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Preface

THE BEAUTIFUL STORIES of the Bible never lose their charm. They are always new, captivating and soul-stirring. The young read them with eager delight, yet no greater than that of the old. The great French writer, Victor Hugo, said the narratives of the Bible were for every mansion and cottage, and one of our greatest American statesmen said that unless the lessons they teach are learned by the masses of the people there is no future for the Nation.

The young are in the springtime of life, and it is easy to plant in their hearts the noblest truths and principles. They are the hope of our country, and our new and attractive works, beautifully illustrated, ought to be put into the hands of every one of them. It will be handled with ever-growing interest, read over and over again, and the thrilling truths and beautiful lessons it contains will never be forgotten.

This volume is very comprehensive, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation. The first pages are fragrant with Eden's floral bowers, and the last pages sparkle with the waters of the River of Life. The fascinating story of one event follows that of another until the whole Bible history is told in language choice and plain, and suited to every age.

Let the story of Joseph in Egypt be read by every fireside. He was truthful, diligent ; noble, and he dared to do right. Everywhere the Bible Story teaches the weightiest lessons. Majestic Moses is seen as the great leader and lawgiver of the Hebrew nation. He is pictured in his little life boat, at the burning ^ush, and on stormy Sinai, " whose rolling thunders jar the world."

That great captain, Joshua, passes the River Jordan with his valiant host, and soon we hear the shout of victory. Gideon with his little army; Jephthah performing his rash vow; Samson vanquishing the lion and carving the gates of Gaza; and Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz — the story of each is fully told. Then comes the charming account of the little boy Samuel who gave sign in childhood of what the man would be. The life of that strange monarch, King Saul, was full of startling incidents and ended in a tragedy. David, the Shepherd Boy, next appears upon the scene.

Solomon is depicted in his dazzling glory ; the Temple rises in grandeur and beauty before our eyes, and then comes that strange man of the desert, the Prophet Elijah, who boldly rebuked public corruption. One after another the Hebrew Kings and the thrilling events associated with their names are fully described. Every reader is delighted with the graphic stories of the Jewish Captivity ; of heroic Daniel in Babylon ; of that young patriot, Nehemiah ; of Queen Esther, saving her people.

How eagerly the world reads the Charming Story of Bethlehem — the story of the angelic choir ; of the wondering shepherds who heard the heavenly anthem of Peace and Good-will ; of the Holy Child laid in the humble manger; of the burning Star that lighted iv PREFACE.

the Wise Men of the East to the feet of the infant Prophet, Priest and King ; and the thrilling incidents connected with His early life. As He grew up His hands were browned with honest toil, and He was a King without the crown or purple.

In simple yet vivid language the captivating story is continued, and the interest grcws at every step as the striking scenes are unfolded — such as the Expulsion of the Money-changers from the Temple ; the beautiful discourse to the woman of Samaria ; the delivery of the famous Sermon on the Mount, containing the grandest truths ever spoken; the stilling of the storm-tossed Sea of Galilee and the Rescue of Peter from a watery grave; the calling of the hardy fishermen to throw the Gospel Net and catch the kingdoms of the world ; and those noble deeds of love and mercy that gave healing to the sick, sight to the blind, hope to the desponding and life to the dying.

How simple are the New Testament Parables, yet how sublime are their thoughts and beautiful their lessons. It has been well said that they are " Jewels in Words."

The Closing Scenes in the Life of Christ depict the most startling tragedy known in history. In graphic pen-pictures the scenes of the Crucifixion are portrayed, and these are followed by the rending of the tomb and the sublime ascension. It would not be possible for human pen to depict more vividly those majestic events, ac once awful and fascinating, which form the closing part of Christ's life upon earth.

Then follows by a full account of the Lives of the Apostles. The graphic story embraces the brilliant career of the Apostle Paul, his stripes and persecutions ; his perils and sufferings, his thrilling shipwreck and last days at Rome.

The author of this delightful volume has followed closely the Bible narrative, using largely the exact language of the Holy Scriptures. In no instance has he departed from the meaning of the Sacred writers, yet making explanations in simple language where /er needed. The work will be found especially valuable to Parents and others desiring to instruct the young in the Truths of Religion.

