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THE COVER.

SICKNESS AND ANNUITIES.

TO THE PROVIDENT.

Last month we invited the attention of the WORKING CLASSES to the Christian Mutual Provident Society. We explained that the denomination Christian had no reference whatever to any creed, but simply to the Society's prohibiting the meetings of its members being held in public-houses, and the money of its members being wasted in processions, feasts, and regalia.

We then promised to give some of its tables. Instead of doing so, we think it better to give examples of the benefits obtainable according to the tables for each object proposed by the Socicty. We place first, as being of most general interest,

EXAMPLES OF BENEFITS UNDER THE SICKNESS TABLES.

Every industrious and provident person, whether male or female, should effect an Insurance against Sickness immediately they begin to seek their own livelihood.

At age 15 next birth-day, Six Shillings per week Sick Money may be secured

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During the whole of life, however extended beyond 70, for 1s. 2d. At age 20 next birth-day, Ten Shillings per week Sick Money may be secured

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During the whole of life, however extended beyond 70, for 2s. 3d. The monthly payments will never be increased, and every five years share of the profits will be awarded to each member. Fifty-two veeks' full pay will be allowed should sickness continue, and no reducion will ever take place below half-pay.

EXAMPLES OF BENEFITS UNDER THE ANNUITY TABLES.

These tables are especially commended to the notice and adoption f the Provident Classes. During the middle periods of life a careful an earning moderate wages may lay by sufficient to support him uring occasional Sickness, or to provide for casualties by death; but sold age comes on, work fails, and self-maintenance becomes exceedngly difficult. These tables offer to such persons (a numerous and mportant class) the means of putting by a monthly sum, which by ccumulating at compound interest until 60, 65, or 70, shall cease at ither period, and secure for the remainder of life a weekly independence. For 3s. paid monthly by a person aged 20 next birth-day, 6s. per eek may be secured from 60 years of age, to continue during life. For 1s. 10d. monthly, the like sum may be secured from 65 years of ge, and for 1s. the like sum from 70. The allowance in each case ontinuing as long as life shall last.

Next month we will give Examples of Benefits under the Life Insurnce and Endowment Tables.

The tables and all requisite information may be obtained by applyg to the Secretaries in the various towns, or to the Chief Office, 11, hatham-Place, New Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London.

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THE APPEAL;

A Magazine for the People.

"Honour all men.-Love the brotherhood.-Fear God.

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THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST, IN HISTORICAL ORDER.-Cover, p. 2.

LIFE INSURANCE.-Cover, p. 3.

THE HAPPY LAND.-Cover, p. 4.

PRICE ONE HALFPENNY.

LEEDS:

JOHN HEATON, 7, BRIGGATE;

LONDON: SIMPKIN, MARSHALL, & CO., ARTHUR HALL & CO.,

BENJAMIN L. GREEN; GLASGOW: J. M'COMB.

May be had by order of any Bookseller.

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THE MIRACLES OF CHRIS

Jesus sees Nathaniel under the fig tree, and the day af wine. John i. 43 to ii. 11.

Jesus heals the Nobleman's son at a distance. John iv
Jesus gives to Peter, James, and John, after they had
a vast draught of fishes. Luke v. 1-11.

Jesus heals a demoniac in the Synagogue. Matt. i. 21-
Jesus heals Peter's wife's mother and many others. M
i. 29-34; Luke iv. 38-41; Matt. iv. 23-25.
THE LORD'S DAY.-Jesus heals the paralytic. Mark ii.
Matt. ix. 2-8.

Jesus heals the man who had been sick thirty-eight
Bethesda. John v. 1-47.

Jesus heals the withered hand on the Sabbath. Mat
1-6; Luke vi. 6-11.

Jesus heals the Centurion's servant of the palsy. Matt
1-10.

Jesus raises the widow's son from the dead. Luke vii.
Jesus heals a blind and dumb demoniac. Matt. xii. 22-
Jesus stills the winds and the waves. Matt. viii. 18-
Luke viii. 22-25.

THE LORD'S DAY.-Jesus heals the two demoniacs w
Matt. viii. 28-34; Mark v. 1-21; Luke viii. 26-40.
Jesus raises Jairus's daughter, and heals the issue of bl
Mark v. 22-43; Luke viii. 41-56.

