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powerfully expressed" When the captains of the Assyrian army heard these words, they rent their coats, and their minds were wonderfully troubled; and there was a great cry, and a very great noise throughout the camp." And as the news spread, terror and disorder took place; and cach one began to desert, and fly the way he conceived most conducive to his own safety: totally regardless of the honour of his country, or his cause. And the children of Israel, inspired with confidence and courage, as their enemies lost it, and gave way to their fears, pursued the flying troops until they had driven them out of their country, and obtained a complete victory over that immense army.

And they took all the spoil, which was extremely rich; and the splendid tent of Holofernes, his canopy, embroidered with such valuable materialsthe precious jewels, the plate, and the costly ornaments that were found belonging to the Assyrian general, were all presented to Judith; who took them, as they were meant, a kind token of respect and gratitude; but she immediately dedicated the whole to the Lord, in his temple at Jerusalem. And then after the general thanksgiving and praises to God, for this miraculous deliverance and victory was over, they held a feast for three months. "And all the women of Israel ran toge

ther to see Judith, and blessed her, and made a dance amongst them for her, and she took branches in her hand, and gave also to the women that were with her."

"And they put a garland of olive upon her, and her maid that was with her, and she went before all the people in the dance, leading the women; and all the men of Israel followed in their armour, with garlands, and with songs in their mouths."

After all these duties and rejoicings were over, every one returned to his own inheritance; and Judith remained in Bethulia, having great abundance of her own, in possessions of every kind, and requiring nothing more. "And was in her time honorable in all the country." And she continued in her widowhood ever after, though many desired her in marriage, but she constantly refused to consent; and so continued'; "But she increas ed more and more in honour, and waxed old in her husband's house, being an hundred and five years old; and she made her maid free. And she died in Bathulia; and was buried in the sepulchre of Manasses, her husband."

"And the house of Israel lamented her seven days; and before she died she did distribute her goods to all them that were nearest of kin to her husband, and to them that were the nearest of her kindred."

"And there was none that made the children of Israel any more afraid in the days of Judith-nor for a long time after her death."

ECCLESIASTICUS.

(Before the Birth of our Saviour 200 Years.)

But a small portion from this book will be introduced here, as the whole contains such excellent advice and precept, that it is difficult to select extracts from it, or give one part a preference to the other, as all is so desirable. It is therefore particularly recommended for perusal; and the little specimens here brought before the reader, will give proof of the instruction, beauty of sentiment, and strength of reasoning, which will be found in those pages.

Of Honor and Respect to Parents.

"Hear me your father, O children, and do hereafter, that ye may be safe."

"For the Lord hath given the father honor over his children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over her sons."

"Whoso honoreth his father, maketh an atonement for his sins."

"And he that honoreth his mother, is as one that layeth up treasure.”

"Whoso honoreth his father, shall have joy of his own children, and when he maketh his prayer, it shall be heard."

"Honor thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them."

On the Fear of the Lord.

"The fear of the Lord, is the beginning of wisdom."

"The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing."

"The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy and content, and a long life.”

"Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at last; and he shall find favor in the day of his death."

On the Choice of Friends.

"Instead of a friend be not an enemy, for thereby thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and

reproach; even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue."

"Sweet language will multiply friends; and a fair speaking tongue, will encrease kind greetings." "Be in peace with many, nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand."

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"If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him."

"For some man is a friend to his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble."

"And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity and strife, will discover thy reproach."

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Again some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction." "But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants."

"But if thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face."

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Separate thyself from thine enemies, and take heed of thy friends,"

"A faithful friend is a strong defence, and he that hath found such a one, hath found a treasure." "A faithful friend is the medium of life, and they that fear the Lord shall find him."

On Charity.

My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long."

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