Exod. xv. 20, 21; 1 Sam. xviii. 6. To the truly pious individual it is principally interesting, as connected with the worship of God. Thus it was employed by David at the removal of the ark, 2 Sam. vi. 14. Psalmody, with music, formed a large proportion of the Jewish worship. The Harp of David has been deservedly celebrated in all ages. We also read of four thousand Levites, who with musical instruments praised

Exod. xv. 20. And Miriam the prophetess the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

21. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

1 Sam. xviii. 6. And it came to pass as they came when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities in Israel singing and dancing to meet King Saul, with tabrets, with joy and instruments of music.

2 Sam. vi. 14. And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Repeat a verse from Samuel.

Repeat some verses from Exodus and Samuel. To whom is music interesting? When was music emyloyed by David? What formed a large part of Jewish worship? Who praised God in the temple ?

What of the harp of David ?

God in the Temple, 1 Chron. xxiii. 5. Trumpets are often mentioned as having been used at the solemn feasts."

"In the picture which you showed me, father, of the arch of Titus, you know, the trumpets are to be seen in sculpture on the inside of it."

"They are; and they constitute a remarkable proof of the truth of the Sacred History. We must not, however, forget, that the finest music, and the greatest pomp, are all of no value in the sight of God, without the homage of the heart. Hence, says the apostle Paul, I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.' Many good men have been, and are of opinion, that the greatest simplicity ought to distinguish Christian worship. ‘God,' said the Great Teacher, 'is a Spirit, and they who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth.' It is remarkable, that the most corrupt church is that

1 Chron. xxiii. 5. Moreover, four thousand were porters, and four thousand praised the Lord with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

Repeat a verse from Chronicles. are sculptured on the arch of Titus ? the apostle Paul?

Teacher?

What were used at solemn feasts? What

What must we not forget? What says Of what are good men of opinion? What says the Great

which is most distinguished for its paintings, its music, and the external pomp and splendour of its ceremonies; which certainly derive no sanction from any passages in the New Testament."

"The Sarcophagus, you know, father, which we saw in the British Museum, and was brought to England by Belzoni, seems, like the arch of Titus, to prove the truth of Sacred History; I wish you would tell me again about it."

"When this traveller was in Egypt, he discovered a tomb in the rocks, which had many rooms in it; a great number of fine figures were also painted and sculptured on the walls. Among them, there were evidently many Jews, as appeared from their countenances and dress, as captives. From these, and also from the hieroglyphic characters, Belzoni affirms, he has no doubt but that this beautiful tomb was that of Psammis, a king of Egypt, the son of Necho, who had conquered Judea.

"There is another subject, for which the Bible is very remarkable, and which is closely connected with music; it is poetry. The finest poetry which is to be found, is in the Holy Scriptures. Our most sublime

Which is the most corrupt church? What does the Sarcophagus prove? What can you tell of Belzoni's travels? For what is the Bible very remarkable? Where is the finest poetry to be found?

poet has copied largely from the sacred pages. Do you know to whom I refer ?"

"To Milton, father?"

"Yes. A large part of the Prophecies, and the whole of the book of the Psalms are in strains of beautiful and sublime poetry. It is still very common in the East, as travellers inform us, to recite in companies long histories, in a poetic style. The very language of the common people is so full of figurative expressions, that it can scarcely be regarded often as prose. Christians are exhorted by the Apostle to admonish one another, in Psalms and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, making melody in their hearts unto the Lord."

"Will you mention a few of those parts of Scripture in which you think the finest poetry is to be found?"

"You will find many of these pointed out in the beautiful work of Bishop Lowth, called Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews;' a work, which, I hope, you will read with care when you are a little older. But I will refer you to a few specimens, The

Who has copied largely from the sacred pages? What part of the Scriptures is in beautiful and sublime poetry, What is common in the East? How does the Apostle exhort Christians to admonish one another? Where can you find the finest poetry in the Scriptures?

Song of Moses, Exod. xv.; that of Deborah, Judges v.; of Hannah, 1 Sam. ii; the Hymn in Isaiah xii.; David's Lamentation for Jonathan, 2 Sam. i.; the language of Balaam, in Numb. xxiii. and xxiv.; the 139th and other Psalms; and Habakkuk's description of the Divine Majesty, in the third chapter of his predictions."

THE GRECIAN GAMES.

"You said, father, that the Apostle Paul frequently alludes to the Olympic Games, which were so celebrated in Greece. I wish you would show me the passages to which you refer ?"

"I shall be pleased to do so, Harry. They are well worthy of our attention. But, first, I must make a few remarks on these Games. You very properly call them celebrated; for persons came from almost all parts of the civilized world to witness them. Kings, and the most distinguished characters, entered the lists, and counted the prizes on such occasions as ob

To what does the Apostle Paul frequently allude? Who came to witness the Olympic games? Who entered the lists ?