As one mourneth for his only son, As one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.Zech. xii. 10. XLIX. Glorying in the cross of Christ. God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.- Gal. vi. 14-16. • Or, whereby, Margin. rites and Gentile vanities. + Both as to Jewish A new creation. L. Exhortations to be heavenly-minded. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection* on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.-Col. iii. 1—4. * Mind, thought. + As to hopes of happiness from the world. + Christ is your secure treasure, etc. LI. Various duties of Christians. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. * Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.― 1 Thess. v. 15-18. * Be always in the spirit, and often in the act of prayer and praise. LII. Various exhortations to Christians. Quench not the Spirit.* Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.-1 Thess. v. 19-23. *The influences of the Spirit are compared to fire, which purifies and enlightens the soul. There may be a reference to the fire on the altar. Beware of every thought, temper, word, or deed, that would tend to quench this fire, or lessen its power. preaching of the word. + The LIII. Diligence in business. [Some years contain fifty-three Sundays; when this is not the case, this lesson may be added to the preceding.] Study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; that ye may walk honestly* toward them that are without and that ye may have lack of nothing. -1 Thess. iv. 11, 12. Get * Becomingly, consistently. + The unconverted: those who make no profession of religion. your bread by your own honest labour. FIFTY-THREE SCRIPTURE SENTENCES, In words not exceeding four letters. 1. Weep with them that weep.-Rom. xii. 15. 2. Hethathath ears to hear, let him hear.-Markiv. 9. 3. The law is holy.-Rom. vii. 12. 4. He that is holy, he that is true.-Rev. iii. 7. 5. Lord, make me to know mine end.-Psa. xxxix. 4. 6. My soul, wait thou only upon God.-Psa. lxii. 5. 7. I will cry unto God most high.-Psa. lvii. 2. 8. Thy face, Lord, will I seek.-Psa. xxvii. 8. 9. Hear me when I call, O God.--Psa. iv. 1. 10. Be not thou far from me, O Lord.-Psa. xxii. 19. 11. Unto thee will I cry,O Lord my rock.--Psa.xxviii.1. 12. The Lord is King for ever and ever.-Psa. x. 16. 13. O come, let us sing unto the Lord.-Psa. xcv. 1. 14. Who is like unto the Lord our God?-Psa. cxiii.5. 15. The Lord will not cast off for ever.-Lam. iii. 31. 16. Be sure your sin will find you out.-Num.xxxii.23. 17. Thy word is very pure.-Psa. cxix. 140. 18. Open thou mine eyes.-Psa. cxix. 18. 19. Lord, what wilt thou have me to do ?-Acts ix. 6. 20. Thou wilt shew me the path of life.-Psa. xvi. 11. 21. Keep the door of my lips.-Psa. cxli. 3. 22. Shew me thy ways, O Lord.-Psa. xxv. 4. 23. On thee do I wait all the day.-Psa. xxv. 5. 24. O Lord, be not far from me.-Psa. xxxv. 22. 25. Let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay.-Jas. v. 12. 26. Cast us not off for ever.-Psa. xliv. 23. 27. Help me, O Lord my God: O save me.-Psa.cix.26. 28. The God of hope fill you with all joy.-Rom.xv.13. 29. He only is my rock.-Psa. lxii. 6. 30. Thy way is in the sea.-Psa, lxxvii. 19. 31. I will help thee.-Isa. xli. 14. 32. I am God, even thy God.-Psa. 1. 7. 33. The Lord be with you all.-2 Thess. iii. 16. 35. They fear not God.-Psa. lv. 19. 39. If we deny him, he also will deny us.-2 Tim.ii. 12. 42. Thou only art holy.-Rev. xv. 4. 43. Be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God.--Lev.xx.7. 44. Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live.-Am.v.14. 45. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. -Prov. viii. 13. 46. Be glad in the Lord.-Psa. xxxii. 11. 47. Sing unto the Lord.-Psa. xxx. 4. 48. Seek ye the Lord.-Zeph. ii. 3. 49. Thy law do I love.-Psa. cxix. 163. 50. He is Lord of all.-Acts x. 36. 51. In him is no sin.-1 John iii. 5. 52. Hold thou me up.-Psa. cxix. 117. 53. Lord, what is man!-Psa. cxliv. 3. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY: INSTITUTED 1799 SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS FOR THE YOUNG TO COMMIT TO MEMORY; WITH BRIEF EXPLANATORY NOTES. FOURTH SERIES, CONTAINING FIFTY-TWO LESSONS, AVERAGING ABOUT SIX VERSES EACH. By W. F. LLOYD. LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY, Instituted 1799. SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORY, 56, PATERNOSTER ROW, AND 65, ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD; AND BY THE BOOKSELLERS. |