1st. I shall worship him as God. (Matt. viii. 2.) 2nd. I shall hearken to him as unto God. (Heb. xii. 25.) 3rd. I shall obey and honour him as God. (John v. 23,) What does Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary shew? That he was man, as well as God. (1 Tim. ii. 5.) Was Jesus like other men? No; Jesus was "without sin;" altogether holy, in his thoughts, words, and works. (Mark i. 24. Luke i. 35.) Why did Jesus become a man? That he might do for us what we could not do: keep God's holy law perfectly. (Gal. iv. 4, 5. Matt. v. 17.) Jesus had no self will; it was his delight to do his Father's will. (John iv. 34.) The more we study his character and his life, the more humbled we shall be to see how unlike we are to him. How should this rule my heart and my life? I shall take Jesus as my example, and try to be like him. What change must there be in you, before you can become like the holy Son of God? I must be "born again:" in other words, have a new nature. 17.) (2 Cor. v. Can you go to heaven without this new nature? No; I must bear the likeness of God's Son, before I can enter into God's presence. (John iii. 3. Heb. xii. 14. Rom. viii. 29.) How must you try to be like Jesus? I must first come to him, just as I am, a poor sinful child, to be made clean; and then, by the grace of his Holy Spirit, I must seek to follow his example. This is th happiest man on earth who is m Why are not God's people heart, no pro Is this al' No; he buried." Wh F tb way to be happy: he is the esus. in his likeness, and 15. 1 John iii. 2.) *esus? esus had no proud , was poor, despised, ilate, was crucified, dead, and Manger till he said, "It is finished," on we frequently hesitate to recommend works which, without being, strictly speaking, heterodox, fail to set forth in a clear, Scriptural style the truth as it is in Jesus. From this prevalent "Germanism,” we are happy to say the work now before us is particularly free. In the compass of a short and prettily told narrative, many lessons of meek resignation to the chastening hand of God, and of unwavering confidence in his wisdom and love, are beautifully drawn. The main design of the story is, however, to exemplify the power of filial love, and this is executed with simplicity and pathos. The perusal of this little tale has so greatly interested us that we are very glad to find it is not a fictitious one. "The young leech merchant, Anna," so the author informs us, "has not only really existed, but is still living at Eichhausen," and the facts were detailed by the minister who is mentioned in the narrative. The Infant Altar: with Hymns and Prayers for Children. 24mo. pp. 48. Daily Devotions for Young Persons; consisting of Counsels on Prayer, with Morning and Evening Prayers for a Fortnight, and others for Special Occasions. 24mo. pp. 191.-By the same. Hamilton, Adams, and Co. London. Very sound, useful little works, written in a plain, simple, easy style: the former admirably well adapted for the youngest children; the latter for those of riper age. NOTES OF CATECHETICAL LECTURES ON THE CREED. (Continued from page 132.) Of whom is Jesus Christ the Son? Of God the Father. When God, to try Abraham's faith, told him to offer up his son Isaac for a burnt offering, what words did he use? "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest.” (Gen. xxii. 2.) Did Abraham obey God? Yes. What did his obedience prove? How great his love to God was, since he was willing to give up his Son to die, at God's command. Of whom was Isaac a type? Of Christ. What would God have us learn from this touching history? The greatness of his love for us, since he has not spared his only well-beloved Son, but gave him up into the hands of wicked men to be crucified, and to bear the punishment our sins deserved! (John iii. 16. Rom. viii. 32.) If, then, I say that I believe "in Jesus Christ his only Son," how should it rule my heart and my life? 1st. I shall fear to neglect so great salvation. (Heb. ii. 3.) 2nd. I shall always thankfully remember God's love, in the 'gift of his Son. (2 Cor. ix. 15.) 3rd. I shall give myself to Him who gave his best gift, his beloved Son, to me. (Rom. xii. 1.) What is the meaning of the word, "Lord"? It is a word of authority, and signifies "Master," or What is Christ Lord of? All things in heaven and earth. (Acts x. 36.) What may we learn from this title ? How great is the power of Christ. (Matt. xxviii. 