October 31

19. And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having ironed Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

20. Howber, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city; and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

21. And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Ulysses, and to Iconium, and Antioch.

22. Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and

that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

23. And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed sent fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

24. And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

25. And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia.

26. And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which he fulfilled.

27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.

"Once I was stoned" (2 Cor. xi. 25), he said of himself eight years afterward, referring to this occasion. What marvellous revolutions occur in these lives of ours! He who little more than a dozen years before had assisted at the martyrdom of Stephen, abetting that murderous hail of stones under which he gave his life for Jesus, was now himself the sufferer in the same way, and, strange to say, in the same cause. Stephen "fell asleep" under that violence. But Paul had work yet to do for his Master.

How much these apostles did and suffered in the cause of Christ! We may learn from them many a lesson of patience, and diligence, and love. The apostles had much tribulation to suffer. Pain, and persecution, and loss of all things; but they never complained nor murmured. They knew that "through much tribulation they were to enter into the kingdom of God," and they were willing it should be so. And all God's people must suffer tribulation of some kind or other; not, perhaps, such as Paul and Barnabas suffered; but there are sorrows and troubles which all must bear. Let us not murmur at this. For we know it is better "to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season."

Closet Promise.—He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of His eye.—Zech. ii. 8.

We are the portion the Lord takes out of the hand of His enemy and ours, and He cares for us as such. A love that is everlasting, a care that is likened to that which guards the pupil of the eye, a fidelity of attachment to which the mother's love finds no parallel—these have been expended on us, and are still in operation toward us. Can it be doubted, then that He cares for us?—John Hall, D. D.

THE CHILDREN'S CORNER.

Breakfast Motto.—Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.—Psalm xxxvii. 3.

Weekly Proverb.—A rolling stone gathers no moss.—Greek.

DAILY BIBLE READING—WONDERFUL APPEARANCES OF JESUS.

Sunday.—To Mary.—John xx. 11-18.

Monday.—At Emmaus.—Luke xxiv. 13-35.

Tuesday.—At Jerusalem.—Luke xxiv. 36-49.

Wednesday.—To Thomas.—John xx. 19-29.

Thursday.—On the Seashore.—John xxi. 1-24.

Friday.—On a Mountain.—Matt. xxviii. 16-20.

Saturday.—Among the Clouds.—Luke xxiv. 50-53; Acts i. 9-12.

A GOOD NAME.

Children, choose it, Don't refuse it, 'Tis a precious diadem; Highly prize it, Ne'er despise it, You will need it when you're men.

Love and cherish, Keep and nourish, 'Tis more precious far than gold; Watch and guard it, Ne'er discard it, You will need it when you're old.

"BE TRUE."

Listen, my boy, I've a word for you, And this is the word, "Be true! be true!" At work or at play, in darkness or light, Be true, be true, and stand for the right.

Liar, little girl, I've a word for you, 'Tis the very same, "Be true! be true!" For truth is the sun, and falsehood the night; Be true, little maid, and stand for the right. —Selected.

Good success.—Josh. i. 8.

I am very anxious that all my little friends shall have good success in life. To-day I want to tell you how some of the most world-renowned business men succeeded. The Rothschilds ascribe their success to the following rules. "Be an off-hand man: make a bargain at once. Never have anything to do with an unlucky man or plan. Be cautious and bold." John Jacob Astor, when requested to furnish incidents of his life, replied, "My actions must make my life." Stephen Girard's fundamental maxim was, "Take care of the cents; the dollars will take care of themselves." Amos Lawrence said, when asked for advice, "Young man, base all your actions upon a principle of right; preserve your integrity of character; and, in doing this, never reckon the cost." A. T. Stewart, the merchant-prince of New York, said, "No abilities, however splendid, can command success without intense labor and persevering application." Nicholas Longworth, the Cincinnati millionnaire, says, "I have always had these two things before me: Do what you undertake thoroughly. Be faithful in all accepted trusts." Our key to wealth is labor and perseverance.

THE ORPHAN BOY'S TALE.

Stay, lady, stay, for mercy's sake, And hear a helpless orphan's tale; Ah, sure my looks must pay wake— 'Tis want that makes my cheek so pale; Yet I was once a mother's pride, And my brave father's hope and joy; But in the Nile's proud fight he died, And I am now an orphan boy!

Poor, foolish child! how pleased was I, When news of Nelson's victory came, Along the crowded streets to fly, To see the lighted windows flame! To force me home my mother sought— She could not bear to bear my joy; For with my father's life 'twas bought— And made me a poor orphan boy!

The people's shouts were long and loud; My mother, shuddering, closed her ears; "Rejoice! Rejoice!" still cried the crowd— My mother answered with her tears: "Oh, why do tears steal down your cheek, Cried I, "while others shout for joy?" She kissed me; and, in accents weak, She called me her poor orphan boy!

"What is an orphan boy?" I said, When suddenly she gasped for breath, And her eyes closed! I shriek'd for aid, But ah! her eyes were closed in death. My hardship since I will not tell; But now, no more a parent's joy, Ah, lady, I have learn'd too well What 'tis to be an orphan boy!

Oh, were I by your bounty fed!— Nay, gentle lady, do not chide; Trust me, I mean to earn my bread— The sailor's orphan boy has pride. Lady, you weep, what is? you say? You'll give me clothing, food, employ? Look down, dear parents! look and see Your happy, happy orphan boy! —Amelia Opie.

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FORTY-THIRD WEEK.

PEARL TEXT.—And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity—1 Cor. xii. 13

Our Lord and Master When He departed, left us in His will As our best legacy on earth, the poor!

These we have always with us; had we not, Our hearts would grow as hard as are these stones. —Longfellow.

There is no such merchant as the charitable man; he gives trifles which he could not keep, to receive treasure which he cannot lose.—Quarles.

We often excuse our own want of philanthropy by giving the name of fanaticism to the more ardent zeal of others.—Selected.

Do not say, "I will help thee to-morrow;" perchance that poor soul may not need thee to-morrow; perchance thou mayest have nothing to give tomorrow; perchance there shall be no such day as to-morrow.—Donne.

HELPS FOR THE DEVOTIONAL HOUR.