been bought by our Lord at an inconceivable cost to Himself, and that none have to do with the light but those who are made "priests to God" (of whom we have before spoken). The world, alas! lieth in darkness.

Another beautiful idea is suggested by the bowls which contained the oil, being "made like unto almonds." The Lord Jesus in resurrection obtained for his Church the gift of the Holy Spirit (see John xvi. 7). How complete is the type! Jesus, having suffered and died, rose again, and sent the Holy Spirit as "the Comforter" of his people. (The original word implies more properly, "helper," because the Holy Spirit is our teacher, enlightener, guide, and strengthener, besides being our Comforter. The force and true meaning of the word is "a helper within call;" one always ready, always near.) The olive was "bruised and wounded," but the result of all this was 66 pure oil." When it was in the bowls, all the process was over for ever, and it became the light in the Holy Place for the priests. Thus we are taught to connect the precious gift of the Holy Spirit with the resurrection of the Lord Jesus to the Father (Ps. vi. 8. 18. John xvi. 23. Luke ii. 13.) The work, all "finished" as it is, and the bitter agonies of our Saviour, result in the eternal light of gladness to those who believe. Wonderful love! Wonderful love! "God is love!" Every thing connected with the candlestick was to be "of pure gold" (Exod. xxv. 38-40). The previous remark on the subject will suffice. A talent of gold was to be used, which was of great value: fit, yet faint emblem of Him whose worth is priceless; who was from all eternity the "Beloved" of the Father, and who is infinitely"precious" to all who believe! There is one very important truth respecting the candlestick brought before us. There was no other light in the Holy Place. Be it remembered there were no windows. The Holy of Holies was enlightened by the Shekinah, the visible presence of the Lord shining between the cherubim; and in the Holy Place there was only the candlestick. The priests might not bring in candles or lamps of their own, but when there, they were to see by the light revealed by the " pure olive oil." And so now, there is

but one way of receiving true light, viz. from Christ by the Spirit; the same old way, yet ever "new and living." In this age, alas! human reason, mind, intellect, are too much trusted, yet the mind of the Lord changeth not. The Spirit alone revealeth "the deep things of God," which are all far beyond the finite powers of mere man to understand!

O! for more simplicity, more of the receiving of Scripture truth "as a little child." The humble peasant, the labourer or cottager, may with ease and safety find the road to heaven, simply by the teaching of the Holy Spirit on the Word. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Ps. cxix. 105), while all mere human talent, however bright, or all mere human reason, will only prove false light to allure to the regions of darkness and despair! O the agonies of those at last, whose knowledge has extended to any thing short of Christ! "This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent" (John xvii. 3).

Before leaving the Holy Place, we must notice the incense altar mentioned in chap. xxx. 1-10. This was to be one cubit square, and made of "shittim wood overlaid with gold," doubtless another type of the Lord Jesus. The priests were to worship in the tabernacle; but where was their own merit, their own righteousness? Through one alone could they be accepted, or their prayers heard, and through Him alone can we hope for the same blessings. They were sinners, and so are we; having nothing of our own to recommend us to God! The 3rd and 4th verses of Rev. viii. serve to throw some light on this type. The incense came with the prayers of the saints." Prayer is one of our most solemn duties and greatest privileges. We are told to "ask and receive;" yet He who gave the command, can alone secure the promise. The prayer offered in faith, is accompanied with his perfect merit, of which the incense is an emblem. In Exod. xxx. 34 -38, directions are given concerning this incense. It was to be made most particularly; any deficiency would have rendered the whole imperfect. In verse 36 we also

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read it was to be "beaten very small." Great trouble and pains were needed to make it. It was to be "pure and holy;" "most holy;" "holy for the Lord." And such was the merit of the Lord Jesus. He is "the Holy One of God." His work is perfect, his merit all-sufficient; this perfumes the offerings of prayer and praise from his people, and renders them acceptable.

This incense was used also in the "holy of holies." Compare Heb. ix. 4, with Lev. xvi. 12, when the high priest, on the day of atonement, brought it "within the veil." Compare also verse 10 of this chapter with Heb. x. 21, which serves to throw some light on it. The necessity for an atonement was always kept before the minds of the Israelites, and it would appear that the Lord Jesus intended his disciples not to forget it, when He said at the Last Supper, "This do in remembrance of Me." Dear reader, do you thus remember Jesus? Do you receive the bread and wine as He commanded his people to do? If you have never yet done so, O, pause and ask yourself the reason!

