LESSON V. Oct. 29, 1882. Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity. I. CHRIST BETRAYED. Vs. 43-45. Whilst Jesus was speaking to His disciples in regard to their failure to watch and the certainty of His coming woes, and the certainty of His coming woes, Judas and his friends appeared upon the scene. He knew the place, for Jesus often resorted thither with His disciples. The band that came with him was com posed of Roman soldiers, members of the Sanhedrin and servants of the priests. The signal which was to point out Jesus was a kiss. It would be quite natural for Judas to kiss Jesus, as he had no doubt often done so before. In vain did he think he could deceive the Master thus. Jesus at once said: Friend, wherefore art thou come? Betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss?, Thus the whole artifice was exposed by a word. The betrayal of Jesus was done in a hypocritical manner. An enemy came under the garb of friendship. The kiss, the token of love, was perverted to an act of treason. Hence "a Judas kiss" is justly regarded as the lowest depth of wickedness. III. CHRIST FORSAKEN. Vs. 50-54. prevented further bloodshed. The di- As soon as they arrived in the city the trial of the Saviour began. We shall see that there were six stages in His trial. The first was under Annas, who was formerly high-priest. St. John informs. us of this stage of the trial, (John 18: 13, 19-24), supplying what the others had omitted. A few years before Annas was deposed from his office, and Caiaphas, his son-in-law, was made highpriest. After enduring a mock trial before the ex-high-priest Annas, Jesus was led to Caiaphas the second stage of the trial. Under both He was questioned as to but the innocence of Jesus only shone His doctrines. False witnesses appeared, the brighter. Although Mark was the companion of Peter, and wrote under his oversight, he tells us that Peter followed afar off. This showed his strong attachment to Jesus, and also his fear. Well might he tremble, for he had used violence with the sword. He sat with the servants, or mob that had arrested Jesus. This was a mistake. It is never safe to be with the enemies of Jesus, lest we deny Him. Better follow Jesus boldly, as John did. "Draw nigh unto God, and He will draw nigh unto you." II. CHRIST DEFENDED. Ve. 46-49. After the kiss Jesus stepped forward and addressed the mob: Whom seek ye? Their reply was: Jesus of Nazareth And He calmly assured them: I am He. There was such majesty in His presence that the crowd swayed back and fell to the ground. Jesus could then have taken His departure quietly and without disturbance. But He asked them again: Whom seek ye? I have told you that I am He. If ye seek Me, let dis. my ciples go. Thus He cared for His own, even when about to suffer Himself. Then, assured by His gentleness and self-surrender, the mob laid hold of Him, and led Him away. But not without an heroic act in defence of the Master 2. Do not forsake Jesus and flee, The disciples asked: shall we smite when denger threatens His Church. with the sword? (Luke 22: 49). Peter Witness a good confession. Practical Lessons: 1. Shun hypocrisy, even in little things, lest you become a Judas. OUR BOOK TABLE. VICTOR HUGO AND HIS TIMES-By Alfred Barbou. Translated from the French by Ellen E. Trewer, New York, Harper and Victor Hugo is the most celebrated author of France, and his works which have been of ten translated, are read all over the world. For many years he has been prominent not only in literature but in politics, and his life is therefore possessed of the most varied interest. The present volume which is published in superb style is illustrated with many pictures executed by the most eminent French artists, also by reproductions of a great number of drawings by M. Hugo himself. 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THE YOUNG NIMRODS AROUND THE WORLD. A Book for Boys By Thomas W. Knox. Copiously Illustrated. New York, Harper & Brothers. Franklin Square, 1882. Price $2.50. This book, which is Part Second of Hunting PLAIN SPEAKING. By the author of John THE OLD TAVERN. By Mary Dwinell Chellis New York; National Temperance and Pub lication House, 58 Reade St., 1882. This little book is the sixth of the Fife and Drum series. It is of the same general character with its predecessors, but is we think unusually interesting. As a Temperance story by Dinah Maria Mullock, who first became This book is composed of a series of essays of the best kind we hope it will enjoy an ex-famous by writing "John Halifax Gentleman. All her writings are distinguished by Plain Speaking "- the characteristic which she has been pleased to employ as the title of her volume. and style, a book of a superior kind, and "Plain Speaking" is, in contents we have no doubt it will be extensively read. THE ARK OF PRAISE; containing Sacred tensive circulation. PEERLESS PRAISE: A Collection of Hymns and Music for the Sabbath School, with a complete department of Elementary instruction in the Theory and Practice of Vocal Music, by J. H. Kurzenknabe. Phila. Published by John J. Hood, 1018 Arch St. Professor Kurzenknabe is favorably known throughout the church for his excellent services in the improvement of our Sunday School music. We need only say that the present collection not only sustains the previous reputation of its editor, but has several