tempest calmed,-four thousand fed,-Christ | Gadara,-dumb demoniac,-blind and dumb walking on the sea,-five thousand fed,- demoniac boy. fish with the money in its mouth,-fig-tree blasted, draught of fishes.

5. RESTORATION TO LIFE.

Daughter of Jairus,-son of the widow of
Nain,-Lazarus of Bethany.

OTHER MIRACLES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.

2. THE HEALING OF DISEASES. Thenobleman's son,-Peter's mother-in-law,Leper,-Centurion's servant,-man sick of the palsy,-woman with the issue of blood, the lame man at Bethesda,-man with a withered hand, daughter of Syro-Phenician woman, -man deaf and dumb cured,-woman cured of eighteen years' infirmities,-dropsical man, -ten lepers cleansed,-the ear of Malchus-great miracles;-by Philip-various miracles restored.

By the seventy disciples, - by and in connection with the apostles, etc.,-by Peter,lame man cured,-death of Ananias,-death of Sapphira,-the sick healed-Eneas made whole,-Dorcas restored to life;-by Stephen,

-by Paul,-Elymas smitten with blindness,lame man cured,-an unclean spirit cast out, special miracles,-Eutychus restored to life.viper's bite made harmless,-father of Publis healed;-Paul and Barnabas,-various miracles, signs requested, -signs given,-& solemn caution, since the power to work mi racles is not equivalent to the possession of genuine faith and saving grace,-I never kne

Man with an unclean spirit,-demoniacs of you.

OCCUPATIONS.

OCCUPATIONS.

various, wine, wool, cedar, pearls, clothing up. The Christian law enjoining industry and quiet-Paul a tentmaker.

Writing, scribes, writing table,-parchments, let-metals, spices, etc.,-accounts regularly mad ters, matters of antiquity recorded in Old Testament-Heraldry-pedigrees of the tribes originally, and of such as came back from Babylon.

MUSIC,

TRADES.

Preparation of food, cooking-pots-wine i Vocal-female choirs choirs in temple; in- stone bottles, cedar, timber for building.strumental music invented by Jubal, and of clothing-new cloth on old garment-spin used in families and in public worship-ning, weaving, needle-work; earthenwan Heman, Asaph, Levites and David-harp,-potters, pitchers, treasure in earthen vessels psaltery, organ, cornet, trumpet, etc., power of music-among sons of prophets, and over Saul and Elisha.

PIONEERING.

Employed by the tribes to survey the country, and by Nehemiah over the ruins of Jerusalem.

BUSINESS,

leather, Simon a tanner; working in metals Tubal-Cain, silver and dross, (see und METALS) gold-smiths-silver-smiths-lampscarving-jewellery; mills, women grinding roads, cast ye up, cast ye up; fowling applie to devices of the wicked-done by pit, gà snare, net; (NAVIGATION, see under WATER)

CUSTOM OF CARRYING PRESENTS,

Merchandise old and early-getting gain, Often referred to, often given for mere sel Tyre the great mercantile city-buy the truth interest, and also from fear, and as compli and sell it not; articles of merchandise veryments,-a truly oriental fashion.

ORDINANCES.

ORDINANCES.

his sons-once against the letter of the law by Ceremonial institutions- daily burning of David; sprinkling on hand, ear and toe. incense in censer - the symbol of prayer; symbol of complete purification-of thing shewbread in twelve loaves, removed every-showing their dedication to divine ser Sabbath, and to be eaten only by Aaron and vice, as in case of all things by the law purged

ORDINANCES.]

SYNOPSIS.

[PARABLES AND EMBLEMS.

with blood-uncleanness and necessary cere- their staff in their hands and kneading troughs monial ablution-the question among John's on their shoulders-observed annually in disciples-ablutions very frequent-the special Jerusalem-unleavened bread the bread of purification of the leper-and other forms of it-anointing-the sacred oil after the art of the apothecary, used in sacerdotal consecration alone, the symbol of union and_the_Holy Ghost-sick anointed with oil in New Testament times.

