lingness in the aid that is given us by good men- in the labors and sacrifices of those who have wrought for the salvation of our race. We praise thee that ours is a land of Bibles, of Sabbaths, of schools, and that the way of knowledge is open to us all. O, give us grace to be truly thankful to use the means of instruction, that we may never place the fleeting pleasures of the senses above the joys of the mind. Thus, O Father, may we be prepared to die, rejoicing in Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

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IV. HYMN. C. M.-"Keep yourselves from Idols."

What is an idol? Every heart
Has idols of its own;

Some are of gold and silver bright,
And some of wood and stone.

If there be aught the world contains
Which I love more than thee,
O God! that love within my heart
Idolatry must be.

Then take that sinful love away,
And place thy love within;
And break down every image there
That leads me into sin.

(L. M.]

THIRTY-THIRD SERVICE.
Thy presence, gracious God, afford;
Prepare us to receive thy Word;
And may we, in thy faith and fear,
Reduce to practice what we hear.

1. SCRIPTURE READING. Acts xxvi. 19-28.
Paul before Agrippa.

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision; but showed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. Having therefore, obtained help of God, I continue unto this day witnessing

both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come; that Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the people and to the Gentiles.

And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, be lievest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

II. RESPONSES.

S. The law of the Lord is perfect,
T. Converting the soul;

S. The testimony of the Lord is sure,

C. Making wise the simple.

S. The statutes of the Lord are right,

C. Rejoicing the heart;

S. The commandment of the Lord is pure,

T. Enlightening the eyes.

S. The fear of the Lord is clean,

T. & C. Enduring forever.

S. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
T. By taking heed thereto according to thy Word.

III. PRAYER.

Merciful Father! may the light that has awakened us to the Sabbath awaken us to righteousness of heart, to a careful improvement of the favors of thy providence to-day. O, may these sacred hours be wrested from the power of sense, from all unlawful desires, from every evil habit of thought and feeling. Holy and beautiful shall the day be which is given to thee, which is truly devoted to spiritual things, which beholds us advancing in the Saviour's path of duty and honor. May this be the record of this Sabbath; and here in our school, with our Bible, our lessons, our hymns, and our words of kindness and love, may we feel the charms of holiness,

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he joy of angels. Give us, O God, power to live above the world. to be in the world, and yet free from its evil, and thus prepared to meet all thy will in life and in death; through Jesus Christ. Amen,

IV. HYMN. L. M.-Steadfastness in Holiness.
God of our lives, of age and youth,
Father, we feel and own thy truth;
Thy mercies, with increasing age,
Shall still our grateful hearts engage!
No human power shall e'er control
This settled purpose of the soul,
Or urge our steadfast minds to stray
From wisdom's straight and narrow way.
Father! to thee our hearts we give ;
Unto thy glory we would live;
Father! our strength, our hope, our joy!
Thy service shall our lives employ.

THIRTY-FOURTH SERVICE.

[L M.] O, that our thoughts and thanks may rise
As grateful incense to the skies,

And draw from heaven that sweet repose,
Which none but he who feels it knows!

I. SCRIPTURE READING. Matt. xx. 20-28.

Greatness is Usefulness.

Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. But Jesus called them unto him, and

said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise domin. ion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you; but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant; even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

II. RESPONSES.

S. God is our refuge and strength,
T. A very present help in trouble.

C. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed,

S. And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

T. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, C. Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

S. There is a river the streams whereof

All. Shall make glad the city of God,

S. The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.

T. God is in the midst of her ;

C. She shall not be moved;

S. God shall help her,

T. & C. And that right early.

III. PRAYER.

God and Father of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. we thy children look to thee in humility and prayer, rejoicing that we are permitted to come unto thee as suppliants for thy grace. Thou wilt grant us admittance to thy presence, when we look to thee in lowliness of spirit. We need, Father, the consolation of thy love, for nothing else is abiding. Change and decay are all around us, and man passeth as the blossom of spring, or falls as the fruit of autumn, and the winter of death spreads alike over all. In thee is our hope of immortality. O, make us feel the eternity of our spiritual being, that the passing shows of time may not engross all our love. May the remembrance of the departed

have a holy ministry to our souls, and lead us to set nore of our affections on imperishable things. Thus, O Father, may we be prepared for our departure, and leave behind us the light of an immortal hope, through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

IV. HYMN. C. M.-The Lord is our Strength.
Almighty Father! I am weak,
But thou wilt strengthen me,
If from my heart I humbly seek
For help and light from thee.

When I am tempted to do wrong,
Then, Father, pity me,

And make my failing virtue strong, -
Help me to think of thee.

Let Christian courage guard my youth;
That courage give to me,
Which ever speaks and acts the truth,
And puts its trust in thee.

C. M.J

THIRTY-FIFTH SERVICE.

Once more we praise thy sacred name,
For this thy holy day;

From thee, O Father, Jesus came —
The Life, the Truth, the Way.

1. SCRIPTURE READING. James iii. 3-10.

Against Profanity.

If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which, though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity; so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. For

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kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind; but