4:1-6. Gospel, Luke 
 14:1-11. 
 
 Thy lovingkindness, O Lord, is in the heav- 
 ens; Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the skies. 
 Ps. 36 :5. 
 
 There's a wideness in God's mercy, — Like the wide- 
 ness of the sea; — There's a kindness in His justice, 
 — Which is more than liberty. — There is no place 
 where earth's sorrows — Are more felt than up in 
 heaven ; — ^There is no place where earth's failings — 
 Have such kindly judgment given. 
 
 The Father grant you according to the riches 
 of His glory, that ye may be strengthened with 
 power through His Spirit in the inner man. 
 Eph. 3:16. 
 
 Teach me Thy patience ; still with Thee — In closer, 
 dearer company, — In work that keeps faith sweet and 
 strong, — In trust that triumphs over wrong. 
 
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 ©MONDAY 27.— Ps. 148. Titus 3:1-8, IS. 
 
 For the Lord will not cast off for ever. Foi 
 though He cause grief, yet will He have com- 
 passion according to the multitude of His lov- 
 ingkindnesses. For He doth not afflict willing- 
 ly, nor grieve the children of men. Lament. 
 3:31-33. 
 
 O Thou, Whose mercy guides my way, — Though 
 now it seem severe, — Forbid my unbelief to say, — 
 There is no mercy here. 
 
 We look for the blessed hope and appearing 
 of the glory of the great God and our Saviour 
 Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13. 
 
 Come and begin Thy reign — Of everlasting peace; 
 — 'Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, — Great King 
 of Righteousness! 
 
 TUESDAY 38— Lament. 1:1-7, 11-16. 1 John 1 
 
 It is of the Lord's lovingkindnesses that we 
 are not consumed, because His compassions fail 
 not. They are new every morning; great is 
 Thy faithfulness. Lament. 3 :22, 23. 
 
 Cur broken spirits pitying see; — True penitence 
 imjpart ; — Then let a kindling glance from Thee — 
 Beam hope upon the heart. 
 
 The word of the Lord abideth for ever. And 
 this is the word of good tidings which was 
 preached unto you. 1 Peter 1 :25. 
 
 And when the gospel sound is heard, — And when 
 proclaimed Thy saving name, — 'May hearts be quick- 
 ened, moved, and stirred, — .And souls be kindled into 
 flame. 
 
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 WEDNESDAY 29.— Lament. 3:18-33. 1 John 
 2:1-11. 
 
 Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did 
 worship, and said unto Him, What saith my 
 lord unto his servant ? Joshua 5 :14. 
 
 Speak" to me by name, O Master, — Let me know- 
 it is to me ; — Speak, ttiat I may follow faster, — With 
 a step more firm and free. 
 
 In Him were all things created, in the heav- 
 ens and upon the earth, things visible and 
 things invisible, -whether thrones or dominions 
 or principalities or powers ; all things have been 
 created through Him, and unto Him. Col. 
 1:16. 
 
 I will sing to my Creator, — Unto God I'll render 
 praise, — Who by every thing in nature — 'Magnifies 
 His tender grace. 
 
 THURSDAY 30.— Lament. 3:37-44, 55-58; 5:21. 
 1 John 2:12-29. 
 
 Of a truth I know that it is so : But how 
 can man be just with God? If He be pleased 
 to contend with him, He cannot answer Him 
 one of a thousand. J ob 9 :2, 3. 
 
 All-seeing, powerful God ! — Who can with Thee 
 contend? — Or who, that tries th' unequal strife, — 
 Shall prosper in the end? 
 
 Christ blotted out the bond written in ordi- 
 nances that was against us, which was contrary 
 to us : and He hath taken it out of the way, 
 nailing it to the cross. Col. 2 :14. 
 
 Thou hast cancelled my transgression, — Jesus, by 
 
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 Thy precious blood;— 'May I find therein salvation, 
 — Happiness and peace with God ; — ^And since Thou, 
 for sinners suffering,— On the Cross wast made an 
 Offering,— From all sin deliver me,— That I wholly 
 Thine may be. 
 
 OCTOBER 
 
 FRIDAY 1— Ezra 1. 1 John 3:1-12. 
 Teach me Thy way, O Lord, And lead me In 
 a plain path, Because of mine enemies. Ps. 
 27:11. 
 
 Lead me not, for flesh is frail, — Where fierce trials 
 would assail ; — ^Leave me not in darkened hour, — To 
 withstand the tempter's power. 
 
 Hereby we know that we know Him, if we 
 keep His commandments. 1 John 2 :3. 
 
 Be Thou my Teacher, Thou my Guide ; — ^May all 
 I read be well applied ; — My danger and my refuge 
 show, — And let me Thy salvation know. 
 
 SATURDAY 3.-,Ezra 3. 2 Chron. 1 ;7-12. 
 
 The vision is yet for the appointed time, and 
 it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie : 
 though it tarry, wait for it; because it will 
 surely come, it will not delay. Hah. 2 :3. 
 
 When His hour strikes for relieving — Help breaks 
 forth amazingly. 
 
 Insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's suf- 
 ferings, rejoice ; that at the revelation of His 
 glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy. 
 1 Peter 4 :3. 
 
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 Then to all who have confessed, — Loved and 
 served the Lord below, — He will say, "Come near, 
 ye blessed,— ^See the kingdom I bestow. — You for 
 ever : — ^Shall my love and glory know." 
 
 4l0t "Meeft— 18tb SunDag after Criniti? 
 
 SUNDAY 3.— Epistle, 1 Cor. 1 :4-9. Gospel, Matt. 
 22 :34-46. 
 
 His name shall endure for ever; His name 
 shall Ibe continued as long as the sun : And men 
 shall be blessed in Him ; All nations shall call 
 Him happy. Ps. 72:17. 
 
 All nations shall adore Him ; — His praise all peo- 
 ple sing; — For He shall have dominion — O'er river, 
 sea, and shore, — Far as the eagle's pinion — Or dove's 
 light wing can soar. 
 
 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the 
 law, having become a curse for us. Gal. 3 :13. 
 
 That for our transgrressions Thou wast wounded, 
 — Shall by us in nobler strains ibe sounded, — When 
 we, perfected in love, — Once shall join the Church 
 .above. 
 
 '€ MONDAY 4._Ps. 149, 150. 1 John 3 :13-24. 
 
 I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; 
 yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of 
 Tny righteousness. Isa. 41 :10. 
 
 Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way; — 
 The Lord is our Leader, His word is our stay; — 
 Though suffering, and sorrow, and trial be near, — 
 "The Lord is our Refuge, and whom can we fear? 
 
 Brethren, my heart's desire and my supplica- 
 
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 tion to God is for Israel, that they may be 
 saved. Horn. 10:1. 
 
 When shall Thine hour, dear Jesus, come, — That 
 Israel's sons shall be brought home? — When shall 
 they in Thy Cslame confide, — Whom once their fath- 
 ers crucified? 
 
 TUESDAY 5._Ezra 4:1-5; 5:1-5. 1 John 4:1-10. 
 
 Therefore, behold, I will cause them to know, 
 this once will I cause them to know My hand 
 and My might ; and they shall know that My 
 name is the Lord. Jer. 16:21. 
 
 Worthy, O Lord, art Thou, — That every knee 
 should bow, — 'Every tongue to Thee confess; — Uni- 
 versal nature join, — Strong and mighty, Thee to 
 bless; — Gracious, merciful, benign. 
 
 Xow our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and 
 God our Father who loved us and gave us eter- 
 nal comfort and good hope through grace, com- 
 fort your hearts and establish them in every 
 good work and word. 2 Thess. 2 :16, 17. 
 
 Lord, lead us in Thy holy ways, — And teach our 
 lips to tell Thy praise ;— Revive our hope, our faith 
 in<crease,— To taste the sweetness of Thy grace. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 6._Ezra 6:1-7, 14-22. 1 John 4: 
 11-31. 
 
 The isles shall wait for me. Isa. 51 :5. 
 
 Oh may Thy knowledge fill the earth ; — Increase 
 the number still — Of those who in Thy word believe, 
 — .-^nd do Thy holy will. 
 
 Lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that 
 
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 thev are white already unto harvest. Johp 
 3 :35. 
 
 Lord of the harvest, laborers send, — Who willing 
 are their lives to spend — In scorching heat and chill- 
 ing cold, — To bring the heathen to Thy fold. 
 
 THURSDAY 7.— Isa. 1:1-17. 1 John 5:1-12. 
 
 And 'the Lord said unto him, Who hath made 
 man's mouth ? or who maketh a man dumb, or 
 deaf, or seeing, or blind ? is it not I, the Lord t 
 Ex. 4:11. 
 
 Come, labor on ; — Away with gloomy doubts and 
 faithless fear ! — No arm so weak but may do service 
 here, — By hands the feeblest can our God fulfil — 
 His righteous will. 
 
 The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleansetn 
 us from all sin. 1 John 1 :7. 
 
 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood — Shall never 
 lose its power, — Till all the ransomed church of God 
 — Be saved, to sin no more. 
 
 FRIDAY 8.— Isa. 1:18-31. 1 John 5:13-21. 
 
 Thou s'halt rejoice in the Lord, thou shalt 
 glory in the Holy One of Israel. Is. 41 :16. 
 
 Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee — For the 
 bliss Thy love bestows; — For the pardoning grace 
 that saves me. — And the peace that from it flows. 
 
 In hope were we saved. Rom. 8 :24. 
 
 Then hope in God, on Him cast all thy care; — 
 Thy father ne'er will leave His child in danger; — 
 He knows thy case, O why shouldst thou despair? — 
 To all thy grief thy Saviour is no stranger; — He 
 
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 hears thy sigh, to Him tell thy complaint; — Why 
 shouldst thou faint? 
 
 SATURDAY 9 — Isa. 2:1-5; 4:2-6. Ps. 32:1-7. 
 
 Who am I, 0 Lord Ood, and what is my 
 house, that Thou hast brought me thus far? 
 2 Sam. 7:18. 
 
 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God! — Still 
 follow my steps till I meet Thee a'bove ; — I seek, by 
 the path which my forefathers trod — Through the 
 land of their sojourn. Thy Kingdom of love. 
 
 To the only wise God be the glory forever. 
 Rom. 16:27. 
 
 How are Thy servants blest, O Lord ! — How sure 
 is their defence! — 'Eternal wisdorn is their guide, — 
 Their help, omnipotence. 
 
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 SUNDAY lO.-^Epistle, Ephes. 4:22-32. Gospel, 
 Matt. 9-1-8. 
 
 I will give thanks unto Thee ; for Thou hast 
 answered me. Ps. 118 :21. 
 
 Since nor end, nor bounds, nor measure — In God's 
 mercies can be found, — Heart and hands I lift with 
 pleasure, — .-Ks a child in duty bound; — Humbly still, 
 this grace imploring, — Thee to love with all my 
 might ; — Thee to serve both day and night, — Till to 
 higher regions soaring, — Fuller bliss I taste above,— 
 Endless praise and perfect love. 
 
 Grace be with all them that love our Lord 
 Jesus with a love incorruptible. Ephes. 6 :24. 
 
 Grace and peace from God our blessed Saviour — 
 Be with all who love His Name : — ^Church of Christ, 
 His service deem a favor, — Joyfully His death pror 
 
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 claiim : — Be prepared for rest or for employment, — 
 From activity derive enjoyment; — ^Serve with zeal 
 and faithfulness, — Filled with love His Name con- 
 fess. 
 
 • MONDAY 11— Ps. 1. 2 John 1-13. 
 
 Thou knowest Thy servant O Lord God. 
 2 'Sam. 7 :20. 
 
 Constant love to me He shows, — Yea my worth- 
 less name He knows. 
 
 Faithful is the saying, and concerning these 
 things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to 
 the end that they who have believed God may 
 be careful to maintain good works. Tit. 3 :8. 
 
 Thy power divine afford me grace — To love Thee, 
 and to walk Thy ways, — And never from Thee to 
 depart. 
 
 TUESDAY 12._Isa. 5:1-8, 20, 21. 3 John 1-15. 
 
 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor 
 the ruler's stalf from between his feet. Until 
 'Shiloh come ; And unto him shall the obedience 
 of the peoples be. Gen. 49 :10. 
 
 Now the song of all the saved, — -"Worthy is the 
 Lamb," resounds : — Now resplendent shine His nail- 
 prints, — 'Every eye shall see His wounds : — Great His 
 glory ; — Every knee to Him shall bow. 
 
 God would have all men to be saved, and 
 come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Tim. 
 2:4. 
 
 Souls in heathen darkness lying, — ^Where no light 
 has broken through,— Souls that Jesus bought by 
 
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 dying,— -Whom His soul in travail knew: — Thousand 
 voices — 'Call us o'er the waters blue. 
 
 ■WEDNESDAY 13 — Isa. 6. Matt. 5:1-12. 
 
 When all the people saw it, they fell on their 
 faces: and they said, The Lord, He is God; 
 The Lord, He is God. 1 Kings 18 :39. 
 
 Conquering Prince and Lord of glory, — .Majesty 
 enthroned in light ! — All the heavens are bowed be- 
 fore Thee, — Far beyond them sipreads Thy might. — 
 Shall I fall not at Thy feet,— .\nd my heart with 
 rapture beat, — Now Thy glory is displayed, — Thine 
 ere yet the words were made? 
 
 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony 
 of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner : but suffer 
 hardship with the gospel according to the power 
 of God. 2 Tim. 1 :8. 
 
 Ashamed of Jesus ! yes, I may, — When I've no 
 guilt to wash away, — No tear to wipe, no good to 
 crave, — ^No fear to quell, no soul to save. — Till then, 
 nor is my boasting vain, — Till then I boast a Saviour 
 slain ! — And oh, may this my glory be, — That Christ 
 is not ashamed of me. 
 
 THURSDAY 14._Isa. 9:1-6. Matt. 5:13-20. 
 
 They that seek the Lord shall not want any 
 good thing. Ps. 34:11. 
 
 Lord, I will not let Thee go, — Till the blessing 
 Thou bestow :— O do not my suit disdain ; — None 
 shall seek Thy face in vain. 
 
 Put on the new man, that is being reneNved 
 unto knowledge after the image of Him that 
 created him. Col. 3:10. 
 
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 May grace each idle thought control, — And sancti- 
 fy our wayward soul ; — 'May guile depart, and malice 
 cease, — And all within be joy and peace. — Our daily 
 course, O Jesus, bless; — Make plain the way of 
 holiness. 
 
 FRIDAY 15.^Isa. 11:1-10. 'Matt. 5:21-30. 
 
 I will send such as escape of them unto the 
 nations, to the isles afar oflF, that have not 
 heard My fame, neither have seen My glory; 
 and they shall declare My glory among the na- 
 tions. Isa. 66:19. 
 
 Proclaim abroad His Name, — Tell of His match- 
 less fame; — What wonders done. 
 
 Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people. Rom. 
 15 :10. 
 
 See heathen nations bending — Before the God we 
 love, — (And thousand hearts ascending — In gratitude 
 above. 
 
 SATURDAY 16.— Isa. 25:1-9. Prov. 2:1-8. 
 
 He hath made His wonderful works to be re- 
 membered : The Lord is gracious and merciful. 
 Ps. 111:4. 
 
 Let the people praise Thee, Lord ; — Be by all that 
 live adored : — Let the nations shout and sing — Glory 
 to their Saviour-King; — At Thy feet their tributes 
 pay, — ^And Thy holy will obey. 
 
 God gave us not a -spirit of fearfulness; but 
 of power and love and discipline. 2 Tim. 1 :7. 
 
 Though clouds may surround us, our God is our 
 Light; — Though storms rage around us, our God is 
 our Might; — So, faint yet pursuing, still onward we 
 
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 come; — The Lord is our Leader, and heaven is our 
 home ! 
 
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 SUNDAY 17.— Epistle, Ephes. 5:15-21. Gospel, 
 Matt. 22:1-14. 
 
 Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy 
 land ; Thou hast brought back the captivity of 
 Jacob. Ps. 85 :1. 
 
 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, — Ye ransomed of 
 the fall, — Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, 
 — And crown Him Lord of all. 
 
 In everything commending ourselves as min- 
 isters of God. 2 Cor. 6 :4. 
 
 May He teach us to fulfill — What is pleasing in 
 His sight; — Perfect us in all His will, — And preserve 
 us day and night. 
 
 MONDAY 18.— Ps. 2. Matt. 5:33-48. 
 
 I will gather the remnant of my flock out 
 of all the countries whither I have driven them, 
 and will bring them again to their folds ; and 
 they shall be fruitful and multiply. Jer. 23 :3. 
 
 Through sorrow, or through joy, — Conduct me as 
 Thine own, — ^And help me still to say, — iMy Lord, 
 Thy will be done ! 
 
 Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching. 
 1 Tim. 4:16. 
 
 From all strange doctrines us preserve; — ^Xo other 
 master may we serve — ^But Christ, Who is our only 
 Saviour; — In Him we will confide for ever. 
 
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 K TUESDAY 19.— Isa. 26:142. Matt. 6:1-15. 
 
 Thus saitli the high and lofty One that in- 
 habiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell 
 in the high and holy place, with him also that 
 is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the 
 spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of 
 the contrite. Isa. 57:15. 
 
 0 Hope of every contrite heart! — O Joy of all 
 the meek! — To those who fall, how kind Thou art! 
 — ^How good to those who seek! — But what to those 
 who find? Ah! this — Nor tongue nor pen can show; 
 — The love of Jesus, what it is, — None but His loved 
 ones know. 
 
 Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same 
 mind; live in peace: and the God of love and 
 peace shall be with you. 2 Cor. 13 :11. 
 
 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope, — And grace 
 to lead us higher: — ^But there are perfectness and 
 peace — Beyond our best desire. — O by Thy love and' 
 anguish, Lord! — O by Thy life laid down! — O that 
 we fall not if rcum Thy grace,— Nor cast away our 
 crown ! 
 
 WEDNESDAY 20.— Isa. 33:13-24. Matt. 6:16-23. 
 
 1 will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in My 
 people ; and there shall be heard in her no more 
 the voice of weeping and the voice of crying. 
 Isa. 65 :19. 
 
 We speak of its freedom from sin, — From sorrow, . 
 temptation, and care, — From trials without and with- 
 in ; — But what must it be to 'be there ! 
 
 My God shall supply every need of yours ac- 
 
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 cording to ricJies in glory through Christ 
 Jesus. Phil. 4 :19. 
 
 His love foretells thy trials, — He knows thine 
 hourly need; — He can, with bread of heaven, — Thy 
 fainting spirit feed. 
 
 THITISDAY 21.— Isa. 35. Matt. 6 -24-34. 
 
 The Lord hringeth the counsel of the nations 
 to nought ; He maketh the thoughts of the peo- 
 ples to be of no effect. Ps. 33 :10. 
 
 Zion's King shall reign victorious, — All the earth 
 shall own His sway; — He will make His kingdom 
 glorious, — He shall reign in endless day. 
 
 To this end was the Son of God manifested, 
 that He might destroy the works of the devil. 
 1 John 3 :8. 
 
 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, — And bless 
 His works and bless His word. 
 
 FRIDAY 22.— Isa. 40:1-11. Matt. 7:1-12. 
 
 He healeth the broken in heart, And bindetL 
 up their wounds. Ps. 147 :3. 
 
 Mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness, 
 — Trust for our trembling, and hope for our fear. 
 
 The Lord will deliver me from every evil 
 work, and will save me unto His heavenly king- 
 dom. 2 Tim. 4:8. 
 
 Go forward. Christian soldier, — Beneath His ban- 
 ner true; — The Lord Himself, thy leader,— Shall all 
 thy foes subdue. 
 
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 SATURDAY 23.— Isa. 40:12-24. 2 Sam. 7:17-29. 
 I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath 
 dealt bountifully with me. Ps. 13 :6. 
 
 Eternal King ! in power and love excelling, — Fain 
 would my heart and mouth Thy praise be telling; — 
 But 'how can man's weak powers at all come nigh 
 Thee, — How magnify Thee? 
 
 So run that ye may attain. 1 Cor. 9 :24. 
 
 I pray Thee, Saviour, keep me in Thy love, — Until 
 death's hallowed sleep shall me remove — To that 
 fair realm, where sin and sorrow o'er, — Thou and 
 Thine own are one for evermore. 
 
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 SUNDAY 24.— Epistle, Ephes. 6-10-17. Gospel, 
 John 4 :47-54. 
 
