There the tears and sighs which here were given
Are changed for gladsome song of heaven;

Where the beauteous forms which sing and shine
Are guarded well by a hand divine;

Where the banner of love and friendship's wand
Are waving above that princely band,
And the glory of God, like a boundless sea,
Will cheer that immortal company,

'Mid the ransom'd throng, 'mid the seas of bliss,
'Mid the holy city's gorgeousness,

'Mid the verdant plains, 'mid angelic cheer,
'Mid the saints that round the throne appear,
Where the conqueror's song, as it sounds afar,
Is wafted on the ambrosial air;

Through endless years we there shall prove
The depth of a Saviour's matchless love.

SECOND QUARTER.

3 The Lamentation of Amos | Amos v. 1-15 ... 10 The Promise of Revival... Hosea xiv. 1-9... 17 The Captivity of Israel... 2 Kings xvii. 1-23 24 Review of the Quarter's Lessons

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Golden Texts for Repetition.

Isa. liii. 7.
2 Cor. v. 21.
Rom. v. 8.
1 Cor. xv. 20.

Golden Texts for Repetition.

ver. 14.
xiii. 9.
Isa. lix. 2.

Nah. i. 3.

1 The Captive Israelites..... | Exod. i. 1-14.......
8 The Deliverer Born..... Exod. ii. 1-10.....
15 Moses' Flight and Exile..
22 God appears to Moses.....
29 Moses and Aaron called...

Exod. ii. 11-25....
Exod. iii. 1-15....
Exod. iv. 1-17.....

Golden Texts for Repetition.

Ps. cv. 24.
Heb. xi, 23.
Heb. xi. 25.
ver. 6.
Jer. i. 8.

By way of change, and to lead our young friends to try their hand at composition, we last month asked for short biographies of the three Johns mentioned in the New Testament. We this month ask them to tell us all they can get to know about the Marys of Scripture. In preparing their papers they can simply answer the questions asked below, or they can give the information in the form of a narrative. Perhaps our older nephews and nieces may do the latter, while the younger ones do the former..

WHO WERE THE SEVEN MARYS ?

1. Mary of Egypt (Miriam in Hebrew is the same as Mary in Greek). What were the names of her father and mother? Who were her brothers ? Which brother was she set to watch when he was an infant, and where and on what occasion?

2. Mary of Bethlehem.-To what tribe and town did she belong? Of what glorious person was she the mother? To what country did she carry her young child? In what place was she invited to a wedding? What miracle did she there witness? Where was she when Christ was crucified?

3. Mary of Bethany.-Who were her brother and sister? How did she show her love to Christ? What choice did she make? How did Christ commend her? On what other occasion did she show her love to Him, and how?

4. Mary of Magdala.-What miracle did Christ perform on her? How did she show her gratitude and attachment at His death? How at His burial? In what way did Christ distinguish her after His resurrection ?

5. Mary of Galilee.-Which of the twelve apostles was her son? Which book of the New Testament did he write? Where was she when Jesus was crucified?

6. Mary of Jerusalem.-Who was her son? Who came to her house, and from whence did he come? Who had met at the house, and for what purpose?

7. Mary of Rome.-Which of the apostles speaks of her as his

friend?

ANSWER TO ENIGMA IN APRIL.

1. R-uth, Ruth ii. 22.-2. E-zel, 1 Sam. xx. 19.-3. J-ason, Acts xvii. 5.-4. 0-nyx, Ex. xxviii. 20.-5. I-ddo, 2 Chron. ix. 29.-6. C-loak, 2 Tim. iv. 13.-7. E-ldad, Num. xi. 26.-8. I-dumea, Mark iii. 8.-9. N-apkin, Luke xix. 20.-10. T-ile, Ezek. iv. 1.-11. H-emdan, Gen. xxxvi. 26.—12.—E-lah, 1 Kings xvi. 13.-13. L-ebbeus, Matt. x. 3.-14. O-ak, 1 Chron. x. 12.-15. R-esen, Gen. x. 12. -16. D-iamond, Jer. xvii. 1.-17. A-nna, Luke ii. 36.-18. L-ydda, Acts ix. 32.-19. W-ages of Jacob, Gen. xxxi. 7.-20. Abner, 1 Sam. xiv. 50.-21. Y-ielding, Eccl. x. 4.

"REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAY." Phil. iv., 4.

HORSFORTH METHODIST NEW CONNEXION BAND OF HOPE.-On Good Friday afternoon the seventh annual festival of the above society was held in the above schoolroom, when a public tea was provided and partaken of by a good number of persons. After tea a public meeting was held, when Mr. C. Horner occupied the chair. The secretary read the report. The number of members on the books are 135, giving an increase of 14 over last year. The number of meetings held during last year are about 24, with an average attendance of 60. The meeting was then addressed by Messrs. Hudson, Hardisty, and Dixon, of Horsforth, and Mr. Craven, of Otley. Recitations and dialogues were given by the Band of Hope members and Mr. Stubbs, of Otley. The meeting was enlivened by singing, and we had altogether a very pleasant evening, and hope that much good will be the result of our Band of Hope.-WILLIAM SHAW, Secretary.

