faith in Jesus. They had to pass through much persecution. In 1845, six inquirers, who had been in the habit of going to the Mission House, were cast into prison. This was done through the Jews. They said that they would cause them to be bastinadoed! This is a dreadful punishment. The person to be punished is beaten upon the soles of the feet, which is most painful.

The

Although the Jews thought in this way to prevent the inquirers from coming to the missionaries, yet they did not succeed. Only one of the six of whom I have spoken yielded. rest said that they were determined to become Christians. It was well that the British consul kindly came forward, and it led to these poor people being taken out of prison. This was a great blow to the power of the rabbies.

On July the 2rd, 1845, a great fire took place at Smyrna. This was very much in the way of the missionary work. Nearly half the town was burnt. The Mission House was destroyed, but the missionaries escaped. This obliged them to seek shelter at a distance from the town, and it was some time before they could get a building in such a part as would enable them to see much of the Jews.

In 1848, the cholera broke out in Smyrna. It raged with great violence, especially in those parts of the town in which the Jews and Turks live. Sad indeed was the appearance of the town after the calamity. But the missionaries remained at their post. The cholera did not drive them away, and the Jews seemed to see and feel that they were friends in their time of need. any of them prayed that blessings might

descend upon the servants of God, who thus laboured for them.

It will show what confidence the Jews had in the missionaries, that they often asked them to settle disputes which arose amongst themselves. They felt sure that justice and kindness would guide them in what they said and did. On one occasion, a paper was read in the synagogue, in which prayers were offered up for those who had power in Smyrna, and who had taken care of the Jews.

The missionaries were mentioned by name among these. What a proof was this of the influence of Christian love! On another. occasion a letter was sent to Mr. Solbe and Mr. Hirschfeld. It was signed by more than six hundred Jews. They thanked them for all their past kindness, and asked them to continue it, and to protect them. What a change did this show in the minds and feelings of the Jews!

And now I turn to another point. A school for Jewish children was established in 1844. At first there were not many who attended, but it increased by degrees. When the fire broke out, and the houses were burnt, a stop was put to the school. But soon after this the missionaries were enabled to set it on foot again. The children were taught everything by which their minds might be informed, and by the grace of God be made wise unto salvation. The Word of God, and especially the New Testament, was read. Other Christian books were also used in the school, and everything done to impart to these dear children a knowledge of the way of salvation. Then they were taught not only reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also geography and languages. This would enable them to atta

knowledge of almost every kind. The school was continued until very lately. The discontinuance of the mission had made it necessary that it should be given up for a time.

The language spoken by most of the Jews at Smyrna, is called Judeo-Spanish. This is the Spanish language mixed up with Hebrew words and names. The Bible, and our Prayer Book, were translated into this dialect. "The Old Paths" written by Dr. M'Caul, and many tracts, were also translated, and assisted very much in leading the Jews to seek the salvation of their souls.

But at Smyrna, as well as in other parts, the great difficulty has always been what to do with the Jews after they become Christians. How are they to be employed and to live? This has kept back a great many, who are in their hearts convinced that Jesus is the Messiah. This should lead us to pray more for them; to pray that God may remove these hindrances, and make His missionary servants the means of gathering in many of "the remnant according to the election of grace."

Your sincere friend,

THE EDITOR.

LXVII.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

On what occasion was an olive leaf brought to one of God's servants?

LXVIII. With what is the olive-tree compared in the Scriptures?

LXIX. In what parable is the olive mentioned? What mount is called after the olive?

LXX.

LXXI.

With what does Paul compare the natural and the wild olive-tree?

LXXII. In what way was the olive used in the building of the Temple at Jerusalem?

SCRIPTURE CHARADE.

XIX.

AN eastern sage, of high renown for patience in distress, A courtier, bold in troublous times, God's prophets to

confess,

A praying female, at the door in Shiloh, low and sad, A city, at whose gate a widow'd mother was made

glad;

These joined, you have a banish'd one,
Who wondrous visions has made known.

And bring the tribes of Israel home,
To Judah, and to God."

Euphrates' broad and rolling stream
Sent back the noontide's glare ;
Still in that little chamber rose
The words of wrestling prayer;

"O Lord, look on Thy people's woe,
Their sad hearts turn to Thee;

Hear them from out Thy dwelling place,
And set the captives free."

As night drew on, and dewy eve
Steeped all in pensive glow,

Sad streams of supplication rise

In loud continuous flow;

"Help, Lord! awake! thy servant hear,

List to my piteous moan,

O send our promised Saviour down,

Thy chosen people own."

The words in evening's silence fell,
Distinct, unstrained, and clear,

While envious ears with gladness heard,
But Daniel felt no fear :

In humble trust in Him whose power

Could still the lion's rage,

He stood unmoved, whilst heavenly peace

Shone round the darksome cage.

Oh! loud and high rang wall and tower,

With words of holy praise;

"Blest be the God of Israel's race!
How wondrous are His ways!"

And royal knees in prayer were bow'd,
And royal hands arose,

To join the solemn burst of joy,
That crush'd the Prophet's foes.

K. R.

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