Special attention is called to the Vast Gallery of Superb Illustrations which this great work contains. These are new, and are the masterpieces of the world's most famous artists. The Emblematic Engravings teach the most striking truths of the Bible in a manner not likely to be forgotten.

CHAPTER I. The Story of the Creation

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The Story of the Creation — What was Made on Each Da} — Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden — The Serpent Beguiles Eve — Cherubim and a Flaming Sword — Cain Kills his Brother Abel— A Mark Set Upon Cain 17

CHAPTER II. The Story of the Flood

The Story of the Flood— The World Grown Very Wicked — Noah Commanded to Build an Ark for the Saving of His Family — Every Living Thing on the Dry Land Destroyed — Noah Leaves the Ark and Offers Sacrifice — - The Tower of Babel — Confusion of Tongues and Scattering of the People 25

CHAPTER III. The Story of Abraham

The Story of Abraham — Destruction of Sodom and Story of Lot — Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away — Abraham Offering up Isaac — Journey of Abraham's Servant — Isaac and Rebekah — Isaac Obtains a Wife from a far Country . . 33

CHAPTER IV. The Story of Esau and Jacob

The Story of Esau and Jacob — Birthright Sold for a Mess of Pottage — Two Kids from the Flock — Jacob Obtains the Blessing of Isaac — Dream of the Ladder and Angels — Jacob Visits Laban— Leah and Rachel — Serving Fourteen Years to Obtain Rachel for a Wife — Happy Meeting of Jacob and Esau .... 49

CHAPTER V. The Story of Ta=tt«

The Stoty of Joseph — a Boy m a Pit — Sold Away into Egypt — The Coat Dyed with Blood — Telling the Meaning of Dreams —

Wearing the King's Ring — Famine in ail Lands — Joseph's Brethren in Egypt- -Jacob and Benjamin • • • 9t

CHAPTER VI. Joseph and his Brethren in Egypi

Joseph and his Brethren in Egypt — The Feast in the Palace — Story of Benjamin — The Cu;- in the Sack — The Plea of Judah — Joseph Mak^s Himself Known to his Brethren - Jacob's Journey to Egypt — A Home in a Fa-- Country — The Blessing of Joseph's Two Son- -Jacob's Death and Burial — Last Days oj Joseph 7*

CHAPTER VII. The Story of Moses

The Story of Moses— The Little Lifeboat- Adopted Child of Pharoah's Daughter— Cruel Treatment of the Israelites in Egypt— Mosei Slays an Egyptian — At the Burning Bush — Aaron's Rod Becomes a Serpent — The Tet Plagues — The First-born of the Egyptians Slain — Feast of the Passover — Tbp Hebrew? Pass Through the E.ed Sea — Pharaoh and his Host Drowned — The Song of Triumph . . "jg

CHAPTER VIII. From the Red Sea to Sinai

From the Red Sea to Sinai— The Bitter Watsi* Made Sweet — Bread from Heaven — A Flo**. of Quails — Water from the Rock in Horeb — Battle with the Amalekites— The Ten Commandments Spoken from Sinai — Story of the Tabernacle and its Services — The Scapegoat Sent into the Wilderness . . . - . io?

CHAPTER IX. Wanderings in thf Wilderness

The Golden Calf — Moses Angry and Breaks th« Tables of the Law— The Glory of Mount

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Sinai — Numbering the People — The Pillar of Fire — The Israelites Murmur — Punishment by Fire — A Strong Wind Brings Quails for Food — Spies Sent to the Promised Land — The Brazen Serpent — Story of Balaam and Balak — Death of Moses — The People Mourn Thirty Days .

CHAPTER X. The Story of Joshua

Story of Joshua — Arrival of the Israelites at Jordan — Crossing the River — Rahab and the Spies— Capture of Jericho — Battle at the City of Ai— Achan Stoned for Theft— Men in Old Clothes — A Furious Hailstorm — Joshua's Great Victory — The People Choose "Whom they will Serve 135

CHAPTER XI. The Story of Gideon

The King of Moab Slain — Deborah Judges tfoe People — The Host of Sisera Scattered — Gideon and the Angel — Choosing an Army — Three Hundred Warriors — Trumpets and Pitchers — A Great Victory — Gideon's Wicked Sou — Capture of a City — Abimelech Killed by a Young Man 152