features which commend it to the special attention of the friends of music. It contains a full course of elementary instruction which in the opinion of good judges, is excellently suited to its purpose, and the collection of hymns is, both in melody and sentiment, of a very superior order. We have no doubt that "Peerless Praise" will be very popular. HILDA, OR GOD LEADETH: By Franz Hoffman. Translated from the German by M. P. Butcher. Philadelphia, Lutheran Publication Society, 1882. The "Fatherland" books have found their Songs and Hymns for the Sabbath School, The title of this book sufficiently indicates the nature of its contents. We have not had time to examine it minutely, but it appears to be well suited to its purpose. The hymns are accompanied by music, and we are glad to see that a very large proportion of them are hymns of praise which can properly be employed in worship. PAMPHLETS. MY DUTY TO THE CHURCH OF The Guardian. VOL. XXXIV. NOVEMBER, 1882, THE OLD MAN'S TREASURES. BY THE EDITOR. There are many precious treasures, Where never a soul can see. I have friends in distant regions But I call them when I will- And my very heart-strings thrill, All dressed in the fairest raiment I greet my dear companions I open my secret chambers And show them all my store; I wear a suit of homespun, And my locks are turning gray; Reprinted. NO. 11. not appreciate their many privileges. The apprenticeship part of life is seldom easy and pleasant. There is drudgery to be performed in every vocation; and as there is no royal road to learning, so is there no royal road to permanent good standing in society, nor to honest and worthy success. Under the stress of the discipline which we name the apprenticeship (Lehrzeit) of life, many discouragements must be endured, under which youth ara tempted to give over their efforts for the great prize, which should ever be present to their minds. Thus they may be tempted to change one pursuit for another, only to find that the second is. not a whit better than the first, and the third as unsatisfactory as either of the others. By every change in occupation there is an unavoidable loss; and therefore the old "saws" have a great deal of truth in them; viz., "Look before you leap," and "Cobbler stick to your last." If a young man has an opportunity to begin life with great wealth, it may be the cause of injury, rather than aid, to him in the future. In such case he may imagine that he has all that he needs, and so he may not be inclined to put forth great efforts. Poverty has its discomforts it is true, but it has also its stimulants. Lack of earthly means is no barrier to success. In European countries no such opportunity is to be found as is to be found in the United States. This is why the tide of emigration is continually "setting in" upon our Eastern seaboard. Fathers and mothers in European countries realize that there is but little hope of success for their sons in their own land, hence they cheerfully endure the discomforts and dangers of emigration for their sakes. They be lieve that their sons and daughters can him to attain a good position, with do better here than they can in the old affluence, and even lasting fame. world. Some of these young emigrants What encouragement our young will have to acquire the English lan- men have for perseverance in their guage. They will have to begin at a low undertakings, in examples such as round on the ladder, and climb with the these. Notably they have such engreatest diligence in order to gain a couragement in view of the, career competency for the future. And in that respect native-born youth have a great advantage over those from foreign lands. In European countries the idea of caste still lingers and exerts its influence so that a young man can seldom rise above the sphere in which he was born He must, usually, win a name and place either by entering the army or navy, or by some successful marriage or adventure. But if this land a youth depending upon his own efforts, under Providence, may come to the enjoyment of well-earned property, and well-earned honor, and there is no false sentiment to discourage him in his effort. The numerous examples of great success, achieved by those who began life in the most humble manner are full of encouragements to our young men. Longfellow's Psalm of Life," could not have been written elsewhere than in America. "Lives of great men all remind us, of the late President Garfield, who rose from the humblest walks of life to the highest office in the gift of bis countrymen. Since we are all fami iar with his history we can see at a glance the great opportunities in this country, when even a canal-boy may become President. With pluck aud perseverance, and honor and religion, a young man can make his way upward in this land, if he will only begin, and then plod on, until the apprenticeship of life is faithfully fulfilled. But it should be understood that religion is no barrier to success. On the other hand, a good character is the first -tep, or round, on the ladder of life. Men of large business connections, firms having interests of extensive trade in hand, do not, and will not, employ a young man of dissipated habits, if known to be the fact. They seek out youth of good habits, who keep in good company, and to them they intrust the management of their affairs. It is a great mist ke