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lief of distress, we should do all that we can, and endeavour to secure the assistance of others.

330. Abram confederated with Mamre, Enor, and Eschol, ver. 13-We should endeavour to enlist all, even ungodly men, in the cause of justice, humanity, and religion.

SECTION XXI.

The Re-capture of Lot by Abram.—
Gen. xiv. 14-24.

14. And when Abram heard that his (1) brother was taken (2) captive he (3) armed his (4) trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and (5) pursued them unto Dan.

1. Relation, Lot.-2. Prisoner.-3. Called out, and gave swords and spears to.-4. Servants who had been taught the use of arms.-5 Went hastily after.

14. What did Abram hear? Who was taken captive? Whose brother? What had happened to his brother? What did Abram do when he heard Lot's captivity? Whom did he arm? What servants did he arm? Where had they been born? Who had been born in Abram's house? How many servants did he arm? What did Abram and his servants do when they were armed? Whom did they pursue? To what place did they pursue them?

15. And he (1) divided himself against them, he and his servants, (2) by night, and (3) smote them, and (4) pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

1. Advanced with his men in different companies, to flight.-2. During the.-3. Fell upon and conquered.-4. Fought while following.

15. What did Abram do when he and his servants came to Dan? Who were divided? Against whom did he divide himself? Whose servants were divided against them? At what time were they divided against them? What did Abram and his servants do to them? Whom did they smite? When did they What did they do when they had smit

smite them?

ten them? To what place did they pursue them? Where is Hobah? On what hand of Damascus ? What is on the left hand of Damascus ?

16. And he (1) brought back all the (2) goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. 1. Retook, and returned with.-2. Property which had been taken. 16. What were brought back? Who brought back the goods? How much of the goods did he bring back? What did Abram bring back besides the goods? Who was his brother? What belonging to Lot did he bring back? What was done to the women and

the people?

17. And the king of Sodom went out to meet (1) him, (after his return from (2) the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him) at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. 1. Abram.-2. Defeating and killing the army.

17. Who went out to meet Abram? For what purpose did the king of Sodom go out? Whom did he go to meet? When did the king of Sodom meet Abram? From what slaughter? Where did he meet him? At what valley? What is the valley of Shaveh? Whose dale?

18. And Melchizedeck king of Salem (1) brought forth bread and wine; and he was the (2) priest of the most high God,

1. Came himself and brought with him.-2. Person who conducted the public worship.

18. What is here said of Melchizedeck? Who was Melchizedeck? Of what was he the king? What did he bring forth? Who brought forth bread and wine? What was Melchizedeck? Of whom was he the priest? Who was the priest of the most high God?

19. And (1) he blessed (2) him, and said, (3) Blessed be Abram of the most high God, (4) possessor of heaven and earth:

1. Melchizedeck,-2. Abram.-3. Happy and prosperous.-4. To whom belongeth.

19. What did Melchizedeck do to Abram? Who was blessed? Who blessed Abram? What did Melchizedeck say? Of whom was Abram blessed? What does he here say of God? Of what is God the possessor? Who is the possessor of heaven and earth?

20. And blessed be the most high God, which hath (1) delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And (2) he gave him (3) tithes of (4) all.

1. Conquered and given over.-2. Abram.-3. The tenth part.-4. The whole goods that were re-taken.

20. Whom did Melchizedeck bless besides Abram ? Why did he bless God? What had been delivered? Into what had his enemies been delivered? Into whose hand? Who had delivered his enemies into his hand? What had God done? What did Abram give Melchizedeck? Who gave tythes? To whom did Abram give tythes? Of what did he give tythes? Of all what?

21. And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the (1) persons and take the (2) goods to thyself.

1. Men and women.-2. Property.

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21. What did the king of Sodom say to Abram? What did the king of Sodom desire? Who wished to get the persons? Who was to give him the persons? What was to be done with the goods? What did the king wish Abram to take? Who was to take the goods? For whom was he to take the goods?

22. And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have (1) lifted up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the (2) possessor of heaven and earth.

1. Sworn, or vowed, by lifting.-2. Owner and proprietor.

22. What answer did Abram make to the king of Sodom? What had Abram done? What had he lifted up? Unto whom had he lifted up his hand? Who was the Lord? What is the Lord the most high God? Of what is he the possessor? Who is the possessor of heaven and earth?

23. That I will not take (1) from a thread, even to a shoe-latchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou (2) shouldest say, I have made Abram rich;

to.

1. The smallest and most insignificant article.-2. Mightest be tempted

23. What would Abram not take? From a what? To a what? Who would not take these? Whose things would he not take? Why would he not take any thing belonging to the king? Lest he should say what? Made him what? Made who rich?

24. (1) Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the (2) portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eschol, and Mamre; let them take their (3) portion.

1. Except.-2. Share that belongs to.-3. Share.

24. What did Abram save, or except, from the things which were not to be taken? What who had eaten? Whose portion was to be excepted? With whom had the men gone? Who were the men who went with Abram? What did Abram say Aner, Eschol, and Mamre were to take? Their portion of what? Who said they might take their portion? How much did Abram take?

LESSONS.

331. Abram resolved to attempt Lot's rescue, ver. 14. We should endeavour to assist, or relieve those who are in distress.

332. Abram's servants followed and fought as he desired, ver. 14.-Servants, and dependants, when called to do any thing not in itself sinful, are not to neglect their duty, or refuse, because they doubt of its expediency or necessity.

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383. Abram pursued the conquerors, ver. 14.-Defensive, or retributive warfare, is not in itself sinful.

334. Abram divided his men against the enemy by night, ver. 15.-It is lawful and prudent to use innocent stratagems, for the attainment of lawful pur

poses.

335. Abram not only smote, but pursued the enemy after defeating them, ver. 15.—It is lawful to follow up advantages gained over a public enemy.

336. Abram brought back all the goods belonging to the people of Sodom, ver. 16.-We should, when we have opportunity, do good to all, even to the unthankful and the evil.

337. Abram brought back Lot and all his goods, ver. 16. We should endeavour to relieve the distress,

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and lessen the afflictions of those who have injured or taken advantage of us.

338. The women and the people of Sodom were also brought back with Lot, ver. 16.-The wicked are often benefited by the prayers and the neighbourhood of good men.

339. The king of Sodom went out to meet Abram, ver. 17.-We should be grateful for the benefits which we receive from others.

340. Melchizedeck brought forth bread and wine, ver. 18. We should countenance, assist, and refresh those who are dedicating themselves to the good of others.

341. Melchizedeck was the priest of God, ver. 18. -God's priests and people should show a good example of usefulness, hospitality, and kindness.

342. Melchizedeck blessed Abram, ver. 19.-We should desire and value the blessing of good men.

343. God delivered Abram's enemy into his hand, ver. 20. We should give God all the glory of the good we are enabled to do.

344. Abram paid tythes of all, ver. 20.-We should cheerfully contribute for the support of our ministers and teachers.

345. The king of Sodom preferred the persons to the goods, ver. 21.-We should be more zealous for the good of souls, than for the increase of property.

846. The king offered Abram all the goods, ver. 21. -We should acknowledge our obligations to others, and be grateful for their services.

347. Abram had sworn, ór vowed, ver. 22.-Solemnvows, and oaths on necessary occasions, are not in themselves unlawful.

348. Abram had lifted up his hand to God, ver. 22.— Oaths and vows are to be made in the name of God only.

349. God is the possessor of heaven and earth, ver.

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