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1. R-uin and wrath, and mortal gloom, 2. B-y nature's fall and righteous doom, 3. A-ll drive the sinner to the tomb.

N-one can escape the just reward, Y-et the long-suffering of the Lord E-ndures the acts of men abhorred.

D-eath and the grave wide open lie, D-read and destruction hover nigh, P-erdition waits, which none can fly.

B-ut lo! the gospel brings to light U-nlooked-for help in Nature's night.

E-den and life restored to sight.

M-ercy receives the dreadful stroke, Y-ea, justice doth the doom revoke, R-emoves the curse, and breaks the yoke.

C-hrist in our flesh the price hath paid, P-eace through His precious blood is made, P-ardon and life for man displayed.

T-here, on the shameful cross he bled, O-ffered to judgment in our stead, II-umbled, and numbered with the dead!

W-ith hell he fought and won the day, 1-n dying took death's sting away, A-nd rose triumphant from the fray!

O-to obtain what Christ hath wou!

E-njoy the grace on earth begun !

S-o life shall crown what Love hath done.

N-ow may we trust the sure record, R-eceive what grace and power award,- E-ternal glory with the Lord!

The initials in due order spun, From every verse selecting one, Three times acrostically done, Will show the work of God's dear Son; His suffering course on earth begun, And Ilis eternal kingdom won.

SCRIPTURE ENIGMA, No. 58.

The letters in the following words, when re-arranged, form the name of a false god, to whom human sacrifices were offered :- 1. A man noted for wisdom. 2. An unclean beast.