5. Notes. On the proper translation of people 721,

erroneously rendered in our Version, "He went

to an high place."-On the proper meaning of

the words, “ He hath not seen perverseness in

Israel,” &c.

SECTION 160.-p. 661.

1. TITLE. Patriarchism, Judaism, and Chris-

tianity, are but as the bud, the flower, and the

fruit of the tree of life, which shall eventually

satisfy the earth with its spiritual food. All

the prophets, and Balaam amongst them, spake

under the same influence, on the same plan, for

the same end. The third and fourth prophecies
of Balaam are a declaration of the power of
ancient Israel, and the final establishment of
the spiritual kingdom of Christ. The fifth and
last prophecy of Balaam is the summary of all
prophecy in its regular history and order from
his own day to the day of judgment. He alone
is wise who receives Christ as the Prophet to

teach him, the Priest to atone for him, and the

King to rule over him.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. NUMBERS xxiii,

27, to the end. xxiv. xxxiii. 49.
4. PRAYER. That as the angels of heaven learn

from the Church the manifold wisdom of God,
we may also now begin the contemplations
which shall form a part of the happiness and
employment of our immortality, by surveying
the past, the present, and the future dispensa-
tions of the Providence of God. That we be-
come the members of the spiritual Church of
God, as well as of the visible Israel. That

Christ be our Star and Sceptre, our Prophet,

Priest, and King; the Way in which we should

walk; the Truth in which we believe; and the

Life which we begin to live now, and hope to

live for ever.

5. Notes. On Balaam's prediction respecting

the “ Star" and the “ Sceptre," and its double

reference: to David and to the Messiah.-On

the prediction of Balaam, “He shall smite the

corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of

Sheth."-On the fulfilment of the prophecies

respecting the destruction of the Amalekites, in

the reigns of Saul and David.—On “ Chittim,"

.

2. INTRODUCTION. 3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. NUMBERS xxv.

1-13. 16–18. xxvi. 1, 2. 64, 65. xxxi. 1, 2.

7-9. 16. xxxii. 50, to the end. 4. PRAYER. That we never believe ourselves to

be exempted from the possibility of the greatest sins. That we give the whole heart to God. That we be zealous to reprove sin in others, and watchful to restrain it in ourselves. That we ever remember the certainty of the approaching death of the body, and resolutely contend against every inordinate affection that may divide the heart with God. That we never forget the difference between the gifts and the graces of the Holy Spirit; but, putting on the whole armour of God, contend against all our spiritual enemies, till we rest in heaven.

3. Portion of SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

iv. 1-10. 32–36. vi. 449. vii. 6. ix. 4, 5.

x. 12–14. 21. xi. 22_25. 4. PRAYER. For the blessing of God upon the

empire of Great Britain. That as we possess the Bible, freedom, and the Church, and have experienced many and great political and national mercies, we may prove our gratitude to God by becoming the spiritual learen of the world in the latter days. That we promote national religious education at home. That we remember our own unworthiness. That we keep God's law; and that our Government and our Church, our nobles and our clergy, our merchants and our people, be all zealous for

the glory of God. 5. Note. On the extent of the dominions of

Israel in the reigns of David and Solomon.

SECTION 162.-p. 678.

SECTION 164.—p. 694.

1. Title. All the circumstances of a man's life

may be summed up under these five divisions :The knowledge he has acquired; the sins he las committed ; the sorrows he has suffered ; the mercies he has received; and the last hours he anticipates. Moses reminds the Israelites of all these at the end of their journeyings through the wilderness. Obedience to God's law being imperfect, cannot render the soul of man fit for heaven. Joshua, not Moses, is appointed to

lead the people into Canaan. 2. INTRODUCTION. 3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

i. 1-8. 19. ii. 1. 8. 14. 16–18. 24, 25. iii. 1,

2. 21, to the end. 4. Prayer. That we be enabled, both now, and

at the hour of death, when we look back on all the way which the Lord our God has led us through the wilderness of life, to remember that our knowledge has been blessed to the benefit of our souls. That we have repented of our sins, have been resigned to our sorrows, have been thankful for the mercies we have received, and are prepared to die. That we have no dependence on our own excellencies as the foundation of our hope of God's favour, but that God's mercy through Christ is the basis of our faith and hope.