 I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath tri- 
 umphed gloriously. Ex. 15 :1. 
 
 Thy Name be praised, — .Loudest songs be raised 
 — Till to earth's remotest bounds — Extend the joyouc 
 sounds. 
 
 The Father hath delivered us out of the 
 power of darkness, and translated us into the 
 kingdom of the Son of His love. Col. 1 :13. 
 
 Finish then Thy new creation ; — Pure and sinlcjo 
 let us be; — ^Let us see Thy great salvation, — Pet- 
 fectly restored in Thee; — 'Changed from glory into 
 glory, — Till in heaven we take our place, — Till we 
 cast our crowns before Thee, — ^Lost in wonder, love 
 diid praise. 
 
 MONDAY 25.— Ps. 3. Matt. 7:13-29. 
 Shall mortal man be more just than God? 
 
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 Shall a man 'be more pure than his Maker? 
 Behold, He putteth no trust in His servants; 
 ■And His angels He chargeth with folly. Job 
 4:17, 18. ' 
 
 Wert Thou not righteous, Lord, — I dare not come 
 to Thee: — It is a righteous pardon. Lord, — Mont 
 that suiteth me. 
 
 •Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed 
 lest he fall. 1 Cor. 10:12. 
 
 From the depth of nature's blindness — From the 
 hardening power of sin, — From all malice and un- 
 kindness, — From the pride that lurks within, — By 
 Thy mercy, — Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 
 
 TITESDAY 26.— Isa. 40:25-31. Matt. 10:1-15. 
 I will watch over them to build and to plant, 
 saith the Lord. Jer. 31:28. 
 
 I know the power in which I trust, — The arm on 
 which I lean ; — He will my Saviour ever be, — Who 
 has my Saviour been. 
 
 The Lord shall give thee understanding in 
 all things. 2 Tim. 2 :8. 
 
 O 'Master, point Thou out the way, — Nor suffer 
 Thou our steps to stray; — Then in the path that 
 leads to day — We follow Thee. 
 
 ©WEDNESDAY 27._Isa. 41 :1-10. Matt. 10:16-33 
 Though the Loed is high, yet hath He re- 
 spect unto the lowly. Ps. 138 :8. 
 
 Deeply conscious of transgression, — To Thee we 
 turn, hear our confession, — Assure us of Thy par- 
 doning love : — O root out what hath impeded — Thy 
 work, or brought in harm unheeded, — ^^nd every 
 stumWing-block remove. 
 
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 This is the will of Him that sent me, that 
 of all that which He hath given me I should 
 lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last 
 day. John 6:39. 
 
 Thou hidden Source of calm repose ; — Thou all- 
 sufficient Love divine ; — My Help and Refuge from 
 my foes, — Secure I am, for Thou art mine : — Thou 
 art my Fortress, Strength, and Tower, — My Trust 
 and Portion evermore. 
 
 THURSDAY 38.— Isa. 41 11-20. Matt. 10:34-42. 
 
 Crreat peace have they that love Thy law, and 
 they have no occasion of stumbling. Ps. 
 119:165. 
 
 Be our Comfort which ne'er faileth, — When any 
 trial us assaileth, — Or when we're needlessly dis- 
 tressed; — Jesus, show, on each occasion, — That Thou 
 our Strength art and Salvation, — Our Shield, our 
 Hiding-place, and Rest. 
 
 Through our Lord Jesus Christ we have our 
 access by faith into this grace wherein we 
 stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of 
 Ood. Rom. 5:2. 
 
 Lord, for Thy rich salvation, hear our prayer, — 
 And daily give us an aibounding share ; — And let our 
 souls in all their poverty, — F^rom deep-felt love be 
 looking unto Thee — Till life's last end. 
 
 FRIDAY 29.— Isa. 42:1-11. Matt. 11:1-15. 
 
 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to 
 Thy lovingkindness : According to the multi- 
 tude of Thy tender mercies blot out my trans- 
 gressions. Ps. 51 :1. 
 
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 Triumph and reign in me, — And spread Thy vic- 
 tory; — ^Sin, and death, and 'hell control, — Pride and 
 self, and every foe; — All subdue, through all my 
 soul — 'Conquering and to conquer go. 
 
 We also pray always for you, tkat our God 
 may count you worthy of your calling, and ful- 
 fil every desire of goodness and every work of 
 faith, with power; that the name of our Lord 
 Jesus mav be glorified in you, and ye in Him. 
 2 Thess. 11, 12. 
 
 Oh help us, Jesus, from on high! — We know no 
 help but Thee : — Oh help us so to live and die, — 
 As Thine in heaven to be. 
 
 SATURDAY 30.— Isa. 43:1-11. Prov. 24:14-20. 
 His glory covered the heavens, and the earth 
 was full of His praise. Hab. 3 :3. 
 
 God is working His purpose out, as year succeeds 
 to year: — God is working His purpose out, and the 
 time is drawing near — Nearer and nearer draws the 
 time, — the time that shall surely be, — When the earth 
 shall be filled with the glory o^ God, as the waters 
 cover the sea. 
 
 We also rejoice in God through our Lord 
 Jesus Christ, thTough Whom we have now re- 
 ceived the reconciliation. Rom. 5 :11. 
 
 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me — No thought can 
 reach, no tongue declare ; — Oh, knit my thankful 
 heart to Thee, — And reign without a rival there 
 
 45tb "CDlceh— 22nD SunOag after Crinit? 
 
 SrXDAY 31 — Memorial Day — ^Epistle, Phil 1: 
 3-11. Gospel, Matt. 18:21-35. 
 
 Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways 
 
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 and see, aad ask for the old paths, where is the 
 good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find 
 rest for your souls: but they said, "We will not 
 walk therein. Jer. 6:16. 
 
 Lord, our God, — May Thy precious saving word, 
 — Till our race is here oomipleted, — Light unto our 
 path afford ; — And when in Thy presence seated, — 
 We to Thee will render for Thy grace — 'Ceaseless 
 praise. 
 
 Ye are built upon the foundation of the apos- 
 tles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being 
 the c-hief corner stone. Ephes. 2 :20. 
 
 On Him we'll venture all we have, — Our lives, our 
 all, to Him we owe; — ^None else is able us to save, — 
 Naught tut the Saviour will we know ; — This we 
 subscribe with heart and hand, — Resolved through 
 grace thereby to stand. 
 
 NOVEMBER 
 
 MONDAY 1.— Ps. 4. Matt. 11:16-30. 
 
 Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, 
 that it cannot save ; neither His ear heavy, that 
 it cannot hear ; but your iniquities have separat- 
 ed between you and your God, and your sins 
 have hid His face from you, so that He will 
 not hear. Isa. 59 :1, 2. 
 
 Sinful, sighing to be 'blest ; — Bound, and longing 
 to be free; — Weary and waiting for my rest, — God 
 be merciful to me ! 
 
 None of us liveth to himself, and none dieth 
 to himself. For whether we live, we live unto 
 
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 the Lord; or wliether we die, we die unto the 
 Lord : whether we live therefore, or die, we are 
 the Lord's. Eom. 14:7, 8. 
 
 Might my thoughts, my words and whole behavior 
 — Prove that I 'belong to Christ my Saviour, — Yea, 
 my love to Jesus show — His to me in all I do. 
 
 TITESDAY 2.— Isa. 43:12-25. Matt. 13:1-17. 
 
 Let everything that hath breath praise the 
 Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Ps. 150 :6. 
 
 All people that on earth do dwell, — Sing to the 
 Lord with cheerful voice: — Him serve with mirth, 
 His praise forth tell, — Come ye before Him and re- 
 joice. 
 
 I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, 
 nor angels, nor principalities, nor things pres- 
 ent, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, 
 nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able 
 to separate us from the love of God, which is 
 in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. 8 :38, 39. 
 
 His love in time past — Forbids me to think — He'll 
 leave me at last — In trouble to sink; — .Each sweet 
 Ebenezer — I have in review — Confirms His good 
 pleasure — To help me quite through. 
 
 -WEDNESDAY 3.— Isa. 44-1-8. 21-23. Matt. 13: 
 18-33. 
 
 Let my heart be perfect in Thy statutes, That 
 I be not put to shame. Ps. 119 :80. 
 
 Make me to walk in Thy commands, — 'Tis a de- 
 lightful road;— Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, 
 — Offend against my God. 
 
 Behold then the goodness and severity of 
 
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 God : toward them that fell, severity ; but to- 
 ward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in 
 His goodness; otherwise thou also shalt be cut 
 off. Rom. 11:22. 
 
 Arm me with jealous care, — As in Thy sight to 
 live;^And, oh, Thy servant, Lord, prepare — The 
 strict account to give. 
 
 THURSDAY 4._Isa. 45:11-25. Matt. 13:34-52. 
 
 Let ii.s ffo .speedily to entreat the favor of the 
 Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts. Zech. 
 8:21. 
 
 Come then, come, O flock of Jesus, — Covenant 
 with Him anew; — Unto Him, Who conquered for us, 
 — ^Pledge we love and servicre true. 
 
 God -will render to every man according to 
 his works : to them that by patience in well- 
 doing seek for glory and honor and incorrup- 
 tion, eternal life. Rom. 2 :6, 7. 
 
 O Jesus, Thou hast promised — To all who follow 
 Thee, — That where Thou art in glory — There shall 
 Thy servant be : — i.\nd, Jesus, I have promised — To 
 serve Thee to the end : — O give me grace to follow 
 — iMy Master and my Friend! 
 
 FRIDAY 5._Isa. 48:1-11. Matt. 15:1-20. 
 
 The government shall be upon His shoulder. 
 Isa. 9 :6. 
 
 Now, for the travail of His soul, — 'Messiah's 
 peaceful reign advance; — From sun to sun, from 
 pole to pole, — He claims His pledged inheritance. 
 
 Now being made free from sin and become 
 
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 servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sancti- 
 £cation, and the end eternal life. Eom. 6 :22. 
 
 Take my life, and let it be — Consecrated, Lord, to 
 Thee. 
 
 SATURDAY 6.— Isa. 48 12-22. Ps. 85:9-14. 
 
 The Lord grant thee thy heart's desire, and 
 fulfil all thy counsel. Ps.' 20 :4. 
 
 Lord, Jesus, King of Paradise, — C keep me in 
 Thy love, — And guide me to that happy land — Of 
 perfect rest above ; — Where loyal hearts and true — ■ 
 Stand ever in the light, — .\11 rapture through and 
 through, — In God's most holy sight. 
 
 Xow the God of hope fill you with all joy 
 and peace in believing, that ye may abound in 
 hope, in the power of the Holy iSpirit. Rom. 
 15 :13. 
 
 May the grace of Christ our Saviour, — And the 
 Father's boundless love, — With the Holy Spirit's 
 favor, — Rest upon us from above :— Thus may we 
 abide in union — With each other and the Lord :— 
 And possess, in sweet communion, — Joys which 
 earth can not afford. 
 
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 SUNDAY 7._Epistle, Phil. 3 :17-21. Gospel, Matt. 
 22:15-22. 
 
 He restoreth my soul : He guideth me in the 
 paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 
 Ps. 23 :3. 
 
 Look to Him, and faith shall brighten, — Hope shall 
 soar, and love shall burn, — Peace once more thy 
 heart shall lighten. 
 
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 NOVEMBER. 
 
 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, 
 that je may be able to withstand in the evil 
 day, and, having done all, to stand. Ephes. 
 6:13. 
 
 Gird thy heavenly armor on : — Wear it night and 
 day; — Ambushed lies the evil one : — Watch and pray! 
 
 MONDAY 8._Ps. 5. Matt. 16:1-12. 
 I call heaven and earth to witness against 
 you this day, that I have set before thee life 
 and death, the blessing and the curse : therefore 
 choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy 
 seed. Deut. 30:19. 
 
 In doctrine and in practice one, — We'll love and 
 serve the Lord alone ; — With one accord sound forth 
 His praise, — Till we shall see His face. 
 
 Wouldst thou be made whole ? John 5 :6. 
 
 .^nd lo ! Thy touch brought life and health, — Gave 
 speech and strength and sight ; — And youth renewed 
 and frenzy calmed — Owned Thee, the Lord of light; 
 — .\nd now, O Lord, be near to bless, — Almighty as 
 of yore, — In crowded street, by restiess couch, — As 
 by Gennesareth's shore. 
 
 TUESDAY 9.— Isa. 49:1-7. Matt. 16:13-28. 
 
 The Lord thy God accept thee. 2 Sam. 24 :23. 
 
 Not what I am, O Lord, but what Thou art ! — 
 That, that alone can be my soul's true rest. 
 
 If I speak with the tongues of men and of 
 angels, but have not love, I am become sound- 
 ing brass or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Cor. 13 :1. 
 
 Grant, Lord, that with Thy direction, — "Love each 
 other," we comply, — Aiming with unfeigned affec- 
 
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 tion — Thy love to exemplify; — Let our mutual love 
 be glowing: — Thus will all men plainly see, — That 
 we, as on one stem growing — Living branches are 
 in Thee. 
 
 • WEDNESDAY lO.—Isa. 49:8-18. Matt. 18:1-14. 
 
 Thou, O Lord, hast blessed, and it is blessed 
 for ever. 1 Chron. 17 :27. 
 
 I have called Thee, Abba, Father!— I have stayed 
 my heart on Thee! — Storms may howl, and clouds 
 may gather, — All must work for good to me. 
 
 He that spared not His own Son, but deliv- 
 ered Him up for us all, how shall He not also 
 with Him freely give ns all things ? Rom. 8 :32. 
 
 It is God : His love looks mighty, — But is mightier 
 than it seems. — 'Tis our Father; and His fondness 
 — Goes far out beyond our dreams. 
 
 THURSDAY 11— Isa. 50. Matt. 18:15-22. 
 
 Redeem Israel, 0 God, out of all his trou- 
 bles. Ps. 25 :22. 
 
 Since with pure and warm affection, — Thou on 
 God hast set thy love, — With the wings of His pro- 
 tection — ^He will shield thee from above; — Thou shalt 
 call on Him in trouble, — He will hearken. He will 
 save; — Here, for grief, reward thee double, — Crown 
 with life ibeyond the grave. 
 
 ■Speaking truth in love, may we grow up in 
 all things into Him, who is the head, even 
 Christ. Ephes. 4:15. 
 
 Then shall Thy perfect will be done, — When Chris- 
 tians love and live as one. 
 
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 FRIDAY 12._Isa. 51:1-11. Matt. 18:23-35. 
 
 I will turn their mourning into joy, and will 
 comfort tliem, and make them rejoice from 
 their sorrow. Jer. 31 :13. 
 
 If our love were but more simple, — We should 
 take Him at His word; — And our lives would be all 
 sunshine— In the sweetness of our Lord. 
 
 Christ is the head of the church, being Him- 
 self the Saviour of the body. Ephes. 5 :23. 
 
 Hold o'er Thy Church, Lord, Thy protecting hand, 
 — And in Thy truth O may she ever stand; — May 
 Thy ransomed people show forth Thy praises, — ■ 
 And be devoted to Thy Name, Lord Jesus, — Till 
 Thou shalt come. 
 
 SATURDAY 13.— Memorial Day — Isa. 52:1-12 
 Ps. 39.5-14. 
 
 He hath no form nor comeliness; and when 
 we see Him, there is no beauty that we should 
 desire Him. Isa. 53 :2. 
 
 Lord, Thy deep humiliation — Paid for my pre- 
 sumptuous pride. 
 
 Unto Him that is able to do exceeding abund- 
 antly above all that we ask or think, according 
 to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be 
 the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus 
 unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen. 
 Ephes. 3:20. 
 
 Jesus, our only Joy be Thou, — As Thou our Prize 
 wilt be ; — Jesus, be Thou our Glory now, — And 
 through eternity. 
 
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 SUNDAY 14._Epistle, Col. 1 -9-14. Gospel, Matt. 
 9:18-26. 
 
 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, 
 so that no man passed through thee, I will make 
 thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many gen- 
 erations. Isa. 60 :15. 
 
 Man may troinble and distress me, — 'T will but 
 drive me to Thy breast; — Life with trials hard may 
 press me; — Heaven will bring me sweeter rest! — 
 Oh, 't is not in grief to harm me, — While Thy love 
 is left to me; — Oh, 't were not in joy to charm me; 
 — Were that joy unmixed with Thee. 
 
 We have the word of prophecy made more 
 sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, 
 as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until 
 the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your 
 hearts. 2 Peter 1:19. 
 
 0 God, in Whom our trust we place, — We thank 
 Thee for Thy word of grace ; — Help us its precepts 
 to obey, — Till we shall live in endless day. 
 
 MONDAY 15.— Ps. 6. Matt. 25 :1-13. 
 
 1 will be glad and rejoice in Thy loving- 
 kindness • For Thou hast seen my affliction : 
 Thou hast known my soul in adversities. Ps. 
 31:7. 
 
 The daily favors of my God — I cannot sing at 
 large ; — Yet humbly can I make this boast, — I am the 
 Almighty's charge. 
 
 Be not wise in your own conceits. Rom. 
 12:16. 
 
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 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart, — Believing, true 
 and clean ! — ^Which neither life nor death can part — 
 Prom Him that dwells within. 
 
 TUESDAY 16.-Isa. 52:13—53:12. Matt. 25:14-30. 
 
 For Thou hast maintained my right and my 
 t;ause^ Thou sittest in the throne judging 
 righteously. Ps.' 9 :5. 
 
 Oh, may Thy mighty love prevail — Our sinful souls • 
 to spare ; — Oh, may we come fcefore Thy throne, — 
 And find acceptance there. 
 
 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be 
 at peace with all men. Rom. 12 :1'8. 
 
 Forgive our sins, that they no more — ^May grieve 
 and haunt us as Before, — ^As we forgive their tres- 
 passes — ^Who unto us have done amiss; — Thus let 
 us dwell in charity,— And serve each other willingly. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 17— Isa. 54:7-15. Matt. 25:31-46 
 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will 
 I comfort you. Isa. 66 :13. 
 
 Be our Comfort which ne'er faileth, — When any 
 trial us assaileth, — Or when we're needlessly dis- 
 tressed. 
 
 As the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, 
 even so our comfort also aboundeth through 
 Christ. 2 Cor. 1:5. 
 
 He, who well endureth, — Bright reward securetn; 
 —Come then, O Lord Jesus, — From our sins release 
 us ; — Let us here confess Thee, — Till in heaven we 
 bless Thee. 
 
 STHLTRSDAY 18._Isa. 55. James 1:1-15. 
 
 Zion heard and was glad. And the daughters 
 
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 of Judah rejoiced, Because of Thy judgments, 
 O Lord Ps. 97 :8. 
 
 God of mercy, God of grace, — Show the brightness 
 of Thy face ; — ^Shine upon us, Saviour, shine, — Fill 
 Thy Church with life divine: — And Thy saving 
 health extend — Unto earth's remotest end. 
 
 Christ is all and in all. Ool. 3 :11. 
 
 "Jesus only !" in the shadow — Of the cloud so 
 chill and dim, — We are clinging, loving, trusting, — 
 He with us and we with Him : — All unseen, though 
 •ever nigh, — "Jesus only!" — all our cry. 
 
 FRIDAY 19.— Isa. 57:15-21. James 1 :'6-27. 
 
 I will hope continually, and will praise Thee 
 yet more and more. Ps. 71 :14. 
 
 In God, my faithful God, — I trust when dark my 
 Toad ; — Though many woes o'ertake me, — Yet He 
 will not forsake me; — His love it is doth send them, 
 — And when 'tis best will end them. 
 
 What things were gain to me, these have I 
 -counted loss for Christ. Phil. 3 :7. 
 
 Perish every fond ambition, — All I've sought, or 
 hoped, or known ;— Yet how rich is my condition, — 
 'God and heaven are still my own. 
 
 SATURDAY 20._Isa. 59:1-10, 15-21. Job 14:1-5. 
 
 Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord, 
 'Or show forth all His praise ? Ps. 106 :2. 
 
 O teach me. Lord, that I may teach — The precious 
 ■things Thou dost impart ; — And wing my words that 
 they may reach — The hidden depths of many a 
 heart. 
 
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 Jerusalem that is above is free, whicli is our 
 mother. Gal. 4:26. 
 
 There is the throne of David; — And there, from 
 care released,— The song of them that triumph, — 
 The shout of them that feast: — And they who, with 
 their Leader, — Have conquered in the fight, — For 
 ever and for ever — Are clad in robes of white. 
 