ZION CHAPEL, SHERIFF HILL, GATESHEAD.-On Sunday evening, March 18, our juvenile missionary meeting was held. Our esteemed minister, Rev. A. Smith, presided. The children sang suitable hymns, and some repeated portions of poetry. Short addresses were delivered by Messrs. B. Snowdon and A. Stratton. The report was read by the mission secretary, who also read the following list of collectors :-Richard Miller, 5s.; Tom Snowdon, 5s.; Mr. J. Nixon, 4s.; Charles Spedding, 48.; Matthew Bradshaw, 3s. 6d.; P. Robson, 3s. 1d.; M. J. Stephenson, 28. 2d.; M. Cook, 23. 1d.; M. E. Metchison, 18. 5d.; A. Stratton, 1s.; small sums, 11d. Total from cards, £1 12s. 2d. The chapel was nearly full, and the Rev. A. Smith brought the meeting to a close with an earnest and soul-stirring address on behalf of China, and the feeling was "China for Christ." On the Tuesday following our respected superintendent minister, Rev. B. Chambers, delivered a very eloquent lecture on the Bible. Mr. George Brason presided. Our Foreign Mission collections are £1 18. in advance of last year.-A. S., Secretary.

UNION STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL, OLDHAM.-Presentation to a Teacher. -A few lines in the JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR in respect to the above will gratify the persons concerned therein, and may possibly incite others to

similar deeds. Sunday-school teachers, as other Christian workers, meet with many discouragements, and in their despondent moments are ready to give up. But it often happens that impressions are made, and that gratitude and love are being cherished where least expected, and when the manifestation comes it is well-nigh overpowering. In the month of January last I was made the "confidential" of a few scholars in our school, who wished to give their teacher something that would speak effectually, though modestly, of their love to him. They selected as their gift "The Land and the Book," an inkstand, and a penholder-all beautiful and useful. There was inscribed in the book:"This volume, 'The Land and the Book,' with an inkstand and a penholder, were presented to Mr. Randle Cocker by the following scholars of his class in the Methodist New Connexion Sunday School, Oldham, as an expression of their love to him, and in grateful recognition of his endeavours to impart to them a knowledge of the sacred Scriptures. John Mills, Samuel Mills, John James Barratt, Herbert Taylor, William Fenton, William Devenport, James Farrar, William Langshaw, and William Glass Taylor. Feb 4th, 1877." Mr. Evan Evans, assistant superintendent, made the presentation, which Mr. Cocker feelingly acknowledged. He said that it was to him "one of the proudest moments of his life."-SAMUEL WALKER.

BRUNSWICK SUNDAY SCHOOL, LONDON.-The Scripture examination in connection with the Sunday School Union took place throughout London on Friday, 23rd February, 1877.

Our Brunswick School (London First Circuit) sent
16 competitors. Of these 13 passed.
11 gained First Class Certificates,
2 gained Second Class Certificates.

Edwin Frank Shrubsall, 2nd Prize and First

Senior Division.

Middle Division.

Junior Division.

The annual meeting of the South London auxiliary of the Sunday School Union was held in Brunswick Chapel on Tuesday, March 27th, when our esteemed superintendent, the Rev. A. Collinson, presided and distributed the prizes.-H.

Memoirs.

CLARA DAVIES

Was born at Tipton, March 21st, 1861. From a child she was kind in her disposition, gentle in her manners, and always seriously inclined. At the early age of three years she became a scholar in our Sunday school at Dudley Port, and was regular in her attendance until February, 1866. She was then so severely afflicted with small-pox as to be blind for ten days. Blessed with a pious mother, her recovery was made a matter of prayer, and it is believed that in answer to prayer her life was spared at that time. As soon as she was able to speak she said to her mother, "Take me up and rock me and sing 'Rock of Ages."" After this affliction she was always delicate in her health, and very easily took cold. But when the weather permitted it was her delight to be at the Sabbath school and the house of God. We held revival services at our chapel, Dudley Port, to which services our dear young sister frequently went, and one night in particular, while the Rev. E. Franks, of Wolverhampton, was exhorting all to give their hearts to God, she was deeply impressed. She did not, however, go to the penitent form like some others, but went home and retired to her chamber and there poured out her soul to God in prayer. She then found peace and joy in believing, and from that blessed hour,

"Not a cloud did arise to darken the skies,

Or hide for one moment her Lord from her eyes."

In March she caught a severe cold, and when medical advice was sought,
her mother was told that she was in consumption and could not recover.
This caused her parents and friends much sorrow, but she was entirely
resigned to the will of God. She would often say, "Do not fret, mother
dear, it is all for the best. I would rather have it so, for I should not
like to be left behind you." Her mother asked whether she had any
doubt of her acceptance with God. She said, "No, mother, why should
I have ? Jesus has done all for me?
""
Why should I doubt ? Her
mother took her into the country, and for the first week she seemed much
better, but before a fortnight had passed she became so ill as to require
immediate removal home. When at home again she was very glad. She
said, "I did long to see your dear faces, for there is no place like home."
When so much worse as to be obliged to take to her bed, she still had
unwavering confidence in Jesus. She was visited by her superintendent
and other friends. On one occasion while Mr. T. George was talking to
her, she seemed to drink in every word that he said. On the following
morning she said, "Was it not encouraging last night? Mother, I did
feel so blessed while Mr. George was talking to me."
A young friend
who visited her said, "Oh, Clara, I am so sorry to see you lying there."
She looked at her with a smile and replied, "Do not think that I am
unhappy if I am lying here. I can say for me to live is Christ, but to die
would be gain." Towards the close of her life she suffered greatly, yet
never murmured. Often she exclaimed, "What could I do without
Jesus! He does help me."

"Though painful at present it will cease before long,
And then, oh, how pleasant the conqueror's song!