One we found was killed thus; and on the Leeambye another, which died near Sesheke, had all the appearance of having received his death-blow from a buffalo. It is questionable if a single lion ever attacks a full-grown buffalo. The amount of roaring heard at night, on occasion when a buffalo is killed, seems to indicate there are always more than one lion engaged in the onslaught. On the plain, south of Sebituane's ford, a herd of buffaloes kept a number of lions from their young by the males turning their heads to the enemy. The young and the cows were in the rear. Looks. Notes, The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments. THE Expository Bible is the result of an endeavour to produce a Popular Commentary suitable for all classes and denominations of Christians. With this view, while the Notes are thoroughly Evangelical, they are wholly free from the slightest taint of Sectarianism. The great object aimed at throughout has been clearly and fully to develope the elements of the Common Salvation. There is not, it is believed, a sentence or a word in the volume which will supply the smallest clue to the Writer's ecclesiastical views or religious associations. In everything, impersonality has been carried to the uttermost; nothing is permitted to appear but the pen. The constant object has been to discover and set forth the mind of the Spirit; and in harmony with that, to exhibit principles, state doctrine, illustrate experience, and delineate character, as if there were neither sect nor party in the world, leaving every reader, on all minor points, to be fully satisfied in his own mind. The typography is the best the age can supply. The References have been expressly prepared by a Scottish Clergyman for this volume. While the weightier matters have been thus carefully attended to, the lesser have not been forgotten. The volume is profusely illustrated by maps and plates of the most exquisite character, which greatly enhances both its beauty and its value. The mechanical part of the matter deserves also to be noticed. Never before was so much letter-press, in the shape of a Popular Commentary, brought within so small a compass. Notwithstanding the mass of matter -Text, Notes, References, Introduction, Tables, Maps, and Plates-the volume is quite portable, and convenient for use under all circumstances. Last, not least, is the unparalleled cheapness of the book. Nothing even approaching to it in this point has ever yet been achieved or attempted. The Notes comprise matter enough, in large type, to form three or four respectable octavo volumes; which alone, without the Sacred Text, published in the ordinary way, would cost several times as much as the Expository Bible. Personal Religion. THE EYE OF JESUS. "And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him."-LUKE xix. 5. THIS was not the first time that the eye of Jesus had seen Zacchæus. His eye saw him in eternity, when his name was written in the Lamb's book of life. He saw him in his birth, life, character, motives, and conduct. He knew that Zaccheus would exist, that he would climb up into this tree, and that he would be brought into a state of salvation. "All things are naked and open to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do." He sees all who desire to see him. He sees the first anxious thought about the soul, the first movement of the affections towards himself, the first tear of contrition for sin, the first prayer for mercy, the first step towards the better land. This is wonderful, when you consider the vast numbers seen, the many places in which they live, the different ages of time in which they have existed. His eyes are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. They see distinctly every creature in every part of his vast empire. Every angel, every saint, and every sinner is seen by him, and at all times. The darkness and the light are both alike to him. His eyes are as a flame of fire. The conversion of a sinner is a manifestation of the glory of the Saviour. Here we see his eye, his voice, his hand, his heart, his interest in our welfare. This is an event which interests angels, and ought to interest us. They would rejoice over the salvation of Zacchæus. "And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him." This was a memorable day for Zacchæus. This was a day of salvation. The results of this day will be felt by his redeemed soul in Paradise for ever. Then he commenced his journey to heaven. Then he opened his heart to welcome Jesus. Then he passed from death to life, from nature to grace, from slavery to freedom, from sin to holiness, from the broad into the narrow way. Happy day! he will never forget it. Then the Sun of Righteousness arose upon his soul with healing in his beams. The meeting between the Saviour and sinners is always an im portant one. Zaccheus will never forget the Saviour's look, voice, and visit. Let us think of the very wonderful Personage whose eye saw Zacchæus. The eyes of others had seen him, but this was an omniscient eye. That the eye of Jesus should see us all is very important for our welfare. His eye is the eye of the good Teacher. He has to instruct all his disciples, but he could not instruct them if he did not see them. His eye sees all the disciples in his school. He sees their ignorance, wants, and desires. Here is encouragement to look to Jesus for instruction. There is no occasion for fear that we shall be overlooked. He sees all who apply to him, and he is able to help them all. He can hear their prayer: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." The eye of Jesus is the