endeavour to provide for the education ult. The beautiful and commodious SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. Conference with the Committee of Council on Education. WEST LONDON AUXILIARY. THIS Auxiliary held its usual monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19, which is considered to be the close of its year; and though many things transpired of local importance, they are not deemed of sufficient interest for record here. The friends at Kensal New Town have lately enlarged and improved their school-room; 21. was granted to them. One school, St. George's-row, has been closed. Two scholars brought up in Pimlico school, have recently joined the church there. A meeting is to be held in the northwest district, on Monday, Jan. 31, to receive a report from each school in that district. It was stated that many Sundayschools in Switzerland had been closed by the authorities, and their promoters had to endure many hardships. In reference to this distressing case, the Committee passed the following resolution: -"The Committee of the West London Auxiliary Sunday-school Union, having heard of the closing of the Sundayschools in the Canton de Vaud by an official decree, do hereby express their pain and sorrow at the intelligence; and they affectionately commend their fellow-teachers and their youthful charge in the Canton de Vaud to the sympathy of the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of his sheep. They also affectionately commend their suffering friends to the prayerful sympathy of the various schools in this Auxiliary, and recommend the consideration of the entire case to the Parent Com AFTER long delay, a deputation from the Sunday-school Union was received by the Lord President of the Council, the Marquis of Lansdowne, on Thursday, Jan. 20. His Lordship was attended by Mr. Kaye Shuttleworth, the Secretary. The object sought by the deputation was to support the prayer of a memorial, presented some months since, requesting the Lords of the Council to withhold all aid from schools in which the teaching of any denominatial catechism should be enforced, or attendance on Sundays be absolutely required. His Lordship listened courteously to the statements made, inquired as to the mode of conducting Sunday-schools, &c., and stated that every member of the Council Committee, with a view to their action upor mittee was anxious to carry out the views of the memorialists, but that a difficulty had occurred in carrying out their wishes; and as they had so long acted in conjunction with the National School Society, they did not wish to interfere with its rules. His Lordship added, that should any case arise in which such rules were enforced to the exclusion of dissenting children, the Committee would, by additional aid, the subject in any way which may be deemed advisable." The thirty-fourth annual meeting of this Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday evening, February 29th, in Craven Chapel, when the Rev. J. Leifchild, D.D., will take the chair at seven o'clock, precisely.-For further particulars, see the bills. EAST LONDON AUXILIARY. tures to young men, in connexion with this important society, by eminent clergymen and ministers of the chief sections of the church. They are delivered on successive Tuesday evenings, at the Centenary Hall and Freemasons' Hall, to crowded audito THE Jauuary meeting is made a NewYear's prayer-meeting, which this year was well attended. Mr. Althans presided, and the whole service was one of deep interest and profit. There was nothing worthy of record in the routineries. The society aims at the advancebusiness which was transacted wards. NORTH LONDON AUXILIARY. THE monthly meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 11th; Mr. Jackson in the chair. after-ment of the spiritual welfare of young men. Devotional meetings are regularly held in different parts of the metropolis; and on the Sunday afternoon Bible Classes are held at the rooms of the society, 14, Serjeant's-inn, Fleet-street. We trust that Sunday-school teachers will hail the association with joy, as a provision which, in some measure, meets the necessity which has long been felt on behalf of the truly important class who, from age, leave the Sabbath-school, and in a few years too often lose its salutary influences. [Cannot such meetings be established in all our large towns?]