and that they then began to subside, but more than another half year elapsed before the earth was in a state for man to inhabit it; that God effected this by sending a wind. Noah's plan for ascertaining the state of the earth so beautifully and simply toldthe children should remark that it was every seventh day that a bird was sent forth—a clear proof that the Sabbath was then observed, for there was no other reason for computing by seven days. Noah however, waited God's time, and as he had shut him in, so he bade him go forth. Noah then, though his stock of animals was so small, offered a costly thankoffering to the gracious God who had preserved him. Noah's conduct affords a valuable practical lesson. To his faith he added patience he waited the Lord's time-to his patience, love and gratitude.

First. Commands and directions. Noah by God's blessing was to be fruitful, and God's command was that he should replenish the earth. God gives man dominion over all animals, (this is the

secret of his power over them) they are delivered into his hands, and as well as vegetables are to form his food, but a command is annexed-he is not to eat the blood-that was a type of the Redeemer's blood. The punishment for murder is fixed by God.

The practical lessons-God has given us power over animals; we must take care not to abuse ithe has given them to us for our food, let us receive it with gratitude.

THE SECOND LESSON TO BE ON THE COVENANT.

First. The children should understand what a covenant is-it is between two parties-in this, God covenants or promises never to destroy the world again by water, but that seed time and harvest, with the seasons, shall never fail.

Second. The token of the covenant. Lead the children to consider the beauty of the rainbow as a natural object, and view it spiritually as a token of God's mercy, the seal of his promise.

LESSON XXX.

THE BUILDING OF THE TOWER OF BABEL AND DISPERSION OF MANKIND.-GEN. XI. 1-9.

Text-Prov. xxi. 30.

The lesson in Scripture Prints will afford hints for this subject.

LESSON XXXI.

THE CALL OF ABRAHAM.-GEN. XII. 1-5.

Text-Heb. xi. 1.

The Bible records this as a great instance of faith; therefore Abraham's example of faith should be the chief point of the lesson. That the children may form some idea of it, dwell upon the command and the sacrifice it involved. He was to go from his father's home, give up his relations and country; all that made him happy and comfortable, and to go he knew not whither, Heb. xi. 8. But God promised him that he should become a great nation, and though old and childless, he believed and obeyed.

Second. Speak of God's object in calling Abraham. To make of him a great nation. This is the origin of the Israelites or Jewish nation-who were to be separated from all other people, and to preserve the worship of the true God.

Application. We should endeavour to follow Abraham's example of faith and obedience; he believed what God told him, and immediately obeyed. We have God's written word in which are his commands; let us seek the help of the Holy Spirit that like the patriarch we may believe and obey. There are many things we shall be called upon to give up if we would live godly lives.

LESSON XXXII.

THE SEPARATION OF ABRAM AND LOT.-GEN.
XIII. 1-13.

Text-Psalm cxxxiii. 1, or Rom. xii. 21.

The principal point in this subject, is Abram's desire and mode of establishing peace, giving up his own right as the elder and uncle, seeking not his own, but being ready to make any sacrifice to secure peace and harmony, Enforce this beautiful reason; "We be brethren," and dwell upon the completeness of the offer. Verse 9.

An incidental point in the lesson should be, that large possessions often become the cause of contention. By application, question the children as to their own conduct. Are they like the generous Abram, ready to give up their own right, or like the selfish Lot, do they take the best for themselves.

LESSON XXXIII.

THE DESTRUCTION OF SODOM AND GOMORRAH, AND THE PRESERVATION OF LOT.-GEN. XIX. 15-29.

Text-Rom. xi. 22.

Lead the children in this history, which you must connect with the previous subject, to see the effects

of the different conduct of Abram and Lot. The former was blessed of God, and dwelled in peace. The latter, actuated only by selfish and worldly motives, chose to dwell with the ungodly, and reaped the consequence. The Lord utterly destroyed the wicked cities, but he remembered Abraham's prayer, and delivered Lot from the destruction. We have here an example of the vengeance of God and his mercy.

LESSON XXXIV.

ABRAHAM OFFERING UP ISAAC.-GEN. XXII. 1-14.

Text-Psalm cxix. 60.

The lesson on the Scripture Print will afford hints for this subject.

LESSON XXXV.

THE PROMISE TO ABRAHAM.-GEN. XXII. 15-18.

Text-John i. 29, latter clause.

Explain to the children the nature of the promises made to Abraham; the first part temporal, the second spiritual. The Saviour was to spring from Abraham's family, and in him all nations are blessed. Call upon them to say when the Saviour was first promised? What was then said of him? he was to