CHAPTER XII. The Story of Samson

Jephthah and his Daughter — An Angel Comes to Manoah — Birth of Samson — The Slain Lion — Honey from a Strange Source — A Hard Riddle to Guess — Jackals in the Corn — Samson Breaks his Bonds — The Giant Loses his Strength — The Cunning Trick of Delilah — ■ Pillars of the Temple Fall — Death of Samson 166

CHAPTER XIII. The Story of Ruth

A Famine at Bethlehem — Naomi Returns from Moab — Ruth Cleaves to her Mother-in-law — Gleaners in the Harvest Field — Ruth at the Feet of Boaz — The Shoe Given to a Neighbor —Ruth Becomes the Wife of Boaz . . . .174

CHAPTER XIV. The Story of Samuel

The Story of Samuel — Hannah's Prayer — The Boy Hears a Voice Calling Him — Sudden

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Death of EH— Trouble with the Philistines— The Ark Carried Away — A Great Victory — Samuel Sets up a Stone — The Israelites Want a King 181

CHAPTER XV. The Story of Saul

Story of Saul— A Vial of Oil— Saul is Made King — Israel's Army — War with Amalek — The King's Disobedience — The Torn Mantle — An Evil Spirit — The Shepherd Boy and his Harp — David is Pursued — Saul and the Witch of Endor— The Last Battle— Death of Saul— What Was Done with the King's Body . . .191

CHAPTER XVI. The Story of David

The Story of David — Anointed by the Piophet — The Sling that Slew a Giant— The Enemy Routed- -Saul's Anger Against David — Jonathan's Friendship — The Wanderer — Saul Spared by David — Abigail Sends a Present and Becomes David's Wife — What Happened at Ziklag — Startling News from the Field of Fettle 2t»

CHAPTER XVII. The Reign of David

The Reign of David — W;.. with the Philistines — The Ark Brought to Jerusalem — David and Uriah — Nathan's Rebuke — Parable of the Ewe Lam1 - The Dead Child— Rebellion of Absalom—David's Flight— A Great Battle— Death of Absalom — David's Grief— A Kk- and a Stab — Terrible Pestilence — David Yields his Throne to Solomon aaj

CHAPTER XVIII. The Story of Solomon

The Story of Solomon — David's Choice of a King — The Anointing — Building the Temple — The Ark Placed in the Holy of Holies — The Dedication of the Lord's House — Solomon . Punishes Wrong-Doers — Dispute About a Child — Visit from the Queen of Sheba — A Magnificent Throne — Horses and Chariots — Sin of Idolatry — Solomon's Proverbs — The Fool and Wise Man — The Virtuous Woman . 238

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CHAPTER XIX. The Story of Elijah

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The Story of Elijah— Fed by Ravens— The Widow's Cruse of Oil and Barrel of Meal — Story of the Dead Child— The Prophet on Carmel — Rain in Answer to Prayer — Under the Juniper Tree — Elijah on Mount Horeb — Naboth and his Vineyard — The Arrow that Smote Ahab — Ahaziah Comes to the Trone — Jehu Anointed King — Death of Jezebel — Elijah Taken up into Heaven 257

CHAPTER XX. The Story of Elisha

The Story of Elisha— Salt in the Water— War Against Moat) — The Prophet's Chamber — The Woman of Shunem — Restoring a Dead Child — A Terrible Famine — Vessels of Oil — Iron Made to Swim — Story of Naaman — Sin of Gehazi — A Young Man's Vision — Stoning of the High-Priest — What Happened in Syria — Elisha's Last Words and Death — The Syrians Defeated— Parable of the Thistle and Cedar . 273

CHAPTER XXI. Two Prophets and a King

Two Prophets and a King — Jonah Sent to Nineveh—A Prophet Cast into the Sea— The Great Fish— A Good King in Judah — The Temple Purified — A Royal Feast— The Sickness of Hezekiah — Babylon and Assyria — Message from the Assyrian King — Isaiah Gives Courage to the Jews — A Wonderful Vision . . . 287

CHAPTER XXII. The Story of Daniel

The Story of Daniel — Captivity of the Jews — Three Hebrew Youths — The King's Great Image — The Fiery Furnace — Handwriting on the Wall — Weighed and Found Wanting — Daniel's Enemies — In the Den of Lions — A Remarkable Vision 298

