1 Cor. xvi, 15, 16. I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.) That ye subunit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. Col. iv, 10. Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him.) 1 Thess. v, 12, 13. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their works' sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Heb. xiii, 7, 17. Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God; whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation; Obey them that have Che rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for Four souls, as they that must give Account; that they may do it with oy, and not with grief: for that is Inprofitable for you. his coming only, but by the con- | have Gal. iv, 15, 16. Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? Phil. ii, 29. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation. Col. i, 7, 8. As ye also learned 1 Thess. iii, 6-9. But now, when And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea-side; who, when he cometh, shall speak uuto thee. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Acts xiii,7. Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. SUPPORT OF THE GOSPEL Matth. x, 1, 8-10. And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves; for the workman is worthy of his meat. house remain, eating and drinkthe labourer is worthy of his hire. being such things as they give: for 3 John 8. We therefore ought to receive such, that we might fellow-helpers to the truth. Acts ix, 38. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. And Acts x, 5, 6, 21-24, 32, 33. went down to the men which 479 Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 1 Cor. ix, 6-11, 14. Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Say not the law the same also? For it these things as a man? or saith is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith he it altogether donbt, this is written; that he that for our sakes? For our sakes, no plougheth should plough in hope; hope should be partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you if we shall reap your carnal spiritual things, is it a great thing things? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. and that he that thrasheth in Gal. vi, 6. Let him that is taught in the word communicate into him that teacheth in all good things. 3 John 7. Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. DISINTERESTED CONDUCT OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. was of the same craft, he abode Acts xviil, 3. And because he with them, and wrought; for by their occupation they were tent makers. was present with you, and watte? I was chargeable to no man: & that which was lacking to me the donia supplied; and in all things! brethren which came from Mie have kept myself from being tur densome unto you, and so wil 7 keep myself. 1 Cor. xvi, 17, 18. I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. For they have refreshed my spirit and that these hands have ministered I myself was not burdensome t yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. no Phil. iv, 10, 14-18. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Notwithstanding ye have well done that ye did communicate with my affliction. Now, ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, church communicated with me, as concerning giving and receiv ing, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from yon, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to Gol Acts xx, 33, 34. I have coveted that were with me. 1 Cor. ix, 12, 15, 18. If others be 2 Cor. xii, 13, 16-18. For what i other churches, except it be the it wherein you were inferior t you? forgive me this wrong. Et 1 Thess. ii, 6, 9. Nor of me 480 2 Thess. iil, 9. Not because have not power, but to make 5 selves an ensample unto yon jè follow us. THEIR PURPOSE. TO PRODUCE FAITH IN A DIVINE INTERPOSITION. Exod. iv, 5, 8, 9. That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee. And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign,that they will believe thevoice MIRACLES. gods, and I will call on the name | LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he Mark ii, 9-12. Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, Luke v, 11. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. John ii, 11. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory: and his disciples believed on him. Acts ix, 35, 42. And all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw of the latter sign. And it shall (he saith to the sick of the palsy him, and turned to the Lord. And come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land. Exod. vii, 5. And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them. Exodus xvi, 6, 7, 12. And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel, At even, I say unto thee, Arise, and take never saw it on this fashion. John iv, 48. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. John xi, 41, 42. Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that that thou hast sent me. Joppa; and many believed in the it was known throughout all Lord. Acts xiii, 12. Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, bedoctrine of the Lord. lieved, being astonished at the Mark vi, 52. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves; for their heart was hardened. Ps. lxxviii, 42, 43. They rememthen ye shall know that the LORD thou hearest me always: but be-bered not his hand, nor the day cause of the people which stand when he delivered them from the hath brought you out from the theby I said it, that they may believe enemy. How he had wrought his land of Egypt. And in signs in Egypt, and his wonders morning, then ye shall see the in the fleld of Zoan. glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God. Num. xvi, 28. And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; (for I have not done them of mine own mind.) Exod. iv, 29-31. And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel: And Aaron spake all the words which the LORD had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people. And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped. Joshua fil, 10. And Joshua Exod. xiv, 31. And Israel saw said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that great work which the LORD that he will without fail drive did upon the Egyptians: and the out from before you the Canaan-people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant ites. .... 1 Kings xvili, 23, 24. Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock ent it in for themselves, and pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under; and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: And call ye on the name of your Moses. Acts iv, 14, 16, 17, 21, 22. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. But, that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. So when they had further threatened them, they let them go. finding nothing how they might punisti them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for 2 H that which was done. For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. MIRACLES, A WORK OF DIVINE POWER. Deut. viii, 4. Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years. Neh. ix, 21. Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing: their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not. Jer. xxxvi, 26. But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. Luke iv, 30. But he, passing through the midst of them, went his way. that the king of Israel had rent his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Wherefore hast thou rent thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel. Matth. xvii, 19-21. Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you. If ye have faith as a grain of mustard-seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove; and nothing shall this kind goeth not out but by be impossible unto you. Howbeit prayer and fasting. GENERAL RESULTS. and he is thy God, that hath done Deut. x, 21. He is thy praise, for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen. 1 Sam. iv, 8. Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilder Acts xiv, 19, 20. And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, suppos-ness. ing he had been dead. Howbeit, 2 Chron. vii, 3. And when all as the disciples stood round about the children of Israel saw how the him, he rose up, and came into the fire came down, and the glory of city: and the next day he depart-the LORD upon the house, they ed with Barnabas to Derbe. Acts xix, 11, 12. And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. BEYOND THE POWER OF MAN. 2 Kings iv, 30, 31. And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her. And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice nor hearing: wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked. 2 Kings v, 6-8. And he brought the letter to the King of Israel, saying, Now, when this letter is come unto thee, Behold, I have therewith sent Naaman 'my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy. And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? Wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketn a quarrel against me. And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps. cvi, 12. Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. Isa. li, 9. Awake! awake! put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake! as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? Matth. xv, 31. Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. Matth. xxi, 20. And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! Luke iv, 36. And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. Luke v, 8-10. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: And so was also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Luke vili, 35. Then they went out to see what was done, and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were de parted, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. John ix, 32. Since the world be gan was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. noised abroad, the multitude came Acts ii, 6, 12. Now, when this wa because that every man heard together, and were confounded, them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? that it was he which sat for alms Acts iii, 10, 11. And they knew at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, ali the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. Acts v, 11. And great fear came many as heard these things. upon all the church, and upon as Mark vi, 5. And he could there do no mighty work, save that is laid his hands upon a few sICA folk, and healed them. Mark ix, 16. 17. 19. 28 29 And he asked the scribes, Wha question ye with them? And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought uste thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit. He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, bow long shall I suffer you? Bring hin long shall I be with you? bo unto me. And when he was one into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not w cast him out? And he said unte them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting Luke ix, 39-41. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that be foameth again; and, bruising bia hardly departeth from him. ADE I besought thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not. And Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither MIRACLES UNDER THE OLD MIRACULOUS INTERPOSITION IN Gen. v, 24. And Enoch walled pieces. with God: and he was not; for things, and the fowl of the heaven; | down, and it was dark, behold a God took him. and they were destroyed from smoking furnace, and a burning the earth; and Noah only remain- lamp that passed between those ed alive, and they that were with him in the ark. And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days. Heb. xi, 5. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELUGE. THE WARNING. Gen. vi, 17. And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. Gen. vil, 2-4, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living substance that I have made will I destroyfromoff the face of theearth. And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth. And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. In the self-same day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sous with them, into the ark: And they went in unto Noah into the ark two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. THE OVERFLOW. Gen. vii, 11, 12, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24. . The same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. Fif teen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle and the creeping THE EBB. Gen. vill, 1-5, 13--16..... God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged: The fountains also of the deep, and the windows of heaven, were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained: And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat, And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen. And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry. And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried. And God spake unto Noah, saying, Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee. Job xxii, 15, 16. Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood. Heb. xi, 7. By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 2 Pet. ii, 5. And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly. 2 Pet. iii, 5, 6. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished. WITH LOT. Gen. xix, 11. And they [angels] smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door. And he LORD said furthermore un- other flesh. Exod. vii, 9, 10. When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. unto Pharaoh, and they did so as And Moses and Aaron went in the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. THE TEN PLAGUES. WATER TURNED INTO BLOOD. Exod. vii, 19, 25. And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streamis, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and |