therefore to suppose that loyalty to the cause of God is a hindrance or drawback to the real prosperity of any young man. And not only does uprightness of life and integrity of character further the prospects in a business point of view, but it gives the possessor courage and The success of such a man as Benja cheer. For, if a young man has the conmin Franklin, who came to Philadel-sciousness that he is doing right, that e phia without means, and began life work is on the side of truth and of God he need as a poor painter; atraining, at last the not fear for the future. Opportunities are position of a venerable publisher and in the keeping of divine Providence. statesman, is a great encouragement to And a young man who has faith in all our youth. Providence will not be discouraged though he cannot see the way to prosperity at once opening beneath his feet. He will trust God for the future, and, look for brighter days to come; for he counts that God is not slack concerning His promise, as men count slackness, but is long-suffering and patient, though He sometimes holds us in suspense. A T. Stewart, the merchant prince, began life as a clerk, and Commodore Vanderbilt used to row a boat across the East River, containing his mother, with a cargo of vegetables for her market-stall in New York. The late Dr. J. G. Holland was a poor farmer boy, and then became a school teacher in the South, and a starving young physician waiting for patients; but at last his persevering industry as a writer enabled But above all every young man has an opportunity to put on Christ. We learn that when the rich young ruler "He was 8 came to Jesus, the latter " beholding part of his dominions. him, loved him," may we not conclude native of the country, preferred their that He loves the souls of young men free manners to the reserve of the Spaneven now, above the love which he bears iards, conferred office on natives, and for all our race? To such he says: was courteous in his intercourse with his Deny thyself, take up the cross, and subjects." The first serious trouble ocfollow me." How important that pas- curred in connection with his attempts sing opportunities be improved. Oppor- to suppress Protestantism. He was tunities once lost can never be restored, not of a cruel disposition, but was and Solomon inquires: "Wherefore is thoroughly devoted to the pope, and there a price in the hand of a fool to get deemed it his duty to labor with all his wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?" might for the extinction of what he reAnd our great poet writes: garded as a pestilent heresy. In Germany he could not accomplish this on account of the opposition of the Protestant princes; but in his hereditary dominions he was free to act, and here he issued edicts which threatened the most dreadful punishments to all who refused to submit to the Roman Catholic Church. These edicts were unrelentingly executed, and multitudes suffered death. In many places, however, the inquisitors were greatly impeded by local laws and the naturally independent character of the people. "The means that heaven yields must be em- And not neglected; else, if heaven would, BEGINNINGS OF THE REFORMED NO. VII. BY THE EDITOR. The Martyrs of Holland. The country called Holland, or originally Hollow-land, is one of the most interesting in the world. Here, by the unremitting toil of centuries, fertile provinces have been rescued from the sea, and wealthy cities now stand where once the waters played. Here at one time the people, in their gigantic conflict for the preservation of the Reformed faith, made their dykes and sluices a means of defense, and thus employed their ancient enemy as an ally against the new. THE FIRST MARTYRS. On the 30th of June, 1523, two young men, Henry Voes and John Esch, were burned for their Protestant taith, in the great square of the city of Antwerp. When they stood bound at the stake their persecutors cried: "Be converted or you will be lost forever." But they replied: "No! we will die as good Christians for the faith of the Gospel." When the flames rose around them heavenly joy filled their hearts, and one of them exclaimed: "These are surely beds of roses.' When d-ath came nearer they cried out: "Lord Jesus, thou son of David. have mercy upon us!" Then they alternately repeated the Apostles' Creed. When the flames had completely surrounded them they began to sing the Te Deum, and continued to sing until their voices were hushed in death. At the beginning of the sixteenth century the seventeen provinces, known by the coll crive names of the Netherlands, Low Countries, or Holland, were regarded as the most precious poss ssions of the Spanish crown. They had been attached to Burgundy, but had now by inheritance become a part of the enormous patrimony of Charles V., who The heroism of these early martyrs was simultaneously emperor of Germany produced an effect directly contrary to and king of Spain. The Dutch prov- that which was anticipated by the perinces, however, claimed to possess cer- secutors. It was an age which admired tain liberties and reserved rights, which above all thing, self-sacrifice and the emperor generally accorded them, patient endurance; and those who beand on the whole, Charles was more held such triumphant death-scenes were popular in Holland than in any other sure to be attracted to the faith that |