11. Write a paraphrase of that part of the poem already con

sidered.

12. Tell how the young men came unexpectedly on the church. 13. Since they had unwittingly disturbed the church by their loud talking, what was the most decent thing they

could do?

14. Describe the congregation.

15. How did the blind preacher reprove them for giving their attention to the young men instead of the sermon ?

16. How did he charge them to open the door of the heart to Him who was patiently waiting and asking for admittance ?

17. How were those to open the door who had sinned?

18. How were they to open it who were sorry?

19. How did he show that they were not to hesitate because of their own unworthiness?

20. What was the great burden that lay so heavy upon his

soul?

21. How did he purpose to free himself of obligation? Why would he not delay ?

22. How does he graphically describe what might occur and what might be said to him in the Judgment Day if he should neglect his duty?

23. What does the parson mean by saying he was afraid of man's humility?—He feared that they might feel themselves unworthy of God's notice.

24. How does the poet introduce the scene of the woman who is perishing from hunger and cold?

25. What is the condition of the room?

26. What is heard from the children in their sleep ?

27. What sound comes to her from the ale-house?

28. What is her husband doing there?

29. How does the sight of her infant affect her as it looks into

her face with piteous eyes?

30. Why does she not curse the song as it comes to her from the ale-house?

31. When the morrow comes, how will she be likely to excuse her

husband for beating her?

32. Why does she now sit so dumb and still?

33. What is the preacher led to exclaim?

34. What troubles are hardest to bear?

35. What blocks up the poor woman's doorway?

36. What does she exclaim?

37. How does she address the wind?

38. How does she apostrophize the sea and the waterfall?

39. How does she describe the hopelessness of her condition? 40. What words of comfort has the preacher for such a one? 41. Why will she not have to wait?

42. Where is much thought spent upon the lot of such an unfortunate being?

43. What does the One covet who patiently watches and waits night and day?

44. How will he comfort the sufferer who will open the heart to him?

45. By what words will he give assurance of his sympathy for all who are afflicted?

46. What does he say about the little ones?

47. How would he comfort, therefore, the darkness of her house?

48. What would he have her think of when her sorrows press her down?

49. What promises does he make her?

50. Paraphrase different portions of this selection.

REMARKS. This extract, though somewhat long, is but a portion taken from the middle of the poem. The first part of the poem relates to the talk which the two young men had with the old fisherman, and to the spot. where the Grace of Sunderland" was wrecked. The concluding portion contains two other sketches as affecting as the one concerning the woman and her children

who were perishing from cold and hunger. No one can afford to miss the reading of the entire poem.

Its deep human interest, the quaintness of its style, and the extreme simplicity of its language, make it worthy of being studied.

ADVANTAGES OF TRUTH AND SINCERITY.

TILLOTSON.

1. What is the best way for a man to make good his pretensions to any excellence ?

2. By what considerations and illustrations does Bishop Tillotson establish the truth of this statement?

3. How does he show that in the long run, it is as difficult to maintain a false claim, as it is to secure the thing itself? 4. How does he show that it is wisdom, in all the affairs of this world, to maintain absolute sincerity ?

5. How does he contrast deceit and integrity?

6. What is of untold value in life's business affairs?

7. Mention some of the conveniences of truth.

8. What are some of the inconveniences of deception ?

9. By what figure does he illustrate these things?

10. How does the crafty man often deceive himself?

II. How does the writer set forth the economy of sincerity?

12. What is the sad condition of a man who has forfeited a

reputation for integrity?

13. What does God seem to have hidden from men of false and

dishonest minds ?

14. How, and to what extent, are such men blinded? 15. Why are they thus allowed to grope in darkness? 16. Give a synopsis of the article.

THE BAD BARGAIN.

HANNAH MORE.

1. By what baits does Satan tempt men to sell their souls?

2. Write a paraphrase of the poem.

I.

PARADISE: THE GOSPEL OF LABOR.

BISHOP HALL.

How was Adam especially favored at creation?

2. Why must the Garden of Eden have been supremely excellent ?

3. How abundantly was it supplied?

4. Did the bounty of God stop at mere necessities ?

5. What may we learn from this?

6. What besides this abundance is required to make man truly

blessed?

7. What purpose did the Garden of Eden serve besides that of administering to his wants and his delight?

8. What did Paradise furnish besides food for the senses?

9. Why did the Creator give man work to do?

10. What is the concluding thought?— The more cheerfully we labor, the nearer we come to our Paradise.

TRUE SENSIBILITY.

HANNAH MORE.

1. What lesson is taught by this selection?

2. Write a paraphrase of the lines.

ELEMENTS OF TRUE GREATNESS.

JOHN MILTON SCOTT.

1. In what does spiritual brotherhood consist rather than in equality of talents?

2. Who may be the spiritual brother of Emerson ?

3. Who may claim kinship to Shakespeare?

4. Who, besides those who can write noble songs, may be counted as partaking of the spirit of Whittier ?

5. How can one measure the greatness of his own soul?

6. When one's heart is stirred with a great book, what credit may he modestly take to himself?

7. What may one take as an evidence that there is music in his

soul?

8. If one's soul is stirred to the depths by a noble action, what does the fact indicate?

9. Why is it that some people are filled with admiration for a beautiful life?

10. What may be said of the nature of those who are thrilled and moved to noble endeavor by beholding goodness in others? 11. Give a synopsis of the selection.

THE SABBATH.

CHARLES T. BROOKS.

1. How does the poet describe the advent of the Sabbath? 2. What evidences are seen of the Father's care and mercy ? 3. What harsh sounds have ceased, and what low voices does the poet imagine that he hears?

4. What evidence does he see of the fruition of faith?

5. What scene will soon be enacted in the fields?

6. What figurative application does the poet make?

7. Write in prose a synopsis of the poem.

POWER OF INTERPRETATION.

JOHN MILTON SCOTT.

1. What does the light need before it can be recognized as such by the brain?

2. How must light be interpreted to us?

3. What is the only condition under which there can be any hearing?

4. What is the only condition under which anything without us can have a meaning to us?

5. What interprets to us the beauty of the rose? The enchanting gracefulness of the bird? The charm of innocent childhood?

6. What is necessary in order that the men and women of the world may interest us, influence us, and make us great?