and so long as you do not compel them to work, they will profess to believe anything you like.

The people who will do this, of course are not sincere converts. We do not like to have much to do with them, and at any rate we would not wish them to become merely outwardly Christians, when their hearts are unchanged.

Now, for many years, as in all our other Missions, so at Jerusalem, there have been many Jews wishing to become followers of the Lord Jesus. Some of them have been very poor. They lived on the charity of the richer Jews. What then would become of them if they became Christians? Those who love the ancient people of God, might help them if they were in distress, but there are none who would support them. Must these poor people, if they are sincere, be left to starve? None of us would like this to happen to them; but all of us would at the same time wish, that they should not seek to become Christians because they expected to get the things of this life.

This was the reason that led our Committee to establish at Jerusalem the House of Industry. It is true that they could not receive into this house any but men who were unmarried. But yet there were many young men amongst the Jews, who had shown an anxiety to be instructed in the Christian faith. If, therefore, they could be received into the House of Industry, and be employed, they could earn their bread, and receive instruction.

It was in 1847, that the House of Industry at Jerusalem was first commenced. A building was hired, a superintendent appointed, and the way opened for young Jews becoming inquirers, with

out fear of the rabbies, or of being left to starve. It was a matter of much consideration, how those who entered the Institution might be best employed. At first it was thought that the wool which was produced in Palestine might be manufactured there. Cotton, which is grown in the country, might also be made into useful stuffs, and silk might be used to make trimmings and braidings, which are much used in those parts of the world. This, however, partly from the expense with which this would be accompanied, was not carried out. The inmates who were first admitted, were placed with different masters of trades to be instructed, who were members of the congregation in Christ Church. They learnt to be tailors, shoemakers, watchmakers, silversmiths, &c. But some time after this, another plan was adopted, which has, with God's blessing, succeeded excellently. This was to teach the inmates the trades of turning, carpentering, and cabinetmaking. Masters of trades were employed to teach them. They are in the habit of turning the olive-wood grown in Palestine. I have seen numbers of useful and extremely well finished things, which have been made by the inmates. Great quantities are sold to visitors and other persons at Jerusalem, and the money assists in the support of the Institution.

The House of Industry, when re-opened on the 21st of December, 1848, was placed under the superintendence of Mr. P. J. Hershon, himself a Jewish convert. Three young men were at once admitted. The number of inmates have never exceeded thirteen at a time. I am unable to say how many altogether have been admitted since it was established. A large

number, after a long course of training and instruction, have been baptized, and have adorned the doctrine of God their Saviour.

That excellent friend of the Jewish nation, the late Miss Cook of Cheltenham, gave to the Society the sum of £10,000, the interest of which was to be devoted to the support of the House of Industry. Thus the Lord has caused a provision to be made for the continued support of this excellent Institution.

Many are the interesting statements, which we have received from time to time respecting the inmates of the House of Industry. Their weekly allowance is very small, and yet out of that little they have been in the habit every month of contributing their mite in order to help their poor brethren. Would that those who read these things, sought to profit by their example! If I had space, I should gladly tell you of some of the interesting histories of the Jews who have been received into the Institution. Their conduct has in general been good, and they have improved much from the instruction they have received, not only in the Scriptures, but in English, German, writing, reading, arithmetic, &c. I remain,

Your sincere friend,

THE EDITOR.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

XXXVII. How was the Jewish High Priest appointed to his office?

XXXVIII. In what way was he consecrated? XXXIX. What was typified by those things used in his consecration?

XL. Describe the dress of the High Priest. XLI. What was the Urim and Thummim supposed to signify?

XLII. What was the inscription worn on the forehead of the High Priest?

LINES

Written on hearing the Jewish Children sing Is. lii. 7, 9, at the Meeting at Exeter Hall.

How beautiful the feet of those
Who publish peace for Zion's woes,
Who tidings bring of joy and love,
And heavenly comfort from above.
Swiftly o'er the mountain's brow,
Speed the glorious tidings now;
Jerusalem, thy King appears,
Weep no more such bitter tears.
Wasted by the oppressor's hand,
Thy sons dispersed through ev'ry land,
Now the wilderness shall bloom,
Hush, return; for all there's room.
Gospel blessings now descend,
As at Jesu's feet they bend;
Blessing comes to hearts that own
God's Anointed, David's Son.
Yes! 'tis He who reigneth now,
See the crown upon His brow;
Lift your heads eternal gates,
Lo! the King of Glory waits.
Joyful sounds the pealing song,
Through the Temple's courts among,
Hallelujahs swell the strain,
And earth adds her loud Amen.

Whilst the hosts of heaven above,
Tune their harps to notes of love,
E'en as loud the echoes rise,
Hallelujahs fill the skies.

C. J. O.

Printed at the Operative Jewish Converts' Institution,
Palestine Place, Bethnal Green.