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 SUNDAY 31.— Epistle, 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Matt. 
 24:15-28. 
 
 Serve the Lord with all your heart : and turn 
 ye not aside; for then would ye go after vain 
 things which cannot profit nor deliver, for 
 they'are vain. 1 Sam. 12:20, 21. 
 
 If to the right or leift I stray, — That moment. Lord, 
 reprove ; — Nor let me wander far away, — Nor ever 
 grieve Thy love. 
 
 Behold, we call them hlessed that endured. 
 James 5:11. 
 
 We dare not ask to live — Henceforth from trials 
 free ; — But oh, when next they tempt us, give — More 
 strength to cling to Thee. 
 
 MONDAY 32.— Ps. 8. James 2:1-13. 
 
 Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a 
 stone, a tried stone, a precious comer-stone of 
 sure foundation : he that .believeth shall not be 
 in haste. Isa. 28:16. 
 
 Christ is our Corner-stone, — Cn Him alone w 
 build. 
 
 Being therefore always of good courage, we 
 
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 know, that whilst we are at home in the body, 
 we are a'bsent from the Lord. 2 Cor. 5 :6. 
 
 Where Christ Himself appeareth — In brightest ma- 
 jesty, — For me a place prepareth, — There, there I 
 long to be. 
 
 TUESDAY 23.— Isa. 60:1-' 2. James 2:14-26. 
 
 Ye are My witnesses, saith the Lord, and My 
 servant whom I have chosen; that ye may 
 know and believe Me, and understand that I am 
 He. Isa. 43:10. 
 
 Teach me to show forth Thy praise, — ^Love and 
 serve Thee all my days. 
 
 Beloved, now are we children of God, and it 
 is not yet made manifest what we shall be. 
 We know that, if He shall be manifested, we 
 shall be like Him; for we shall see Him eA-en 
 as He is. 1 John 3:2. 
 
 Obedient faith, that waits on Thee, — Thou never 
 wilt reprove ; — But Thou wilt form Thy Son in me, 
 — And perfect me in love. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 24.— Isa. 60:13-22. James 3. 
 
 Is My hand shortened at all, that it cannot 
 redeem? or have I no power to deliver? Isa. 
 50:2. 
 
 Gracious Lord, may we believe : — Venture all on 
 Thy free grace ; — Boldly things not seen achieve, — 
 Trusting in Thy promises. 
 
 According to His promise, we look for new 
 heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth 
 righteousness. 2 Peter 3 :13. 
 
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 Oh, sweet and blessed country, — The home of 
 God's elect ! — Oh, sweet and 'blessed country, — That 
 eager hearts expect ! 
 
 ©TBTURSDAY 25 — Isa. 61. James 4. 
 
 I am the Lord that healeth thee. Ex. 15 :26. 
 
 Just as I aim, poor, wretched, iblind ; — Sight, riches, 
 healing of the mind, — Yea, all I need, in Thee to 
 find, — O Lamb of God ! I come— I come ! 
 
 If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, 
 we are of all men most pitiable. 1 Cor. 15 :19. 
 
 0 Paradise ! O Paradise ! — Who doth not crave 
 for rest ! — Who would not seek the hapipy land — 
 Where they that loved are 'blest ! — Where loyal hearts 
 and true — Stand ever in the light, — All rapture 
 through and through, — In God's most holy sight. 
 
 FRIDAY 26 — Isa. 62. James 5:1-11. 
 
 1 blessed the Most High, and I praised and 
 honored Him that liveth for ever; for His do- 
 minion is an everlasting dominion, and His 
 kingdom from generation to generation. Dan. 
 4:31. 
 
 Hark! those bursts of acclamation! — Hark! those 
 loud, triumphant chords! — Jesus takes the highest 
 station; — Oh! what joy the sijght affords! — Crown 
 Him! crown Him! — "King of kings, and Lord of 
 lords." 
 
 Blessed be the Grod and Father of our Lord 
 Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy 
 begat us again nnto a living hope by the resur- 
 rection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 
 ]-3. 
 
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 O how excellent and fair, — Goodly beyond meas- 
 ure, — Is the lot which we shall share, — And how rich 
 the treasure, — When we see, bodily, — Our beloved 
 Saviour, — As He is, for ever. 
 
 SATURDAY 27— Isa. 63 :1-10. Jer. 31 .31-34. 
 
 In every place where I record My name I 
 will come unto tliee and I will bless thee. Ex. 
 20 :24. 
 
 Lord! we Thy presence seek; — May ours this 
 blessing be; — Oh, give the pure and lowly heart, — 
 A temple meet for Thee. 
 
 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the 
 love of God, and the communion of the Ht>ly 
 ^Spirit, be with you all. 2 Oor. 13 :14. 
 
 Fill my heart and make me willing — In this sea- 
 son of Thy grace. — Come, Thou King of glory, come: 
 — Deign to make my heart Thy home : — There abide 
 an! rule alone, — As upon Thy heavenly throne. 
 
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 SUNDAY 28._Epistle, Rom. 13:11-14. Gospel, 
 Matt. 21:1-9. 
 
 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in 
 that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, 
 when iHe led thee by the way ? Jer. 2 :17. 
 
 O Master, point Thou out the way, — "Nor sufTer 
 Thou our steps to stray ; — Then in that path that 
 leads to day — We follow Thee. 
 
 The life was manifested, and we have seen, 
 and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, 
 the eternal life, which was with the Father, and 
 was manifested unto us. 1 John 1 :2. 
 
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 NOVEMBER. 
 
 Who is life in life to me? — Who the death of 
 death will be? — Who will place me on His right — 
 With the countless hosts of light? — Jesus Christ, the 
 Crucified. 
 
 MONDAY 29— Ps. 13. James 5:12-20. 
 Holiness becometh Thy bouse, 0 Lord, for 
 evermore. Ps. 93 :5. 
 
 Blessed Jesus, we implore Thee, — Let us, cleansea 
 and purified, — Walk in grace and truth before Thee, 
 — And in Thee by faith abide ; — Sanctijfied — Both in 
 body and m mind. 
 
 Behold, now is the accepba'ble time ; fbehold, 
 now is the day of salvation. 2 Cor. 6 :2. 
 
 Jesus calls us ! By Thy mercies, — Saviour, may we 
 hear Thy call ; — Give our hearts to Thy obedience, — 
 Serve and love Thee best of all ! 
 
 TITESDAY 30._Isa. 63:11-19. Col. 1:1-14. 
 
 Let the riarhteous smite me, it shall be a 
 kindness; And let Him reprove me, it shall be 
 as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse 
 it. Ps. 141:5. 
 
 Give me, .Lord, a contrite heart, — Ever looking up 
 to Thee ;--Meek Redeemer, now impart — Thine own 
 
 humility. 
 
 So then let us follow after things which 
 make for peace, and things whereby we may 
 edify one another. Rom. 14:19. 
 
 They who Jesus' followers are, — And enjoy His 
 faithful care, — By a mutual, hearty love, — Their be- 
 lief in Jesus prove. — Meek they are to all mankind, 
 — To good offices inclined, — Ready, when reviled, to 
 bless,— Studious of the public peace. 
 
DECEMBER. 
 
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 DECEMBER 
 
 A^EDNESDAY 1.— Isa. 64. Col. 1:15-23. 
 
 Behold, I give unto him my covenant of 
 peace. Num. 25 :12. 
 
 The tide O'f time shall never — ^His covenant re- 
 move; — His Name shall stand for ever, — That Name 
 to us is Love. 
 
 Let not then your good be evil spoken of : 
 for the kingdom of 'G-od is not eating and drink- 
 ing, but righteousness and peace and jov in the 
 Holy Spirit. Rom. 14:16, 17. 
 
 Teach me to live by faith; — Conform my will to 
 Thine :— Let me victorious be in death, — And then in 
 glory shine. 
 
 C THURSDAY 2.— Isa. 65:13-25. Col. 1:24-29. 
 
 O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake 
 Thee shall be put to shame. They that depart 
 from Me shall be written in the earth, because 
 they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain of 
 living waters. Jer. 17 :13. 
 
 Keep me through Thy power — So minded each 
 hour, — That 1 naught beside — May know but Thee 
 only, and Thee Crucified. 
 
 He came unto His own, and they that were 
 His own received Him not. But as many as 
 perceived Him, to them gave He the right to 
 become children of God, even to them that be- 
 lieve on His name. John 1:11, 12. 
 
 If Christ is mine, then all is mine, — And more 
 than angels know; — Both present things, and things 
 to come, — .\nd grace and glory too. 
 
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 DECEMBER. 
 
 FRIDAY 3.— Isa. 66:1, 2, 10-14, 22-24. Col. 2:1-10 
 
 My servant David shall be king over them; 
 and they all shall have one shepherd. Ezek. 
 37 :24. 
 
 Sure as Thy truth shall last, — To Zion shall be 
 given — The brightest glories earth can yield, — And 
 brighter bliss of heaven. 
 
 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all ac- 
 ceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world 
 to save sinners. 1 Tim. 1 :15. 
 
 My Salvation, welcome be ; — Thou, my portion, 
 praise to Thee ; — (Come, and make Thy blest abode — 
 In my heart, 6 Son of God. 
 
 SATURDAY 4.— Phil. 1:1-11. Mai. 3:19-24. 
 
 The Lord stirred up the spirit of all the 
 remnant of the people ; and they came and did 
 work on the house of the Lord of hosts, thei'' 
 God. Haggai 1 :14. 
 
 No time for self-indulgence, — For resting by the 
 way; — Repose will come at even, — But toil is for the 
 day : — Work, like our blessed Saviour, — Who from 
 His earliest youth — Would do His Father's business 
 — And witness for the truth. 
 
 We have beheld and bear witness tJhat the 
 Father hath sent the Son to be the Saviour 
 of the world. 1 John 4 :14. 
 
 Urged by love, to every nation— Of the fallen hu- 
 man race — We will publish Christ's salvation,— And 
 declare His blood-bought grace. 
 
DECEMBER. 
 
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 50tb Tailccft-2n& SunOae tn BDvcnt 
 
 SUNDAY 5.— Epistle, Rom. IS :4-13. Gospel, Luke 
 21 :25-36. 
 
 1 am with thee, saith the Lord, to save thee. 
 Jer. 30:11. 
 
 We are sinful; Cleanse us, Lord; — We are faint: 
 Thy strength afford; — ^Lost, — until by Thee restored, 
 — Comforter Divine! 
 
 Little children, abide in Him; that, if He 
 shall be manifested, we may 'have boldness, and 
 not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 
 1 John 2 :28. 
 
 Lord, for Thy coming us prepare ; — May we to 
 meet Thee without fear — At all times ready be : — 
 In faith and love preserve us sound : — O let us day 
 and night be found — Waiting with joy to welcome 
 Thee. 
 
 MONDAY 6.— Ps. 14. Col. 2:16-23. 
 
 Ye shall be holy men unto Me. Ex. 22 :31. 
 
 To scorn the senses' sway, — While still to Thee I 
 tend ; — In all I do ibe Thou the Way, — In all be 
 Thou the End. 
 
 Walk as children of light, for the fruit of 
 the light is in all goodness and righteousuess 
 and truth. Ephes. 5 :9. 
 
 Walk in the light : and thou shah find — Thy heart 
 made truly His — Who dwells in cloudless light en- 
 shrined, — In whom no darkness is. 
 
 TUESDAY 7— Phil. 1 .-,12-30. Col. 3:1-11. 
 Trust ye in the Lord for ever; for in the' 
 Lord Jehovah is an everlasting rock. Isa. 2G :4. 
 
170 
 
 DECEMBER. 
 
 See the Lord, thy Keeper, stand— Omnipotently 
 Tiear!— Lo! He holds thee by the hand,— And ban- 
 ishes thy fear; — ^Shadows with His wings thy head; 
 — Guards from all impending harms, — Round thee 
 and beneath are spread — The everlasting arms. 
 
 The same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich 
 unto all that call upon Him. Eom. 10:12. 
 
 Bless thou the Lord, O my soul ! Who, thy pardon 
 assuring, — Heals thy diseases, and grants thee new 
 life ever-during, — Joy amid woe,— Peace amid strife 
 here below, — Unto Thee ever securing. 
 
 W'T^DNESDAY 8 — Phil. 2:1-13. Col. 3:12-25. 
 
 I will bring the blind by a way that they 
 know not; in .paths that they know not will I 
 lead them. Isa. 42 :16. 
 
 Ever on our sight — Pour Thy holy light;— Dark- 
 ness all around us reigneth, — But Thy hand our 
 steps sustaineth ; — Thou dost guide us still — To Thy 
 holy hill. 
 
 In Him was life ; and the life was the light 
 lof men. John 1 :4. 
 
 He liveth, and we live!— His life for us prevails: 
 — His fullness fills our mighty void, — His strength 
 for us avails. 
 
 THURSDAY 9.— Phil. 3:1-11. 1 Thess. 1. 
 
 Thy children make haste : thy destroyers and 
 they flhat made thee waste shall go forth from 
 -thee. Isa. 49:17. 
 
 The hosts of God encamp around — The dwellings 
 .of the just; — Deliverance He affords to all, — Who 
 (On His succor trust. 
 
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 •Come and see. John 1 :46. 
 
 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult — Of our life's wild 
 restless sea — Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, 
 — Saying, "Christian, follow me." 
 
 ©FRIDAY lO.—Phil. 3:1-11. 1 Thess. 1. 
 
 I will heal their backsliding, I will love 
 them freely. Hos. 14:4. 
 
 Other lords have long held sway; — Now Thy name 
 alone to bear, — Thy dear voice alone obey, — Is my 
 daily, hourly prayer. 
 
 i^o man hath seen God at any time ; the only 
 begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Fath- 
 er, He hath declared Him. John 1 :18. 
 
 Mortals with joy behold His face, — The Eternal 
 Father's only Son; — How full of truth, how full of 
 grace — Was 'Christ, in Whom the Godhead shone. 
 
 SATURDAY 11— Phil. 3:12-21. Isa. 40:1-8. 
 
 Help us, O God of our salvation for the glory 
 of Thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our 
 sins, for Thy name's sake. Ps. 79 :9. 
 
 Our guilt might draw Thy vengeance down — On 
 every shore, on every town ; — But view us, Lord, 
 with pitying eye, — And lay Thy lifted thunder by. 
 
 Ye know that He was manifested to take 
 away sins, and in 'Him is no sin. 1 John 3 :5. 
 
 The holy, spotless Larob of God, — Who freely 
 gave His life and blood, — For all my numerous sins 
 to atone, — I for my Lord and Saviour own. 
 
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 DECEMBER. 
 
 5l0t TMeeft— 3iD SunOa^ tn HDvent 
 
 SUNDAY 12 — Epistle, 1 Cor. 4:1-5. Gospel, Matt. 
 11:2-10. 
 
 The Lord, the Grod of Israel, hath given rest 
 unto 'His people. 1 €hron. 23 :25. 
 
 Rest of the weary, Thou! — To Thee, our Rest, we 
 come ; — In Thee to find our dwelling now, — Our 
 everlasting home. 
 
 Of His fulness have we all received and grace 
 for grace. John 1 :16. 
 
 Thou River of life dost refresh heart and mind, 
 — Those whom Thou enrichest eternal good tind. 
 
 MONDAY 13— Ps. 16. 1 Thess. 2:1-12. 
 
 Many are the afflictions of the righteous ; But 
 the LoKD delivereth him out of them all. Ps. 
 34:19. 
 
 O Joy that seekest me through pain — I cannot 
 close my heart to Thee : — I trace the rainbow through 
 the rain, — And feel the promise is not vain — That 
 morn shall tearless be. 
 
 Eender not evil for evil, or reviling for re- 
 viling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto 
 were ye called, that ye should inherit a bless- 
 ing. 1 Peter 3 :9. 
 
 To display Him and portray Him — In His suffer- 
 ing form and beauty, — ^Be our aim and pleasing duty. 
 
 TUESDAY 14.— Phil. 4:1-7. 1 Thess. 2:13-20. 
 
 When they heard that the Lord had visited 
 the children of Israel, and that He had seen 
 
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 their affliction, then they bowed their heads and 
 worshipped. Exod. 4:31. 
 
 What heights, what depths of love divine, — In 
 Thy blest incarnation shine ! — Let heaven and earth 
 unite their laj^s, — To magnif}' Thy boundless grace. 
 
 Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Clirist, 
 that, though He was rich, vet for your sakes 
 He became poor, that ye ithrough His poverty 
 might become rich. 2 Cor. S :9. 
 
 Oh, how great — Are the blessings we derive — From 
 the fullness of our Saviour; — They who Him by 
 faith receive, — And desire to taste His favor, — 
 From this source may freely take always — Grace 
 for grace. 
 
 W-EDXESDAY 15.— Phil. 4-8-23. 1 Thess. 3. 
 Worship the Lord in holy array. Ps. 29 :2. 
 
 To God let all the human race — Bring adoration, 
 thanks, and praise. 
 
 The darkness is passing away, and the true 
 liglit already shineth. 1 John 2 :S. 
 
 Light of those whose dreary dwelling — Borders on 
 the shades of death ! — Rise on us. Thy love reveal- 
 ing, — Dissipate the clouds beneath : — Thou of heaven 
 and earth Creator, — In our deepest darkness rise, — 
 Scattering all the night of nature, — Pouring day 
 upon our eyes. 
 
 THLTRSDAY 16.— Luke 1 :S-25. 1 Thess. 4 
 
 At that 'time they .•^liall call Jerusalem the 
 throne of the Lord.- and all the nations shall be 
 gathered unto it, to the name of the Lord, to 
 Jerusalem : neither shall they walk any more 
 
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 DECEMBER. 
 
 after the stubbornness of their evil heart. Jer. 
 3:17. 
 
 Zion hears the watchmen singing, — And all her 
 heart with joy is springing; — She wakes, she risei 
 from her gloom ; — For her Lord comes down all 
 glorious, — The strong in grace, in truth victorious, 
 — Her Star is risen, her Light is come ! 
 
 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, 
 and they follow Me : and I give unto them eter- 
 nal life ; and they shall never perish. John 
 10 :2.7, 28. 
 
 And so through all the length of days — Thy good- 
 ness faileth never; — Good Shepherd! may I sing Thy 
 praise — Within Thy house for ever. 
 
 FRIDAY 17.— Luke 1 :26-38. 1 Thess. 5 -1-11. 
 
 We will serve the Lord, for He is our God. 
 Josh. 24:18. 
 
 In mercy. Lord, this grace bestow, — That in Thy 
 service we may do — With gladness and a willing 
 mind, — Whatever is for us assigned. 
 
 Whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all 
 in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks 
 to God the Father through Him. Col. 3 :17. 
 
 Though I in myself am weak and feeble, — Yet I 
 trust Thy grace will me enable — By obedience to Thy 
 will — ^All Thy purpose to fulfill. 
 
 ® SATURDAY IS.^Luke 1:39-56. Deut. 18:15-19. 
 
 I bring upon them all the good that I have 
 promised them. Jer. 32 :42. 
 
 His precious word hath promised me — He will my 
 Joy and Comiort be : — Thereon is my reliance. 
 
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 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown 
 of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous 
 judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to 
 me only, but also to all them that have loved 
 His appearing. 2 Tim. 4 :8. 
 
 The saints of God! Their conflict past, — And 
 life's long 'battle won at last, — No more they need 
 the shield and sword ; — They cast them down before 
 their Lord : — G happy saints ! forever blest, — At 
 Jesus' feet how sweet your rest. 
 
 52n5 TUnceft— 4tb SunDa^ in HOvcnt 
 
 SUNDAY 19._^Epistle, Phil. 4:4-7. Gospel, John 
 1:19-28. 
 
 Comfort ye, comfort ye My people, saith vour 
 God. Isa. 40 :1. 
 
 How precious are Thy thoughts, beloved Saviour, 
 — Thy thoughts of peace o'er us, the sum how great! 
 — .\lready here we in Thy sight find favor, — In Thy 
 sweet nearness heaven anticipate : — And O, what 
 bliss awaits us there, — Where we with the redeemed 
 shall in Thy glory share ! 
 
 We know and have believed the love which 
 God hath in us. 1 John 4 :16. 
 
 We are the Lord's ; no darkness brooding o'er us 
 — Can make us tremble, while this star affords — A 
 steady light along the path before us — Faith's full 
 assurance that we are the Lord's. 
 
