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(Draw the rainbow with pieces of colored crayons, held sidewise, and write the words heavily with white crayon. A beautiful effect may be produced if skilfully drawn.) "And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the face of the earth." Gen. ix. 16.

State the facts of the flood, and so onward, until this covenant of God. Dwell on the shape and colors of the bow. These may be remembered by the initial word, "Vib-gg or-y," and these letters placed in the several spaces.

The bow is the token of God's promise. Explain the word "token" by instancing gifts of parents, teachers, etc. Explain covenant or agreement. The first covenant made by God with man. God's covenant, wherein the Lord agrees never again to destroy the world with a flood. Man is asked for no agreement in return. The Lord says, v. 13, "My bow." Token of God's forbearance. God forbears what He might justly do: drown the world again and again. His condescension is brought visibly to BLACKBOARD ILLUSTRATIONS, &c. our minds when we see His bow in the clouds. He condescends to bind Himself by covenant promise, and to give us a token of it. Thus He displays His grace, that source of all His blessings. 1 Cor. xv. 10.

These lessons are taught by His bow over the world (which write, as in diagram, under the bow). And the rainbow, this token of God's forbearance, condescension, and grace, surrounds His throne forever in heaven. Read Rev. iv. 3, and have the children repeat it in concert, as also the text which is the theme of the lesson. - From Teacher and Class.

Faith in God.

Everlasting life.

Light of life.