The death of Jesus is one great subject of Bible truth! The types of the law foreshadowed this great event. Prophets foretold it. This was the subject of conversation at the transfiguration of our Lord. (Luke ix. 31.) While "Moses and Elias appeared in glory, they spake of his decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem?" Angels are interested in this wonderful theme (1 Pet. i. 12), and will you pass by as if you had no interest in it?

O reflect!" what will you do in the day of visitation," if you are not washed in the blood of Jesus? Forget not then "his death and blood-shedding." If you think you are not fit, can you then be fit to die? The little hymn says very truly,

"All the fitness He requireth,

Is to feel your need of Him."

His merit is all-sufficient, blessed be his holy name!

C. A. H.

NOTES OF A TOUR IN GALWAY.

BY A LADY.

MY DEAR FRIEND,-You ask me for some detail of the great and glorious work of reformation which I have so recently witnessed in the west of Ireland. I almost shrink from the task-I feel so utterly unable to convey to your mind the magnitude, extent, and power of this great outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the minds of these poor converts, most of whom were, only two years since, in the darkest thraldom and degradation of popery. But I will state some facts, to which I had the privilege of being an eye-witness, and you will, I am sure, at least agree with me, that such blessed results can spring alone from "the Lord of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working."

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The first station I visited was Castelkerke. Bishop of Tuam, Mr. Dallas, and other friends, at once proceeded to the school-house, where ninety-six persons were confirmed. They made the responses most heartily, and sang with great sweetness the hymn beginning,

"There is a fountain fill'd with blood."

The bishop and party went on to another station, and I remained at the parsonage. Mr. O'Callaghan is a very diligent Missionary; he was formerly a student at Maynooth, and when he left the college had never read a Bible! He received one from a lady, and it was made the means of his conversion. He is a man of real piety.

After dinner my friend and I went out to sketch. We sat by the side of the lake, and were soon surrounded by men and women. I talked to them; they directly took from their pockets their well-worn Bibles which they had only possessed eighteen months, but their knowledge of Scripture was wonderful. Several young boys came round, listening to the questions and answers with bright intelligence, and finding all the texts which were quoted with an eagerness I cannot convey to you. Two of the

men seemed to be deeply taught of God. One of them said, "the word of God is more precious to me than I can express, but we must seek the Spirit in reading it, for the Spirit must be honoured." I wish I could pourtray

the deep solemnity of that poor man's countenance when he uttered that last clause of the sentence.

He told me he read the Bible long before he left popery. "The Spirit taught me, ma'am, and now I have the unspeakable privilege of serving the best master!" He is appointed schoolmaster here. J. K., one of the readers, is a most pleasing and humble Christian. I greatly enjoyed his conversation.

In the evening Mr. O'Callaghan told us many affecting anecdotes of his people. He said, "I rather suspected the sincerity of one convert, but God's thoughts are not as man's. It pleased the Lord to visit him with dangerous illness; and then the wonder-working power of God's grace shone out most brightly in his happy experience. One day when I had read and prayed with him, he turned to his wife and said, "Oh, if you wish to have peace as I have in dying, always attend the reading of God's blessed word! I have had growing peace every day-I have perfect peace! it is perfect! O go to that church at Castelkerke ! listen to God's word, and I know He will take care of you." The man died in perfect

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Dick Conway is a very decided convert. He has been fearfully persecuted. He was in his boat, when he was so cruelly beaten that fits came on, and as he recovered from them, he meekly cried out, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do." He is in the infirmary from the effects of cruelty. Tom, his son, is a Christian boy; he supports his father and mother. He was with us by the lake listening with intense eagerness, and finding all the texts with great facility. Mr. O'C. told us there has not been a single case of litigation in his parish among the converts for four years-they used to occur daily. The converts spend Sunday in reading the Scriptures with the readers, and the readers told me they spend much time in prayer together.

We slept at the parsonage; the conversation, exposition, and prayer of the devoted missionary were very interesting. Next morning we rowed over the lake, and then walked two miles over the hills to meet a car. walk I can never forget. Seven men and boys, all converts, carried our box, bags, cloaks, &c. &c. I felt that

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