cure himself of lying? Did he succeed, or not? What did his father say of James a few days ago? How should we like, if every body that knew us should say this of us? Can we sometimes deceive our friends by lies? Are they generally found out at last, or not? Do lies ever deceive God, or not? Does he take notice of lies, or not? What is the Bible precept about truth? "Lie not to one another." Col. iii. 20. "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another." Eph. iv. 25. "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight." Prov. xii. 22.

LESSON XVI.

Forgiveness of Injuries.

1. "MOTHER! mother! see what John Ellis has done!" cried little Philip Walton, as he entered the house. "He has torn my book, and broken one of the wheels of my wagon.'

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Why, how came he to do that?" said his mother.

3. "He wanted to look at the pictures in my book. But his hands were dirty, and I

would not let him have it."

4. " Why didn't you turn the leaves yourself, and show him the pictures ?"

5. "I offered to do it. But that made him angry, and he pulled the book out of my hand; and, when I tried to get it away from him, he tore out three or four of the leaves,

and then jumped on my wagon, and broke the wheel."

6. "I am sorry he should have behaved so, " said Mrs. Walton. "If I were in your place, I shouldn't play with him again."

7. "No, I never will," said Philip. “But he ought to have a whipping. I'll go and see if I can find my brother Robert, and ask him to give him a good thrashing."

8. "Do you know that wouldn't be right, my son ?"

9. "Wouldn't it?" said Philip. "Does n't he deserve a thrashing ?"

10. "He does deserve it, to be sure,' said his mother. 60 But, if we were all to have what we deserve, I am afraid there are but few who would escape a whipping. Do you remember the prayer I taught you last week?"

11. 66 'Oh, yes," said Philip. "I have said it every night since I learned it." 12. "Repeat it, my son,' " said Mrs.

Walton."

13. "Our Father, who art in heaven;' said little Philip; "hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."

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"Very well, indeed," said his mo"But do you know the meaning of trespassing against us?"

15. "I am not very sure that I do," said Philip.

16. I ought to have explained it when I taught you to say the prayer," said his mother. "But this is a very good time now. To trespass against us, is to do us some wrong. John Ellis trespassed against you, when he tore your book, and broke your wheel. Do you understand this now?" 17. "Oh, yes," said Philip; "I understand it perfectly."

18. "Well," said his mother, "how can you ask God to-night to forgive you your trespasses, if you refuse to forgive John Ellis, and try to get him punished? Your Savior, who taught us this prayer, tells us plainly what will happen, if we do so. Let me read what he says to you."

19. She then opened the Bible, and read the 14th and 15th verses of the 6th chapter of Matthew.

20. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

21. "I see I was wrong," said Philip; "and I am much obliged to you, my dear mother, for taking so much pains to put me right."

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Forgiving one another is such an important part of our duty," said his mother, "that I think it will be well for me to read you a little more about it."

23. She accordingly turned to the 18th chapter, and read from the 21st verse to the

end.

24. "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

25. "Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven.

26.Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

27. "And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him which owed him ten thousand talents.

28. "But, forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

29. The servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

30. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

31. "But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him a hundred pence; and he laid hands on

him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

32. "And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

33. "And he would not; but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

34. So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

35. "Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me.

36.Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee?

37. "And his lord lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

38. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses."

39. "So you see, my son," said Mrs. Walton, "how important it is that we should forgive one another; and we ought to practise this when we are young, or I am afraid we never shall when we old. It is very difficult for grown-up people to change their habits."

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