 MONDAY 20— Ps. 18:1-7, 31-36. 1 Thess. 5:12-28 
 
 The Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, 
 a Mighty One who will save. Zeph. 3 :17. 
 Frail children of dust, — .\nd feeble as frail, — In 
 
176 
 
 DECEMBER. 
 
 Thee do we trust, — Nor find Thee to fail ; — Thy 
 mercies how tender, — How firm to the end, — Our 
 Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend. 
 
 Will) shall lay anything to the charge of 
 (Jod's vlvrt^. It is God that justifieth. Rom. 
 8 :33. 
 
 Therefore my Saviour's blood and death — Are 
 here the substance of my f aiith ; — And shall remain, 
 when I'm called hence, — My only hope and confi- 
 dence. 
 
 TUESDAY 21._Luke 1:57-80. Zech. 1:1-17. 
 
 ■He will eonie down like rain npon the mown 
 grass, As showers that water the earth. Ps. 
 72 :6. 
 
 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing, — Thou art 
 scattering full and free: — Showers the thirsty land 
 refreshing: — Let some droppings fall on me. 
 
 (iracc, niei'cy, peace shall be with us, from 
 G'od, the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the 
 ■Son oif I he Father, in truth and love. 2 John 3. 
 
 Jesus, Prince of Peace, be near us, — Fix in all our 
 hearts Thy home; — With Thy gracious presence 
 cheer us, — Let Thy sacred kingdom come. 
 
 WEDNESDAY 22.— Eccles. 1. Zech. 2:1-13. 
 
 Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him: 
 Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 
 Ps. 14-9 :2. 
 
 When shall Thine hour, dear Jesus, come, — That 
 Israel's sons shall be brought home? — When shall 
 they in Thy Name confide, — Whom once their fath- 
 ers crucified? 
 
DECEMBER. 
 
 17/ 
 
 Whose are the fathers, and of whom is Christ 
 as concerning the flesh, Who is over all, God 
 blessed for ever. Rom. 9 :5. 
 
 Draw nigh, draw nigh, Immanuel, — And ransom 
 captive Israel, — That mourns in lowh^ exile here, — 
 Until the Son of God appear. 
 
 THITRSDAY 23— Eccles. 2:1-14. Zech. 3. 
 
 The earth trembled, The heavens also 
 dropped rain at the presence of God : Yon 
 Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God 
 of Israel. Ps. 68:8. 
 
 Holy, holy, holy ! though the darkness hide Thee, 
 — Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not 
 see; — Only Thou . art holy; there is none beside 
 Thee, — Perfect in power, in love and purity. 
 
 When the fulness of the time came, God sent 
 forth His iSon, bom of a woman, bom under 
 the law, that He might redeem them that were 
 under the law, that we might receive the adop- 
 tion of sons. Gal. 4 :4, 5. 
 
 He is here. Whom seers in old time — Chanted of, 
 while ages ran; — Whom the writings of the prophets 
 —Promised since the world began. 
 
 Cbristmas tEk>c 
 
 FRIDAY 34.— Epistle, Titus 3:11-14. Gospel, 
 John 1:1-18. 
 
 The Lord will reigii for ever. Thy God, O 
 Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord. 
 Ps. 146:10. 
 
 He rules the world with truth and grace,- And 
 
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 DECEMBER. 
 
 makes ithe nations 'prove — The glories of His right- 
 eousness, — And wonders of His love. 
 
 Rejoice in the Lord always : again I will say. 
 Rejoice. Phil. 4:4. 
 
 Joy to the world, the Lord is come ; — ^Let earth 
 receive her King; — Let every heart prepare Him 
 room,-^And heaven and nature sing. 
 
 Gbrtatmds Da? 
 
 ©SATXJRDAY 25.— Epistle, Heb. 1:1-12. Gospel, 
 Luke 2-1-14. 
 
 A bruised reed will He not break, and a dim- 
 ly burning wick will He not quench : He will 
 bring forth justice in truth. Isa. 42 :3. 
 
 Lo ! with deep contrition turning, — Humbly at Thy 
 feet we bend; — Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning; 
 — Hear us, spare us, and defend. 
 
 For God so loved the world, that He gave 
 His 'only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth 
 on Him should not perish but have eternal life. 
 John 16 :3. 
 
 Sing praises to our risen Lord; — Life, immortality, 
 — And lasting bliss are now restored — For all, for 
 you and me : — -Believe the wondrous deed, my soul, 
 — Adore His saving name; — Rejoice, ye saints, from 
 pole to pole — His love and power proclaim. 
 
 53r£) TWleeli— SunOas after Cbrtstmas 
 
 SUNDAY 36._Epistle, Titus 3 :4-7. Gospel, Luke 
 2:15-20. 
 
 The Lord maketh a way in the sea, and a 
 path in the mighty waters. Isa. 43 :16. 
 
DECEMBER. 
 
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 The wild winds hushed ; the angry deep — Sank, 
 like a little child, to sleep; — The sullen billows ceased 
 to leap, — At Thy will. — ^So, when our life is clouded 
 o'er, — And storm-winds drift us from the shore, — 
 Say, lest we sink to rise no more, — "Peace, be still." 
 
 Herein was the love of God manifested in us, 
 that God hath sent His only begotten Son into 
 the world that we might live through Him. 
 1 John 4:9. 
 
 Therefore my hope is in His grace, — And not in 
 my own merit; — On Him my confidence I place, — 
 Instructed by His Spirit. 
 
 MOXD.^Y 27— Eccles. 2:15-26. Zech. 8:9-18. 
 
 Thiough God we shall do valiantly. Ps. 
 60:12. 
 
 Stand up ! — stand up for Jesus ! — The trumpet call 
 obey; — Forth to ithe mighty conflict— In this His 
 glorious day. 
 
 Stand therefore, having girded your loins 
 with truth, and having put on the breastplate 
 of righteousness. Ephes. 6 :14. 
 
 Leave no unguarded place, — Xo weakness of the 
 soul ; — Take every virtue, every grace, — And fortify 
 the whole. — To keep your armor bright, — Attend 
 with constant care, — Still walking in your Captain's 
 sight, — And watching unto prayer. 
 
 Tl-ESDAY 28._Eccles. 3:1, 9-22. Zech. 12:8-10; 
 13:1; 14:9. 
 
 Xow, I pray Thee, let the power of the Lokd 
 be great, according as Thou hast spoken. Num. 
 ]4:17. 
 
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 DECEMBER. 
 
 Lord! if Thine arm support us still — With its 
 eternal strength, — We shall o'ercome the mightiest 
 ill, — And conquerors iirove at length. 
 
 I am eonu' -a lii;lit into the world, that who- 
 soever believeth on Me may not a'bide in the 
 darkness. John 12 :46. 
 
 The beam that shines from Zion's hill — Shall light- 
 en every land; — The King who reigns in Salem's 
 towers — Shall all the world command. ■ 
 
 WEDNESDAY 29 — Eccles. 9:1-11. Rev. 21:1-12. 
 
 I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, 
 wherehy they have sinned asrainst Me; and I 
 will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they 
 have sinned against Me. Jer. 33 :8. 
 
 Grace renewed bestow upon me, — With new zeal, 
 my Saviour, crown me, — So that I may serve Thee 
 solely; — Thy atonement make me holy. 
 
 Having therefore t>hese promises, beloA-ed, let 
 us 'clean.se ourselves from all defilement of flesh 
 and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of 
 God. 2 Cor. 7 :1. 
 
 In true simplicity, — O may we cleave to Thee, — 
 Our God and Saviour; — In all things free from 
 blame, — To glorify Thy Xanie — Be our endeavor. 
 
 THURSDAY 30.— Eccles. 11:9—12:14. Rev. 22: 
 1-12. 
 
 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad for 
 her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with 
 her, all ye that mourn over her. Isa. 66 :10. 
 
 I love Thy Kingdom, Lord, — The house of Thine 
 
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 abode, — The Church our blest Redeemer saved — 
 With His own precious blood. 
 
 Our Lord Je.sus Christ shall also coufinn 
 vou unto the end, that ye he unreprovable in 
 His day. 1 Cor. 1 :8. 
 
 Thee may our tongues for ever bless ; — Thee may 
 we love alone ; — And ever in our lives express — 
 The image of Thine own. 
 
 € FRIDAY 31.— Ps. 103. Rev. 22:13-21. 
 
 Of the increase of His government and of 
 peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of 
 David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, 
 and to uphold it with justice and with right- 
 eousness from henceforth even for ever. Isa. 
 9:6. 
 
 Come, Kingdom of our God, — ^Sweet reign of light 
 and love! — Shed peace and hope and joy abroad, — 
 And wisdom from aibove. 
 
 The God of peace be with you all. Rom. 
 15 :33. 
 
 Needful art Thou, my guide, my stay, — Through 
 all life's dark and weary way; — Nor less in death 
 Thou 'It needful be, — To bring my spirit home to 
 Thee. 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 HISTORICAL NOTES. 
 
 JANUARY. 
 
 1, 1742. — Opening of the first "Pennsylvania Synod." 
 1, 1815. — Sharon, Ohio, congregation organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Dec. 24. 1817. 
 1, 1856.— First issue of THE MORAVIAN. 
 1, 1858. — Congregation at Chaska, Minn., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, July 22, 1860. 
 
 1, 1915. — Congregation at Waconia, Minn., organized. 
 
 2, 1744.— Chapel in the Whitefield House, Nazareth, con- 
 
 secrated. 
 
 3, 1854.— John A. Bucklev (first colored Moravian minister), 
 
 Antigua, ordained. 
 
 5, 1749. — Founding of the school for girls, now the "Semi- 
 
 nary for Young Ladies." at Bethlehem. Pa. 
 
 6, 1760. — Baptism of the first converts at Lichtenfels, in 
 
 Greenland, by Matthew Stach. 
 6, 1771. — Baptism of the first Bushnegro in Surinam. 
 6, 1774. — Baptism of the first converts in Tranquebar. 
 6, 1781.— First Calmuck— a blind girl— at Sarepta, Russia, 
 
 baptized. 
 
 12, 1743.— First Moravian Congregation in Philadelphia, or- 
 ganized. 
 
 Churches consecrated. Nov. 25. 1742; Dec. 12, 
 1819; Jan. 26. 1856; Oct. 8. 1893. 
 19, 1733. — Departure of the first missionaries to Greenland. 
 
 19, 1887. — Organization of the congregation at Hector, Minn. 
 
 20, 1889. — German Congregation at Grand Rapids, organ- 
 
 ized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Jan. 21. 1906. 
 25, 1761. — Sharon, in Surinam, attacked and burned by the 
 Bush negroes. 
 
 28, 1741. — The first undenominational Christian Association 
 
 organized in New York City, by Peter Bohler. 
 30, 1864. — Congregation at Sturgeon Bay., Wise, organized. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
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 FEBRUARY. 
 
 2, 1891. — Congregation at Bethel, N. Dak., organized. 
 
 7, 1883. — Congregation at Elim, Minn., organized. 
 
 8, 1849. — First meeting of the Home Mission Society at 
 
 Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 9, 1749. — Organization of the Warwick (now Lititz) congre- 
 
 gation by Spangenberg. Sesqui-centennial cele- 
 brated Sept. 10-11. 1899. 
 
 St. James' Church consecrated, July 28, 1744. 
 Church at Lititz consecrated, July 13, 1787; Reno- 
 vated, Dec. 20, 1857. 
 
 12. 1765. — First house amongst the Bush negroes, Surinam, 
 
 occupied. 
 
 13. 1870. — The congregation at Unionville, Mich., organized. 
 
 14. 1765.— The site of Salem, N. C. selected. 
 
 14, 1770. — Original "society," out of which arose the congre- 
 gation at Friedberg, N. C, organized. 
 
 16, 1736. — David Nitschmann, the first Moravian Bishop in 
 America, arrived with a colony at Savannah, Ga. 
 
 18, 1775.— First place of worship at Friedland, N. C, con- 
 
 secrated. 
 
 19, 1776. — Consecration of the chapel, and baptism of the 
 
 first convert, in Labrador, at Nain. 
 
 19, 1871. — Consecration of the Chapel of the German Home 
 
 Mission in New York, in the building No. 636 
 • Sixth Street. 
 
 20, 1749. — Congregation at Lancaster. Pa., organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated, Nov. 10, 1746; July 8, 
 1821. 
 
 22, 1742. — The first three Mohegan Indians from Shekomeko, 
 
 N. Y.. baptized at Oley, Pa., by Christian H. 
 Rauch. 
 
 23, 1873. — The fourth new congregation of the Brethren's 
 
 Church organized at Tschenkowitz, Bohemia. 
 
 24, 1734. — Departure of the first Missionaries to Lapland — 
 
 Grassman, Schneider, and John Nitschmann. 
 27, 1788. — The Society for Propagating the Gospel, incor- 
 porated. 
 
184 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 MARCH. 
 
 1, 1457. — Beginning of the Ancient Brethren's Church. 
 
 4, 1914. — Congregation at Daggett. Mich., organized. 
 
 Church occupied, Dec. 24. 1916. 
 
 5, 1882.— Congregation at Port Washington, O., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Oct. 21, 1883. 
 8, 17S2. — Ninety-six Christian Indians murdered at Gnaden- 
 hiitten, on the Tuscarawas, Ohio, by white rangers. 
 
 10, 1737. — Departure of the first Missionaries to Guinea. 
 
 11, 1737. — George Schmidt, the first Missionary to South 
 
 Africa, set sail. 
 
 11, 1853.— Congregation in Brooklyn, N. Y., organized. 
 Church consecrated. Sept. 10. 1854. 
 
 13, 1735. — David Nitschmann, the first Bishop of the Re- 
 newed Brethren's Church, consecrated at Berlin, 
 by Bishop Jablonsky. 
 
 19, 1759. — Anniversary of the church at Bethania, N. C. 
 
 19, 1912.— Trinity (Second) Church, Utica., N. Y., organ- 
 ized. 
 
 Church occupied. June 10, 1914. 
 22, 1735. — The first Moravian colony to America arrived at 
 
 Savannah, Ga. 
 25, 1752. — The congregation at York. Pa., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Oct. 25, 1868. 
 
 25, 1757. — Sharon, first Mission-station in Surinam, dedi- 
 
 cated. 
 
 26, 1739. — Kajarnak, the first convert in Greenland, bap- 
 
 tized. 
 
 APRIL. 
 
 1, 1740.— The first Hottentot baptized by George Schmidt. 
 1, 1888. — Organization of the congregation at Easton, Pa. 
 
 Church consecrated. Sept. 29, 1895. 
 10, 1866. — Congregation at Elizabeth, N. J., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Nov. 21, 1869. 
 
 Transferred to Reid and Lafayette Sts., Jan. 4, 
 
 1914. 
 
 13, 1885. — Organization of the congregation at Windsor. Wis. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 185 
 
 14, 1570.— Adoption of the Consensus of Sendomir, by the 
 
 Brethren's Church, Reformed and Lutherans. 
 
 15, 1729. — David Nitschmann, the martyr, died in prison at 
 
 Olmiitz, in Moravia. 
 
 19, 1846. — Consecration of the church at Enon, Indiana. 
 
 25, 1858. — Congregation at North Salem, Wis., organized. 
 
 27, 1775. — Bishop Peter Bohler died in London. 
 
 27, 1912. — Moravian School Teachers' Pension Fund organ- 
 ized. 
 
 MAY. 
 
 3, 1884. — The Brethren Hartman and Weinland sailed from 
 
 San Francisco on the U. S. Revenue Cutter Cor- 
 win, for Alaska, to select a site fnr a Mission. 
 First Missionary Party arrived at Ttethel nn the 
 Kuskokwim, July 13. 1885. 
 
 Mission Building, Bethel, occupied, Oct. 10. 1885. 
 
 4, 1730. — Anna Nitschmann's Covenant with seventeen 
 
 single sisters. 
 
 4, 1742. — The first Moravian school for girls in America 
 opened at Germantown. Pa. 
 
 6, 1799. — The first settlers from Old Gnadenhutten, Pa., ar- 
 
 rived at Gnadenhutten. Ohio. 
 
 7, 1740. — Peter Bohler and Henry Antes arrived at the 
 
 Whitefielu tract, near Nazareth. 
 9, 1897. — Church at Bruderheim. Alberta, consecrated. 
 
 10, 1752. — Departure of Hocker from London on a mission 
 
 to Egj'pt and Abyssinia. 
 
 11, 1891. — Congregation at Casselton, N. D.. organized. 
 
 12, 1727. — First Brotherly Agreement adopted at Herrnhut. 
 12, 1749.— Passage of the Act of Parliament in which the 
 
 Unitas Fratrum is acknowledged as an "ancient 
 
 Protestant Episcopal Church." 
 12, 1740. — The "Third Sea Congregation," of 120 persons, led 
 
 by Bishop John Nitschmann, arrived at New York 
 
 on the ship Irene. 
 12, 1844. — Church at Canal Dover, Ohio, consecrated. 
 17, 1863. — Consecration of the church at Palmyra, N. J, 
 
 Second Church building consecrated. May 29, 
 
 1904. 
 
186 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 17, 1902. — The congregation at Calgary, Alberta, organized. 
 
 20, 1909.— The Executive Board of the Canadian District 
 incorporated by act of the Parliament of Canada 
 under the title of "The Board of Elders of the 
 Canadian District of the Moravian Church in 
 America." 
 
 24, 1822. — St. Philip's (Colored) Congregation, Winston-Sa- 
 • > lem, N. C. organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Dec. 28. 1823. 
 
 24, 1914. — Congregation at Tagus, N. D., organized. 
 
 24, 1856. — Church at Macedonia, N. C, consecrated. 
 
 24, 1878. — Organization of the congregation at Goshen, N. D. 
 
 26, 1844. — First congregation at West Salem, 111., organized. 
 
 26, 1700. — Nicholas Lewis Zinzendorf born in Dresden. 
 
 Consecrated Bishop by Bishops Jablonsky and 
 Nitschmann, May 20, 1737. 
 Died at Herrnhut, May 9, 1760. 
 
 30, 1416. — Jerome of Prague suffers martyrdom. 
 
 30, 1740. — Arrival of the first company of brethren ana 
 sisters, under the leadership of Peter Bohler and 
 Anthony Seiffert. at the Whitefield tract, Naza- 
 reth, Pa. 
 
 30, 1867. — The first leper hospital at Jerusalem consecrated. 
 
 31, 1846.— First church at West Salem, 111., consecrated. 
 
 JUNE. 
 
 2, 1895. — First Moravian congregation, emigrants from 
 Volhynia, Russia, organized in Bruederheim, Al- 
 berta, Canada. 
 
 2, 1895. — Congregation at Rudolph. Wise, organized. 
 
 Church occupied. Aug. 4. 1914. 
 
 3, 1869. — The Messenger of Peace launched. 
 
 7, 1742. — "First Sea Congregation" landed, Philadelphia. 
 7, 1889. — Work among the Indians of Southern California 
 begun. 
 
 Church at Potrero, Cal., consecrated. April 20, 
 
 1890. 
 
 9, 1772. — David Zeisberger occupied the first bouse at 
 Schoenbrunn, on the Tuscarawas River, Ohio. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 187 
 
 10, 1866. — Congregation at Grace Hill, Iowa, organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Apr. 19, 1868. 
 
 11, 1857. — Congregation at Fry's Valley, O., organized and 
 
 church consecrated. 
 
 12, 1722. — The first exiles from Moravia arrive at Berthels- 
 
 dorf. 
 
 12, 1905. — Strathcona, Alberta, organized. 
 
 14, 1896.— Church at Great Kills. S. I., consecrated. 
 
 16, 1798. — Heckewelder, Edwards and five Indians from 
 
 Fairfield, Canada, arrived at Gnadenhuetten, Ohio, 
 to renew the settlement. 
 
 17, 1722. — Beginning of the building of Herrnhut by the first 
 
 emigrants from Moravia. 
 
 17, 1830. — Organization of the congregation at Hope, Ind., 
 and the first church consecrated. 
 
 17, 1853. — Organization of the congregation at Ebenezer, Wis. 
 
 21, 1621. — Twenty-seven prominent patriots, among them 
 many members of the Brethren's Church, execut- 
 ed at Prague. 
 
 21, 1885. — Consecration of the church at Coopersburg. Pa. 
 
