convert and reclaim him. Bring us a thief, and with these words we will reform him. Bring us a lascivious man, and with the words of this Book we will make him chaste."

There was once employed at a dye-house a set of ungodly fellows, despisers of the Bible, swearers, drinkers, fighters, gamblers. One of the number (John by name) once went to the house of God and was converted. He gave up his cups and his bad companions, brought home his wages, and set up a family altar. Two of his companions, seeing the change for the better, went to the same place of worship and became transformed from lions to lambs. John was severely put to the test. The men bantered and ridiculed him, and swore they would, by their infidelity, soon drive all his religion away. At length John's two companions gave way, and went back. Poor John had much to try him, but he resolved to say as little as possible, and to be on his guard that he might act rightly. At length-it was one day after one of the infidels had boasted what good infidelity had done, and what harm the Bible would do-John said firmly yet feelingly, "Well, let us deal plainly and judge the tree by its fruits. Now there are Tom and Jim," pointing to the two who had turned back, "you have tried your principles on them and know what they have become. When they tried to follow the teach

ings of the Bible, they were good tempered, sober, kind husbands and fathers. They were cheerful and happy. Are they better for what you have made them? Look and see. Their mouths are full of cursing and swearing. They get drunk. Their children are not half clothed. Their wives broken-hearted, their homes wretched. That's what your principles have done. Now I've tried the Bible, and what has it done for me? You know what I used to be. None of you could drink more, swear louder, or fight better. I had no money. No one would trust me. My wife and children were wretched. But since I've got religion, ask my wife and children what they think. Nay, I ask you whether you ever see me drunk or hear a foul word from my mouth. You all know I'm a better man for the Bible." John stopped, for with well-doing he put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.

VII. To bring about universal peace. "Whence come wars?" asks an apostle. "Of your lusts," he replies. Hence, if the world is ever to be full of peace it can only come about by all being willing to submit to the claims of Him whose advent into our world was announced by angels singing, "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will to men." It is in the very nature of evil to lead to war. Man, under the influence of evil, desires to reign supreme and bid defiance to all the dictates of reason and

"Ah! good morning," replied he; "I am reading My FATHER'S WILL as I walk

hat has he left you?" said his friend.

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humanity. But let the teachings of the Bible prevail, and exert its proper influence on the hearts of men, all kind of hatred, malice, and uncharitableness would vanish like darkness be

fore the rising sun. Rebellion against the King of kings subdued, and the genuine loyalty of loving subjects being established, the whole world would be linked in one common brotherhood. Peace would then, like a river, roll down our streets. To this grand end the teachings of the Bible constantly point; and in proportion as its great and mighty mission prevails, wars will cease unto the ends of the earth; and peace within the hearts of men shall be the first indication of that perfect peace which, beginning on earth, shall only be fully realized in heaven.

The history of the world is full of proof that the only sure and certain basis for peace, either to the individual or the nation, is the Bible: "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of the strongholds of Satan."

A pious old man was one day walking to the sanctuary with a New Testament in his hand, when a friend who met him, said,—

"Good morning, Mr. Price."

"Ah! good morning," replied he; "I am reading MY FATHER'S WILL as I walk along."

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Well; what has he left you?" said his friend. "Why, he has bequeathed me a hundred-fold