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lnternationaIs sunday school lesson.
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Lune 1871.

Lesson II. June 1871.
JESUS THE CHRIST.
John z, 37-52. Golden Text, Matt I6,
Is. Time, Oct. IL a. ID . %. Place a.,
Jerusalem, in the Temple Court
IL was the feast of the Tabernacles.
The harvest was gathered and the peo-
pie were assembled in Jerusalem 70
render thanks to God as well as TO
commemorate the lie of Israel in the
wilderness and their settlement in per-
manent places OF abode At this feast
every one lived in booths, rough huLs
of living bOughs aud tWigs Of trees
These were erected in open squares and
courts and upon the house tops. The
feast lasted seven days, and every day
the priests, with large choir and fol
lowed by vast crowds Of people, went
out to the spring Of Sloan, where they
drew water in a golden vessel, amidst
the most extraordinary rejOicings.
Magnificent chants from the writings Of
Isaiah arose on the morning air as the
singers and people Joined IN the beauti-
ful invitation, stHO, every one that
thirsteth come ye to the waters - and
i'With JOY shall ye draw water from the
wells Of salvation" Returning to the
temple the water was poured upon the
altar and the Impressive services Of the
day were celebrated. Jesus arrived in
Jerusalem during this feast, and at
once took up a position in the temple
and began to teach. His words aroused
a bitter feeling of antagOnism in the
minds and hearts Of the Rabbits and
leaders, as well as many Of the common
people, and yet not few believed on
Him. A warrant was issued for His
arrest and given to the temple police
butt although they kept Him under
constant surveillance, they did not at
tempt to arrest Him. The last day of
the feast was the elimination Of its re-
joicing and splendOr. The people went
forth with a branch Of citrOn in one
hand, and tlELd6 Ga branch Of palm
woven around with willow ahd myrtle)
in the other. An immense procession
passed around the walls seven times
amid st the most tremendous enthusi-
asm, and inspired with glorious music,
in cOmmemOratiOn of the fall Of Jeri-
cho. From the vast multitude arose,
eyer and anOns the ringing HOsanna
and Halleluiah of praise, while every
one was carried away with the intense
enthusiasm of the hour. Another and
a similar procession went as usual to
the pool of Sloan to draw the pitcher
of water for use at the altar. 1t was
when this procession was returning
that Jesus seized the opportunity for
making a grand declaration of His di-
yInity, and at the same time giving a
true spiritual significance TO the eXer-
else in which they were engaged. Dur
ing a temporary luil in the Outburst of
song and shout, the voice of Jesus,
sweet, soft and clear, was heard: ''If
any man thirst, let him come unto me
and drink, He that believeth on me,
as the scripture hath said, out OF his
belly shall flow rivers Of living water. -
In that burning, parched autumn
weather, the very word ''Water" would
have a magical interest for every hear
er. We can well imagine that the words
of Jesus commanded instant attention,
nd we do not wonder that they made
a profound impression. This was the
last recorded utterance Of Christ at
this feast, and it is q grand and fitting
close to His remarkable teachings, and
His claims Of divine SOnship of this
occasion, His divinity was unimpeach-
able, for, as the temple police SAID In
justification of their neglect TO arrest
Him, ''Neyer man spake like this
man."
LESSON THOUGHTS
1. Jesus Christ is the son of God.
?. AS Son of God and Son of Man,
He is the Savior of the world.
3. Believe on Him, and thus secure
the blessings He alone can give.
4 The TEACHINGS and lie of Christ