CHAPTER XXIII. Return from the Captivity

Return from the Captivity — Rebuilding the Temple — King Darius — Ezra Arrives at Jerusalem — Too Much Wickedness— Wives Taken from the Heathen— Arrival of Nehemiah —

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The Walls Rebuilt— The Enemy Thwarted— Ezra Reads the Law — Story of Queen Esther — A Great Feast — Queen Vashti — The Jews in Danger — Haman's Wicked Plot — Esther Saves Her People — Haman Hanged .... 311

CHAPTER XXIV. The Story of Job

The Story of Job — Sons, Daughters and Great Possessions — Satan Among the Sons of God — Messengers Bring Startling News — Job Afflicted with Boils — A Visit from Three Friends — Job's Grievous Complaint — Better Days at Last — Presents and Congratulations — Increase of Riches 331

CHAPTER XXV. The Story of Bethlehem

The Story of Bethlehem — A Roman Emperor — Zacharias in the Temple — An Angel Brings a Message — Birth of John Foretold — An Angel Appears to Mary — Elisabeth Visits Her Cousin — The Child Named John — Joseph and Mary at Bethlehem— Birth of the Child Jesus— The Angels and Shepherds — Scene in the Temple — Happy Old Simeon — Good News for the World — The Anthem of Peace 339

CHAPTER XXVI. What Followed the Baptism

Story of John the Baptist — Jesus on the Banks of the Jordan — The Temptation in the Wilderness — The Fishermen Become Disciples — The Miracle in Cana of Galilee — Wine from Water — Jesus in Jerusalem — Buyers and Sellers Driven from the Temple — Words of Jesus not Understood — The Man Who Came by Night — Discourse to Nicodemus 357

CHAPTER XXVII. Jesus Returns to Galilee

The People of Samaria — The Woman at Jacob's Well — The Water of Life — In the Synagogue at Nazareth — Hatred of the Jews — Healing the Son of a Nobleman — Casting Out a Devil — Wonderful Cures — Jesus Calls Peter and Andrew — Discourses Upon the Law and Providence — A Lesson from Birds and Flowers — House Built on the Rock — A Leper Healed— The Widow's Son Raised to Life 367

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CHAPTER XXVIII. Jesus Teaching and Healing

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Jesus Dines in the House of a Pharisee — Mary Magdalene and Her Box of Ointment — Cure of the Man Sick of the Palsy — A Cluster of Parables — What the Kingdom of Heaven is Like — Story of the Prodigal — Publicans and Sinners — A Woman Healed — The Daughter of Jairus— The Troubled Sea Calmed— The Man Possessed of Devils — Followed by a Multitude — The Twelve Apostles 381

CHAPTER XXIX. Marvellous Works and Words

Fhe Man at the Pool of Bethesda— Trouble With the Pharisees — Plucking Corn on the Sabbath — David Eating the Shew-Bread — Death and Burial of John the Baptist — Feeding a Multitude — Storm on the Sea — Jesus Walking on the Water — Rescue of Peter — A Mother's Appeal for Her Daughter — The Deaf and Dumb Man — A Blind Man Healed — Peter Called a Rock — The Mount of Transfiguration — A Lunatic Cured 399

CHAPTER XXX. Last Visit of Jesus to Galilee

Lesson from a Little Child — The Unjust Steward — Money Found in a Strange Place — Feast of Tabernacles — Pharisees Angry — The Man Elind From His Birth — Ten Lepers Healed— Jesus Blessing Little Children — The Good Samaritan — Jesus at Jerusalem and Bethany — The Raising of Lazarus — Two Blind Men Receive Their Sight 411

CHAPTER XXXI. Last Days in the Temple

Jesus at Bethany — Anointing in the House of Martha, Mary and Lazarus — Entry into Jerusalem — Road Strewn With Palm-Branches — Children in the Temple— The Man Who Had a Vineyard — Disputing With the Pharisees — The Tribute-Money — The Fate of Hypocrites — The Poor Widow — Vivid Picture of the Second Coming 433

CHAPTER XXXII. Jesus Betrayed and Arrested

A Plot to Put Jesus to Death — Feast of the Passi?AQ»

over — Preparations for the Last Supper — Jesus Washing the Feet of His Disciples — In the Garden of Gethsemane — A Prayer of Agony — The Traitor's Kiss — False Witnesses — Jesus Before the High-Priest — Denial of Peter- Sorrowful End of Judas — Jesus Before Pilate — A Furious Mob — The Purple Robe and Crown of Thorns 445

