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CHAPTER IV.

CLASSIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT.

THE Exercises in this Chapter are calculated not only to promote arrangement and condensation, but also, strongly to impress on the mind of the Student, the great practical truths of this portion of Holy Scripture. It might be useful to re

quire the pupil to prefix the Numeral of the verse to each clause.

62. EXERCISE.

LESSON 25.-1

-p. 46.

The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage,

according to the directions.

Proverbs, chap. x. verse 15-32.
Virtues.

1. a. Righteousness. — As the fear of the Lord prolongeth days, and His way imparteth strength; so, the righteous have in Him an everlasting foundation. The hope therefore of the righteous shall be gladness.

b. By restraining their lips from evil, the tongue of the righteous shall become as choice silver, and their labour shall tend to life. The desire of the righteous shall be granted, and themselves shall never be removed.

Vices.

1. Wickedness. - Destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity; their years being shortened, they shall not inhabit the earth. As the whirlwind passeth, so shall they be no more. The mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness, and their heart is little worth. As their fruit tendeth to sin, fear shall come upon them, causing their expectations to perish.

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2. Folly. He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander is a fool, whose sport is to do mischief. He that refuseth reproof erreth; and he also that dies for want of wisdom. In the multitude of words, there wanteth not sin; therefore, the froward tongue shall be cut out.

3. Idleness.-As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to them that send him.

A CONTRAST.

4. Wealth. To the rich man, wealth is his strong city; but it is the blessing of the Lord that maketh rich, and addeth no sorrow with it.

4. Poverty. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

LESSON 26.—p. 47.

63. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage. Proverbs, chap. xi. verse 1-22.

Virtues.

1. Righteousness.-Such as are upright in their way are the Lord's delight; their integrity shall direct their way, delivering them out of trouble, and from death. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; for by the blessing which is on them it

Vices.

1. Wickedness.-The wicked work a deceitful work; they shall not be unpunished. Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall fall into trouble and be taken in their own naughtiness.

As he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death,

is exalted. As righteousness so the hopes and expectations

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of the wicked shall perish; their perverseness shall destroy them. They that are of a froward heart are an abomination to the Lord; by their mouth is the city overthrown; therefore, when they perish there is shouting.

2. Folly. He that is void of understanding despiseth his neighbour. A talebearer revealeth secrets. Where no (sound) counsel is the people fall.

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LESSON 27. p. 49.

64. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage.

Proverbs, chap. xi. verse 23-31, and chap. xii. verse 1—12.

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Vices.

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1. Wickedness. pectation of the wicked is wrath. The wicked and the sinner shall be duly recompensed on the earth, for, as they seek mischief it shall come upon them. A man shall not be established by wickedness; nor shall they that desire the net of evil men escape being overthrown.

He that is of a perverse heart, whose counsels are deceit and whose words are to lie in wait for blood, shall be despised; the Lord shall condemn his devices.

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LESSON 28. p. 50.

65. The Proverbs arranged in the third Stage.

Proverbs, chap. xii. verse 13—28, and chap. xiii. verse 1—14.

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