Jesus heals two blind men and a dumb man. Matt. ix. 2
Jesus feeds five thousand. Matt. xiv. 13-21; Mark
10-17; John vi. 1-14.

Jesus walks on the water. Matt. xiv. 22-36; Mark 15-21.

Jesus heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter. Ma vii. 24-50.

Jesus heals a deaf and dumb man, and great numbers of
dumb, and many others; and feeds four thousand. Ma
vii. 31-37, and viii. 22-26.

THE LORD'S DAY.-Jesus is transfigured. Matt. xvii. 1-
Luke ix. 28-36.

Jesus heals the demoniac whom his disciples had not fait
14-21; Mark ix. 14-29; Luke ix. 37-43.

Jesus heals ten lepers, and provides the tribute money
xvii. 24-27; Luke xvii. 11-19.

Jesus heals the man born blind, on the Sabbath. John ix
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. John xi.

Jesus heals on the Sabbath the woman who had been i
Luke xiii. 10-17.

Jesus heals two blind men near Jericho. Matt. xx. 29-
Luke xviii. 35-43.

THE LORD'S DAY.-Jesus destroys the barren fig tree by
18-22; Mark xi. 12-26.

Jesus dies amidst solemn miracles. Matt. xxvii. 45-56
Luke xxiii. 44-49.

Jesus rises from the dead. Matt. xxviii. 1-10; Mark xvi
1-12; John xx. 1-18.

Jesus appears during forty days to his disciples. 1 Cor. 16-20; Mark xvi. 12-18; Luke xxiv. 13-49; John

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of are not written in this book: but these are written, th that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that beli life through his name. John xx. 30, 31.

FOR A SICK BED.

Widely as "The Appeal" now circulates,—to the extent of nearly 36,000 monthly,—it must visit many houses in which some of their inhabitants are the prisoners of sickness. Probably almost every kind reader knows some friend or neighbour thus confined within doors, who will feel pleased if he will read to him a few lines especially designed for his comfort and benefit. Reader enjoying health yourself, carry for us these words to your sick neighbour.

We address you, then, Prisoner of Sickness. We will suppose you have thought but little when in health of your God, of your soul, of religion, and all the solemn realities of death and eternity. It is too easy to forget such all-important things in the bustle, the gaieties, or the cares of life. Do you not reply readily-" That is but too true?" ¦ Well, friend, it was wrong; it might have ruined you for ever. But it has not. Your sickness and confinement shew that your God is merciful to you. He has not cut you off in sin and thoughtlessness. He has only stopped you. He kindly warns you now. His language to you, by this sickness, is mercy much more than anger. "Bethink thyself," he says, "my creature, whose you are, and what you are. Consider thy ways. You have been living as if you had no God to obey, no hell to flee from, no heaven to obtain. My creature, awake from thy thoughtlessness; seek me, and I will be found of thee. I am thy Creator-I am thy Parent—I am thy Master; yea, more than all, I am thy Saviour. I gave my beloved Son to die for

thy sins in thy flesh and blood.

creature!"

Return unto me, my wandering

But you are confused, perhaps. You know not what to do. Where shall I begin? where shall I end? you say. The blessed Saviour himself has told you where we all must begin. Ask some friend to read afresh to you that ever delightful parable of our Lord's in the 15th chapter of Luke,—the prodigal son,—the gay, worldly forsaker of his father's house, who, like all of us, had recklessly wasted the gifts of his father on his own gratification, without thinking of him who gave them. Where and how did he begin? "HE CAME TO HIMSELF." What a world of meaning in those few words! Worldly people call christians mad; but the Lord Jesus tells us that all wanderers from God are beside themselves. And they are so. They use not their They follow their inclinations and passions only, "like the ox or the ass which have no understanding." Friend, are you willing to come to yourself?" are you willing to be made sound? Yes, surely you must be. Breathe, then, in earnest sincerity, one short petition to Him who speaks this parable to you, and let it be" Lord, bring me to my right mind!" Jesus came to give eyes to the blind, and light to them that sat in darkness." Give thy soul into his charge to teach and to guide it.

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