The Hebrew word, Shiloh, is generally allowed by able Biblical scholars to mean pacificator and sent. On this common ground, I have proceeded to point out some features in the character of Him, whom to know is life everlasting. Those who have no means of becoming acquainted with the Word of God in the languages in which it was written, and wish to examine this and similar topics critically, will find a Bible dictionary useful. That by the Bev. J. A. Bastow is, for price and portableness, well adapted for those who are most likely to require such a work; and it is comprehensive, concise, and clear. For some of the thoughts in the second part of the work, I am indebted to my former tutor, the Rev. George Bogers, a gentleman whose profundity and erudition are only equalled by his modesty and unaffected goodness. His thoughts would have been marked with the usual signs of quotation, had I been able to discern which were originally his, and which were only suggested by him. But, after the lapse of several years, I found myself unable to do this; and, fearing to make him responsible for what he did not say, and, perhaps, of which he would not approve, I make this general acknowledgment of my indebtedness to him for his excellent lectures, which it was my privilege to hear through the kindness of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, originator and president of the college in which he (Bev. Or. B.) exercises his gifts. Some of the best thoughts in our language are felicitously expressed in poetic form; I therefore determined to enrich this volume with apposite quotations of such. In so doing, I have used freely one of the best works of the kind extent, if not the best, "A Cyclopedia of Sacred Poetical Quotations," by Mr. H. (A. Adams. I advise my friends to procure it and place it in their libraries. Shiloh is written in that style which I have deemed best calculated to make its readers better acquainted with the incarnate and the written Word, To this end frequent citations are given from the Bible, with chapter and verse. The way in which these quotations are made, too, is intended to provoke enquiry and suggest thought among young people, who, I hope, will dread and abhor mental stagnation and spiritual inertness. Now, I think I have said all that is needful about the book: if any one be desirous to know more, let him do the author the honour of reading it. And, now, Infinitely Adorable Redeemer, be pleased to accept this tribute which is "Laid lowly at Thy blessed feet," by granting to every one who shall read it that comfort of Thy heavenly presence, and repose in Thy immutable promises which in Thy great love Thou hast granted THE AUTHOR. CoitUnts. PART I. f&\}t Sigmfitanu of I5feil0^'s l&umt. Chap. I.—Introductory, or The Home That Shiloh Loves 11 Chap. II.—Shiloh The Peacemaker .... 25 Chap. III.—Shiloh, The Sent, Or THE Apostle. . . 57 PART IL The f moo of ^ilok's gbfani. CnAP. IV.—Its Historical Association .... 77 PART HI. S(k: Qthndtimuss of &feilojj's |p*r£otr. CnAP. VI.—Its Attractiveness In The Past . . . 145 PART I. "And His name, through faith in his name, hath made this man Strong."—Acts. iii. 16. "For there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."—Acts iv. 12. "Thy name Is as ointment poured forth."—Cant i. 3. Religion is the true philosophy, J. Stanyan Bigg "Home of the Christian! where Messiah dwells, R. Montgomery. |