A DYING JEWISH GIRL. AN encouraging testimony to the saving efficacy of Gospel truth is recorded in the earlier records of the Society, in a brief notice of a young Jewess. A school had been opened for the instruction of adult Jews, by reading and expounding the Old Testament Scriptures, in the hope of leading some of them to Christ. The means thus adopted were blessed to the soul of a young Jewess. She received the truth, and found in the Messiah a willing and merciful Saviour. Her friends knew, then, nothing of the great change which had been wrought in her, and she went on her way learning more and more in the school of Christ, under the teaching of His spirit. Her course, as a believer in Jesus, on earth, was a brief one. Before she died, she sent for her friends in order that she might take leave of them; and in their presence called one of her sisters, and said to her, "Go, after my death, to the missionaries, and thank them for the instruction which they gave me." Whilst her friends were as if thunder-stricken, and very angry, she fell sweetly asleep, and we hope not without a saving know ledge of Him, whom to know is life eternal MISSIONS TO THE JEWS.Ilenstr PERSIA. o 9712 IN his letter of February 12th, Mr. Stern gives us the following account of the A-59 „bɔ7199130 Baptism of an Israelite, ne 10 „ABIN "As an incitement to our prayers, and a stimulus to our activity in the blessed work in which we are engaged, the Lord, in his mercy, is continually permitting us to witness the truth of the prophetic declaration, I will take you, one of a city, and two of a family, and bring you to Zion.' Of the fulfilment of this promise, we were again reminded here, on Sunday, February 6th, when I had the privilege of administering the sacred rite of baptism, to Ibrahim I, a true son of Abraham, according to the flesh, and I trust, also according to the spirit. This conversion, like that of many other believing Israelites, proves, that the seed sown in hope, though imperceptible in the beginning, if touched by the heavenly breath, produces, in God's own appointed time, immortal fruit to the praise and glory of his holy name. The first impression which Ibrahim received of Christianity, was in his own house, and during a conversation which I had with the late Chief Rabbi. Our discussion excited his attention, and he heard with great indignation from the lips of the head of the synagogue, that our Christianity taught many things, which no Jew could controvert. What is the religion of the Nazarenes not an imposture? Is the Gospel not the work of man, but of God?' These questions he was revolving in his mind, when the scales suddenly fell from his eyes, and the truth which he had learnt to despise, entered his heart and transformed him into an humble disciple of the crucified Redeemer. Eight months ago the decisive change took place. The vague system of rabbinism, with all its rites and precepts, he then perceived, was inadequate to meet the wants of man, or save the ruined soul. From this period, he became a regular inquirer, and a patient, silent sufferer for the faith he professed. His trials and sorrows were many, and the anguish of his heart keen. The wife of his bosom, and the mother of his children, the friends of his youth and manhood, the partners in his business, and the people with whom he traded, love, friendship, fortune and name, all deserted him, as soon as he worshipped the Christian's God, and acknowledged the Man of sorrows, as his Saviour and Redeemer. But, whilst all around was gloomy and dark, there were light and joy, life and peace, in his heart. At present, he is severed from his family and kindred, and obliged to grapple with many difficulties. But He who is the father of all spirits, and with whom is the preparation of every heart, will, no doubt, ere long reward his faith and selfdenial, by the conversion of his wife and her six children." THE CHILD-TEACHER. THERE sat a little pale-faced boy No flowers perfumed that city street, Cared that the meek and gentle child Yet cared that little one for each- And every weary face he saw Called forth a loving prayer, That all might seek for rest in Christ, But now, along the crowded street,in! is yang of There came a dark-eyed boyou aftal And the fading child's pale cheek was flushed, I And his eyes grew bright with joy : For the little Israelite who knelt So fondly at his side, Had learnt from him to know, and love, 'Twas many months since first they met→ A few kind words, and beaming looks, The Gentile child possessed no wealth, Nought, save one little book, was his, But oh, it was the Word of Life, And taught the outcast Jew the way To God, and peace, and heaven. Ask we what can we do for God, Nay; whilst one wandering child remains A stranger to His grace it Whilst in our hands we hold His Word, now bra may plead, And at His throne There is a lifetime's work for all Who live in truth and deed. I'd d 1 od tod JT 146901 411 Duliitos ben boi) COLLECT FOR GOOD FRIDAY..97 HUSHED is the din of the busy mart, din of th For bells, in the steeples, chime; Calling each solemn, yet joyous heart, A To pray at this sacred time off? "Father, have mercy upon all Jews, "Let them no longer Thy love refuse." die der 919 Thousands of worshippers meet this day, "Bowed is each head by the load of guilt, 66 "Fetch them again to Thy peaceful fold, Say, shall the prayers of the Gentile throng 66 Do we not hear from each pastor's tongue, Boldly we come, thro' a living way,† 66 'Spirit of Power, reveal once more, "To Thy straying Jewish sheep, "Their own Good Shepherd, they scorned before, "Oh make them return, and weep: 66 Yea, Lord, have mercy upon all Jews,' "Let them no longer Thy love refuse." Leicester. * Gospel for Good Friday, John xix. 37. + Epistle for Good Friday, Heb. x. 14, 19, 20, 22. J. W. London: Printed at the Operative Jewish Converts' Institution, Palestine Place, Bethnal Green. |