of Jairus. If it be said that this was no proof of Divinity, because the apostles had power to raise the dead; the reply is, that the power of the apostles was derived from Christ: this was evinced by their performing miracles in his name. But Christ effected miracles by his own power. He did not perform them in the name of another.

23. Dwell upon the benefits which the spiritual presence of Christ imparts to his followers in these different circumstances.

HINTS ON LESSON XX.

2. To say, as some do, that "the Word" means an attribute, is to say that an attribute is God; than an attribute was made flesh and dwelt among us, &c.

3. If John, in other places, speaks of Christ as the "Word," that renders it probable that he refers to Christ in John 1: 1.

5-7. As to his human nature, Christ descended from the fathers, but in his more exalted nature he was "God over all blessed forever."

15. The word "God" is not in the original Scriptures in Acts 7: 59.

19. The early Christians were denominated as those who "called on the name of the Lord." Pliny, in a letter to the emperor Trajan, says, "They, i. e. the Christians, were accustomed on a stated day to assemble before sunrise, and to

join together in singing hymns to Christ, as to a deity."

23. If Christ is not in the highest sense Divine, then the New Testament is adapted to lead us into idolatry; because Christ is there presented as an object of worship.

24. One object of this and the preceding les sons on the Divinity of Christ is, to enable the teacher to show the dignity and meritorious character of his sacrifice. This object the teacher should keep prominently in view.

HINTS ON LESSON XXI.

2. Present in your own language the argument of Peter.

7. Great wickedness, if repented of, affords no barrier to special favor. Frequently the greatest sinners become the most eminent Christians. Paul, John Newton, and John Bunyan, are examples. Where sin abounded, grace superabounded. Though Mary had been a wicked woman, yet, now that she had repented, Christ conferred upon her the privilege of having the first interview with him after his resurrection.

8. If we desire the presence of Christ, we must seek it earnestly.

9. Specify some of the ways by which the Lord may be sought-by prayer, reading the Seriptures, attending the public means of grace,

&c. Dwel. especially upon the importance of seeking him with all the heart.

13. Certainly not; because the Scriptures foretold his sufferings and death; hence they would have regarded the events which had occurred, as so many proofs of his Messiahship. Instead of being doubtful and sad, their confidence in Christ would have remained unshaken.

20. They had sensible demonstration. They saw, heard, and handled him. But we have the evidence of their testimony. In the case of Christians, the hope of immortality which they cherish is evidence of Christ's resurrection, because such a hope could not have been enjoyed if Christ had not risen. See 1 Pet. 1: 3. 1 Cor. 15: 17.

19. They repeatedly taught the doctrine, which they would not have done if they had not believed

it.

HINTS ON LESSON XXII.

2. Applied to Christ, Eph. 4: 8, 9.

5. It was day; the disciples were present, conversing with him. When they were intently regarding him,-when his hands were raised and he in the act of blessing them, and when there was no possible room for deception, he ascended from them. Besides, five hundred were too large a number to be deceived.

14. When the loss of property, or the bereave

ment of beloved relatives, is the means of conversion.

20. His being at the right hand of God is expressive of his great power and glory.

21. From the references to the preceding question, it is evident that Christ is able to overcome all his enemies and bring off his church victorious.

HINTS ON LESSON XXIII.

The object of this lesson is to show the reality and importance of a change of heart, from various considerations derived from the natural character of men, from the feeling which they cherish towards God and the duties of religion, from the history of the early Christians, and from the effects of the gospel among the heathen.

13. Describe Paul's character before and after his conversion.

17. Describe it. See Rom. 3: 10-18; which is true also of heathen at the present day.

19. The history of missions to the Karens and to the Sandwich Islands will furnish striking cases. Show the contrast in their character before and after embracing Christianity.

Make a close application of the subject to the unconverted members of the class.

HINTS ON LESSON XXIV.

11. Because they are so insensible.

12. The love of God and of Christ, their own character and danger, the spirituality and holi. ness of heaven.

15. The Holy Spirit. Speak of the importance of praying for its influence, to bless the labors of the Sabbath, both in the pulpit and in the sabbath-school.

22. The appointed means of grace, both public and private, are the ordinary medium through which God communicates those influences by which men are savingly benefited. Hence, the doctrine of the lesson affords no excuse for the neglect of those means, but, on the contrary, furnishes strong encouragement for the faithful employment of them.

HINTS ON LESSON XXV.

The object of this lesson is to aid the teacher in showing that the reason why men do not come to Christ is because of the opposition of their. hearts-because they are not inclined, not willing to come; and that in conversion the Spirit of God does not impart any new power or faculties of which they were previously destitute, but removes this opposition,-changes their inclinaion, so that they become disposed to be the followers of the Saviour.