CHAPTER XXXIII. The Story of the Crucifixion

Story of the Crucifixion — Bearing the Cross — A Prayer for Enemies — The Earthquake and Darkening of the Sun — Veil of the Temple Rent — The Burial — The Angel and Women at the Tomb — Surprise of the Disciples — Jesus at Emmaus — Again in Galilee — The Great draught of Fishes— Solemn Charge to Peter — Jesus at Bethany — The Ascension — Awe- Struck Disciples Appear in the Temple . . 456

CHAPTER XXXIV. The Story of the Apostles

Casting Lots for Another Apostle — Choice of Matthias — Wonders on the Day of Pentecost — The Tongues of Fire — Peter's Remarkable Sermon — Thousands of Believers — The Lame Man Healed — Two Apostles in Prison — Story of Ananias and Sapphira — Prison Doors Thrown Open — Choosing Seven Deacons — Story of Stephen— The First Martyr— Simon the Sorcerer — Philip in Africa — A Man in a Chariot— A Queen's Treasurer Baptized . .47c

CHAPTER XXXV. The Story of Saul

The Story of Saul— The Bright Light from Heaven — A Persecutor Changed to an Apostle — Story of Barnabas — Jews Attempt to Kill Saul — Story of Peter and Dorcas — Peter on the Housetop — A Remarkable Vision — Simon the Tanner and Cornelius — Martyrdom of James — Peter's Escape from Prison — Herod's Speech — A Beautiful City — A Notorious Wizzard — The Apostles Suffer Persecution — Paul Stoned by a Mob — Success of the Gospel 484

CHAPTER XXXVI. Paul's Second Journey

Paul and Barnabas Separate — The Young Man Timothy— Paul and Silas at Philippi— The

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House of Lydia — Casting Out an Evil Spirit — Locked Up in the Old Prison — An Earthquake—The Jailor's Fright— Leaving Thessalonica by Night — At Berea — Arrival at Athens— Paul Preaching on Mars' Hill— The City of Corinth -Story of Gallio— A New Preacher from Egypt — Aquila and Priscilla — Apollos Preaching in Greece . . 501

CHAPTER XXXVII. Paul's Third Journey

Journey Through Little Asia — At Ephesus and Corinth — Wizards and Deceivers — Diana's Gorgeous Temple — Wild Uproar at Ephesus — The Apostle Travels in Greece — Story of Eutychus— A Sad Parting— The Gospel at Tyre — Paul at Jerusalem — A

Furious Mob— Paul Bound with Chains- Scene before the Council — An Infamous Plot— Paul Finds Friends in His Danger . 514

CHAPTER XXXVIII. Paul at C^esarea and Rome

Paul Sent by Night to Caesarea — The Roman Governor Felix — Wicked Drusilla — A New Governor — Paul Before King Agrippa — A Pointed Sermon — Two Years in Prison — Plot to Take the Life of Paul— The Voyage to Rome — Furious Storm — The Ship Wrecked — Escape of All on Board— A Deadly Viper — Astonishment of the Heathen — Miracles of Healing — Paul's Arrival at Rome— A Noble Martyr — The Apostle John — Wonderful Visions 529

Helps to the Study of the Bible

Four Thousand Questions and Answers on the Old and New Testaments . . . ,

Frontispiece

Adam and Eve Driven Out of the Garden of

Eden 19

Adam Tilling the Ground 20

Cain and Abel Making an Offering to the Lord 21

The Death of Abel 22

The Peaceable Fruits of tbe Spirit 23

Brotherly Love 24

Noah Building the Ark ........ 26

Return of the Dove to the Ark 28

Noah and His Family Leaving the Ark , 29

Noah's Sacrifice After the: Flood 30

The Builders of Batel Scjtttered ?i

Abram Entering the Land of Canaan .... 34

The Egyptian King Taking the Wife of Abram 35

Melchizedek Blessing Abram 37

"As the Stars, so Shall be Thy Posterity " . . 38 The Destruction of Sodom Foretold to Abraham 40