1. TITLE. Idolatry is the alienation of the heart

from God. In addition to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, four great temptations entice and influence the heart :-false philosophy, pride of reasoning, morbid sentimentality, and inordinate affection, All these were condemned by the laws against idolatry in the altars, pillars, groves, and images of the heathen. God is to be honoured in that way alone which He Himself has commanded; and all sacrifices to Him are to be without known blemish. Obedience and duty are the

foundation of acceptable prayer. 2. INTRODUCTION. 3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE, DEUTERONOMY

xii. 1-3. xiii. 1-11. xvi. 21, 22. xvii. l.

xxvi. 12, to the end. 4. PRAYER. That we be guided to God and to

heaven by the Revelation of God alone. That we never be perverted from the Faith by the Philosophy which corrupts the simplicity of the Truth, by the objections of pride and false reasoning, by the influence of kindred, or by the pretensions of the corrupt Church of Rome. That we give the heart, without wilful blemish, to God. And that we aspire to the best privileges of the Christian, by fulfilling our humble

duties, and offering our humblest prayers. 5. Notes. On the meaning of the word onis,

rendered “their pillars," by our translators. -On the meaning of the word en translated “a grove," Deut. xii. 3.

SECTION 163.-p. 686.

1. TITLE. God is unchangeable, and therefore

the spirit, the object, though not the letter, of His Law is also unchangeable. One object of that Law is to make nations as well as individuals, and the world as well as its separate nations, religious and united.

The summary of the Law of Moses. The observance of the Divine Law is a proof of national wisdom, and a pledge of national greatness. Past mercies are the reasons for the perfect love of God. Universal religious education solemnly commanded. Obedience the token of gratitude. Political influence the consequence of national religious obedience. Great Britain will preserve and extend her political influence, if she employs her power to the bonour of God and

the good of man. 2. INTRODUCTION.

SECTION 165.-p. 702. 1. TITLE. The history of the Holy Land and of

the family of Abraham is the key to unlock the wholé mystery of the Providence which governs the world.

Not only are general blessings promised to the obedience of the Jews, and general curses denounced against their disobedience, but the peculiar points of their history are foretold, the miseries of the sieges of Jerusalem by the Chaldæans and the Romans, and their present dispersion. The exile of the Jews from Judea was the consequence of their rejecting a spiritual Messiah. The sight of a Jew is an evidence of the past, the present, and us and to our children for ever, that we may
do all the words of this law," Deut. xxix. 29.

SECTION 167.-p. 725.

the future fulfilment of all the prophecies. The

prophecies relating to the future state will all

be accomplished.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. Portion of SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

xxviii. 146. 15–19. 49, to the end.

4. PRAYER. That, as we know the promises and

the threatenings of God respecting the condition

of the soul of man in a future state, we may

ever avoid the sins which bring down the curse,

and live the life of God, which shall be attended

with a blessing. That in this our day of trial

we be delivered from the misery of the spiritual

diseases of remorse without repentance; sorrow

for sin, without change of heart; and the dread

of future punishment, without forsaking sin.

And that in the world to come we be delivered

from banishment from the spiritual Jerusalem,

and from the presence of God in the true

Canaan.

5. Notes. On the prophetic description of the

“nation" which Jehovah threatens to bring

against the Jews for their disobedience and

apostasy. “ The Lord shall bring a nation

against thee from far," &c.—On the punctual

fulfilment of the prediction of unexampled

calamities denounced against the rebellious

Jews, in Deut. xxviii. 53–57.-On the words,

“ The Lord shall bring thee into Egypt again

with ships."-On the complete and exact

accomplishment of all the predictions of Moses,

respecting the fate and fortunes of the Jews, in

the book of Deuteronomy.