 22, 1859. — Congregaticm at Mamre, Wis., organized. 
 
 23, 1742. — Consecration of the first place of worship at Beth- 
 
 lehem, Pa., by Count Zinzendorf. 
 25, 1530.— Presentation of the Confession of Augsburg. 
 25, 1742. — Organization of the congregation at Bethlehem, 
 
 Pa. 
 
 The second place of worship in Bethlehem, the 
 
 present "Old Chapel," consecrated, July 10. 
 
 Large Church consecrated. May 6. 1806. 
 25, 1747. — Congregation at Nazareth, Pa., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. March 9. 1862. 
 25. 1916. — Congregation at Havelock, N. Dak., organized. 
 
 Church occupied. Oct. 22, 1916. 
 
 27, 1895. — Congregation at Bruederfeld, Alberta, organized. 
 
 28, 1874. — Anniversary Festival of the congregation at 
 
 Mamre, Wis. 
 
 28, 1898. — Rev. Ernst L. Weber, missionary' to Alaska, with 
 wife and child, were lost in a storm in Kusko- 
 kwim Bay. 
 
188 
 
 APPENriX. 
 
 JULY. 
 
 2, 1760. — The first fourteen Brethren arrived in Tranquebar. 
 6, 1369.— John Hus born. 
 
 6, 1415. — John Hus burned at the stake, at Constance. 
 
 6, 1763. — Congregation at New Dorp, N. Y., organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated, Dec. 7. 1763: May 15. 184S. 
 
 6, 176^. — Arrival of five brethren in Guinea — the second 
 attempt to found a Mission. 
 
 6, 1800. — Congregation at Gnadenhiitten, Ohio, organized. 
 Church consecrated. July 10, 1803. 
 12, 1891. — Congregation at Bethesda, Minn., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Sept. 19. 1911. 
 12, 1908. — Beth-Tphillah Congregation, N. Y. City, organ- 
 ized. 
 
 Removed to 124-126 W. 136th St., March 29. 1914. 
 12, 1908. — Fairview Congregation. Winston-Salem, N. C, 
 
 organized and church consecrated. 
 14, 1912. — Congregation of Trinity Church, Winston-Salem, 
 
 N. C. organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, April 5, 1914. 
 17, 1878.— Congregation of Fifth Church, Phila., Pa., or- 
 ganized. 
 
 Church occupied. March 20, 1904. 
 
 20, 1849.— The German colony arrived at West Salem, 111. 
 
 21, 1771. — Original "Society" out of which arose the congre- 
 
 gation at Friedland. N. C, organized. 
 
 21. 1776.— The first baptism in Paramaribo. 
 
 22, 1859. — Congregation at Mamre, Wise, organized. 
 
 22, 1900. — Congregation at Tabor, N. Dak., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Aug. 19, 1900. 
 
 23, 1882.— Consecration of the church at Elim, Minn. 
 26, 1896. — Congregation at Heimthal, Alberta, organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, July 22, 1901. 
 
 30, 1747. — Congregation at Emmaus, Pa., organized. 
 
 31, 1752. — Arrival of the first Missionaries in Labrador. 
 
 AUGUST. 
 
 1, 1850. — Scandinavian colony removed from Milwaukee to 
 Fort Howard CWest Green Bay). Wis. 
 Church consecrated, Feb. 14. 1869.-. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 189 
 
 1, 1909. — Pleasant Point, Saskatchewan, Canada, organized; 
 
 the first Moravian congregation in the Province 
 of Saskatchewan. 
 
 9, 1908. — Congregation at Alice, Cass Co., N. D., organ- 
 ized. 
 
 Church consecrated. May 16. 1909. 
 10, 1885. — Brother Hans Torgersen drowned in the Kusko- 
 kwim River in Alaska. 
 
 12. 1860. — Baptism of the first convert in .\ustralia. 
 
 13. 1727. — Special visitation of grace in the congregation at 
 
 Herrnhut. at the Holy Communion in the church 
 
 at Berthelsdorf. 
 13. 1837.— Congregation at Hopedale. Pa., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, July 10, 1859. 
 13, 1854. — Congregation at Utica, N. Y., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, .^ug. 14. 1856. 
 13, 1859.— West Salem English church consecrated. 
 
 13, 1900. — Congregation at Clemmons, N. C, organized. 
 
 14. 1864. — Consecration of the church at Watertown, Wis. 
 
 16. 1740.— First sermon to the Indians at Shekomeko, N. Y., 
 
 by Christian Henry Rauch. 
 
 17. 1727. — Great revival amongst the children at Herrnhut. 
 
 18, 1872. — Consecration of the church at Unionville, Mich. 
 
 19, 1745. — The first missionary society in -America, "The 
 
 Society for the Furtherance of the Gospel," formed 
 by the Brethren at Bethlehem. It was resusci- 
 tated, 1787. as "The Society for Propagating the 
 Gospel." 
 
 19, 1900.— Consecration of the church at Tabor. N. Dakota. 
 21, 1732. — First Moravian Missionaries to the heathen left 
 Herrnhut for St. Thomas. 
 
 26, 1780.— Congregation at Hope, N. C. organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated Mar. 28, 1780. and Aug. 29, 
 1896. 
 
 27, 1727. — Beginning of the Hourly Intercession. 
 
 28, 1859. — Congregation at Egg Harbor, N. J., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Dec. 22, 1860. 
 31, 1873.— Church at Castleton Corners, Staten Island, N. Y., 
 consecrated. 
 
190 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 SEPTEMBER. 
 
 3, 1780. — The congregation at Friedberg. N. C, regularly 
 organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated. Mar. 7, 1769; May 12, 
 1788; July 3. 1827. 
 
 Advent Chapel consecrated, Sept. 12, 1897. 
 
 Enterprise Chapel consecrated. April 11, 1898. 
 5, 1869.' — Congregation at Northfield. Minn., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Nov. 16. 1873. 
 7, 1794.— Girls' School at Lititz (Linden Hall) founded. 
 9, 1753. — A colony of twenty-four Single Brethren arrived 
 
 at New York on the ship Irene. 
 10, 1738.— The first Missionaries arrive in Berbice, Suri- 
 
 10, 1796. — Circular issued by the Society for Propagating the 
 Gospel, inivting settlers to the Ohio lands granted 
 by Congress. June 1. 
 
 10, 185-1.— First Church. Brooklyn. N. Y., consecrated. 
 
 11, 1854. — Congregation at Watertown, Wis., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Nov. 20. 1904. 
 
 11, 1910. — Congregation at Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada, 
 
 12, 1905. — Congregation at .Mtura Minn., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Sept. 17, 1908. 
 16, 1741.— Particular Memorial Day for the Ministers of the 
 
 Urethren's Church. 
 18, 1792.— Bishop Spangenberg died at Berthelsdorf. 
 
 21, 1787. — Meeting to organize the Society for Propagating 
 
 the Gospel, at Bethlehem. 
 
 22, 1734. — George Bonisch. the first Moravian evangelist in 
 
 .America, landed at Philadelphia. 
 
 25, 1887.— Congregation at Oak Grove. N. C. organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. May 14, 1888. 
 
 26, 1868.— Original church at Harrowgate, Pa., consecrated. 
 
 Present building. Oct. 8, 1871. 
 26, 1897. — Scandinavian Congregation at Grand Rapids. Wis., 
 organized. 
 
 26, 1909. — Congregation at Dundurn, Saskatchewan, Canada, 
 organized. 
 
 28, 1759. — First fourteen Brethren start for Tranquebar. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 191 
 
 OCTOBER. 
 
 1, 1868. — Congregation at Hebron, Minn., organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated. Nov. 6, 1870: Oct. 8. 1893. 
 
 2, 1785. — Re-organization of the Young Ladies' Seminary, 
 
 Eethlehem, Pa. 
 
 J, 1807. — Commencement of the Theological Seminary at 
 Nazareth, with three students. 
 Consecration and opening of the Moravian College 
 and Theological Seminary, on Church Street, 
 Bethlehem, Pa., Aug. 30. 1858. 
 Consecration of "Comenius Hall," the main build- 
 ing of the new College and Theological Seminary, 
 Main Street. Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 27, 1892. 
 
 J, 1904. — Congregation of New Sarepta, Alberta, organized. 
 
 3, 1762. — Congregation at Schoeneck, Pa., organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated, Oct. 3. 1762; Oct. 20, 
 1793; Oct. 6, 1889. 
 
 3, 1896. — Congregation at Moravia, N. C, organized. 
 
 4, 1874. — Congregation at Gerah, Wis., organized. 
 
 5, 1908. — Congregation at Greensboro. N. C, organized. 
 
 6, 1889. — Congregation at London, Wis., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Nov. 18. 1894. 
 8. 1738. — Congregation at Graceham. Md., organized. 
 8, 1772. — David Nitschmann, first Bishop of the Renewed 
 
 Brethren's Church, died at Bethlehem. 
 8, 1865. — Baptism of the first converts in Tibet. 
 
 8, 1916. — Church at Waconia, Minn., consecrated. 
 
 9, 1900. — The school at Clemmons, N. C, opened. 
 
 10, 1885. — First missionary party occupy Mission House at 
 Bethel, Alaska. 
 
 The first eight converts from among the Esqui- 
 maux of Alaska baptized at Bethel, Sept. 10, 1888. 
 
 12, 1851.— German congregation. Green Bay, Wis., organ- 
 
 ized. 
 
 13, 1881. — Congregation at Shiloh, Wis., organized. 
 
 13, 1901. — Third Moravian Church. New York City, organ- 
 ized. 
 
 16, 1870. — The church at Pottenstein, Bohemia, organized. 
 18, 1871. — Ephrata Missionary Home, Nazareth, Pa., opened. 
 
192 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 18, 1889.— Congregation at Stapleton, S. I., N. Y., organ- 
 ized. Church occupied. Nov. 24. 1889. 
 22, 1806.— Church at Bethania, N. C. consecrated. 
 
 22, 1893.— The Helen Stadiger Borhek Memorial Chapel of 
 
 the Moravian Theological Seminary consecrated. 
 
 23, 1881. — Congregation at Canaan, N. D.. organized. 
 
 23, 1883. — Organization of the church at Coopersburg. Pa. 
 
 24, 1874'.— Organization of the church at Uhrichsville, Ohio. 
 
 25, 1903. — Congregation at Aurelia, N. Dak., organized. 
 28, 1893. — Church at Fulp, N. C, consecrated. 
 
 31, 1858. — Consecration at Laketown, Minn., organized. 
 
 Churches consecrated, Nov. 18, 1857; Sept. IS, 
 1872; Nov. 17. 1878. 
 
 NOVEMBER. 
 
 1, 1787.— First general meeting of the Society for Propagat- 
 ing the Gospel, at Bethlehem. 
 
 1, 1848. — Congregation at New Philadelphia, N. C, organ- 
 ized. 
 
 Churcli consecrated, Sept. 1. 1858. 
 
 3, 1889. — Church at Hector, Minn., consecrated. 
 
 6, 1893. — Congregation at Wachovia Arbor. N. C, organ- 
 ized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Nov. 26, 1896. 
 
 12, 1909. — Congregation at Kellner, Wis., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. May 29, 1910. 
 
 13, 1741. — Formal promulgation in the Unitas Fratrum of 
 
 the doctrine of the Immediate Headship of the 
 Lord Jesus Christ in His Church on earth. 
 
 13, 1756.— Consecration of the chapel in Nazareth Hall, Pa. 
 
 13, 1771.- — Church at Salem, N. C, consecrated; also Nov. 
 8. 1800. 
 
 13, 1913.— Congregation at Strehlow, N. Dak., organized. 
 
 15, 1670. — Bishop John Amos Comenius died at Amsterdam. 
 
 17, 1753.^ — The first colony of Brethren from Bethlehem ar- 
 rived at the spot where Bethabara was founded, 
 on the Wachovia Tract in North Carolina. 
 
 17, 1808.— David Zeisberger. the Moravian Apostle to the In- 
 dians, dies at Goshen, Ohio, after a service of 
 sixty-three years. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 193 
 
 17, 1850. — Scandinavian congregation, first called Ephraim, 
 founded at Fort Howard (West Green Bay), Wis. 
 Church occupied, Dec. 1, 1850. 
 
 24, 1755. — Burning of the Mission-house at Gnadenhiitten, 
 
 Pa., by the Indians. The Mission-family, consist- 
 ing of fifteen persons, with the exception of three 
 who escaped and one who was carried into cap- 
 tivity, were either butchered, or burned to death. 
 
 25, 1747. — Arrival of the Missionaries Hocker and Rueffer at 
 
 Ispahan, in Persia. 
 
 25, 1852. — Congregation at Mt. Bethel, Va., organized. 
 
 26, 1743. — "Second Sea Congregation" landed at New York. 
 26, 1788. — Church at Bethabara, N. C. consecrated. 
 
 26, 1902. — Congregation at Bethany, Minn., organized. 
 Church occupied. March 14, 1915. 
 
 29, 1896. — Congregation at Mayodan, N. C. organized. 
 
 30, 1741. — Count Zinzendorf landed in America. 
 
 DECEMBER. 
 
 4, 1904. — Chapel at Rincon. California Indian Mission, con- 
 secrated. 
 
 6. 1736. — First Synod of the Renewed Brethren's Church 
 
 held at Marienborn. 
 6, 1874. — Consecration of the church at Mechanicstown, Md. 
 11, 1528. — Bishop Luke of Prague died at Jungbunzlau, 
 
 Bohemia. 
 
 13, 1732. — Dober and Nitschmann, the first missionaries, ar- 
 rive at St. Thomas. W. I. 
 
 13, 1896. — Chapel at Martinez, California Indian Mission, 
 consecrated. 
 
 Work begun, .\utumn of 1896. Church conse- 
 crated, April 21, 1912. 
 19, 1747. — Congregation, Hebron, now Lebanon, Pa., found- 
 ed. 
 
 21, 1856. — Congregation at Lake Mills, Wisconsin, organized. 
 
 Third church consecrated, Dec. 20. 1891. 
 
 22, 1735. — -Arrival of the first missionaries in Surinam. 
 22, 1866. — Congregation at Freedom Wis., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Oct. 6. 1867. 
 
194 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 24, 1741.— First celebration of Christmas Eve. Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 25, 18$2. — Congregation at South Bethlehem, Pa., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated. Nov. 20, 1864. 
 27, 1748. — The Society in New York City organized into a. 
 
 regular Moravian Church, by Bishop John de 
 Watteville. 
 
 Churches consecrated, June 18, 1783: Nov. 22» 
 
 a829; April 18, 1869. 
 27, 1808. — Congregation at Princeton, Minn., organized. 
 31, 1865. — Congregation at Riverside, N. J., organized. 
 
 Church consecrated, Oct. 17, 1869. 
 
 New church building occupied, March 12, 1912. 
 
 The Anniversary or Covenant Days of the dasse* 
 ("Choirs"): of all the choirs, March 25; of the Widows, 
 April 30: the Unmarried Sisters, May 4; the Older Girls, 
 June 4: the Older Boys, July 9, or October 21: the Children, 
 August 17: the Unmarried Brethren, August 29; the Widow- 
 ers, .'\ugust 31: the Married Brethren and Sisters, Septem- 
 ber 7. 
 
APPEVDIX. 
 
 195 
 
 DIRECTORY OF THE MINISTERS 
 
 or THE 
 
 Moravian Church in the United States and Canada. 
 
 Corrected to October 1, 1919. 
 
 N. B. — The names marked with an asterisk are those oi 
 
 Retired Ministers, whether receiving pension or not, or of 
 such as have been released for service elsewhere. The 
 letters D., P., or Ep., placed after the name, signify 
 "Deacon," "Presbyter," or "Episcopus," i. e.. Bishop. The 
 year number placed before the name is the date of ordina- 
 tion as a Deacon. 
 
 The large majority of these ministers are graduates of 
 The Moravian College and Theological Seminarj- at Bethle- 
 hem, Pa., and as such hold the earned scholastic degree 
 of B. A. (Bachelor of Arts] or B. D. [Bachelor of Divinity] 
 or both, so these degrees are not indicated. The postgraduate 
 earned degrees of M. A. [Master of Arts] and Ph. D. [Doc- 
 tor of Philosophy] and the honorary degrees D.. D. [Doctor 
 of Divinity], and LL. D. [Doctor of Laws] are indicated by 
 the usual initials after the name. 
 
 1890 'Abel, .\llen, (P) 656 X. 5th St., Reading, Pa. 
 
 1904 Albrecht, Chas. A., (P) E.xcelsior, Minn. 
 
 1898 Albright, S. C, M. A., (P) 749 South St., Utica, N. Y. 
 
 1912 Andrews,. Mark J.. (P)Ephraim, Wis. 
 
 5 1881 Bahnsen, Geo. F., (P)Coopersburg, Pa. 
 
 1919 Barletta, Ettore, D)...New Dorp, Staten Island, N. Y. 
 1911 *Besiegel, W. E.. (P). Great Kills, X. Y. 
 1870 •Blickensderfer, J., (P)Oxford, Ohio. 
 1879 'Blum, S.J. , D.D., (P) 1209 Monocacy St., Beth'm, Pa. 
 10 1910 Bornman, Chas. J. (?) Xorthfield, Minn. 
 
 1903 Brennecke, R. H., (P) .^6 W. Orange St.. Lancaster, Pa. 
 1915 Bruner, J. George (P).. Daggett, Mich. 
 1911 ♦Brunner,Edm.deSi,Ph.D.,(P) Mountain Lakes, N. J. 
 1910 Buuin, A. F (D) Bethel, Kuskokwim Dist., Alaska. 
 
 IS 1879 Clewell.J.H., Ph.D.,(P)87 West Church St., Beth'm, Pa. 
 1892 *ClewelI,R.E.,M.A.,(P) Richmond, Va. 
 
196 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 1880 •Cope, Wilson A., (P).R. R. 2, Allentown, Pa. 
 1892 Crosland, Edw. S., (P) Lititz, Pa. 
 
 1912 "Deer, Irwin E., (P). . 3616 Brisbane St.. Harrisburg, 
 Pa. 
 
 20 1898 *DeIbo, A. C, (D) ... Calif ornia. 
 
 1912 Drebert, Ernest, (P) . . R. R. 5, Washington. Iowa. 
 1912 Drebert, Ferdinand(D) Bethel, Kuskokwim Dist., Alaika. 
 
 1901 Flinn, V. G., (?) Port Washington, Ohio. 
 
 1896 Fluck, W.H., M.A., (P) Hope, Ind. 
 
 25 1906 Francke, A. E., (P) . . 456 Webster St., So. Bethle- 
 hem, Pa. 
 
 1894 Gapp, S. H., Ph.D., D.D., (P) 63 West Church St., 
 Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 1882 Gerdsen.H.A., D.D.,(P) 706 Cornelia St., Utica, N. Y. 
 1918 Goerner, J. H., ' D) . . . R. R. 6, Watertown, Wis. 
 1905 Goerner, Walter J M.A., (P) R. R. 1, Davenport, N. D. 
 30 1903 Grabow, R. J., (P)...R. R. 6, Appleton, Wis. 
 1899 Grabs, F. Walter, (P) . Bethania, N. C. 
 1886 Greenfield, J., M.A.,(P) Winona Lake. Ind. 
 1888 Greider, Paul M., (P). Great Kills, Staten Island. N. Y. 
 
 1888 "Groenfeldt, Sam'l, (P) Sturgeon Cay, Wis. 
 
 35 1884 Grunert, F. E., (P)... 347 Jay St., Brooklyn, N. Y 
 1912 Gutensohn, Charles (P) Bruderheim, Alta., Canada. 
 1890 •Gutensohn. P., (P) . . .Gnadenhutten, Ohio. 
 1918 Gutensohn, Sam'l f..(D) Tagus, N. D. 
 
 1912 Harke, Albert J., (D). R.R.I. New Philadelphia. Ohio. 
 40 1889 Hagen, Ernest S., (P). New Dorp. Staten Island. N. Y. 
 
 1881 Hamilton. J. Taylor, D.D.. (Ep.) 424 N. Ave. C, Beth- 
 
 lehem, Pa. 
 
 1879 Hall, James E., (P) . . . Clemmons. Forsyth Co.. N. C. 
 1873 *Hark, J.M., D.D., (P) 912 Buchanan St., Lancaster, Pa. 
 
