blessing which seems to be given to those who care for Israel. I
3. In the next place, take up the Jewish subject because of the special blessing which seems to be given to those who care for Israel. I challenge any one to deny few ministers of Christ have been so useful of late and made a greater mark on the world than the following well‐ known men, Charles Simeon, Edward Bickersteth, Haldane Stewart, Dr. Marsh, Robert McCheyne, and, though last but not least, Hugh McNeile. They were men of very different gifts and minds; but they had one common feature in their religion. They loved the cause of the Jews. In them was the promise fulfilled: "They shall prosper that love you" (Psa. 122:6).
4. In the next place, take up the Jewish subject because of its close connection with the Second Advent of Christ and the close of this dispensation. Is it not written, "When the Lord shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His glory"? (Psalm 102:16). "If the casting, away of Israel be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?" (Rom. 11:15). The words which the angel Gabriel addressed to the Virgin Mary have never yet been fulfilled: "He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of His kingdom there shall be no end" (Luke 1:33).
5. Last of all; let us annually support that great and good institution, the Jews' Society, by our money and our prayers. Our money will be well bestowed on an old and faithful servant of Christ, which does Christ's work in Christ's own way. Our prayers are well bestowed if given for a cause which is so near our Master's heart. The time is short. The night of the world is drawing near. If ever there is "a nation born in a day" [Isa. 66:8], that nation will be Israel. Let us pray for that blessed consummation, and give habitually as if we really believed the words, "All Israel shall be saved.
Heirs of God!
"As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave