of 11 11ng.els' food; " they lo11thed II this light bread," with all its sweetness. As at present constituted, variety is pleasing to men. Certainiy man is not yet fitted for the splendours and employme;,:its of the beatific state. Moses and Elijah spent m11ny days on the mount with God, but probably a return to earthly scenes was essential to their continued life. When glorified, man may be able to live entirely on the mann11 of heaven, the life hidden with Christ in God. In seasons of affliction wondrous revelations are sometimes granted; there fa a support given which raises the soul above the surrounding sorrow, causing it to exclaim, "It is good to be here I " Deprived of the usual ordinances and channels of consolation, the Spirit ministers of the things of God, illumines the sacred page, makes the promise of Christ's presence a fulfilled reality. Nevertheless, it rejoices the Christian to be permitted to resume wonted occupations and to enjoy the customary privileges. To revel for a time in the glorious scenery of the Alps does not diminish the satis- faction with which we behold again the quiet beauty of our much-loved home. As ,the ceremonies connected with the passover were renewed, the exchange of manna for ordinary corn was at least fitting, if not absolutely necessary. 3. The duty of keeping in remembrance past displays of the might and compassion of God. According to Exod. xvi. 32, a (golden)pot was to be filled with manna and deposited in the ark as a memorial of grace ana: favour received in the wilderness. Naught more treacherous than the memory. The picture of the past is a dissolving view that ,grows fainter daily until it disappears from sight. To remember what the Almighty has done is pleasing to Him and beneficial to us. It rebukes ingratitude and faithlessness. Hence the need of erecting our altars, which shall call to mind continually the blessings which have been bestowed. III. THE DIFFERENT FORM WHICH Goo's INTERPOSITIONS ASSUMED, varying accord- ing to the requirements of His people. The following verses narrate the appearance of Jehovah to Joshua, and the instructions given respecting the siege of Jericho. The stoppage of the manna nowise implied- the withdrawal of the Divine presence. The toils of the wilderness were left behind, the dangers of Palestine co=enced Help must be afforded by different means. And the Christian life calls into promi- nence certain principles at certain crises. To-day we want food, to-morrow weapons; to-day strength, to-morrow guidance; now hope, then charity. We are variously tested ; and manifold are the a.ids of the Divine Spirit; thne a perfect character is cultured. The text speaka to us of the everlaating rest into which we hope to enter. It ahall be a Sabbath in which we shall live on the principles which were made oura during the working week, and it shall also be a Canaan where we shall no longer need the food of the wilderness. Faith, as trustful love, shall anrvive for ever, whilst faith, as believing hope, shall vanish in glorious sight and full fruition. What a Passover shall that be when the Supper of the Lamb is celebratecl ! The intermediary dispensation shall terminate. "Then cometh the encl, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father." Can we anticipate with joy the renouncing of the life on earth for a life beyond the gra,e? 11 He that eateth me," said Christ, "shall live for ever." 11 To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna."-A.
EXPOSITION. CHAPTER V. 13-15. received the directions which resulted in the miraculous capture of the city (see also Gen. Ver. 13.-When Joshua was by Jericho. The preposition ;;i., the principal meaning of ':11iii. 18, where •~~~p cannot mean " in the 'IVhich ia "in," signifies here II in the imme- oaks," nor rn:;im1 ''in Hebron''), The LX..'C. diate neighbourhood of," as in 1 Sam. xxix. translates the "tiist by 1rapa T1jv cpvv. The 1 (where, however, the LXX. read " in En- Vulgate has "juxta" (cf. Gen. xi~. 13). dor "), Ezek. x. 16. Perhaps Joshua had as- Origen is much hampered in his exposition cended some hill in the oloee vicinity of the here by the translation "in." He asks how oity to recoDI1oitre it alone, and here he Jericho Ollll possibly be holy grounc\ when it 90 THE BOOK OF JOSHUA. (en. v. 18-15.