 1889 Haupert. Albert. (P)..West Salem. 111. 
 
 45 1904 Heath. Edwin J., M.A.. (P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1875 •Heath. G. O.. (D)...I13 McKinley Ave., Lansdowne, 
 Pa. 
 
 1902 Heidenreich. G. A., (P)R. R. 1, Durbin, N. D. 
 
 1913 Heise. Henry R.. (P) . .Havelock. N. D. 
 1896 *Heise, Otto E., (P).. Green Bay, Wis. 
 
 SO 1903 •Helmich, B. K., (D) .Unionville, Mich. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 197 
 
 1901 Helmich. D. C, (P) . . . Chaska, Minn. 
 1892 Helmich, Edw. F., (P) Sturgeon Bay, Wis. 
 
 1903 "Henkelmann, G., (P) 9942 79th Ave., Edmonton, 
 
 South, Alberta, Canada. 
 
 1918 Henkelmann, Reinhold (D) R. R. 2, Nazareth, Pa. 
 
 5S 1900 Hermstaedt, C. £.. (P)1S6 N. Reid St., Elizabeth, N. J. 
 
 1895 Hinz, John, (P) On furlough in Germany. 
 
 1919 Jloltmeier, H. E., (DJ.R. R. 5, Springfield, Minnesota. 
 
 1906 Holton, Edgar A., (P)R. R. 4, Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1886 'Howard, Jacob, (P)..219 E. 60 St., New York, N.Y. 
 60 1892 Hoyler, Clement, (Ep.) 9857 84th Ave., Edmonton, 
 
 South,' Alberta, Canada. 
 
 1904 Huebener, Robert, (P) Dundurn, Saskatchewan, Can- 
 
 ada. 
 
 1907 Johnson, Herbert, (P).R. R. 4, Winston-Salem, N. CI 
 
 1915 Kant, Herbert (P) New Sarepta. Alta., Canada. 
 
 1884 "Kant. T., (P) 415 Eighth St., Watertown, Wis. 
 
 65 1896 'Keech, D. H., (P) Allentown, Pa. 
 
 1887 Kemper, M. E.. (P)... 1206 N. Main St., Bethl'm, Pa. 
 
 1884 "Kilbuck, J. H., (P)..Akiak, Kuskokwim District, 
 
 Alaska. 
 
 1880 *Kinsey, Calvin R., (P) Gnadenhutten, Ohio. 
 1898 Kreider, C. D., (P)...2424 N. Marshall St., Phila, Pa. 
 70 1908 Kreitlow, Robert, (P). Leonard, North Dakota. 
 1918 Kuehl, Henry A., (D) Uhrichsville, Ohio. 
 
 1888 Lennox, F. E., (P)...27 East Church St., Beth'm, Pa, 
 
 1896 Luckenbach, L. G., (P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1873 'Madsen, Christian,(P)Grand Rapids, Wis. 
 
 7S 1901 Martin, Charles, D.D., (P) 124 West 136th St., New York. 
 
 1897 -Martin, Theophilus, (P) R. R., Macungie, Pa. 
 1886 McCuiston, J. F.. (P) .Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1898 Meilicke, C. A„ (P)... Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wii. 
 1904 Meinert, C. R., (P) . . . Emaiis, Lehigh Co., Pa. 
 
 80 1892 Meinert, D. C. (P)...418 Ave. D, Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 1874 "Meinert, Herman, (P)Lake Mills, Wis. 
 1898 Meinert, P.S., M.A.,(P) Nazareth. Pa. 
 
 1911 Mewaldt, I. Richard(P)512 Moravian St., Green Bay, 
 Wis... 
 
 1885 MewaJdf, Julius, <P) Strathcoiia, -Alber-ta,.' Canada. 
 
198 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 8S 1878 Moench,C.L.,D.D.,(Ep.)45 West Church St., Bethle- 
 hem, Pa. 
 
 1914 Moore, John C, (P).. Canadensis, Pa. 
 
 1902 Moore, O. E., (?) 225 North Tenth St., Easton, Pa. 
 
 1907 Moses, W. v., Ph.D., (P) Willow Ave., Bethlehem, Pa. 
 1890 Muller Karl A., D.D.. (Ep.) 508 S. 8th St., Watertown, 
 Wis. 
 
 90 1868 "Nagel, Charles. (P)..lll N. Lime St., Lancaster, Pa. 
 1894 Nitischke, F. R., (P).1646 Richmond Turnpike, Weit 
 New Brighton, S. I., N. Y. 
 
 1865 •Oerter, E. A., (Ep.).. Dover, Ohio. 
 
 1886 Oerter, M. F., (P; Tuscarawas, Ohio. 
 
 1874 *Oerter. W. H., (P).. Nazareth. Pa. 
 . 95 1892 *Ottow, R. E., (P) R. R. 1, Davenport, N. D. 
 
 1884 Petterson, A., (P) Altura, Minn. 
 
 1901 Pfohl, J. K., (P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1892 Raub, Frank E., (P)..508 Oak Lane Ave., Oak Lane, 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 1886 Reidenbach,O.E.,M.A.,(P) Lake Mills, Wis. 
 100 1859 'Reinke, C. L.. (Ep.) .Gnadenhutten, Ohio. 
 
 1901 Reinke, Theodore. (P).. 31 Third Are., N., Grand Rap- 
 - ids. Wis., 
 
 1894 Richter, Henry, (P)...521 4th St., Green Bay, Wis. 
 
 1867 *Ricksecker, J. J., (P).21 Wall St., Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 1916 Rights, Douglas, (D) .. Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 lOS 1870 *Rights,T.M., M.A.,(D)Nazareth, Pa. 
 
 1912 Rienier, Reinhold, (P) . .Palmyra, N. J. 
 
 1896 Rock, S. H., (D) Thermal, Cal. 
 
 1892 Romig, C. E., (P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1896 'Romig.J.H., M.D.,(D) Seward, Alaska. 
 110 1890 Romig, John S., D.D., (P) 1411 N. 17th St.. Philadel- 
 phia, Pa. 
 
 1861 "Romig. Joseph, (D)..R. R. 5, Independence, Kannas. 
 1865 Rondthaler, E., D.D,, LL.D.,(Ep.) Winston-Salem, N C. 
 1896 Rondthaler. H. E., D.D.,(P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1900 Schattschneider,W., (P)108 Seventh St., S. E., Calgary, 
 Alberta, Canada, 
 lis 1914 Sched, Wm. T., (D).. Bethel, Alaska. 
 1889 Schoechert, John, (P). London, Wit. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 199 
 
 1906 Schultz, A. R., (P) . . . .Bird Island, Minnesota. 
 1910 Schulze, Hermann. (P)Strathcona, Alberta, Canada. 
 1902 Schwarze, A. E., (P).504 Cole St., Watertown, Wis. 
 120 1908 Schwarze, Edra'd. M.A.. (P) Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 1896 Schwarze,W.N.,Ph.D.,(P) 1240 Monocacy St., Beth., Pa. 
 1886 Schweinitz,P.de,D.D.,(P) 67 West Church St., Bethle- 
 hem, Pa. 
 
 1876 *Seifert, C. V., (P) . . . 2031 Russell St., Madison, Wis. 
 1899 Shultz, Paul T., (P)..90 Osgood Ave., Stapleton. S. I., 
 N. Y. 
 
 125 1894 Shultz, G.M.,M.A.. (P)800 East Princess St., York, Pa. 
 1899 Spaugh, Wm. E., (D) .Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 1894 Sperling, Chas. N., (P).Gnadenhuetten, Ohio. 
 1912 Stansfield, Robt. K.,(P) .Riverside, N. J. 
 1892 'Staveley, R. M., (rj.2161 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 
 Cal. 
 
 130 1888 Stecker, G. A., (P) . . . Quinhagak, Alaska. 
 1872 'Steinfort, Charles, (P)Mondovi, Wis. 
 
 1906 Stempel, E. C, (P) 801 Douglas St., Greensboro, 
 
 N. C. 
 
 1898 Stengel, F. W., (P)... Linden Hall, Lititz. Pa. 
 
 1914 Stockton, E. H., (D) .. Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 
 135 1902 Stocker,H.E.,Ph^.,(P)940 Park Ave., New York. 
 1919 Stolz, Andrew D. (Dj. Reading, Pa. 
 1882 Strohmeier, Wm., (P) .Graceham, Md. 
 1902 Suemper. Emil, (P)...R. R. 3, Utica, Minn. 
 
 1915 Swavely, Edward H.. (P) Alice, North DakoU. 
 
 140 1892 Thaeler, A. D., D.D., (PXazareth Hall, Nazareth, Pa. 
 
 1918 Trafford, Fred. T., (D).218 W. 63rd St., New York City. 
 
 1915 ♦Vancura,VaclavF.J.,(D) Irkutsk, Siberia. 
 1878 'Van Vleck, W.T., (D)Gnadenhutten, Ohio. 
 1872 *Vog!er, W. H., (P) .. Nazareth, Pa. 
 
 145 1890 Wartzel, F. W., (P)..Egg Harbor City, N. J. 
 
 1890 Weber, C. A.. (P)....41 North Duke St., York, Pa. 
 
 1918 Weber, C. O., (D) .. 666 E. 23th St., Indianapolis, Ind. 
 1896 Weingarth, T., (P) . . . Unionville, Mich. 
 
 1894 Weinland, Jos. E., (P)323 Walnut St., Dover, Ohio. 
 ISO 1885 Weinland, W. H., (P)BanninK. Riverside Co., Cal. 
 
 1198 WeinHck. Jo«., (P)...K. R. 3. St. Charles. Minn. 
 
200 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 1914 Wesenberg, W. I., (P) R. R. 5, Watertown, Wis. 
 
 1880 Wolle, Edw. S., (P) . .859 Jennings St., New iork City. 
 
 1896 Woosley, David J., (P) Escondido. Cal. 
 
 1902 •Zeller. Franz. (P)... 22 Spruce St.. Bloomfield, N. J.» 
 
 Released for service in the 
 German Presbyterian Semi-. 
 n?ry. 
 
 BISHOPS OF THE UNITAS FRATRUM 
 
 IN NORTH AMERICA. 
 
 With Dates of Consecration. 
 
 Clement L. Reinke, Sept. 30, 1888; Edward Rondthaler^ 
 D.D., LL.D., April 12, 1891; Edmund A. Oerter, Charles L. 
 Moench, D.D., September 18, 1898; J. Taylor Hamilton, 
 D.D., February 19, 1905; Karl A. Mueller, D.D., Clement. 
 Hoyler, September 13, 1908. 
 
 The Northern Province in America. 
 The Provincial Elders' Conference. 
 Charles L. Moench, D. D., Ep., President, 45 West Church 
 St., Bethlehem, Pa.; Paul de Schweinitz, D. D., P., Eastern 
 Vice-President and Treasurer, 67 West Church St., Bethle- 
 hem, Pa.; Karl A. Mueller, D. D., Ep., Western Vice-Presi- 
 dent, 508 South 8th St., Watertown, Wis.; John S. Romig^ 
 D. D., P., Secretary, 1411 North 17th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 Advisory Finance Board. 
 J. Samuel Krause, Abraham C. Prince, John E. Leibfriedj 
 F. C. Stout, G. Wm. Riegel, Franklin H. Brunner, Bethle- 
 hem, Pa. 
 
 Board of Church Extension. 
 Paul de Schweinitz, D. D.. P., President. Bethlehem, P*.; 
 
 Karl A. Mueller, D. D., Ep., First Vice-President, Water-, 
 town, Wis.; John S. Romig, D. D., P., Second Vice-Presi- 
 dent, Philadelphia, Pa.; Charles L. Moench, D. D., Ep., Sec-^ 
 retary, Bethlehem, Pa.; Emil J. Bishop, Treasurer; Harry J. 
 Meyers, Bethlehem, Pa.; .\dam Brinker, South Bethlehem, 
 Pa.;' A. W. Schmich, Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 201 
 
 Provincial Treasurer. 
 Paul de Schweinitz, D. D., P., Bethlehem. Pa. 
 
 Archivist of the Northern Province. 
 W. N. Schwarze, Ph. D., P., Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 Archivist of the Southern Province. 
 Miss Adelaide L. Fries. Winston-Salem. N. C. 
 
 Provincial Evangelist. 
 John Greenfield, M. A., P., Winona Lake. Ind. 
 
 Missionary Educational Secretary. 
 
 F. R. Xitzschke, 1646 Richmond Turnpike, West N. Bright- 
 on, S. I.. N. Y. 
 
 District Executive Boards. 
 Eastern District :— Charles L. Moench. D. D., Ep.. Presi- 
 dent. 45 West Church St., Bethlehem, Pa.; A. D. Thaeler, 
 
 D. D., Fice-Presideiit, Nazareth, Pa.; Ernest S. Hagen, Sec- 
 retary, New Dorp, Staten Island, N. Y.; John Leibert, Treas- 
 urer, Bethlehem, Pa.; Elmer Galloway, New Dorp, Staten 
 Island, N. Y. 
 
 Western District -.—Kiir] A. Mueller, D. D., Ep., President 
 and Corresponding Secretary. Watertown, Wis.; Henry Rich- 
 ter. P., Recording Secretary. Green Bay, Wis.; Albert Haup- 
 ert. P.. West Salem. 111.: R. H. Brennecke. Treasurer. Wa- 
 tertown, Wis. 
 
 Canadian District: — C. Hoyler, Ep., President, Edmonton, 
 South, Alta. ; John Schwager, Vice-President, Dundurn; Wm. 
 Wensel, Treasurer, Edmonton, South; Charles A. Guten- 
 sohn, P., Secretary, Bruederheim. Alberta; Edward Kittlitz, 
 Bruederheim, Alberta, Canada. 
 
 The Southern Province in America. 
 The Provincial Elders' Conference. 
 Edward Rondthaler, D. D., LL.D., Ep., President; Jamer- 
 
 E. Hall, P., Clemmons, N. C; J. W. Fries, Winston-Salem, 
 N. C. 
 
■202 
 
 APPENDIX, 
 
 The Financial Board. 
 Edward Rondthaler. D. D., Ep., President; Ernest H. Stock- 
 'ton, D.. Secretary and Treasurer; James E. Hall, P.. John 
 W. Fries. W. T. Vogler. H. A. Pfohl. Winston-Salem. N. C; 
 
 E. F. Strickland, M. D., Bethania, N. C. 
 
 Church Aid and Extension Board. 
 The (hree members of P. E. C. ; Leon G. Luckenbach, P., 
 Secretary; Walter T. Spaugh, Treasurer; C. D. Ogburn, Allen 
 A. Perryman, H. W. Foltz, Winston-Salem; E. A. Holton, 
 t., R. R. 4, Winston-Salem, N. C. and E. T. Lehman, 
 feethania. N. C. 
 
 Provincial Missionary Committee. 
 H. A. Pfohl. H. F. Schaffner. J. K. Pfohl, P.. and W. F. 
 Miller, Winston-Salem, K. C. 
 
 Provincial Treasurer and Agent of Foreign Missions, also 
 Provincial Sunday School Superintendent. 
 E. H. Stockton, D. 
 Provincial Sunday School Committee. 
 E. H. Stockton. D., Chairman; R. A. Spaugh. O. C. 
 Perryman, C. E. Crist. N. W. Shore, Winston-Salem. N. C; 
 
 F. W. Grabs, P., Bethania, N .C. 
 
 Educational Institutions in America. 
 The Moravian College and Theological Seminary, at 
 Bethlehem. Pa. 
 (Founded 1807.) 
 
 The Faculty.— T. Taylor Hamilton. D. D., Ep., President; 
 W. N. Schwarze, B. D., M. A., Ph. D., P., Resident Pro- 
 fessor; A. G. Rau, M. S., Ph. D., and W. V. Moses, B. D., 
 M. A., Ph. D., P., Professors; Roy Hassler, B. A., Assistant 
 
 Professor. 
 
 Board op Tkvstees.— Northern District : C. L. Moench, D.D., 
 Ep., President; Paul de Schweinitz, D. D.. P.. Treas- 
 urer; Archibald Johnston. Harrison C. Desh, Frank C. Stout. 
 Harry J. Meyers. J. Taylor Hamilton, D D.. Ep.. Bethlehem, 
 Pa.; A. D. Thaeler, D. D., P., Nazareth, Pa.; James M. Beck, 
 LL. D., New York; Robert H. Brennecke. Watertown, Wis.; 
 C. A. Meilicke, P., Grand Rapids. Wis.; Albert Haupert, P., 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 203 
 
 West Salem, 111.; E. S. Hagen, P., New Dorp, N. Y.; Eman- 
 uel G. Hoyler, Philadelphia, Pa.; William H. Vogler, P., 
 Nazareth, Pa. Ex-officio Members:— C. L. Moench, D. D., 
 Ep., Paul de Schweinitz, D. D., P., Bethlehem, Pa.; John S. 
 Romig, P., Philadelphia, Pa.; Karl A. Mueller, Ep., Water- 
 town, Wis. 
 
 Southern District — Advisory Members: — Edward Rondtha- 
 ler, D. D.. LL. D., Ep.. J. W. Fries, H. E. Rondthaler, M. 
 A., D. D., P, Herbert A Pfohl, Winston-Salem, N. C, James 
 E. Hall, P.. Clemmons, N. C 
 
 Albert G. Rau, Ph. D., Secretary (but not a member of 
 the BoardJ. 
 
 Moravian Seminary and College for Women, at Bethlehem, Pa. 
 (Founded 1749; Re-organized 1785.) 
 President.— J. H. Clewell, Ph. D.. P. 
 
 Board of Trustees. — Albert G. Rau, Ph.D., President, 
 Bethlehem, Pa.; Eugene A. Rau, Secretary ; Franklin H. 
 Brunner, S. H. Gapp, Ph.D., D.D., P., H. B Eggert, John 
 Leibert, Bethlehem, Pa., Herbert C. Bailey, Scranton, Pa., 
 Francis E. Grunert, P., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 Nazareth Hall, A School for Boys, at Nazareth, Pa. 
 (Founded 1785.) 
 Principal.— A. D. Thaeler. D. D., P. 
 
 Board of Trustees. — G. A. Schneebeli, Nazareth, Pa., 
 President; M. E. Kemper, P., Vice-President, Bethlehem, 
 Pa.; William H. Milchsack, Secretary, Nazareth, Pa.; Wal- 
 ter Crawford, Ph.G., A. G. Connolly, Mark T. Swartz, Naza- 
 reth, Pa.; W. N. Schwarze, Ph.D., P., Bethlehem, Pa.; 
 L. MacLean Wilson, Binghamton, N. Y. 
 
 Linden Hall, A School for Girls, at Lititz. Pa. 
 (Founded 1794.) 
 
 Principal.— F. W. Stengel, P. 
 
 Board op Trustees.— E. S. WoUe, P.. President; New 
 York City: Geo. L. Hepp. Vice-President, Lititz. Pa.; Louit 
 
204 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 Eysenbach, Jr.. Secretary, Philadelphia, Pa.; Eli L. Garber, 
 Amos H. Bomberger, H. C. Seldomridge, J. Frank Buch, 
 
 David Bricker, H. J. Pierson, William H. Muth, Lititz, 
 Pa.; Wm. D. Vreeland. Philadelphia, Pa.; Boyd C. Wilkin- 
 son, York, Pa.; A. O. Sturgis, Nazareth, Pa.; E. S. Hagen, 
 P., New Dorp. N. Y. 
 
 Salem Academy and College, for Young Ladies, at Salem N. C 
 (Founded 1802.) 
 President.— H. E. Rondthaler, D. D., LL. D., P. 
 Board of Trustees.— Edward Rondthaler, D. D., LL. D., 
 Ep., President; H. E. Rondthaler, D. D., P., Secretary; J. 
 W. Fries, H. E. Fries, F. H. Fries, F. A. Fogle, J. K. 
 Pfohl, P., W. F. Shaffner, W. A. Blair, Charles Siewers, 
 Winston-Salem, N. C. ; James E. Hall, P., Clemmons, N. C. 
 
 The Clemmons School, A Co-educational Farm Life and High 
 School at Clemmons, N. C. 
 (Founded 1900.) 
 Principal. — M. L. Eargle. 
 
 Board* of Trustees. — Edward Rondthaler, D. D., Ep., 
 President; B. J. Pfohl. Secretary; J. W. Fries, H. W. 
 Spaugh, R. A. Spaugh. W. A. Lemly, F. H. Vogler, Henry 
 Johnson, A. A. Ferryman. Winston-Salem; James E. Hall, 
 P., Clemmons. 
 
