done something to the grave-stones in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, inquiry was made as to the nature of the same, and who had done it. It was found out that, on Zechariah's tomb, there was written in Hebrew characters, "Simon Fränkel, a believer in Christ." And on

some other grave-stones crosses had been made, and the tombstone of Rabbi Eliezer's father-in-law was broken. The German Jews made a great noise about it.

Fränkel confessed that he had written his name on the tombstone of Zechariah, but he did not think that there was anything wrong in it, neither did any one else. Rabbi Eliezer proved that he had visited the tomb of his father-in-law about eighteen months previously, in company with another person, and that they found the grave-stone broken. Therefore, though the Jews at first brought this affair before the Prussian and Russian Consuls, they afterwards dropped the matter altogether. The whole of the outcry was only to frighten Rabbies E and B- and to induce

them to return to the Jews; for they told these rabbies that it was now in their power to send them in chains to Russia.

I do not think that any one can find fault with Fränkel for writing his name on the tomb of the Prophet. I have seen many Christian names and crosses too, on the tomb of Rachel, and when I, soon after my arrival here, visited the tombs of the kings and that of Simon the Just, I found in various places the name, "Jesus of Nazareth," inscribed in large Hebrew letters, which had certainly not been done by our converts, for they were yet among the Jews, but by some Christian traveller, either Jew or Gentile.

REPRINT OF "CHISUK EMUNAH."

Sir Moses Montefiore has given an order to Rabbi Israel, the printer at Jerusalem, to reprint the book "Chisuk Emunah," a copy of which he has sent him, and has also given 20l. towards the expenses. This

book, as is well known, is written against Christianity. From this and other indications, it is clear that the Jews have taken alarm at our reinforcing the Mission. May we, by the grace of God, revive them from their long lethargy!

ATTACHMENT OF JEWS TO THE SOIL OF THEIR

FOREFATHERS.

Sept. 1.-I had been informed that a respectable Jewish family had arrived from Europe, and were residing with an Israelite of my acquaintance. I went to-day to pay them a visit. I found in the father a venerable-looking son of Abraham. He had resided in one of the capitals of Europe, where he had carried on a flourishing business, but had left his children and grandchildren behind him, and come to reside in the Holy City for the remainder of his life, that he might be buried in the sepulchre of his forefathers. My Jewish friend told him who I was, and he expressed his surprise that a Jew should become a believer in Christ. When he was told that there were many here who were such, he wanted to know what I had to say in favour of Christianity. I quoted Scripture: he did the same, and became very warm in the discussion. However, he calmed down by degrees, when I proved to him that many of his quotations did not refer at all to the question before us; for instance, he quoted Isaiah lxv. as a denunciation against Christianity; but I showed him that this referred to the state of the Jews, who had, by their abominable practices, provoked the Almighty. I asked him, what had induced him to forsake Europe, his family, and all, to come and live in Jerusalem? His reply was remarkable :-" I am now seventy-six years old, and yet I have only lived two days: I have begun to live from the moment I set my foot upon holy ground, and that is now two days back. My former life passed away like a dream ;

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but now that I am in the land of my fathers I seem to live."

Sept. 6.-I gave some lessons in the College and instructed Mr. Hanauer, Mr. Levy, and Mr. Max: called on Dr. Kiel's family. Rabbi J. L. called upon me, and we agreed that he should come on Saturday next with his wife, that I might have an opportunity of conversing with her also.

Sept. 13.-The Bishop having kindly invited me to go to Jaffa, to spend a few days with him, I left Jerusalem on the 6th, and returned to-day. Many more Jews are now residing at Jaffa than on our arrival in the Holy Land: there were then very few; but there are now upwards of twenty-five families. Whilst I was at Jaffa, sixty Jews arrived from Poland on their way to the Holy City: about forty of them arrived with me to-day.

PUBLIC DECLARATION OF A BELIEVING FAMILY.

The first pleasing news I heard was that Rabbi Juda Levi, that rabbi whom I met eight years ago on the Coast of Africa, had publicly declared his faith in Christ Jesus, and then left the Jews, together with his wife and two children, and had gone to live with Mr. Simeon Rosenthal. I went to see them. Rabbi J. told me that the two chief rabbies had sent to ask his wife, whether it was with her full consent that she became a Christian, or if she was compelled to do so by her husband? To which she answered, that it was her own wish and will. It is also known among the Jews, that Dr. Kiel and his family are about to become Christians, which has caused a great stir among them.

EFFORTS OF THE JEWS TO RECLAIM THE CONVERTS.

Sept. 15.-I instructed Mr. Levi, Mr. Hanauer, Mr. Max, and Mr. Ducat's daughter; Dr. Kiel was with me. The printer, Rabbi Israel, called on me, begging that I would arrange for an interview with Rabbi J. Levi and his wife. I fixed ten o'clock the next day, at Mr. Simeon's house.

Sept. 16. This morning, Rabbi Israel, Rabbi Ariah, Mr. Amselik, his brother and wife, and myself went to Rabbi Levi. At first, all were very friendly; they chiefly endeavoured to make the rabbi's wife forsake her husband and return to the Jews. I did not interfere, but let them converse together; but as usual, the rabbies, who had promised to converse quietly, became very noisy, began to blaspheme and abuse the new converts, when I was obliged to call them to order and to request that they would keep to the purpose for which they came, viz., to ask Rabbi L.'s wife if she would go with them or remain with her husband. I could not get them to do so; on the contrary, they went on telling her that she was lost, that she would not be buried in the Jewish buryingground, that she would cause her parents to be driven out of Paradise, &c. At last, as I saw that it would all lead to nothing, I said, " Gentlemen, I request that you will be quiet, in order that I may ask Rabbi Levi's wife, once for all, whether she wishes to return with you to the Jews, or remain with her husband." I accordingly put the question, when she replied, “I will remain with my husband, and be a believer in Christ." The Jews who were present immediately began to cry, "Who is Christ? who is Christ ?" I then felt obliged to tell them to withdraw; for the poor woman was unwell, and the discussion had already been carried on too long. I said, "You see that she wishes to remain with her husband; why do you disturb her any longer ?" But they had no intention

of leaving so soon,—they had a great deal more to say to the poor woman. It was all, however, in vain ; the converts remained stedfast. May the Lord give them grace to continue to profess a good confession!

After I returned home, I had another call from a secret believer. I had some conversation with him, and directed him to the Lord, who would certainly remove all obstacles.

TEN INQUIRERS UNDER INSTRUCTION.

Sept. 20.-The Bishop had fixed for Hanauer's baptism to take place on Sunday next; I therefore introduced Mr. H. to the Bishop, that he might examine him. I next instructed the candidates for baptism; they are now ten in number, who have publicly announced their intention; besides these there are four secret inquirers who come to me for instruction; so that my hands are quite full, for which I cannot sufficiently bless and praise the Lord, who has begun such a glorious work in the Holy City. May he give us grace to labour patiently for the promotion of his glory and the welfare of immortal souls! Several Jews called upon me.

Sept. 21.-Rabbi I., one of the secret believers, afterwards visited me; I then went into the Jewish quarters.

Sept. 22.-I gave lessons in the College, and then instructed the candidates for baptism.

EXAMINATION OF INMATES OF THE COLLEGE.

Sept. 23.-To-day our Bishop examined the inmates of the College for the first time; they are five in number, and were examined in Hebrew, German, and English. His Lordship expressed his satisfaction at the progress they had made, and exhorted them to persevere in their studies, directed them to seek in all