1875. Notes and Queries contains an article on Marazion, in Cornwall, which is said to have been anciently inhabited by the Jews, who held markets there for the sale of tin, and named it Mara-Zion the " Bitter Zion" from its being their allowed place of rest. It is also sometimes called Market Jew. ,(מרה ציון) 0 To the Young People in Christian Families who Think about and Love the Hebrew Nation. REVIEWING THE PAST. LESSONS for the day were over. The grey shadows of an early twilight were darkening the room where a group of girls gathered round the fire. Lively and earnest were their voices as they chatted over the events of the past few months, and spoke with joyous expectation of the approaching holidays. They were schoolgirls, of various ages, dispositions, and future prospects. A few light-hearted ones talked gaily of their closing duties, and the bright and happy hours awaiting them in the home circle-the parties they should go to, and various concerts, exhibitions, and other festivities, which usually make Christmas, with all its cold and sombre aspect, a very enjoyable and happy time. 'This is the last old grammar lesson," said a bright little fairy, as she sharply closed the book she had been studying for the last half-hour; "I am so glad." "And the last of this stupid French," rejoined a companion, as she imitated the first speaker. But there were some more serious than the rest, and a quiet, gentle girl, who seemed a general favourite, was soon appealed to. "Hester dear, what are you thinking about? you look as grave as a judge." "Do I? But my thoughts were not very sad ones, after all. Would you like to know them?" "Yes oh, yes," from a chorus of voices. "I was thinking, then, dear girls, of an old Jewish text, 'Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord God hath led thee'" (Deuteronomy viii. 2), "and looking back upon the half-year we have spent so happily 1 together, I thought how much we had to remember with loving gratitude, and how anxious we ought to be to close the year in a right spirit.” There were special reasons for some of Hester's remarks, for one and another of her associates had during the year been brought to decision for Christ, and the soft pressure of a hand on one side, and the tear trembling in the eye of another, told their own tale in a silent and impressive way. A train of thought thus started soon led to some suggestive hints of events in their school-life during the half-year, well deserving remembrance. Among the most prominent of these was their attendance on one of Mr. Moody's Bible-readings. The wonderful pathos and power of Mr. Sankey's singing, by which more than one young heart had been touched, and in keen sympathy compelled to plead,- "Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, While on others Thou art calling, But to Hester Stanhope one circumstance had peculier attractiveness and claimed her devoutest gratitude. For months she had stood alone in her enthusiasm and zeal, her love and patient hope, regarding work amongst and for the Jews. Often laughed at, and scarcely ever patronised by her companions in her quiet unobtrusive efforts to interest and influence them, she at length met with some encouragement. The many striking incidents linked with the great evangelistic movement, so recently brought to a close, had included some of a deeply interesting character connected with Jewish conversions. These she was ever eager to point out, and so, by degrees, enlisted the sympathy of several of her schoolfellows, as well as the ladies at the head of the establishment. At her suggestion a working party had been formed, for the benefit of the Jewish protégés, and a very fair list of contributors secured for a society which carefully watched over their interests, and supported Home and Foreign missionaries labouring amongst them. Hester viewed this new enterprise amongst her schoolfellows with fond and jealous care, and commended it to their unceasing remembrance during the holidays; reminding them of the Hebrew prophet's exhortation, "Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence and give Him no rest, till He establish, and till He make Jerusalem a praise in the earth" (Isaiah lxii. 6, 7) and, also, of the Saviour's tender avowal, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me" (Matthew xxv. 49). The tea-bell rang, and our little party were soon discussing other matters over their social meal. But, ere they separated for their various homes, some at least among the merry group had learnt to "remember the way in 1875. which they had been led" through another year, and were prayerfully seeking to obey "all the commandments of the Lord their God"—not the least of which is, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem " (Psalm cxxii. 6). K. P. R. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM OCT. 18th to NOV. 17th, 1875. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONA Alexander, A. T., Hon. the Earl of.. Jackson, Mrs... Lamb, J. C., Esq., by Rev. J. Wil Ross, D., Esq., (On R. P. C... tions Hastings and St. tions Kendal Collections 19 15 0 £ s. d. 0 10 0 583 .... .......... 2 15 0 6 Esq. Wirksworth .......... 28 17 10 Collec Mr.Agar's 083 1 11 2 3 10 6 0 5 0 Metropolitan Taber nacle........ 6 20 Newark 26 4 9 0 15 6 059 0 10 0 TIONS. Sudbury 2 2 6 Blackman, Mrs.... 1 0 0 1 0 0 SERMONS AND ADDRESSES ON THE BEHALF OF THE SOCIETY Have been delivered as follows: from October 18th, to November 18th, 1875. To the Young People in Christian Families who Think about 14 ... Contributions to the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews 16 TITLE and ÎNDEX to the Volume to be had on application at the Society's Office. THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL AMONG THE JEWS, 96, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY, LONDON. Contributions on behalf of the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews are received by the Society's Deputations, and at 96, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, W.C., by the Rev. JOSIAH MILLER, Secretary, to whom it is requested that all money orders and drafts may be made payable. Cheques should be crossed "London and Westminster Bank, Strand." Mr. Miller will at all times be glad to furnish those friends who purpose collecting for the general funds of the Society, specially for the Home, with the requisite books and papers. Forms of Notice of Quarterly Prayer Meetings may also be had by Post on application. *** It is respectfully requested, that Post Office Orders may be sent rather than Stamps, which cannot well be disposed of. Literary Contributions for the "Jewish Herald," Books for Review, and Advertisements to be addressed to the Secretary, 96, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, W.C. SPECIAL OBJECTS. Our Subscribers and friends are asked to bear in mind that special contributions are constantly needed for the following objects, which involve temporal relief, and are not supported from the general funds : The Home for Aged Christian Israelites. This institution was founded at the suggestion of the REV. JOHN WILKINSON, and by contributions given at his request, and is under his superintendence. The Home (34, Ferntower Road, Stoke Newington) was opened in February, 1875, and nine inmates are enjoying its advantages. House of Call and Jewish Children. The House of Call in Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, is open daily for conversation with the Society's Missionaries, and on Saturday afternoons for meetings. A small number of Jewish children are dependent on the Society for support and Christian education. Temporal Relief Fund. This fund is for the purpose of affording relief to Christian Jews and inquirers in destitution. Many urgent cases come under the notice of the missionaries. Parcels of clothing are also most acceptable. |