 The Moravian Preparatory School. 
 
 A Day School for Both Sexes, Preparatory to the Moravian 
 College and Theological Seminary and the Moravian 
 College for Women. 
 
 (Founded 1742.) 
 
 Superintendent. — Charles H. Rominger, M. A., Ph. D., 
 Bethlehem, Pa. 
 
 The Moravian Book Store. 
 Manager: Miss S. A. Milchsack, 428 Main Street, Beth- 
 lehem, Pa. 
 
APIENDIX. 
 
 205 
 
 Church Journals. 
 
 The official journals of the Church in America are, Tm 
 Moravian, published weekly at $1.50 a year; Der Bruedei 
 BoTscnAFTER, published weekly at $1.50 a year; and Thr 
 
 Little Missionary, illustrated, published monthly at 35 cents 
 a j'ear for single copies, with large reductions in the price 
 when taken in quantities. 
 
 The Moravian is edited by Charles D. Kreider, P., Naza- 
 reth, Pa., and The Little Missionary by F. R. Nitzschke, 
 R. D.. P., West New Brighton. Staten Island. X. Y.; with 
 F. E. Lenno.x, D., Bethlehem, Pa., as Business Manager of 
 both. 
 
 The German paper is edited by Karl A. Mueller, D. D., 
 Ep., and published at Watertown, Wis. 
 
 The Wachovia Moravian, the official journal of the 
 Southern Province, is published monthly at 50c. a year. It 
 IS edited by Edw. Roniltlialer, D. D.. Ep.; J. K. Pfohl. P.. 
 Assistant Editor; Rufus A. Shore, Winston-Salem, N. C. 
 Business Manager; F. Eugene Vogler, Circulation Manager. 
 
 Church Causes. 
 
 These are. Provincial Administration, Increase of Sustenta- 
 Hon Fund, Sufporl of Retired Ministers, Foreign Missions. 
 Missions in Bohemia and Moravia; Home for Lepers. Jerusa- 
 lem; Home Missions. Church Extension. Education. Pubti- 
 
 catinu. 
 
 liequests for any of the above causes should be framed in 
 the following language: 
 
 "I give and bequeath unto The Board of Elders of the 
 .Vonhern Diocese of the Church of the United Brethren in 
 
 the United States of America, the sum of dollars, 
 
 for the cause of in said Church." [In Pennsyl- 
 vania two witnesses are required to the signature of a 
 testator; in some other States three.] 
 
 Annual Collections. 
 The Annual Collections ordered by the Provincial Synod 
 are the following. 
 
 1. For the Provincial Administration : — To be paid to the 
 
206 
 
 APPE.vniX. 
 
 Provincial Treasurer in two installments by June 30th and 
 by December 31st of each year. 
 
 2. For Retired Ministers :— The last Sunday in January. 
 
 3. For the Bohemian Mission: — The first Sunday in March. 
 
 4. For Foreign Missions: — Easter Sunday, or Whit-Sunday. 
 
 5. For the Alaska Mission: — The second Sunday in June. 
 
 6. For Home Missions: — The Sunday nearest the 16th of 
 SeptembeV. 
 
 7. For the Theological Seminary: — The last Sunday in 
 November. 
 
 Remittances. 
 
 I. Contributions for all Provincial and General Church 
 causes must be sent to Paul de Schweinitz, D. D., P.. liethle 
 hem, Pa., or to Ernest H. Stockton. D.. Winston-Salem. 
 N. C. 
 
 II. Contributions to enterprises in charge of the District 
 Boards must be sent to their respective Treasurers. yide 
 
 pp. ad 
 
 LOCATION OF CITY CHURCHES. 
 
 Bethlehem, Pa.— Central Church. Cor. of Main and Church 
 
 -Streets; 
 
 West Side Church, Third Ave. and Prospect Ave., 
 College Hill Church, Laurel St., near Main St.; 
 Edgeboro, Hamilton .Ave.; 
 
 First Cliurch. South Side, Packer Ave. and Elm 
 Street. 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. — Jay Street, near Myrtle Avenue. 
 Calgary, Alberta, Can. — Center Ave. and Seventh St., Eist. 
 Easton, Pa.— Bushkill and 10th Streets. 
 Elizabeth, N. J. — Corner Reid and Lafayette Streets. 
 
 Green Bay, H'is. — East Side Church, 512 Moravian Street. 
 
 West Side Church, Corner Fourth Street 
 and Maple Ave. 
 Indianapolis, Ind. — College Avenue and 25th Street. 
 Lancaster, Pa. — West Orange Street, below Queen. 
 Lebanon, Pa. — N. 10th Street, near Cumberland. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 207 
 
 New York Lexington Avenue and 30th Street. 
 
 2d. — Corner Wilkins Ave. and Jennings Street. 
 Bronx. 
 
 " 3d.— 224 West 63d Street. 
 " 4tA.— 124-126 W. 136th St., Harlem. 
 Philadelphia 1st. — Fairmount Avenue, below 17th Street. 
 
 " id. — Kensington Avenue, below Venango St. 
 " 5//i. — Germantown Ave., above Dauphin St. 
 Utica. N. Y.. 1st. — Cooper and Cornelia Streets. 
 Utico. N. Y.. 2d. (Trnjifv)— South and Leeds Streets. 
 Watertown, Wis.— Co\e and Sixth Streets. 
 York, Pa.. North Duke Street. 
 
 York, Pa.. 2d. (Bethany)— Zast King St.. opp. Pattison St. 
 
208 APPENDIX. 
 
 Statistics of the Unitas Fratrum, or the 
 Moravian Church, in North America and 
 in the Missions, January 1, 1919. 
 
 Total 125 21,984 31,287 
 
 *The Bohemian Mission. 6 852 1,288 
 
 **The Foreign Missions.. 350 35,206 108,580 
 
 * The entire work is grouped about six parishes, recog- 
 nized by the State. 
 
 **The above Mission Statistics are as complete as possible 
 under existing conditions. 
 
 Foreign Missions. — Mission Provinces. 14; Stations, 155; 
 substations. 194; preacliing places. 1480; Missionaries, (male 
 and female). 359: orrlained Native Ministers and their wives, 
 84; unordained Native Assistants. 26; Native Evangelists, 
 458; Native Helpers (male and female), 1.589. Total of con- 
 verts, lO8,580, distributed as follows: 
 
 Labrado 
 
 Alaska 1,876 
 
 California Indians ... 177 
 
 Jamaica 13,735 
 
 St. Thomas & St. John 2,309 
 
 St. Croix 2,110 
 
 Antigua 6,927 
 
 St. Kitts 3,510 
 
 Barbados 2,999 
 
 Tobago 4,452 
 
 Trinidad 1,036 
 
 St. Domingo 2,065 
 
 Nicaragua 6,584 
 
 Demerara 1,622 
 
 Surinam 27,932 
 
 South Africa. W.Prov.13,934 
 South Africa. E. Prov.11,238 
 Fast Central Africa.. 4,762 
 
 Australia 150 
 
 West Himalaya 162 
 
 Total 108,580 
 
 Bohemian Mission. — Six parishes, comprising 13 congre- 
 gations, 18 preaching-places, and 4 orphanages. Total mem- 
 bership. 1.288. Missionaries. 10. Orphans, 73. 
 
 Home for Lepers. — Jerusalem, Palestine. Four deacon- 
 esses, and 36 patients on January 1, 1915. 
 Superintendent: Sister E. Mueller. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 209 
 
 STATISTICS OF THE MORAVIAN CHURCH 
 IN NORTH AMERICA. 
 
 JANUARY 1, 1919. 
 
 THE NORTHERN PROVINCE. 
 
 EASTERN DISTRICT. 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. 
 
 Com- 
 mun«- 
 
 cants. 
 
 Non. 
 Com- 
 
 cants. 
 
 Chil- 
 dren. 
 
 
 PASTORS. 
 
 Pennsylvan ia : 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 f S.H.Gapp.Ph.D. 
 
 Bethlehem, \orth Side. 
 
 18 '3 
 
 106 
 
 355 
 
 2284 
 
 ■{ M. E. Kemper. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (D. C. Meinert. 
 
 Bethlehem. South Side. 
 
 
 18 
 
 102 
 
 382 
 
 A. E. Francke. 
 
 
 l04 
 
 3 
 
 
 145 J. C. Moore. 
 
 
 72 
 
 
 
 99lG. F. Bahnsen. 
 
 
 187 
 
 10 
 
 ti 
 
 252|0. E. Moore. 
 
 
 296 
 
 24 
 
 144 
 
 464 |C. R. Meinert. 
 
 Hopedale 
 
 254 
 
 34 
 
 70 
 
 358, Vacant. 
 
 
 271 
 
 19 
 
 n 
 
 340 
 
 R. H. Brennecke. 
 
 Lebanon 
 
 111 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 160 
 
 \'acant. 
 
 
 751 
 
 73 
 
 133 
 
 957 
 
 E. S. Crosland. 
 
 
 675 
 
 
 146 
 
 849 
 
 Paul S. Meinert. 
 
 Philadelphia, I 
 
 305 
 
 "3 
 
 83 
 
 391 
 
 John S. Romig. 
 
 Philadelphia. Ill 
 
 282 
 
 49 
 
 78 
 
 409 
 
 F. Elwood Raub. 
 
 Philadelphia, V 
 
 259 
 
 
 131 
 
 390 
 
 C. D. Kreider. 
 
 
 51 
 
 3 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 Andrew D. Stolz. 
 
 
 225 
 
 
 65 
 
 307 
 
 R. Henkelmann. 
 
 York, I 
 
 217 
 
 1; 
 
 70 
 
 301 
 
 C. A. Weber. 
 
 "York, Bethany 
 
 190 
 
 27 
 
 126 
 
 343 
 
 G. M. Shultz. 
 
 New York: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 104 
 
 ■0 
 
 8 
 
 122 
 
 F. E. Grunert. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 fE. S. Hagen. 
 
 Castleton Corners. . . . V 
 
 6771 104 
 
 255 
 
 1036 
 
 ■{ F. R. Nitzschke. 
 
 ■Great Kills ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Paul M. Greider 
 
 New York City. I 
 
 142 
 
 3 
 
 18 
 
 163 H.E.Stocker.Ph.D. 
 
 New York City, II 
 
 141 
 
 
 69 
 
 219 E. S. Wolle. 
 
 New York City, III... 
 
 248 
 
 1^ 
 
 244 
 
 508 
 
 Fred. T. Trafford. 
 
 New York City, IV... 
 
 171 
 
 118 
 
 
 363| Charles Martin. 
 
 
 68 
 
 
 28 
 
 96, Paul T. Schultz. 
 
 Utica, I 
 
 203 
 
 
 75 
 
 280 H.A.Gerdsen.D.D. 
 
 Utica, Trinity 
 
 238 
 
 I 
 
 70| 314IS. C. Albright. 
 
210 
 
 APPB>NT)IXv 
 
 Com 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. »"««»■ 
 cants. 
 
 New Jersey: 
 Egg Harbor City. 
 
 Elizabeth 
 
 Palmyra 
 
 Riverside 
 
 Maryland: , 
 Graceham 
 
 Ohio: 
 
 Dover 
 
 Fry's Valley 
 
 Gnadenhuetten. . . 
 Port Washington. 
 
 Sharon 
 
 Uhrichsville 
 
 Indiana: 
 
 Hope 
 
 Enon 
 
 Indianapolis 
 
 Total 
 
 Net lncrease+. 
 
 Non-] 
 
 Corn-] Chil- 
 muni- dren. 
 
 Icants.l 
 
 104 
 
 10 
 
 40 
 
 ISO 
 
 21 
 
 56 
 
 142 
 
 . 11 
 
 ■ .50 
 
 131 
 
 15 
 
 24 
 
 137 
 
 8 
 
 47 
 
 211 
 
 15 
 
 98 
 
 154 
 
 7 
 
 43 
 
 
 9 
 
 100 
 
 ^8' 
 
 6 
 
 11 
 
 255 
 
 35 
 
 44 
 
 173 
 
 23 
 
 63 
 
 286 
 
 
 34 
 
 18 
 
 
 3 
 
 75 
 
 9| 19 
 
 10619 
 
 883 
 
 3201 
 
 + 100 
 
 
 
 154 F. W. Wantzel. 
 
 227, C. E. Hermstaedt. 
 203iReinhold Riemer. 
 170 Robt. K. Stansfield. 
 
 192 W. Strohmeier. 
 
 J. E. Weinland. 
 Albert Harke. 
 C. N. Sperling. 
 V. G. Flinn. 
 M. F. Oerter. 
 H. A. Kuehl. 
 
 322 
 21 
 
 103 
 14703 
 +232 
 
 \ W. H. Fluck. 
 C. O. Weber. 
 
 WESTERN DISTRICT. 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. 
 
 Wisconsin : 
 
 Ebenezer 
 
 Piperville 
 
 Sister Bay... 
 
 Ephraim 
 
 Freedom 
 
 Grand Rapids, Germs 
 
 Kellner 
 
 Grand Rapids, Scand 
 
 Rudolph 
 
 Green Bay, East . . . 
 Green Bay, West. . . 
 
 Lake Mills 
 
 London 
 
 Mamre 
 
 Gerah 
 
 Sturgeon Bay 
 
 Shiloh 
 
 Veedum 
 
 Watertown 
 
 Windsor 
 
 ^38 } W.J.Wesenberg. 
 
 } Mark J. Andrews.. 
 22sIR. J. Grabow. 
 335 1 c. A. Meilicke. 
 
 93 ) 
 
 I Theodore Reinke;. 
 222 I- R- Mewaldt. 
 453 Henry Richter. 
 914 O. E. Reidenbach. 
 239 'John Schoechert.. 
 
 l"il- J. H. Goerner. 
 
 Edv 
 
 F. Helmiclr 
 
 337 A. E. Schwarze.: 
 
 107 Vacant. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 21L 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. 
 
 \ Com-] 
 \ cants. , 
 
 Chil- 
 dren. 
 
 Michigan: 
 
 Daggett 
 
 Unionville... 
 
 Illinois: 
 West Salem. 
 
 Iowa: 
 Gracehill.... 
 
 Minnesota 
 
 Bethany. 
 Bethesda . 
 Chaska. . , 
 
 Elim 
 
 Hebron . . 
 
 Laketown 
 
 Northficld 
 
 Waconia 
 
 Zoar 
 
 North Dakota: 
 
 Aurelia 
 
 Tagus 
 
 Bethel 
 
 Canaan 
 
 Goshen 
 
 Casselton 
 
 Havelock 
 
 Tabor 
 
 Alice 
 
 "Total . . .7 
 
 Increases- 
 Decrease — 
 
 5429 
 
 + 131 
 
 114 J. Geo. Bruner. 
 278 Theodore Weingarth 
 
 372 A. Haupert. 
 
 63 Ernest Drebert. 
 
 137[joseph Weinlick. 
 155iEmil Suemper. 
 IUIh. .\. Holtmeier. 
 258'd. C. Helmich. 
 
 80|.\. K. Schultz. 
 106 ( 
 
 14 f A. Petterson. 
 183 Charles A.Albrecht. 
 131 Chas. J. Bornman. 
 lOS'Charles A.Albrecht. 
 104 D. C. Helmich. 
 
 38 } S. G. Gutensohn. 
 183 Robert Kreitlow. 
 311|W. J. Goerner. 
 ^651 }g. a. Heidenreich 
 
 24 Henry R. Heise. 
 
 E. H. Sv 
 
212 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 CANADIAN DISTRICT. 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. 
 
 Com- 
 muni- 
 cants. 
 
 Non- 
 Com- 
 
 cants. 
 
 Chil- 
 dren. 
 
 Total. 
 
 PASTORS. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Brucderfeld 
 
 
 
 99 
 
 309 
 
 
 
 ?i n 
 
 
 165 
 
 400 
 
 Charles^Gute'nsohn 
 
 
 
 
 
 ^86 
 
 W C Schattschneide 
 
 
 50 
 
 
 ^35 
 
 
 Hermann Schulze. 
 
 New Sarepta 
 
 60 
 
 
 69 
 
 130 
 
 Herbert Kant. 
 
 
 
 
 95 
 
 227 
 
 1 Clement Hoyler. 
 
 
 'It 
 
 
 n 
 
 25 
 
 Saskatchewan: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 25 
 
 
 19 
 
 48 
 
 
 Pleasant Point 
 
 32 
 
 
 25 
 
 60 
 
 1 Robert Huebener. 
 
 Total 
 
 Net Increase+ 
 
 792 
 + 18 
 
 93 
 
 
 
 648 
 
 1533 
 +53 
 
 
 RECAPITULATION. 
 
 Recapitui-ation : , I 
 
 Eastern District 10619 883 
 
 Western District 5429| 256 
 
 Canadian District I 792 93 
 
 1168401 12321 5826 
 !+131| 
 
 14703 
 7662 
 1533 
 23898 
 +217 
 
 CALIFORNIA INDIAN MISSION. 
 
 
 57 
 
 5 
 
 34 
 
 96, S. H. Rock. 
 
 
 42 
 
 8 
 
 26 
 
 76lW. H. Weinland. 
 
 3. Rincon, La Jolla and 
 
 
 
 
 
 D. J. Woosley. 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 Total 
 
 ~103 
 
 13 
 
 61 
 
 177 
 
 
 Increase+ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Decrease — 
 
 —5 
 
 
 
 
 
213 
 
 THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE. 
 
 CONGREGATIONS. 
 
 Com- 
 muni- 
 cants, 
 
 Com- Chil- 
 muni- dren. 
 cants. 
 
 Bethabara, N. C 
 
 Bethania, N. C 
 
 Carmel, N. C 
 
 Clemmons. N. C 
 
 Friedberg, N. C 
 
 Fnedland, N. C 
 
 Fulp, N. C 1. 
 
 Greensboro, N. C 
 
 Immanuel, N. C 
 
 Kernersville, N. C... 
 
 Macedonia, N. C 
 
 Mayodan, N. C 
 
 Moravia, N. C 
 
 Mt. Bethel, Va 
 
 New PhiladeIphia,N.C. 
 
 Oak Grove, N. C 
 
 Providence, N. C 
 
 Home Church 
 
 Calvary Church 
 
 Christ Church , 
 
 Fairview Church 
 
 Fries Memorial 
 
 Trinity Church 
 
 St. Philip's Church.. 
 
 Salem Congregation. . . 
 Wachovia Arbor, N. cT 
 Willow Hill, Va 
 
 Totals, 1918 
 
 214 
 
 56 
 
 27551 
 44 
 
 70 
 
 5144 
 
 176 
 100 
 72 
 _12| 
 ^01 1 
 22 
 
 sol 
 
 82 J. F. McCuiston. 
 500 F. Walter Grabi. 
 
 34 Edward Rondthaler. 
 172 James E. Hall. 
 
 725 Herbert Johnson. 
 289 I. F. McCuiston. 
 
 41 C E. Crist. 
 129 E. C. Stempel. 
 
 39 Edwin J. Heath. 
 
 77 Edward Rondthaler. 
 244 Jas. E. Hall. 
 125 E. H. btockton. 
 
 52 
 
 312 F. Walter Grabs. 
 
 346 Jas. E. Hail. 
 
 155 J. F. McCuiston. 
 
 231 C. E. Crist. 
 1277 J. Kenneth Pfohl. 
 
 808i Edmund Schwarze. 
 
 397 Edgar A. Holton. 
 
 510 L. G. Luckenbach. 
 
 277 Clarence Komig. 
 
 29l!Douglas L. Rights. 
 
 68 Wm. E. Sp augh. 
 
 ll628 Edward Rondthaler . 
 73 J. F. McCuiston. 
 
 135 F. Walter Grabs. 
 7389 
 
214 
 
 APi-LXDIX. 
 
 STATISTICAL SUMMARY. 
 
 January 1, 1919. 
 
 
 muni- 
 
 ■Corn- 
 cants. 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 '£ 
 
 H 
 
 
 '5 . ^1 
 
 u 
 
 
 Northern Province... 
 
 1 
 
 I6840I 1232 
 
 S826 
 
 23898 
 
 Southern Province... 
 
