vi. 1, 6); out of the troubles at Corinth the better regulation of the Agape and the Euchanst (1 Cor. xi. 17-34). VII. THAT IT WAS THE 8PIRIT WHIOB RESTED UPON MOSES WHIOB WAS COMMUNI- CATED TO THE SEVENTY, inasmuch as their prophetic office was to be held and exer- cised in unity with1 and subordination to, the mediator of Israel. Even eo it is the Spirit of Jesus which is the spirit of prophecy-the Spirit of Christ and from Christ which must rest upon every Christian teacher. The anointing which qualifies to ,speak Divine mysteries must be from him who was anointed the one Mediator and the only Prophet (John i. 16, 33; xvi. 13, 14, &c.). VII!, THAT THE ANQINTDIG 0B' THE SPIRIT SHOWED ITBELB' IN THE SEVENTY BY ECBTATI0 UTTEB.A.N0E-A THING NEVER RECORDED 0B' MOSES HIMSELF. Even BO the first evidence of the outpouring of the Spirit of Christ upon the disciples was that they epake with tongues, which ~ur Lord had never _done ; for all such. mani!esta- tione are for a sign and are no evidence of any eupenor greatness or holiness m the person eo endowed'. How often are mere "gifts" mistaken for intriDSic worth, and ;u the disciple" really esteemed" above hie master," because he is not" as his master" I .(John xiv. 12 b.; 1 Cor. xiii.). IX. THAT THE MANll!'ESTATION 01!' -THE SPIRIT WAS INDEPENDENT 01!' OUTWARD 'ACCIDENTS, THOUGH NOT 01!' OUTWARD ORDER. The designation of the seventy was left to Moses, and Eldad and Medad were among the number selected ; they were prevented from attending at the tabernacle, but they received the same gift as the others. Even eo the gifts of the Spirit a.re not independent of ecclesiastical order, nor are they bestowed at random; but they are not restrained by anything unavoid- able or accidental. It ie the purpose of God which is operative, not the ceremonial, however authoritative. The Spirit of God is a free Spirit, even where he elects to act through certain channels ( cf. Acts i. 26 ; xiii. 2 ; 1 Cor. xii. 11 ; 2 Cor. iii 17), X. THAT THE JEALOUSY OJI' JOSHUA l!'0R BIB MASTER WAS RIGHT IN PRINCIPLE, ALTH0UQH WRONG IN THE PARTICULAR APPLICATION, It was impossible for him always to distinguish between a right and a wrong jealousy for the authority and supremacy of Moeee. Even eo jealousy for the sole pre-eminence of Christ is deeply rooted in all true Christian hearts1 but it constantly ehowe itself in the most mistaken forms. The most opposite bigotnee derive their strength from this principle in ignor- ant or prejudiced minds, and indeed the very beet and wisest may often err in thfa matter. Good people do, as a fact, constimtly denounce this or that as an interfer- ence with the prerogatives of Christ, when it is in truth only a carrying out of big work in his name. Since, however, the principle is right, we must bear with the wrong application of it; we must not be angry even with intolerance if it spring from genuine loyalty to the one Lord and only Mediator, Christ ( cf, Mark ix. 38-40 ; 1 Cor. xii. 3 with Gal. v, 12; 2 John 10, 11 ; Jude 19), XI. THAT MOSES DESIRED NOTHING BO LITI'LE- AS A MONOPOLY 01!' SPIRITUAL Gil!'TS. If he ever lmd been personally ambitious, a larger knowledge of his people and experience of his work had quite delivered him from it. Even so every true Chris- tian teacher and leader, howsoever he may feel bound to magnify his office, will greatly long for the time when" all will be taught of God," and when all distinctions will be for ever abolished, save such as depend on personal nearness to God. How hateful is the idea. that the flock should be kept in darkness in order that the shep- herds may have a monopoly of influence I How happy were the pastor's charge i.f all were" spiritual" I (Jer, xxxi. 34; John vi 45; 1 Cor, xiv. 5; iv, 8 b.; 1 Pet. v, 3; 1 John ii, 20, 27).
HOMILIES BY VARIOUS AUTHORS, Vere. 16, 17, 24, 25.-The seventy elders, and how they were.fitted for -their high ojftu. The murmuring of the people so soon after setting out on the march from Horeb reminded Moses again, very painfully, what a heavy burden had been laid upon him in the leadership of so great a multitude of people newly escaped from slavery. He complained to the Lord. His complaint was graciously heard. He was directed to gather around him a company of seventy elders, who might aid him with their counsel, and share hie burden, IHI THE BOOK OF NUMBERS. [CH. :Xr. 4-36.