November 3

There was given him . . . a kingdom, that all . . . should serve him: . . . and his kingdom . . . shall not be destroyed.—DANIEL vii. 14.

My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.—JOHN xviii. 36.

JESUS was charged with the assumption of an earthly kingship by the Jews. On this false accusation he was delivered unto Pilate. Pilate said unto him, "Art thou the King of the Jews?" Jesus made no denial, but explained in the words of this passage the true nature of his kingdom, —a hidden spiritual kingdom. He said, "If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews, but now is my king- dom not from hence." He aspired to no earthly regal power and glory. All he asks is to be enthroned in the hearts and lives of men, —to rule their wills, affections, pas- sions, motives, and acts. These are his subjects, and with these under his guidance and control, he rules the world. With these at his command every individual soul becomes a glorious habitation, and every life pure and beautiful to behold.

Dear reader, have you this divine kingdom set up in your heart? If not, then please do now open the door that "the King of glory may come in."

J S Sibley

Hasten, Lord, the glorious time

When, beneath Messiah's sway,

Every nation, every clime,

Shall the gospel call obey!

Then shall wars and tumulus cease;

Then be banished grief and pain;

Righteousness and joy and peace,

Undisturbed, shall ever reign.

HARRIET AUBER.