 5144. 349 
 
 1 
 
 1896 
 
 7389 
 
 Jan. 1, 1919 
 
 M9841 15811 
 
 7722131287 
 
 Jan. 1, 1918 
 
 .'16911 1480| 
 
 7752|30923 
 
 Net Increase+ 
 
 
 
 +364 
 
 
 1-293 +1-01 1 
 
 — 3o| 
 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 215 
 
 INTERNATIONAL UNIFORM LESSONS. 1919. 
 
 Courtesy of The Sunday School Times. 
 
 FIRST QUARTER. 
 Studies in the Lives of Peter and John. 
 (Second Half of a Six-Months* Course) 
 
 1. Jan. 4. Peter Preaches at Pentecost. .\cts 2:14, 22-24, 
 32-42. Golden Text: Whosoever shall call on the name of the 
 Lord shall be saved. — Acts 2:21. Topic: The Permanent 
 Meaning of Penteocst. 
 
 2. Jan. 11. Peter and John Heal a Lame Man. Acts 
 3:1-16. Golden Text: Freely ye received, freely give. — 
 Matt. 10:8. Topic: Helping Men to Help Themselves. 
 
 3. Jan. 18. The Boldness of Peter and John. Acts 
 4:8-21. Golden Text: Stand fast in the faith, quit you like 
 men, be strong. — 1 Cor. 16:13. Topic: The Need and Source 
 of Christian Courage. 
 
 4. Jan. 25. Peter Stands L'p for Truth and Honesty. 
 Acts 5:1-11. Golden Text: Lying lips are an abomination 
 to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are His delight. — Prov. 
 12:22. Topic: Modern Forms of Hypocrisy. 
 
 5. Feb. 1. Peter and John in Samaria. (May be used 
 with Missionary Applications.) .\cts 8:4-39. Acts 8:4-8, 
 14-25. Golden Text: Ye shall be my vtitnesses both 
 in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the 
 uttermost part of the earth. — .\cts 1:8. Topic: Commercial- 
 izing Religion. 
 
 6. Feb. 8. Peter at Lydda and Joppa. Acts 9:32-43. 
 Golden Text: The prayer of faith shall ^ve him that is sick, 
 and the Lord shall raise him up. — James 5:15. Topic: The 
 Secret of Spiritual Power. 
 
 7. Feb. 15. Peter and Cornelius. Acts 10:30-48. Golden 
 Text: The same Lord is Lord of all. and is rich unto all 
 
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 APi-ENDIX. 
 
 that call upon Him.— Rom. 10:12. Topic: Significance ot 
 the Conversion of Cornelius. 
 
 8. Feb. 22. Peter Delivered from Prison. Acts 12:5-17. 
 Golden Text: The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about 
 them that fear Him, And delivereth them.— Psalm 34:7. 
 Topic: Things Wrought by Prayer. 
 
 9. FeU. 29. Peter Writes About Christian Living. (May 
 be used with Temperance Applications.) 1 Peter 2:1-5, 11, 
 12, 19-25. Golden Text: He that saith he abideth in Him 
 ought himself also to walk even as He walked. — 1 John 2:6. 
 Topic: Ideals for Christian Living. 
 
 10. Mar. 7. John Writes About Christian Love. 1 John 
 4:7-21. Golden Text: Beloved, if God so loved us, we also 
 ought to love one another. — 1 John 4:11. Topic: Christian 
 Love Regenerating Society. 
 
 11. Mar. 14. John on the Isle of Patmos. Rev. 1:4-18. 
 Golden Text: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, 
 yea and for ever. — Heb. 13:8. Topic: The Glorified Christ 
 the Center of the Revelation. 
 
 12. Mar. 21. John's Picture of Worship in Heaven. Rev. 
 7:9-17. Golden Text: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and 
 thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto 
 our God for ever and ever. Amen. — Rev. 7:12. Topic: 
 The Permanent Message of the Bo k of Revelation. 
 
 13. Mar. 28. Review: The Life-work of Peter and John. 
 Selection for Reading: Rev. 21:21 to 22:5. Golden Text: 
 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptiz- 
 ing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and 
 of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things what- 
 soever I commanded you : and lo, I am with you always, even 
 unto the end of the world. — Matt. 28:19, 20. Topic: The 
 Contribution of Peter and John to Christian History. 
 
 SECOND QUARTER. 
 Early Leaders and Kings of Israel. 
 (First Half of a Six-Months' Course.) 
 1. April 4. Israel Ruled by Judges. Judges 2:6-16. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 217 
 
 Golden Text: When in their distress they turned unto Je- 
 hovah, the God of Israel, and sought Him, He was found 
 of them.— 2 Chron. 15:4. Topic: God Working Through 
 National Leaders. 
 Or, 
 
 Easter Lesson. Luke 24:13-31. Golden Text: Behooved 
 it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into 
 His glory?— Luke 24:26. Topic: The Fact and the Meaning 
 of the Resurrection. 
 
 2. April 11. Deborah and Barak Deliver Israel. Judges 
 4:4-16. Golden Text: God is our refuge and strength, A 
 very present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1. Topic: The Ser- 
 vice of Women in National Leadership. 
 
 3. April 18. The Victory of Gideon's Band. Judges 
 7:1-8, 16-21. Golden Text: There is no restraint to Je- 
 hovah to save by many or by few. — 1 Sam. 14:6. Topic: One 
 with God a Majority. 
 
 4. April 25. Ruth's Wise Choice. Ruth 1:14-22. Golden 
 Text: Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. 
 — Ruth 1:16. Topic: The Power of Personal Influence. 
 
 5. May 2. The Boy Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:1-13, 19, 20. 
 Golden Text: My son, give me thine heart; And let thine 
 eyes delight in my ways. — Prov. 23:26. Topic: Religious 
 Capacities and Training of Children. 
 
 6. May 9. Eli and His Sons. (May be used with Tem- 
 perance Applications.) 1 Sam. 4:5-18. Golden Text: 
 The wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal 
 life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Rom. 6:23. Topic: Responsi- 
 bilities of Parents and Children. 
 
 7. May 16. Victory Under Samuel. 1 Sam. 7:2-12. 
 Golden Text: Direct your hearts unto Jehovah, and serve 
 him only. — 1 Sam. 7:3. Topic: Qualifications for Leadership. 
 
 8. May 23. Israel's First King. 1 Sam. 9:15-21; 9:25 to 
 10:1. Golden Text: Only fear Jehovah, and serve Him in 
 truth with all your heart.— 1 Sam. 12:24. Topic: The Selec- 
 tion of Leaders. 
 
 Or. 
 
 Whitsunday Lesson. -Acts 2:1-12, 37-41. Golden Text: 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 To you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that 
 are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call 
 unto Him. — Acts 2:39. 
 
 9. May 30. Jonathan and His Armorbearer. 1 Sam. 
 14:1-13. Golden Text: Be strong and of good courage. — 
 Joshua 1:6. Topic: The Value of Initiative in Christian 
 Work. 
 
 10. Jtine 5. Saul's Failure. 1 Sam. 15:13-26. Golden 
 Text: Thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, and Jehovah 
 hath rejected thee. — 1 Sam. 15:26. Topic: The Strength and 
 Weakness of Saul's Character. 
 
 11. June 13. A Shepherd Boy Chosen King. 1 Sam. 
 16:4-13. Golden Text: The Spirit of Jehovah came mightily 
 upon David from that day ioi-waTd. — 1 Sam. 16:13. Topic: 
 The Possibilities of Youth. 
 
 12. June 20. The Lord Our Shepherd. Psalm 23. Golden 
 Text: Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — Psalm 
 23:1. Topic :Our Divine Shepherd. 
 
 13. June 27. Review: The Noble Life of Samuel. 1 Sam. 
 12:1-5, 13-25. Golden Text: I will instruct you in the good 
 and the right way. — 1 Sam. 12:23. Topic; Samuel's Service 
 to his People. 
 
 THIRD QUARTER. 
 Early Leaders and Kings of Israel 
 (Second Half of a Six-Months' Course.) 
 
 1. July 4. David in Camp and Court. 1 Sam. 17:40-49; 
 18:5-9. Golden Text: David behaved himself wisely in all 
 his ways; and Jehovah was with him.— 1 Sam. 18:14. Topic: 
 Overthrowing Modern Goliaths. 
 
 2. July 11. Jonathan Befriends David. 1 Sam. 20:32-42. 
 Golden Text: A friend loveth at all times; .\nd a brother 
 is born for adversity. — Prov. 17:17. Topic: Friendship: 
 What It Is. and What It Does. 
 
 3. July 18. David Spares Saul's Life. 1 Sam. 26:7-17, 21. 
 Golden Text: Love your enemies, do good to them that hate 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 219 
 
 you. — Luke 6:27. Topic: Treatment of Wrongdoers (by in- 
 dividuals and by society). 
 
 4. July 25. David Succeeds Saul as King. 2 Sam. 2:1-7; 
 5:1-5. Golden Text: Trust in lehovah with all thy heart, 
 And lean not upon thine own understandings. — Prov. 3:5. 
 Topic: True Success and How to Win It. 
 
 5. Aug. 1. David Brings the .-\rk to Jerusalem. 2 Sam. 
 6:11-19; Psalm 24:7-10. Golden Text: Enter into His gates 
 with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. — Ps. 
 100:4. Topic: Making Religion Central. 
 
 6. Aug. 8. The Kingly Kindness of David. 2 Sam. 8:15; 
 9:1-13. Golden Text: David executed justice and righteous- 
 ness unto all his people. — 2 Sam. 8:15. Topic: Elements of 
 Strength in David's Character. 
 
 7. Aug. 15. The Sins and Sorrows of Davici. 2 Sam. 
 12:9, 10; 18:115. Golden Text: Whatsoever a man soweth, 
 that shall he also reap. — Gal. 6:7. Topic: Elements of Weak- 
 ness in David's Character. 
 
 8. Aug. 22. A Prayer for Pardon. Psalm 51 :1-17. Gold- 
 en Text: Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And 
 cleanse me from my sin. — Psalm 51:2. Topic: Penitential 
 Prayer in Christian Experience. 
 
 9. Aug. 29. Beginnings of Solomon's Reign. 1 Kings 
 3:4-15. Golden Text: The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; 
 And to depart from evil is understanding. — Job 28:28. Topic: 
 True Wisdom and How to Get It. 
 
 10. Sept. 5. The Building of the Temple. 1 Kings 8:1-11. 
 Golden Text: My house shall be called a house of prayer 
 for all peoples. — Isa. 56:7. Topic: The Value of a House of 
 Worship. 
 
 11. Sept. 12. The Glory of Solomon's Reign. 1 Kings 
 10:1-13, 23-25. Golden Text: Blessed is every one that fear- 
 eth Jehovah, That walketh in His ways. — Psalm 128:1. Topic: 
 Tests of National Greatness. 
 
 12. Sept. 19. Evils of Intemperance. (Temperance Les- 
 son.) Prov. 23:19-21, 29-35. Golden Text: The drunkard 
 and the glutton shall come to poverty. — Prov. 23:21. Topic: 
 Alcohol — False Claims and True Charges. 
 
220 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 13. Sept. 26. Review: Saul, David, and Solomon Com- 
 pared. Selection for Heading: Psalm 72. Golden Te.xt: Man 
 looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on 
 the heart. — 1 Sam. 16:7. Topic: Faults and Excellencies of 
 Saul, David, and Solomon. 
 
 FOURTH QUARTER. 
 The Gospel of the Kingdom 
 Studies in Matthew 
 (Firct Half of a Six-Months' Course.) 
 
 1. Oct. 3. Birth and Childhood of Jesus. Matthew 1 and 
 2. Matt. 2:1-15. Golden Text: Thou shalt call His 
 name Jesus: for it is He that shall save His people from 
 their sins.— Matt. 1:21. Topic: The King Comes as a Little 
 Child. 
 
 2. Oct. 10. Baptism and Temptation of Jesus. Matthew 
 3:1 to 4:11. Matt. 3:13 to 4:11. Golden Text: This 
 is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. — Matt. 3:17. 
 Topic: Victory over Appetite. 
 
 3. Oct. 17. Jesus Begins His Ministry. Matthew 4:12-25. 
 Golden Text: Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at 
 hand. — Matt. 4:17. Topic: Jesus Enters upon His Mission. 
 
 4. Oct. 24. What the King Requires. Matt. 5:1-10, 43-48. 
 Golden Text: Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heav- 
 enly Father is perfect. — Matt. 5:48. Topic: The Character 
 Which Jesus Requires. 
 
 5. Oct. 31. Hew Down the Corrupt Tree— World's Tem- 
 perance Sunday. Matt. 7:15-27. Golden Text: Every tree 
 that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast 
 into the fire. — Matt. 7:19. Topic: Complete Destruction of 
 the Liquor Traffic. 
 
 6. Nov. 7. Principles of Christian Living. Matthew 
 6:19-34. Golden Text: Seek ye first His kingdom, and His 
 righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 
 — Matt. 6:33. Topic: Counsels for Daily Living. 
 
 7. Nov. 14. The Power and Authority of Jesus. Matt. 
 8:5-13; 9:35-38. Golden Text: And Jesus went about all 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 221 
 
 the cities and the villages, teacliing in tlieir synagogues, and 
 preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner 
 of disease and all manner of sickness. — Matt. 9:35. Topic: 
 Christianity and Physical Needs. 
 
 8. Nov. 21. The Twelve Sent Forth. (May be used with 
 Missionary Applications.) Matt. 10:5-8, 29-31, 37-42. Golden 
 Text: Then saith He unto His disciples. The harvest indeed 
 is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray ye therefore 
 the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into 
 his harvest. — Matt. 9:37, 38. Topic: Recruiting Christian 
 Workers. 
 
 9. Nov. 28. How Jesus was Received. Matt. 11:1-6, 
 16-19, 25-30; 12:14. Golden Text: Come unto Me, all ye 
 that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — 
 Matt. 11:28. Topic: The Response of Men to the Ministry 
 of Jesus. 
 
 10. Dec. 5. The Growth of the Kingdom. Matt. 13:24-33. 
 Golden Text: Fret not thyself because of evil-doers. — Psalm 
 37:1. Topic: How the Kingdom of Heaven Grows. 
 
 11. Dec. 12. What the Kingdom of Heaven is Like. 
 Matthew 13:44-58. Golden Text: The kingdom of heaven 
 is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and 
 joy in the Holy Spirit. — Rom. 14:1". Topic: The Supreme 
 Importance of the Kingdom. 
 
 12. Dec. 19. Jesus Feeds the Multitudes. Matt. 14:13-23. 
 Golden Text: They have no need to go away; give ye them 
 to eat. — Matt. 14:16. Topic: The Ministry of Jesus to the 
 Multitudes. 
 
 Or, 
 
 Christmas Lesson — The Birth of Jesus. Luke 2:8-20. Gold- 
 en Text: There is born to you this day in the city of David 
 a Saviour, who is Chris: the Lord. — Luke 2:11. Topic: The 
 Significance of the Incarnation. 
 
 13. Dec. 26. Review: The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. 
 Isaiah 25:1-8. Golden Text: And He that sitteth on the 
 throne said. Behold, I make all things new. — Rev. 21:5. 
 Topic: The Beginnings of the Kingdom. 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR PRAYER-MEETING 
 TOPICS FOR 1920. 
 
 Copyrighted by the United Society of Christian Endeavor. 
 Used by Permission. 
 
 Jan. 4. I Believe m God. John 14:1, 8-10; Mark 9:17-24; 
 11:22. (Consecration Meeting.) 
 11. A Strong Character and How It is Attained. Prov. 
 4:1-13. 
 
 18. My Favorite Psalm and Why. Ps. 121:1-8. 
 25. The World's Need of Christ. Eph. 2:1-13. (For- 
 eign-missionary meeting.) 
 
 Feb. 1. What Does Our Pledge Require? Deut. 13:4; 
 
 John 14:21-26. (Christian Endeavor Day. Con- 
 secration meeting.) 
 8. A Worth-While Life. Ps. 37:18-40. (Decision 
 Day.) 
 
 15. What Prayer Will Accomplish. Ps. 34:1-22. 
 22. Christian Principles in Industry. Mic. 6:8; Matt. 
 7:12. 
 
 29. The Results of Our Words and Deeds. Gal. 6:7-10. 
 
 Mar. 7. Life Lessons from the Book of Proverbs. Prov. 
 20:1-15. (Consecration meeting.) 
 14. Patience and Its Rewards. 1 Cor. 13:4-7; Luke 
 21:19. 
 
 21. Every-day Courtesies. 1 Pet. 3:8-12. 
 28. Our Country's Need of Christ. Acts 4:11, 12; 
 Rom. 10:12-15. (Home-missionary meeting.) 
 
 April 4. The Power of an Endless Life. Heb. 7:15, 16, 25; 
 
 1 John 3:1-3. (Easter consecration meeting.) 
 
 11. What Shall We Do with Our Sundays? Neh. 
 13:15-22. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 223 
 
 18. When Is Courage Needed? Luke 12:4; Deut. 
 
 20:1-4; Esth. 4:13-17. 
 25. Christian Principles in Personal and Public Health. 
 
 1 Cor. 6:19, 20. 
 
 May 2. How to Show Sympathy. Matt. 25:34-40. (Con 
 secration meeting.) 
 9. Cultivating High Ideals. Col. 3:1-4. 
 16. Religion Pays. 1 Cor. 3:18-23. 
 
 23. Will a Man Rob God? Mai. 3:7-12. (Missionary 
 meeting.) 
 
 30. Being a Good Comrade. Prov. 27:9, 10, 17-19. (A 
 union meeting with the Juniors and Interme- 
 diates. 
 
 June 6. What Bible-Reading Will Do for Us. Ps. 119: 
 97-104. (Consecration meeting.) 
 13. Common Mistakes in Daily Living. Prov. 24:27-34. 
 20. Honesty in Word and Deed. Eph. 4:25-32. 
 27. Living Up to Our Responsibilities. Matt. 25:14-30. 
 
 July 4. Our Duty to Our Country. Isa. 1:16-20. (Con- 
 secration meeting.) 
 11. Christian Brotherhood among Races and Nations. 
 Acts 17:24-28. 
 
 18. Why People Are Unhappy: the Cure. Ps. 32:10, 11; 
 John 15:9-14. 
 
 25. Every Christian a Missionary. Acts 1:1-9. (Mis- 
 sionary meeting.) 
 
 Aug. 1. Self-Improvement. Ps. 25:1-12. (Consecration 
 meeting.) 
 
 8. Problems of Recreation in Our Community. Rom. 
 
 14:7, 13-19. 
 IS. Lessons from the Poets. Exod. 15:1-11. 
 22. Receiving Praise and Giving It. Rom. 1:8; 1 Thess. 
 
 1:2-10. 
 
 29. The Beauties and Wonders of God's World. Ps. 
 6541-13. (An outdoor meeting.) 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 Sept. 5. What Christ Does for the Christian. John 15:1-8. 
 
 14-16. (Consecration meeting.) 
 12. A Great Miracle and Its Lessons. Mark 2:1-12. 
 19. Good Work: Finding It; Doing It. Eccl. 9:10; 
 
 Col. 3:22-25. 
 
 26. Inspiring Stories from Foreign-Mission Fields. 
 ' Ps. 66:1-8; Acts 14:23-28. (Missionary meet- 
 ing.) 
 
 Oct. 3. Our Church Privileges and Obligations. Ps. 84:1-12. 
 
 (Consecration meeting.) 
 10. Bible Verses That Help. Ps. 119:33-40. 
 17. Christian Principles in Politics. Luke 22:24-27. 
 
 (Citizenship Day.) 
 24. Lessons from Recent Events. Luke 13:1-5; Prov. 
 
 25:25. 
 
 31. Making Prohibition Effective. Matt. 12:43-45; Jer. 
 31:33, 34. 
 
 Nov. 7. Peacemakers. Matt. 5:9; Gen. 13:1-9. (Consecra- 
 tion meeting.) 
 
 14. Winning Our Friends for Christ. John 1:40-51. 
 
 21. The Thanksgiving Habit. Ps. 103:1-22. (Thankv 
 giving meeting.) 
 
 28. Inspiring Stories from Home-Mission Fields. Acts 
 10:1-6, 34-48. (Missionary meeting.) 
 
 Dec. 5. Progressive Living. 2 Pet. 1:1-8. (Consecration 
 meeting.) 
 
 12. Wise Sayings That Have Helped Me. Prov. 1:1-6. 
 19. The Spirit of Generosity. 2 Cor. 9:6-15. (Christ- 
 mas meeting.) 
 26. A Purpose Meeting. Ps. 63:1-11.