The National tribune., 1893-07-27

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We have already called attention in de-
scriptive way to Antioch, Epbesus, COrinth,
Plrilippi, Troy.
From verses and 2 of chapter 20 we find
ST. Paul left Ephesus to go to Greece by way of
Macedonia 1t is clear that in going over ". q
those Macedonian parts he would cali at PHI
lippi and passing south, probably visit the
churches at Thessalonica and Berea. In dis
tances we measured in straight line from
Ephesus to Phlippi; then to Berea; then to
Corinth Though V. 2 says "Greece," we are
certain his headquarters was Corinth. So VIC
say Ephesus to Corinth, meaning via Philippi
aud Berea.
After three months V.3) st. Paul went back
to Philipp (Vs. 8, g. He may have paused
at Berea and Thessalonica.
Going from Phiiippi to Troy, we suppose he
reversed the route he took in 16:1l, II. Bence
distances are:
Phiippi to Neapolis, IL miles.
N. to Ssmothracs, so
s. to Troy, n 60
We have a total of 122 miles, as In outline
above
Although st. Paul went at times by ship, We
give distances in straight lines.
Going from Mitylene to Trogyllium, he
sailed by the islands Chios and Samos. We
have calculated distance from Mityiene. to
Trogylium. We have measured in straight
lines from Mitylene to Samos; Samos to Chios;
Chios to Trogyllium.
Assos 1t was a large seaport of Mysia in
Asia Minor. A colony from Lesbos founded it.
The name now is Beriam Kalesi. In a straight
line it is about % miles from Troy. The
American Archaeological Society has given.
much attention to excavations OF that Site.
Gen. Longstreet, while American Minister in
Turkey, was helpful by his influence with the
Sultan, thus securing a frman for the. ex--
plorations. Harvard College has aided greatly.
Prof. e. E. Norton gave the work special at
tention. The region all about is very pro-
ductive in grains of the finest quality. and
this gave Assos commercial influence. Pliny
shows the city was once named Apoionia, prob
ably i'm honor Of the mother of Attalus.
Cleanthes the stoc philosopher was born there
At the invitation of their pupil, Hermias. when
he was Governor of Asses, Aristotle and
Xcnocrates visited the city, and Aristotle in
fact resided there for a. time. The Acropolis
of Asses is very high and PERCEPTIONS. Mr..
Clarke. the arch@o.ogist who led the party
supported by the American Archaeological In.
stitute, with headq uarters at Boston, said of
the Acropolis of Assos: s'Rivaing even the
Parthenon of Athens in, its situation" The.
archaeological results at Asses have been very
valuable.
Mytilene. 1t was the capital of the island of
Lesbos. Its great farne rests in the fact. it was
the birthplace Of ,Afcpds and Sappho. We
have an American cDffsnlsttere.
Louis Klopsch who, accompanied DR.. Tai.
mage to the famous city says: The next
morning found at Mitylene, where the
American Consul received Us cordially and in
sisted OH showing us around. He presented us
to Constantinos Valiatfis, tfie Greek Archbi
and to Failri Bey. tiis Turk ish Governor. The
former Of those dignitaries conversed with US
in German, and insisted oil partaking part of
Turkish delight, the most popular, because the
most delicious, of sweets, recommending it as q
sure cure for dyspepsia, with which nc had
heard the American Nation was particularly
afflicted. The Governor, who WIS fairly COW
cred with diamonds and other precious stones,
spoke perfect English. He invited us to in
spect the Turkish fortress at Mityiene.
The name Trogylium is given to a cape and
also to city opposite Samos. The modern
name of the promontory is Santa Maria. The
mouth of the noted river Meauder is near Tro-
gyllium.
Chios and Samos are islands in the Egean
Sea. 1t seems st. Paul did not land at either of
these. Chios is now called Scio. 1t was noted
for its wines. 1t is said that 1t was first to
cultivate the vine, having been taught by a;
son of Bacchus. It claimed to be the BIRTH
place of Homer. It is also in repute for a fine
marble. 1t is about 200 miles in circumference.
Samos 1t was very noted for its grand tenn
pie of Juno The island is about 81 miles
around. 1t was unusually prolific. The port
was good.
Miletus
The present lesson specially interests US in
the city of Miletus. We are to distinguish it
from the city by the same name in the Island
of Crete. 1t was in Caria, 80 miles southeast
from Ephesus. 1t was once the chief city of
Asia Minor for commerce, civilization, popula-
ton and wealth. Ruins of magnificent build
ings are found there. The place is of no account
now. Changes in topography have taken place
The Meander River has poured down sediment
filling up the gulf and setting Miletus 10 miles
inland. 1t was also called Miletum. 1t was
also noted for very gorgeous temple to
Apollo. The Turks now name the place Melas.
Several of the early Church Councils had rep
resentatives from the Church at Mletus That
city was the birthplace of Thales, Anaximan-
der, Anaximines, Cadmus, Hecat@us. The
WOODEN cloths and carpets Of Miletus were
famous. It was manufacturing place TO some
extent; special mention is made of couches and
other furniture.
analysts Of the Lesson.
1. Data. Acts 90 1875. inclusive.
g Time. About A. d. 60.
g. Place. MiIetus II.
4. Speaker. st. Paul. 618.
. s. Hearers. Ephesian Elders. IL.
g. Subject. st. Pauls Ministry.
z. Details.
/. Took advice. IL, 1S.
2. Served the Lord. 10.
3. Humble. 10.
A. Sympathetic. IL, 81
5. Endured trials. 10, 3D.
6. Preached whole Truth. 20, 81, 50.
z. Pastorated.. 20.
8. Preached to all classes. 81.
8. Preached repep tance and faith. 81.
10. Went as led. %.
IL. Had faith to go. %.
IL. Not discouraged, "a.
ID. Duty more than life. "a.
IA. Realized accountability. "a.
Is. Careful as TO conduct. 49, 26, 2S.
16. Took heed as to. flock. %, 90.
IL. Fed the Church. g.
Is. Avoided schism. 30.
49, Watehful Al