18. How does Christ shew his power now? In the salvation of his people. (Is. lxiii. 1.) Ruler." Yes; our Lord has power to save, (Heb. vii. 25.) to forgive sins, (Luke v. 20.) to cleanse from sin, (1 John i. 7.) and to preserve his people safe unto eternal life. (John x. 28.) Is there not yet another way in which the Lord will make his great power known? Yes, in the destruction of the wicked. When will that be? When he comes again to judge the world. (1 Thess. i. 7-9.) Because he has redeemed us, and bought us with his precious blood. (1 Peter i. 18, 19.) If, then, I say that I believe "in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord," how should it rule my heart and my life? 1st. I shall go to Christ for pardon, and grace, and every thing I need. (John i. 16. Col. i. 19.) 2nd. I shall remember that I am "not my own," and shall seek to glorify Christ with my body and my spirit, which are his. (1 Cor. vi. 19, 20.) It is only by receiving grace from Christ, that we can live to his glory. He has told us, "without me ye can do nothing." May he give us faith to say, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (John xv. 5. Phil. iv. 13.) We now come to the history of our Lord when on earth, from his birth in the manger to his death upon the cross. Where do we find this wonderful history? In the four Gospels. What is the meaning of the word, "Gospel"? Good tidings. (Luke ii. 10.) Why are these histories of our Lord called Gospels? Because they contain the good tidings of all that Jesus has done and suffered for us. If children would read these histories more, they would learn to love their Saviour more. It is a sure sign, where the Bible is not read, and not loved, that there is no love to Christ in the heart. What is the first thing they tell us of? The birth of Jesus. What are we told about his birth? That he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. What is this intended to teach us? That Jesus Christ was God and man. This is a most important truth for you to know; for it is the foundation-stone of all true religion. It is too wonderful to be explained. God does not expect that we should understand this mystery; but what does he require? That we should believe it. (Mark xvi. 16.) That little babe, born in Bethlehem, was greater than all the kings of the earth, for he was God in human flesh! (John i. 14. 1 Tim. iii. 16.) Why do we believe that Jesus was God? Because the Bible says so. (John i. 1.) Faith always rests on God's word. (Mark xiii. 31.) God's word is more sure than any thing you can see, feel, or understand. How did Jesus prove that he was God? By his power to search the heart, to cast out devils, to heal the sick, to raise the dead, and by many other wonderful works which he did. (John v. 36.) If, then, I believe that Jesus was God, how should it rule my heart and my life? 1st. I shall worship him as God. (Matt. viii. 2.) 2nd. I shall hearken to him as unto God. (Heb. xii. 25.) 3rd. I shall obey and honour him as God. (John v. 23,) What does Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary shew? That he was man, as well as God. (1 Tim. ii. 5.) Was Jesus like other men? No; Jesus was "without sin;" altogether holy, in his thoughts, words, and works. (Mark i. 24. Luke i. 35.) Why did Jesus become a man? That he might do for us what we could not do: keep God's holy law perfectly. (Gal. iv. 4, 5. Matt. v. 17.) Jesus had no self will; it was his delight to do his Father's will. (John iv. 34.) The more we study his character and his life, the more humbled we shall be to see how unlike we are to him. How should this rule my heart and my life? I shall take Jesus as my example, and try to be like him. What change must there be in you, before you can become like the holy Son of God? I must be "born again :" in other words, have a new nature. (2 Cor. v. 17.) Can you go to heaven without this new nature ? No; I must bear the likeness of God's Son, before I can enter into God's presence. (John iii. 3. Heb. xii. 14. Rom. viii. 29.) How must you try to be like Jesus? I must first come to him, just as I am, a poor sinful child, to be made clean; and then, by the grace to follow his example. This is th his Holy Spirit, I must seek way to be happy: he is the esus. in his likeness, and 15. 1 John iii. 2.) esus? esus had no proud , was poor, despised, Pilate, was crucified, dead, and langer till he said, "It is finished," on |