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or relaxing their bodies, might prove a hindrance to their obtaining it. Now if they submitted to this for the sake of "a corruptible crown," composed of a wreath of laurel, or parsley, the utmost value of which was their fellow-creature's applause and honor; how much more should we who run for an incorruptible crown, composed of the joys that never fade, and whose value is the approving "Well done, good and faithful servant," the applause of Him whose favor is better than life; how much more should such as we lay aside every weight of this world's pleasures and this world's indulgencies which in any degree would hinder us from running the race before us, or make the attainment of that prize in any degree doubtful!

Verse 27. "Lest that, by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway;" the Apostle brings his own experience to bear upon them, shewing them what diligence and self-denial he found necessary in his own case. In order that he might not run as "uncertainly" whether he should reach the prize or no, he found it needful to keep under his body; i. e., mortify his carnal affections, that he might not be found in the fearful condition of those who, after having preached the Gospel to, and been the means of saving others, shall be themselves, like counterfeit coin, when weighed in God's balance, found wanting.

Chapter x., verse 1. (August 22.) "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant;" the Apostle in this chapter shews the Corinthians, by the example of the Jews of old, that the possession of gifts and privileges, and a nominal Church profession,

(things which they seemed very much to rely on,) would not avail them while they were unacquainted with the inward grace of the Spirit in their hearts.

Verse 2. "And were all baptized unto Moses," &c.; the main privileges of a Church are its Sacraments; in these the Apostle shews that the Church of the Old Testament, as well as that of the New, were alike provided. The Jews, baptized unto Moses as the typical Mediator of the Old Testament, as we unto Christ the Mediator of the New. Eating of that "spiritual meat;" i. e., the manna figuring the body of Christ: and drinking "the same spiritual drink" which flowed from that rock which represented Christ, from whom, when smitten by righteous justice, the streams of redemption poured forth; even as we spiritually feed upon that body broken and that blood shed for the nourishment of his Church.

Verse 6. "Now these things were our examples;" to shew us what we are to expect, notwithstanding our profession and privileges, if we act like them in lusting after evil things, &c.

Verse 7. "The people sat down to eat and drink," &c.; that is to feast on the sacrifices offered to the idol. "And rose up to play;" that is to dance and rejoice, (as the custom was) in honour to their idol, (Exodus xxxii. 6:) and in communion with idol worshippers, which some of

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safely lead the children of Israel thy people through the Red Sea figuring thereby thy holy baptism, &c.'-Baptismal Service.

the Corinthians had done by partaking of the idolatrous feasts, chap. viii. 7.

Verse 8. "Neither let us commit fornication;" which the Jews did both naturally and spiritually, Numbers xxv. 1-5, 9, and the Corinthians in their heathen state were infamous for that sin even to a proverb.

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Within that refuge all serene
The vessels peaceful ride;

With calmness view th' unshelter'd scene,
Nor fear the angry tide.

Without, the foaming billows roar,
Death frowns in every wave;
And should the seaman dare their pow'r,
Full soon they prove his grave.

In this tempestuous sea of life
What refuge have we from alarm;
In storms of sorrow, winds of strife,
Where may we flee secure from harm?

Jesus! 'tis thine to still the storm,
And give our troubled spirits peace;
From evil, in her ev'ry form,

We fly to thee, and find release.

Reposing on thy love and pow'r,

Our souls in calmness may abide;
Though wildly round the tempest low'r,
Our barks in perfect safety ride.

Though oft around yon vessel's sails
The deaf'ning blast may roar;
Unless the mighty barrier fails,
It cannot harm them more.

But thou, our Refuge, cannot fail;
And, though care cross our way,
Thy love directs each adverse gale,
And smiles our fear away.

Nor only dost thou guard from ill,
While sailing o'er life's stormy sea;
When gained the peaceful haven, still
We find our lasting home in thee.

REV. H. A. SIMCOE, (Penheale-Press,) Cornwall.

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AN Officer in the Army, lately returned from India, after an absence from this country of twenty years; and, as during that period, many extraordinary events and changes had occurred, we were curious to know what he considered as the most remarkable alteration which had taken place in England since he left it. There is one thing, said he, which has struck me more than any other, and which I continue to notice every day. Now what was this? Was it the vast

increase of education-the number of schools for the people, and the instruction conveyed by them? No, that was not it. The diffusion of knowledge then by the Penny Magazine, and swarms of like cheap publications? No, that was not it. Ah! now we have it-the Reform in Parliament, with all its manifold workings? No, nor was that it. O, to be sure !— The improvement in travelling?-the steam, railroads, and so forth ?-Surely we have now guessed aright? No, observed our friend very gravely, all

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