SACRAMENTAL ORDINANCES,

affliction and haste, and also symbol of sincerity and truth-the feast lasting seven days, and no leaven during that period to be found in any house-kept on the fourteenth day of the first month-no stranger, or one uncircumcised, allowed to eat of it-ceremonial purity an indispensable preparation-many sacrifices often accompanying the feastChrist's last Passover-in the upper room with his disciples preceding the institution at the same table of the Lord's Supper.

BAPTISM,

Circision-ordered to Abraham and his house-for every mm-child on eighth day, and to be observed by his posterity applied spiritually to renovation of heart and obedieace-circumcision not made with hands-observed by Abraham-Jacob and sons of She-Instituted by Jesus-baptism the figure of chem, by Zipporah, wife of Moses, on her sons Joshua on the nation after crossing the Jordan-Paul on Timothy, but not on Titus -subject of keen dispute in days of the apostles-inspired decision declaring that it was not to be enforced on Gentile converts, for it availed nothing-the concision.

PASSOVER,

suffering in some places-apostolic baptism
recorded often in Acts-its spiritual blessings-
Christ baptized by John-baptism dispensed
by Christ through his disciples-the baptism
of John initiatory by water in contrast with
that by Holy Ghost.
LORD'S SUPPER,

Instituted on the night on which he was betrayed in the upper room and at the paschal First observed on the night Israel left Egypt-table-bread broken, his body broken-wine the paschal lamb without spot-slain-and blood sprinkled on lintels and door-posts roasted-not a bone broken-eaten with bitter herbs and unleavened bread, and none of it to be left until the morning-the feasters having

poured out, his blood poured out-drink ye all of it-the apostle Paul's account given to the church in Corinth-sin of unworthy communicating and its awful penalty—many sleepLet a man examine himself.

Bows and arrows--Bottles--Razor-Compound A favourite mode of teaching in the east-animal-Candlestick-Chariots and horsestudes also commonly employed-Parables Cookery-Regal crowns - Ephah-Flying in the Old Testament-Royal Bramble-Ewe book-Ripe fruit-Confined posture-GirdleLamb-Quarrelsome brothers-Ambitious Horns and Carpenters-Equestrian sceneThistle-Fruitless vineyard-Red wine vine- Submersion-Naked prophet-Plumb-lineyard-Eagles and Vine-tree-Lioness-Christ's Removing furniture-Plan of a siege-Sticks Parables Parables in the New Testament- and staves-Vine-tree-The whale-Cup of The two foundations-axes-Mustard-seed wine-Yokes. -Heaven-Treasure found-Fishing-Debtors and Creditors-Day labourers-The two Sous-Marriage feast-Ten virgins-Talent

PICTURED SPIRITUAL SCENES,

RIDDLES.

Sower-Seed springingupimperceptibly-Hus- Presence of Satan-Heaven in council-Jobandmen-Blind guide The Good Samaritan shua and Satan. -Midnight visitor-Unclean spirit-Rich fool -Barren fig-tree-Great supper-Lost sheep Lost money-Prodigal son-Unjust stewardRich and poor-Unjust judge and importu The branch-Bread-Water-Shepherd-Life nate widow-Pharisee and Publican-Ten-Lamb- Foundation-Foretold as the corpounds-Vernal trees-Shepherd.

ALLEGORIES,

Cedar, Vine out of Egypt.

EMBLEMS AND TITLES OF CHRIST,

ner stone-Application-Predicted as a stumbling-block-Living stone-As light and sun -Light of the world-A star.

PERSECUTION.]

PERSECUTION,

SYNOPSIS.

Springing from hatred of the righteous, but foretold and expected, often keen and reversing natural affection, son against fatherChrist and his Apostles warning the churches of coming tribulation.

VARIOUS FORMS OF IT,

[PRAISE AND PRAYER

PERSECUTION DEFEATING ITS OWN END, The apostles and early church waxing bolder, Ridicule, gazing-stock-hatred-outrage-con- and when scattered abroad diffusing the gospel; spiracies-took counsel to kill-stimulating persecution forbidden by God, and punished others to violence--as against Jeremiah and by Him-blood required - they shed blood, against Paul-judicial process-preaching si-and they must drink blood; sufferers supported lenced as in case of Jeremiah and Apostles- by God blessed, inspirited, and clothed at fines-imprisonment-scourging excommu- length in white robes-suffer with him, reiga nication, exile-death by sword-James killed with him-to be avoided however-persecuted by Herod-by stoning, and in various other in one city-flee ye into another-remarkable ways-sawn asunder. deliverances celebrated in Scripture.