-EDITOR. With one exception, the proceedings of the past month have been of the ordinary routine character. That exception consists of the establishment of a teachers' class, for the study of the Scripture lessons, and which is conducted under the able guidance of Mr. Cuthbertson. It was commenced on the 6th ult., with an attendance that augurs well for future success. The Secretary expressed his regret that several of the schools had not yet made their statistical returns. Secretaries and superintendents would do well to bear in mind that the dis rict visitors, like themselves, are voluntary agents; and it is deeply to be lamented that in some cases the latter have to call six and even eight times, before they can procure the return of the schedules. Ten minutes would often be sufficient to furnish the requisite information; and, for want of these being given promptly, hours are lost by the visitors. SOUTH LONDON AUXILIARY. THE monthly meeting of the Committee was held on Friday evening, January 14, at the vestry of the Borough-road Chapel. The usual reports were received from the churches, and it was stated that no less than seven teachers' classes for mutual improvement had been formed, as the result of the late Conference on that subject. The annual sermon of the Auxliary was preached during the present month, by the Rev. Mr. Ford, Wesleyan Association minister. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ARRANGEMENTS have been made for the delivery of a very interesting course of lec LECTURES TO SUNDAY-SCHOOL TEACHERS AT FALCON SQUARE CHAPEL. LECTURE III.-On February 10, The Study of Individuality of Character in Biography, as illustrated in 1. The Perseverance of Noah. By the Rev. THOS. AVELING. LECTURE IV. -On February 24th, The Example of Jesus Christ as a Teacher. By the Rev. JOSIAH VINEY. To commence at Eight o'clock precisely. The committee rejoice to find the attendance of their fellow-teachers such as encourages them to persevere in this attempt to render more efficient the Sunday-school system in the metropolis. ON Wednesday, the 16th of February, Mr. ALTHANS on the Advantages to be derived by Teachers from studying the Temperaments and Dispositions of their Scholars. Tis one of God's blessings that we cannot foreknow the hour of our death, for a time fixed even beyond the possibility of living would trouble us more than this uncertainty.-King James. Answers to Correspondents. J. Kingsell. Many thanks. Thirty-one subscribers in one school! We wish all schools would follow the example, and that every teacher read some Magazine. Andrew Mitchell, Aberdeen.-We can only answer his question by repeating again, that we are not denominational. Surely in the practical matters of our Sunday-school agency, it may be possible to maintain silence on such points. E. R., Hexham.-It will be attempted, but not yet. S. S., Winchester.-The school he refers to is superintended by Mr. R. N. Collins, the author of the "Teachers' Companion." F. B.-The last thought is often the best; and in this case we should say so decidedly. Henry T., Leeds.-There are already almanacks enough. We cannot spare a page per month. Let him procure the Sunday-school Teachers' Almanack for the library, if one is needed. "One out of the Boundary."-There must be some limit, and five miles from the General Post-office is that fixed on. Make a boundary of your own, and enclose❘ Sunday-school Union. King James, their authority was undoubted, and they are most certainly in the original. This is not the only passage incorrectly attributed to man's authorship, whereas it is part and parcel of the inspired word. Mimpriss's System.-Our columns are freely open to the discussion, within reasonable limits. Paddington Chapel.-The report of the Old Scholars' Meeting shall be inserted next month. Corporal Punishment in Sunday-schools. Elizabeth's very earnest objections to Mrs. David's recommendation did not reach us in time for insertion. It will lose none of its virtue by being withheld till March. F. A-n.-The letter is too long, and somewhat intemperate. His treatment of the pastor who "has not for five years been seen in the Sunday-school," is not likely to create sympathy, or command respect. Rev. W. H. Rule.-A Blackburn Superintendent, and a Young Teacher, next month. A. C., Neath.-The Book of Directions, Rev. D. Harrison, Canterbury. The published by the Sunday-school Union, postmaster is at fault, for other copies of and Mrs. David's Prize Essay, will furthe Magazine have been delivered in Can-nish all information in detail. terbury, as in hundreds of other posttowns, free. J. C., Ashley. The article did not reach us till the middle of January. It must be kept till next December. H. T., and Cheap Tracts.