1. Title. The Lord God of the Old Testament

is the Jesus Christ of the New Testament. The

will of God is known by the actions and laws

of God. It is the will of God that all to whom

the knowledge of Revelation is granted should

die at peace with God, and be happy with Him

in their immortality. That there should be a

constant succession of spiritual teachers, and

political rulers. That the Holy Scriptures be

read and studied by all, of all ranks. And that

every political society be also one religious

society. The knowledge of the will of God is

the best guide to modern theological contro-

versialists.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. NUMBERS xxvii.

12-14. DEUTERONOMY xxxi. 1-6.

NUMBERS xxvii. 15, to the end. DEUTER-

ONOMY xxxi. 9-13. 24–29. 14, 15. 7, 8.

4. PRAYER. That we become daily more and

more prepared to die; and that we find comfort

and peace in the prospect of death, by remem-

bering the promises of the blessings of the

Christian immortality. That we persevere in

our resistance to all evil, relying on the Pro-

vidence and grace of God. That the Spirit of

God rest upon 11s.

That we rise above the

controversies of the day, and value the revealed

will of God above all worldly treasure. That

we worship God with our nation and people,

in the Catholic communion of the National

Church ; and not with the foreigner, the sec-

tarian, or the separatist.

SECTION 166.-p. 717.

1. TITLE. The Covenant of accepted repentance

added to the Covenant of Sinai. The duty of
covenanting with God. The nature of ihat
duty is explained by the union of the word
“Lord" with “God.” The meaning of the
word Covenant in revealed Religion. Three
modes of covenanting with God. One only is
to be adopted. The last general exhortation of
Moses to the People. The future is the secret
thing, known to God alone; the present is
known to man for his direction and guidance.
The promise of the acceptance of repentance is
a part of God's covenant. The present dis-
persion of the Jews a pledge of their restoration.
Eternal life, or eternal death, the result of the

choice of man.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

xxix. 1. 10–15. 29.

NUMBERS

Xxxvi. 13.

4. PRAYER. That the Giver of Revelation, the

Creator and Preserver of the world, be the

Lord we honour, and the God we love. That

we make our solemn covenant with God, pray-

ing for grace attendant on the means of grace.

That we ever plead with God the merits of the

great Sacrifice. And that we choose life before

death--the blessing before the curse and love

God now, and rest with God and Christ for

5. Note. On the interpretation of “ The secret

things belong unto the Lord our God: but

those things which are revealed belong unto

SECTION 168.-p. 734.

1. TITLE. The remedy of moral evil is more

plainly revealed than its origin and cause. The

existence of evil is the proof of man's immor-

tality, and of his continued progression in that

immortality. The future is ever present with

God, and the world is governed on one plan.

Moses is commanded to write an ode, which

should be a history of the past, a warning, a

witness, and a prophetic description of the

future conduct and condition of the people.

The commerce, the influence, the language,

and the religion of England, are beginning to

leaven the world with the desire and the reso-

lution to obtain better governments, and a

purer faith, than they have possessed under

their ancient despotisms, absolutisms, and super-

stitions.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

xxxi. 16–21. 23. 22 and 30. xxxii. 1-14.

4. PRAYER. That when we are called upon to

die, we may be able to bear witness to the

mercy and providence of God. That we appeal

to our friends and kindred to continue faithful

to the truth and service of God. That we be

comforted by the remembrance of the wonderful

discoveries which the soul shall make through

its immortality of the Providence of its Creator,

XXX.

ever.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. DEUTERONOMY

xxxii. 48, to the end, xxxiii.

4. PRAYER. That no false theories of philosophy

withdraw us from the conviction of the presence
and influence of the Holy Spirit of God upon
the understanding, the reason, the will, and the
affections of the human mind. That we ever
scek our spiritual blessings from the divine and
omnipresent power of the Holy Spirit, which
Christ promised to His Church and its mem-
bere. That we ever possess spiritually the
blessings which were granted temporally to the
twelve tribes separately; and that we obtain the
better blessings which He has pronounced on
the Church of Israel generally. That the eter-
nal God be our refuge. That we be separated
from the follies and sins of the world, and
be guided in safety by God's grace and power
to the better and heavenly Canaan.

