7. How does He encourage us to trust entirely in ou Father's love? St. Matthew x. 29-31.

8.

The child leans on its parent's breast,
Leaves there its cares, and is at rest;
The bird sits singing by his nest,
And tells aloud

His trust in God, and so is blest
'Neath every cloud.

He has no store, he sows no seed;
Yet sings aloud, and doth not heed;
By flowing stream, or grassy mead,
He sings to shame

Men, who forget, in ear of need,
A Father's name.

The heart that trusts for ever sings,
And feels as light as it had wings;
A well of peace within it springs :
Come good, or ill,

Whate'er to-day, to-morrow, brings,
It is His will!

Give to the winds thy fears;

Hope, and be undismayed:

God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears,
God shall lift up thy head.

Through waves, through clouds and storms,

He gently clears thy way:

Wait thou His time; so shall the night
Soon end in joyous day.

THE COMING OF JESUS CHRIST.

He everywhere hath rule,

And all things serve His might;

His every act pure blessing is,

His path unsullied light.

Thou comprehend'st Him not;

Yet earth and heaven tell:
God sits as Sovereign on the throne,
He ruleth all things well.

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LESSON XXIII.

THE COMING OF JESUS CHRIST.

1. How was the promise made to Abraham, that from among his descendants should come the Saviour of the world?

"In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed." Genesis xxii. 18.

2. How did Isaiah prophesy of the light that Christ's coming should shed over the dark places of the earth?

"The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Isaiah ix. 2.

3.

Lo! the shadows flee away,

For our Light is come at length;

Brighter than all earthly day,

Source of being, light, and strength!

Whoso on this Light would gaze

Must forsake his evil ways

4. In what words did John the Baptist bear witness Lo Christ?

"Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world!" St. John i. 29.

5. What is declared to be the object of Christ's coming into the world?

"The Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world." 1 John iv. 14.

6. How was this purpose signified by His name? "Thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins." St. Matthew i. 21.

7. What words were spoken on the Mount of Transfiguration by the voice from heaven?

"Behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him." St. Matthew xvii. 5.

8. How does Christ declare Himself to be the Light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world? "I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light, of life." St. John viii. 12.

9.

Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes!

The Saviour promised long!

Let every heart prepare a throne,

And every voice a song.

He comes the broken heart to bind,

The bleeding soul to cure,

And with the treasures of His grace,

To enrich the humble poor.

JESUS THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD.

Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,

Thy welcome shall proclaim,
And heaven's eternal arches ring

With Thy beloved name.

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LESSON XXIV.

JESUS THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD.

1. How do the Apostles describe our Lord in His life on earth?

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'Holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners." Hebrews vii. 26.

"Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth." 1 Peter ii. 22.

"Who went about doing good." Acts x. 38.

2. How does Christ declare Himself to be the giver of true life to the soul? St. John vi. 35.

3. How does He assure us that He will lead to His Father all who follow Him in loving obedience? St. John xiv. 6.

4.

Jesus, my Truth, my Way,
My sure, unerring Light,

On Thee my feeble steps I stay,
Which Thou wilt guide aright.

My Wisdom and my Guide,
My Counsellor Thou art;
Oh, never let me leave Thy side,

Or from Thy paths depart!

5. How does He teach us that only in dependence on Him can we live to any real purpose? St. John xv. 5.

6. How does He declare the doing of God's will to be the one end of His life? St. John vi. 38.

7. How do we learn from His words that the doing of God's will meant His life of service and His death of sacrifice?

"The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many." St. Matthew xx. 28.

"I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." St. John x. 11.

8. What invitation does He give us to share His spirit and enter into His rest? St. Matthew xi. 28-30

9.

Come, said Jesus' sacred voice,

Come, and make My paths your choice;

I will guide you to your home:

Weary pilgrim, hither come.

Sinner, come; for here is found
Balm that flows for every wound,
Peace that ever shall endure,
Rest eternal, sacred, sure.

How sweetly flowed the gospel's sound
From lips of gentleness and grace,
When listening thousands gathered round,
And joy and reverence filled the place !