PRAISE AND PRAYER.

PRAISE.

Offered to God alone, as alone worthy of it, and as the one benefactor-offered to Him by angels, by saints, by all-by every thing that hath being; on earth, in public worship, in the congregation, and in heaven-Hallelujah.

REASONS OF PRAISE.

It is good-for his mercy. - his providence, mighty acts-for Christ and his blessings-the unspeakable gift-for prayers heard-for daily mercies, more in number than the sand, for special mercies, as by Abraham, Jethro, Hannah, etc. for public blessings-for success in war, victory gotten by his right hand and holy arm.

PRAISE NOW AND FOR EVER.

INTERCESSION,

Commanded for all saints-some instances of it, as in Moses, Eli, Job-some exceptions-pray not thou for this people-the sin unto death not to be prayed for-intercession requested by Pharaoh-intercession for ministers of the gospel-pray for us-for saints-for family Seven times a day-doxologies in Scripture-(see under FAMILY)-for our country-bless public processions of praise,in valleyof Berachah, thine inheritance; in public distress, for victory and at rebuilding of Jerusalem-two great-command deliverances for Jacob. companies one over against the other, praising God.

PRAYER,

Commanded without ceasing-the example in our Lord's prayer-forms of prayer-vain repetitions.

SEASONS,

Morning, noon, evening, midnight; place, anywhere-Jeremiah in dungeon, Jonah in whale's belly; posture, kneeling, bowing, and prostration.

CONFESSION,

Necessary, as the expression of genuine penitence-I have sinned-many instances and records of it in Scriptures, as in Ezra, Nehe

EARNEST DESIRE OF BEING HEARD, Importance of prayer-he is good unto them that wait for him-its value often experienced, from the time of Seth to that of Pentecost and the Apostles omission of prayer a sin-restraining prayer; once forbidden by a human law, which Daniel disregarded.

DIVINE PROMISE TO HEAR PRAYER. Ask and it shall be given; conditions of being heard, sincerity, fervour, and faith; hope of being heard the Lord will hear-prayers heard in many recorded instances - prayers not heard, and reason given-if I regard iniquity in mine heart, the Lord will not hear me.

BENEDICTION,

For general and temporal blessings-frequent prayer in affliction, sorrow, and danger, in old age and at death-social prayer, Form in Old Testament-Ebal and Gerizim where two or three are gathered together for di--form under the New Testament-in the vine mercy-have mercy upon me; for divine various epistles, grace and peace. light-teach me.

GOD CONSULTED,

On temporal things-on the events of war danger of omitting this often seen in Jewish history-enquiries unanswered.

PRAYERS FOR GRACE,

BLASPHEMY.

son,-Rabshakeh;-various forms of it-deSeverely reprobated, instances in Shelomoth's nials of Providence-stout words, of divine jus tice-the way of the Lord not equal-of divine power, can God furnish a table? - of divine truth and goodness-penalty of blasphemy

For deliverance from enemies, complaint to stoning to death without mercy.

THE COMMISSION,

PROPHECY.

Necessary-given to Moses, Samuel, Nathan,
Jehu, Gad, Shemaiah, David, Solomon, Flijah,
Isaiah, and the other prophets.

THE QUALIFICATION,

PROPHECY-THE MEANS OF INSTRUCTION,

When no vision people perish-schools of the prophets-prophetesses, Miriam, Deborah, Huldah-Anna, daughters of Agabus-Prophets in the New Testament-Judas and Silasspecial gifts of editication-prophets some

Possession of God's Spirit-sons of the pro- times respected, but sometimes persecuted as phets,

THE COMMUNICATION.

Made in various forms to the prophets-word as a burning fire shut in my bones-Jeremiah.

FIDELITY.

Micaiah, Elijah, Jeremiah, Amos-example of suffering affliction, as proposed by the Apostle James.