-We have already too many societies. Why multiply them? The Religious Tract Society should be applied to; their object is not profit but extensive usefulness, and they can produce at a cheaper rate than any private individual. Our correspondent may rest assured that the demand will no sooner be made, than the supply will be forthcoming. We certainly share the desire to have a good cheap weekly tract, like the "Messenger," or simpler; but we are sure no new "Weekly Tract Society" need be criginated for such an object. C. F. D., of Kendal, has our thanks, and needed not to apologise. The passage she refers to has given great difficulty to many, and is often employed with great boldness by Socinians in their proselyting efforts. The ordinary meaning of the italic in holy writ, is to show that portion which has been inserted by human authority. In the case referred to, 1 John ii. 23, the words given thus, "[but] he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also," ought not to be in italic; for, before the time of Mr. Rawson.-Will he call a meeting of the teachers, and lay before them his views, quoting at the same time the report of the South London Conference given in our last number? St. Enoch and Stockwell Free Church Sabbath-schools, next month. M. R., Geneva. - Welcome when it comes. What can be done for the poor A Clergyman.-At all times. He may preach in our columns as often as he will. A Class Leader.-We shall get the work and give the extract. children in the Canton? Communications received. T. Harri son-J. Wardlaw, Glasgow-Revs. Thos. Witherow-W. Atherton-W.Roaf-Pro- We beg to acknowledge the receipt of a large number of congratulatory letters. That our first Number has given such general approval, is very grateful; and our friends will not account us remiss if we offer our thanks in a general notice rather than in special letter of acknowledgment. THE READING OF THE LAW OF MOSES. OUR cut represents the reading of the law of Moses in a modern Jewish synagogue. The law is written on vellum, and will occupy sixty skins, which are joined to each other, and then affixed to two mahogany rollers. It is written with great ceremony and scrupulous care, in columns of about sixteen inches wide; and no word in it must be divided. It will sometimes take two years to prepare a complete copy. It is laid up in the synagogues in an ark behind a veil, from which, on the Sabbath-day, it is removed with tokens of profound respect, and brought to the reading-desk. This desk is elevated, and, perhaps, thirty feet in circumference, placed in the centre of the synagogue. The reader, who is generally chosen for his fine voice, faces the veil which conceals the ark, the various copies of the law, and the vessels used in Divine service. The law is divided into fifty-two portions, one of which is read every Sabbath. The Jews profess a great regard for their law; and on the veil in one of their synagogues there is this inscription: "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul." But it is to be NEW SERIES.] [MARCH, 1848. D feared, that though Moses has still those that read him every Sabbath-day, the veil of ignorance and unbelief is still on their hearts, and prevents their enjoyment of the precious privileges which belong to them as children of Abraham. May that day speedily arrive, when this veil shall be removed from every heart, and Jew and Gentile become spiritual worshippers of the one only living and true God! THE CLAIMS OF INFANTS. THE TEACHER'S MOTIVE. By the Rev. Edw. Bickersteth, M.A., of Watton. WHAT IS IT?-love to Christ. This is the spring of all right labours. They are acceptable to God, as done in Christ Jesus. Works, however benevolent in show, without this are a lifeless form. There is a spurious philanthropy, which casts off Christ, that is near akin to blasphemy. "He that honoureth the Son honoureth the Father also. But whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father." Let us beware of this Christless show of benevolence in this day. Christ is the sun around which all our humane societies must revolve, and from which they must derive life and heart. I believe those religious institutions which are the ornament of Britain have arisen and are sustained chiefly by those who truly love the Saviour; and let his name ever be exalted by them above every other, or they will sink into worldly confederacies, like baleful and portentous comets, imparting no real light and blessing. This motive of love to Jesus especially applies to the care and instruction of children. Let us never forget that he, too, became a child, a poor man's child, for us. It is his own command, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not;" it is his own example to take "them up in his arms, put his arms upon them, and bless them." If, then, our hearts feel anything of the immense, immeasurable, and exhaustless love of Jesus to us sinners, if our hearts have ever glowed with any feelings of love to him who has so loved us, let us show it forth in feeding his lambs. But there is A SPECIAL AMPLIFICATION—"Lovest thou me more than these?" The words are ambiguous; and, when we |