Lot and His Family Fleeing From Sodom . . 41

Departure of Hagar and Ishmael 42

Abraham Offering Isaac 44

Abraham's Servant Meeting Rebekah . ... 46

Isaac Welcoming Rebekah • . 47

Isaac Blessing Jacob 51

Jacob's Vision of Angels 52

T acob Meeting Rebekah 54

_,aban Hiring Jacob 55

Jacob Wrestling With the Angel ..... 56

Meeting of Jacob and Esau 57

Joseph's Dream of the Sun, Moon and Eleven

Stars 60

The Shepherd and His Flock 61

Joseph Sold by His Brethren 62

Joseph Interpreting Pharoah's Dreams ... 66

Joseph Proclaimed Ruler of Egypt 68

The Cup Found in Benjamin's Sack .... 75

Joseph Makes Himself Known to His Brethren 77

The Sons of Jacob Burying Their Father . . 81

Embalming the Body of Joseph 83

Pharaoh's Daughter Finding Moses .... 86

Moses Brought Before Pharaoh's Daughter . • 87

The Israelites Made to Work Hard in Egypt • 88

Woses Slaying the Egyptian „ 89 ,

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Moses at the Burning Bush ....•.„ 90

Aaron's Rod Changed to a Serpent 92

The Feast of the Passover 96

Departure of the Israelites From Egypt ... 97 Pharaoh's Host Destroyed in the Red Sea . . 99. Moses Bringing Water From the Rock . . . 104 Aaron and Hur Holding Up the Hands of Moses 105 Moses Receiving the Tables of the Law . . . 107 The Setting Up of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness 109

Outside View of the Tabernacle no

The Ark of the Covenant n 1

Furniture of the Tabernacle ,12

The Laver 113

Sending the Scapegoat Into the Wilderness . 114 The High Priest Offering Incense on the

Golden Altar . . . . 115

The Way to the Promised Land 1 r 7

The Fountain in the Wilderness 118-

The Israelites Worshipping the Golden Calf . 12c*

Moses Destroying the Tables of the Law . . . 121

Mosos Bringing the New Tables of the Law . 12?

The Spies Returning From Canaan .... 124.

The High Priest in Full Dress 126

The Brazen Serpent 128

Balaam Met by the Angel of the Lord . . . 129

Balaam's Sacrifice on Seven Altars 130

Moses Rehearsing the Commandments to the

Children of Israel 132

The Lord Appearing to Moses and Joshua in

the Pillar of a Cloud 133

Moses Giving His Charge to Joshua .... 137

Rahab and the Spies 138

The Hebrews Crossing the Jordan 13c-

The Angel Appearing to Joshua . ..... 141

Falling of the Walls of Jericho 142

Joshua Capturing the City of Ai 143

The Inhabitants of Ai Witnessing the Defeat

of Their Army . 145

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still . 14}

Joshua Dividing the Land 149

Gideon's Offering Burnt by Fire from the Rock 156

Gideon's Victory Over the Midiauites . , . 159-

A Woman Casts a Stone Upon Abimelech . . 162

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Abimelech Slain by His Armo. arer . . „ 164

Jephthah Meeting His Daughter 167

Samson Slaying the Lion . 169

Samson Caught and Bound by His Foes . . . 172

Ruth and Naomi 175

Ruth Gleaning in the Fields cf Boaz ... 177

The Lord of Hosts 179

The Harvest Time 180

The Young Samuel Brought to EH .... 182

Hannah Visiting Samuel 184

The Call of Samuel „ . . 186

The Destruction of the Hagarites 194

Saul Tearing the Robe of Samuel 196

David Playing the Harp Before Saul .... 197

Saul and His Men Searching for David ... 198

Saul and the Witch of Endor 200

Saul Kills Himself by Falling on His Sword . 201

Samuel Anointing David at Bethlehem . . . 204

David Slaying Goliath 206

Saul Casting the Javelin at David 208

The Covenant Between David and Jonathan . 211

David Spares the Sleeping Saul 214

Abagail's Present to David 217

Peace and Joy 219

The Name of the Lord 220

David Anointed King Over Israel . . . . „ 222 David Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem With