DUTY OF PEOPLE,

To listen and obey-sin and penalty of un

FALSE PROPHETS,

Even in Balaam-certainty of fulfilment-lo it belief. will come-seen in rebuilding Jericho-prophecy to Eli-doings of Josiah, Zimri-death of Ahab Spoiling of the Syrians-death of Warning against them often given by JereJoram-prosperity of Israel under Jeroboam the second-lessons of confidence and warning so taught to all pious minds.

SPECIAL PROPHETIC PERIODS.

Time, time and dividing of time, 1360 days 1335 days-numbers of Beast, 666.

miah-abounding in his time-Wolves in sheep's clothing-try the spirits, their character, mercenary, false, full of flattery, crying, Peace, peace, especially in time of war; the criterion, fulfilment of the prediction; penaity-death-re and proof often administered to them and their dupes, especially by Jeremiah and Ezekiel.

PROVIDENCE.

EXERCISED IN THINGS TEMPORAL,

In individuals the hairs of your head are numbered-in public affairs as shown in the history of Israel and its numerous changes,-inculcating lessons of submission, obedience, and confidence.

EXERCISED IN THINGS SPIRITUAL

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chosen me-calling according to his own purpose and grace-divine rejection-vessels of wrath illustrations-Jacob and Esau, Pharaoh and symbol of potter's work.

MEANS APPOINTED,

The divine decrees and choice-ye have not Except those abide in the ship-lessons inculcated

A

of duty, praise, and humility-who maketh thee Egypt, Adonibezek, Abimelech, Hamanto differ?

RESPONSIBILITY.

EXALTATION,

Caleb contrast often seen in this life-often described in the Book of Proverbs and also for ever-everlasting punishment, life eternal.

LOT.

In early times an appeal to God-land of it-Saul elected by it-Jonathan taken by it, Canaan divided by it-Achan apprehended by and Jonah-lot cast into lap.

ASPECTS OF PROVIDENCE,

Towards righteous in temporal blessings under old In providence often wonderful as in Saul and support and deliverance-light in the darknes economy and giving them David-depression also-yet always just-it in spiritual blessings-imparting favour and shall be well with them that fear God God being strength and final peace; towards the wicked governor-mysteries in providence-teaching-bringing shame and penalty-no peace to the

us patience and holy resignation.

MARKED DISCRIMINATION,

wicked-especially when their sins are aggra vated-satutes of Omri-national disaster-the result in the case of Israel-death here and

Wicked often signally punished, Israel and hereafter, the deluge, plague, etc.

REDEMPTION,

REDEMPTION.

works, but by faith and leading to sanctification.

PARDON,

Consisting in deliverance from the curse and power of sin, througn faith in the divine Redeemer who gave himself for us (His Divinity- Full, free, and frequent-the gift of GodHumanity, Messiahship, and Character, see sins of impenitent men not forgiven, they bear under JESUS CHRIST), Christ the dispenser of ing their own iniquity. grace out of his fulness-Mediator and Intercessor-one God and one Mediator-the Advo

SANCTIFICATION,

cate-maintains communion with believers-Through the blood and by the Spirit of Christ union symbolised in vine and its branches,-robes made white in the blood of the Lamb body and its members. beginning in regeneration and perfected in the day of Christ.

PRICE OF REDEMPTION,

The blood of Christ-as of a lamb without blemish-his death predetermined before the foundation of the world, and often predicted by the prophets and by Christ himself, (Narrative of sufferings, see under JESUS CHRIST).

CHRISTS' PRIESTHOOD, Implying humanity, sympathy, sinlessness and the possession of somewhat to offer-priest after the order of Melchizedec-and now over the house of God and in the Holy of Holies within the vail.

HIS DEATH SACRIFICIAL

Blood poured out freely in room of the guilty by him who became sin-and the sacrifice not to be repeated it being once for all-propitia tion effected-enemies reconciled, middle wall broken down-Jew and Gentile in one body.

FAITH,

The great and necessary principle, often enjoined and exemplified-to be professed but sincerely-awful penalty of unbelief-seen in the early Jews who could not enter because of unThe pardon of sin-no condemnation-not of belief. Faith in connection with salvation

JUSTIFICATION.