possession, which they have left without even asking for a receipt.

On the 22d instant three respectable Jews of the Spanish congregation called to consult me about some regulations of their community, respecting which disputes have arisen. I advised them to arrange it among themselves, telling them that they were all children of one Father, that they ought to consider themselves as brethren, and not to take their quarrels before the Governor of the place, which would cost both money and time, and bring disgrace upon the whole community. They promised to do so.

PARTY SPIRIT AMONG THE JEWS.

Unfortunately there is a great deal of party spirit amongst the Jews here; they are divided into various sects and parties, who are at variance with each other. It is painful to behold such things in the Holy City, and among the tribes of Israel; for they are often violent in their passions, and, not satisfied with abusive language, they sometimes come to blows, and the local authorities are obliged to interfere. a few weeks back, two parties were thus engaged, when the most violent of both parties were put into prison, and only released on the entreaty of the community, in order to celebrate the Day of Atone

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KINDLY FEELING OF THE JEWS TOWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MISSION.

I may also state, that every member of our Mission has opportunities, in his particular department of pointing out to the Jews, that nothing but love for their spiritual and temporal welfare actuated him in taking up his abode in the Holy City; and this is the case, in an especial degree, with the medical department. There is only one voice amongst the

whole Jewish population as regards our most valuable friend, Dr. Macgowan. Their attachment to him is beyond description. When he was lately assaulted by the soldiery, we saw the Jews running about the streets weeping and lamenting. At his late illness they offered up prayers to Almighty God on his behalf. When they speak of him they constantly say, "Euer Doctor soll leben!" (May your doctor live.) Mr. Bergheim, who sees many Jews at the dispensary, is greatly beloved among them; they all praise his mildness and kindness when speaking to them. Mr. Nicolayson they call "one of the righteous. of the Gentiles." And I am sure the more they become acquainted with our real motives, and the more they come into communication with us, the more will their confidence in our work gain ground; their prejudices will vanish, and a friendly intercourse will take place, which will finally lead to the happiest results. Therefore let not the friends of Israel cease to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, which has the promise of this life and that which is to come.

INFLUENCE OF THE HEBREW-CHRISTIAN CHURCH UPON THE JEWS OF JERUSALEM.

In fact, all our converted brethren in their various spheres, are living testimonies that the Lord is among us of a truth; they are knit together by the best of bonds, they prosecute their respective labours, live peaceably with all men, and worship the Father in spirit and in truth. This is a novel sight to the Jews at Jerusalem, the gathering together morning and evening of a number of their own people, and offering up their prayers to God, through Christ the Lord, in the holy tongue; and the question is often asked among them, "What do these things signify?" Some are thereby led to read the New Testament. Thus, for instance, on the 24th inst., a Jew came to me, almost trembling with fear lest he should be seen

to do so by other Jews, who might betray him. When he found himself quite alone with me, he took courage, and said, "Sir, pray read the New Testament with me; I never in my life have read it."

I. For what purpose do you wish to read the New Testament?

He. To learn something about Christianity.

I. If you wish to know the truth, if you really desire to know something about Christianity for the salvation of your soul, you must begin with reading the Old Testament, for Christianity, the doctrine of the Messiah, is clearly revealed there.

I read with him for two hours in the Old Testament (I could not then spare more time), pointed out to him the fall of the human race in Adam, the glorious promise of a Deliverer, and the benefits resulting from his meritorious death and passion to all who believe in him. These were new things to the inquirer. He came to me for three successive days, during which time I fully developed to him Christ, as predicted by the fathers; by Moses, and the prophets. Having done this, I said, "Now we will read the New Testament, for you will be able to understand it now that you have read the Old Testament. You will find that the Old Testament is closely connected with the New ; that the former contains the predictions, the latter the fulfilment." And I am thankful to state, that this son of Abraham has thereby been convinced of the truth, has been brought to a sense of his own sinfulness, the need of a Saviour, and become a disciple of Christ Jesus. He comes to me secretly every day in order to be instructed in the way of life.

VISITS TO THE JEWISH QUARTER.

From what I have stated, it will easily be perceived that my time was almost entirely occupied within doors, in instructing candidates for baptism and other inquirers, and, therefore, my visits to the Jews have necessarily been limited during this month. However, as often as I conveniently could, I went into the Jewish quarter; for I am persuaded it is of the utmost importance to visit them in their own houses: because many have no time to leave their homes to visit the messenger of the Gospel,-others have neither the will nor the inclination to hear anything of Christianity, respecting which they have only confused notions. To such it is needful to state plainly the Gospel truth.

On the 11th, I visited several Jewish families in company with Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Ewald; it being the Feast of Tabernacles, we were everywhere well received; this was particularly the case at the house of the Chief Rabbi of the Sephardim, Rabbi Mercato Chakim; he and his family entered into a long conversation with us; and when we left he begged us to present his respects to our Bishop. The following day I called upon Rabbi Abraham, the chief of the Caraites, where I met four others of the same sect, who had come from the Crimea to celebrate the feast at Jerusalem. We had various and interesting conver

sations together.

On the 16th I called at a Jewish house, where I met several Jews. Among these was a venerablelooking old rabbi, whose earthly sun was rapidly on the wane; humanly speaking, his days could be but few more on this side the grave. Who could contemplate such a son of Abraham without feelings of a most painful and peculiar nature! How would one rejoice to hear from such lips the confession, "Lord, I wait for thy salvation!" I endeavoured to direct his

thoughts to the heavenly Jerusalem. I was not a little surprised to find that he was acquainted with the contents of the New Testament; but, as is frequently the case, he did not understand the meaning and signification of what he read. From the words of our Lord, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets; I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil," he argued that the law of Moses was yet binding on every Christian; that Christ had no intention of abrogating the law, but that this had been done by his disciples, who did not understand him. I explained what was here meant by "the law," the moral law which is binding upon every man. We had a long and animated conversation in the presence of several Jews. And I am confident that He who has said, that His word shall not return unto Him void, but shall accomplish the purpose for which it was sent, will also bless His word, though spoken by one of His most unworthy servants; and may this conversation prove a blessing to this old amiable, grey-headed rabbi! may he find his Saviour at the eleventh hour, and thus sit down with his fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of God!

Some of my time during the past month has been spent in visiting the sick of our community. I have already stated that Dr. and Mrs. K. had been confined to their beds for many days; and as they have now been forsaken by all their Jewish friends in consequence of their public confession of a belief in Christ, I considered it my duty to call upon them twice a-day.

Mr. and Mrs. Meshullam have also been very ill. Mr. M. was attacked at the commencement of this month by a severe bilious fever; Mrs. M. was also obliged to keep to her bed a few days after her husband's attack. For three days we had serious apprehensions on account of Mr. M.; indeed, he was at death's door. I visited them twice every day, prayed with them, and committed them to our covenant God