tions, as though possessing any merit in themselves, and capable of removing the slightest sin on the contrary, when He appeared, to whom the whole pointed, they were spoken of as altogether useless. "Sacrifice and offering (said the Antitype) thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened, burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required. Then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart." And how fearfully applicable are the words of the prophet to those, who, in the times of the gospel, would determinately perpetuate (as the Jews, very generally, are disposed to continue) the ceremonial dispensation: "He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul

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delighteth in their abominations. I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them." At some future period, not far distant, I hope to have an opportunity of bringing before you a series of reflections upon a variety of other typical things, which occupy a prominent place in Old Testament history, namely-Noah's ark, the ram, the ladder Jacob saw, the pillar of fire, the manna, the rock in the desert, the brazen serpent. Also, the tabernacle, the temple, the ark of the covenant, the mercy-seat, or propitiatory, the altar, the laver, the golden candlestick, the incense, the anointing oil, &c. All these possess a significance fraught with the most useful instruction; and which we, who possess the Scriptures in a complete form, are well qualified to obtain for the New Testament, as has been repeatedly seen, clearly explains to all, who are willing to be taught, the purpose of the Almighty, in the various institutions of his appointment under the legal economy. The

early Jews, doubtless, who were spiritual, saw the substance through the medium of the several signs, and were worshippers of the God of Israel "in spirit and in truth," though living in an age of much obscurity— "not day, nor night." And, be it remembered, that only those Christians now, whose minds are illuminated from above, really understand the will of God, as contained in his word, and are to be considered of the number of his believing people.

Annie. I shall long for the time to arrive, when you will be able to unfold the meaning of the interesting types you have just enumerated.

Mother. This evening I have detained you beyond the accustomed hour at which we usually terminate our meetings. I entertain the hope, however, that our inquiries will not prove a waste of precious time, but produce in us an increasing desire to become better acquainted with the ways and will of God. However, as our conversa

tion must terminate, for the present, let us now, my love, sing the Doxology :

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"

Mother. Good night, Annie. The Lord preserve you!

Annie. May the Lord bless you, dear mother! Good night.

"Israel, in ancient days,

Not only had a view

Of Sinai in a blaze,

But learned the gospel too:

The types and figures were a glass,
In which they saw the Saviour's face."

Mother. I should like you to tell me, Annie, what impression has been made upon your mind by the recent investigations of the ceremonial part of Jewish worship. You have been interested, I am persuaded: but to amuse, by the introduction of novelty, was not my object.

Annie. You will, I am sure, believe me when I say, that the explanations, with