SECTION 171.-—p. 759.

SECTION 169.—p. 743.

1. TITLE. The subject of prophecy further con-

sidered. The interpreters of prophecy may be

divided into three classes,--the pastists, present-

ists, and futurists; and their several theories of

interpretation are partly right, and partly wrong.

The certainty of this truth is illustrated by the

Song of Moses. The object of prophecy is to

predict sin and its punishment, its pardon and

removal. The predictions in the Song of Moses

have been fulfilled, are being fulfilled, and re-

main to be fulfilled. But while they are thus

general, there are more especial and peculiar

accomplishings, which compel the conviction of

their Divine origin. The sins, the punish-

ments, the restorations of Israel are fore-

told.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE, DEUTERONOMY

xxxii. 15-43. 44–47.

4. PRAYER. That we repent of sins past, remove

the sins that so easily beset us at present, and

avoid all temptations to sin for the future.

That we thank God for the sorrows and punish-

ments of sin in the past; that we be resigned

to the sorrows and punishments of sins that are

present; and that we submit to the sorrows and

punishments of sin in the future. That we bo

no less grateful for the mercies that are past,

the mercies of the present, and the promise of

mercies for the future. That we rejoice in the

fulfilment of the prophecies of the past, in the

fulfilment of the prophecies of the present, and

in the future establishment of the kingdom of

God.

1. TITLE. As a flower, breaking forth from the

bud in the midst of summer, finds itself in

the presence of the glorious sun, the blue sky,

and the green earth, all of which were there

before, so the Christian soul, bursting from the

prison of the body, will find itself in the

manifested presence of God, of Christ, and of

the state of souls departed. The death of

Moses, his continued existence, his appearance

at the Transfiguration of our Lord, and the

subject of his conversation there. The cha-

racter of Moses. The gathering of the spirits

of the members of the Universal Church in the

invisible world.

2. INTRODUCTION.

3. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE. DEUTERO-

NOMY xxxiv.

4. PRAYER. That we be prepared to meet God

in death and in the world of souls, by the faith

which produces love, and hope, and obedience.

That we delight in the contemplation of the

promise of the happiness of the world beyond

the grave. That we obey God, not in the spirit

of bondage, as the servant and the slave, but in

the spirit of adoption, as the children of God,

the brethren of Christ, and the joint heirs with

Him of the best inheritance of the soul. That

God's Holy Spirit give a right judgment to our

intellect and reason, and holy comfort to our

will and affections in the prospect of death,

and the hope of heaven.

5. NOTES. On the structure of the Book of

Deuteronomy.-On the words in DNT,

rendered by our translators, "the utmost sea.'

-On the history of Moses. The remarkable

confirmation of the truth of the declaration that

he “refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's

daughter." The meaning of his being a gathered
to his fathers;" his appearance at the Trans-

figuration; and his present existence.

JOURNEYS OF THE ISRAELITES IN THE WI-

DERNESS, p. 771.

SECTION 170.—p. 751.

1. TITLE. Revelation and prophecy anticipated

history, philosophy, and experience. The in-
fluence of the Divine power acts upon the
human mind according to the laws of mind, as
explained by ancient and modern metaphy-
sicians; and it still continues, that prophecy
may be fulfilled. The blessing of Moses on the
twelve tribes must be primarily interpreted of
their temporal, not of their spiritual, condition.
Moses predicts the continuance of REUBEN, and
probably the powerlessness of SIMEON ; the
prosperity of Judah; the religious influence of
Levi; the power of BENJAMIN; the wealth of
JOSEPH; the commerce of ZEBULUN; the agri-
culture of ISSACHAR ; the military zeal of
GAD; the violence of DAN; the fertility of
NAPHTALI; the quietness of ASHER; the sepa-
ration of Israel from other nations; and their
safe establishment in Canaan,