Great Rejoicing . 224

David Mourning the Death of His Child . . 226

David Pardoning Absalom 228

Shimei Casting Stones at David ...... 230

David Instructing Joab to Number the People 234

A.n Angel Goes Forth to Smite the Land . . 235

David Builds a New Altar 236

Solomon is Crowned King 240

The Judgment of Solomon 244

Husbandmen of Ancient Palestine Going Forth

to Work 245

The Ark Brought Into the Temple by Solomon 247

Solomon Dedicating the Temple 248

The Ark and Furniture of the Temple . . . 250

The Queen of Sheba "Visiting Solomon . . . 251

Kings Bringing Gifts to Solomon 253

Solomon's Picture of the Fool and the Wise

Man 254

The Virtuous Woman 255

Elijah Fed by Ravens 258

Elijah Raising the Widow's Son 260

Elijah Slaying the Prophets of Baal .... 262

Elijah at the Mouth of the Cave 263

The Death of King Ahab 265

The Body of Jezebel Eaten by Dogs .... 267

Elijah Taken Up into Heaven 269

Thanksgiving unto the Lord 271

The Path of Wisdom . 272

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Elisha Causing Iron to Swim . . . . . 27f

Naaman at the Door of Elisha ...... 279

The Stoning of Zechariah 281

Defeat of the Syrians by the Israelites . . 283

Cleansed from Unrighteousness 285

The Sun and Shield 286

Jonah Sheltered by the Vine 289

The Molten Sea 29c

Hezekiah Cleansing the Temple 201

The Lips of Isaiah Touched with a Coal from

the Altar 293

The Vision of Isaiah 296

The Jews Led into Captivity 299

Daniel Refusing to Worship the Image . . . 302

Daniel Interpreting the King's Dream . . . 304

Daniel Touched by the Angel 306

Thorns in the Field of the Slothful .... 309

Summer and Winter Shall Not Cease .... 310

The Return of the Jews from Captivity . . . 312

Building a New Temple 314

Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem .... 318

Nehemiah and His Workmen 320

Two Pages of an Ancient Scroll of Scriptures . 322

Queen Esther Crowned . . 324

The Treasures of Winter 329,

"Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace " . . 33c

The Messengers Telling Job of His Losses . . 332

Job and His Three Friends 334

Job Visited by His Relatives „ 335

Christmas Carols 337

The Joys that are Unseen 338

The Angel Appearing to Mary 341

Zacharias Writing a Name for the Child . . . 343

Simeon Taking the Child in His Arms . . . 347

Wise Men of the East Presenting Their Gifts . 349 Killing the Male Children Under Two Years

Old .35a

Jesus Working at the Trade of a Carpenter . . 353

The Sure and Steadfast Anchor 355

Beautiful Garments 356

The Temptation on the Mountain 359.

The Water Turned into Wine at Cana of Galilee 361

The Money-Changers Driven From the Temple 363

Christ Talking to Nicodemus ...... 365

Jesus and the Woman of Samaria ..... 368

"Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of

Fall of the House Built on the Sand .... 378 Mary Anointing the Feet of Christ in the House

of Simon the Pharisee 382

The Enemy Sowing Tares by Night .... 385

Finding the Hidden Treasure 386

The Return of the Prodigal Son 388

The Beggar Lazarus at the Rich Man's Gate . 389.

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Christ Raising the Daughter of Jairus . . 393 Good Trees Bring Forth Good Fruit . . . 397

Joy After a Night of Weeping 398

The Burial of John the Baptist 402

Christ Feeding the Multitude 404

The Transfiguration 409

Jesus Teaching Humility by a Little Child . 412 "Whereas I Was Blind, Now I See" . . . 415

Jesus Blessing Little Children 419

Robbers Lying in Wait 421

The Priest and Levite Passing by the

Wounded Man 422

The Good Samaritan 423

The Good Shepherd Dividing the Sheep from

the Goats 425

The Raising of Lazarus 428

" Suffer Them to Come unto Me " . . . .431 The Bread That Cometh Down from Heaven 432 Mary of Bethany Anointing the Feet of Jesus 434

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 436

The Children in the Temple 438

Jesus Washing the Feet of His Disciples . . 445 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane . . .447 Judas Betraying Jesus With a Kiss .... 449

Peter Denying Christ 452

They Cried, " Crucify Him ! Crucify Him ! " 454 Christ Sinking under His Cross on the Way

to Golgotha 457