The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-01-01

senger of the Lord, to take up the trumpet of
prophecy, sacred ffom the lips of David. and
Isaiah, and Malachi, and proclaim the COM
ing of The King.
Luke l. 5-l7
Memory Ve,,srs, 1851.
There was in the days of Herod, the king
of Judea certain priest named Zacharias, of
the course ot Aba and his wife was of the
daughters Of Aaron, and her name was Eliz-
abeth.
q And they were both righteous before God,
walking in all the commandments of the
Lord bamelesS.
Andthey had no child because that EliZ-
abeth was barren and they both We're now
well stricken in years.
And it came to pass that, while he eXecu-
ted The priests office before God in the orde,
of his course,
According to the custom of the priests Of
flee, his lot was to burn incense when he
went into the temple of the Lord.
10 And the whole multitude of the people
were praying without at the time of incense.
ii And there appeared unto him an angel
of the Lord standing on the right side of the
altar of incense.
u And when Zacharias saw him, he was
troubled, and fear fell upon him.
l3 But the angel said unto him, Fear not,
Zacharias for thy prayer is heard and thy
wife Elisabeth shall bear theea son, and thou
shalt call his name John
IA. And thou shalt have joy and gladness
and many shall rejoice at his BIRTH
10 For he shall be great in the sight of the
Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong
drink and he shall be filled with the Holy
Ghost from his mothers womb.
Is And many of the children of Israel shall
he turn to the Lord their God.
IL And he shall go before him in the spirit
and power of Elias, TO turn the hearts of the
fathers to the children, and the disobedient
to the wisdom of the JUST to make ready
people prepared Tor the Lord.
= HOME READINGS.
NJ Zacharias and the angel Luke |. 5 H.
tn. Abraham and the angel. Gen. Is. 40.
w. Manoah and the angel. Judges I3. 6-25.
tn. The woman and the angel. Matt. 2S. LILO.
r. Cornelius and the angel. Acts. 10. l-2O.
S. Peter and the angel. Acts. T. l-l9
S. John and the angel. Rev. - Lilo.
GOLDEN TEXT.
And they were both righteous before God,
walking in all the commandments and ortii-
nances of the Lord blameless. Lukel.6
LESSON HYMN. c. NJ.
There is a safe and sacret place
Beneath the wings diSine,
Reserved for all the heirs of grace,
o be that refuge mine.
He feeds in pastures large and fair
OF loveand truth divine;
o child of God, o glory's heir
How rich lot is thine !! IA
hand almighty to defend,
An ear for every call,
An honored life. peaceful end
And heaven to crown it all!
QUESTIONS FOR TUDENTs.
l. THE HOLY PAIR v. 81.
Who were they? When did they live?
Where was their home v 39, 49,
What was the vocation OF Zacharias
To what course did he belong?
What was their character?
Was such the general character of the
priesthood at that time?
70 what extent was this pair "blameless."
What privilege had thus far oeen denied
them?
What subject of their prayer is indicated in
y.l3?f ,rafw nd
2. THE HOUR OF PRAYER, V. $40.
What waslthe duty of Zacharias?
Where was this duty performed?
OF what was incense type?
How is this represented IN Rev. g. 3?
OF whom was the priest, while Offering in
.cense a type?
How did the people show their interest in
the service?
What example do we find in their conduct?
AT what hour did this service take place
3. THE HEAVENLY PROPHECY, v. ll-l1. N
What took place in the temple? M
What is the effect of heavenly appearances
upon human minds, and whv?
How were the fears o; Zacharias relieved
What was the promise made to him?
What character was predicted # his son +?
WHAT was indicated by the words concer-
ing strong drink?
What was to be Johns office and work
What influence was he to exert upon the
people 9'8 Hn
PRACTICAL TEACHINGS
What does this lesson show-l. As our ex-
ample in character? 2. AS our example in
worship? 3. AS our example in zeal for God?
| ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL LESSONS. Il.
[. Gods messages come to mem when great.
eveiitsin the spiritual history OF the race are
about TO take place. l~1g
3 Gods messages co ne only to the righte.
Gus, whatever their state in life. We.
g. Gods messages come TO some while in
sacred duties, butto others, (the shepherds,)
whit e In secular. VII. iI 4
1 a. Gods messages begin with words Of cheer
and encouragement to the troubled in spirit
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