eye of the only Saviour. He sees all who need salvation, and all who seek it. When the anxious sinner cries, "Lord, save me," his eye beholds the suppliant. He sees his anxieties, temptations, and application to him for mercy. He saw that Zaccheus was in a lost condition, and needed the great salvation in him. This is the eye of the great Physician. He sees all who knock at his door. He knows the nature of the malady, and is able to cure every case. Here is encouragement for all to apply to him. His eye is the eye of the good Shepherd, the infallible Guide, the kind Intercessor in heaven. He knows where to find all his wandering sheep, and is able to bring them into his fold. He sees all who are sick, feeble, and in danger. He can heal all their backslidings. This Leader sees all who lean upon his arm, all who follow his directions, all who value his counsel. This Intercessor sees all who put their case into his hands. His eye is the eye of Him who will judge us in the last day. He will see the true state of each person, and will know how to decide every case. All may reckon upon a just sentence. He will be a righteous Judge. This was the omniscient, wonderful, piercing eye fixed on Zacchæus; for Jesus was God as well as "And saw him." The same eye sees us all. All may say, man. 66 Thou, God, seest me." There are special seasons when it will give us rich consolation to remember the eye of Jesus. The anxious sinner will find the remembrance of this a comfort to him. He sees all who are troubled about sin, all who seek salvation, all who are willing to welcome him and submit to his government. He says, "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." And he sees all who come to him. He observes their fears, discouragements, cries for help. He will keep his promise. The weeping penitent must think of his eye, his arm, and his heart, and take courage. Not one applicant escapes his notice. His state of mind may be unknown to others, but it is well known to the Saviour. His eye should give us comfort in affliction. He knows all our sorrows. The Refiner sees all his gold in the furnace, and watches over it with deep interest. The Pilot sees the mariner in the storm, and is able to guide the vessel into port. The Guide sees the traveller in the dark night, and is able to direct his way. His eye is the eye of pity, the eye of a friend, the eye of a mighty helper. He can say to us all, "I know your sorrows." How wonderful, when you consider the number in affliction! His eye should encourage us to drink the cup of sorrow. He knows how to make it useful. His eye should give us comfort in all our temptations and labours, and in the prospect of death. He sees the tempter. He knows all his snares, and how to deliver us. When Satan tempted Peter, Jesus saw it, and prayed for his disciple. And he sees all who serve him, and will reward the faithful. He sees the seed they sow, and can give it effect where he pleases. He sees them sow in tears, and will see them reap in joy. And he will be looking on when we pass the river, and he will keep us from sinking. He will give dying grace for the dying hour. His arm will sustain ; his voice will cheer; his smiles will give us courage. Many pass the cold river, and his eye sees them all. 'Lord, thou knowest all things." 66 The Scriptures give us proofs of the all-seeing eye of Jesus. There is the case of Nathanael. He knew his character and habits of devotion. He said, "When thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee." This convinced Nathanael that Jesus was the true Messiah. He sees every praying soul in the universe; hence knows what prayers to put into his censer, and to present to his Father. Not one true Israelite is overlooked by him. His eye saw all the sins in the heart and life of the woman of Samaria. He could tell her her entire history (John iv. 29). And he knows the heart and life of all, and could proclaim it to the world, if he pleased. What a mass of evil his eye must see continually! Yet how wonderful She did this in the midst of a his patience! His eye saw the disciples in a storm. He was in prayer on a mountain, but saw his disciples on the sea, and knew their danger without his help. His love prompted him to come to their relief, and then the storm soon subsided, and there was a great calm. His disciples were affected with this manifestation of his glory (John vi. 15—21). His eye saw the woman who touched the hem of his garment. large crowd, and thought she was unseen; but, no, the eye of Jesus was upon her. He sees all who touch him by faith (Mark v. 25-34). His eye saw Saul on his way to Damascus. He saw his malicious hate of his disciples; he saw his blasphemies, and cruel intentions, and awful guilt, and gave him lasting proof of his eye, arm, and mercy. He saw the evil thoughts of Simon, who had invited him to his house (Luke vii. 39). He saw John in the isle of Patmos, and revealed himself for his comfort, and for the comfort of all his saints (Rev. i. 17, 18). Here we see in the eye of Jesus his deity. Does his eye see us all? Then he must be omniscient, and therefore God. Let us think of his greatness and condescension, and cultivate his friendship. His eye ought to impress us with a deep sense of the importance of sincerity in religion. This is essential to his favour. He abhors hypocrisy, but delights in uprightness (Psa. li. 6). His eye sees every heart that truly loves him. His omniscience should lead us to watch and pray. His eye sees the swearer, the liar, the murderer, the prayerless, the impenitent, the careless. The Judge is always looking on. Let us live as under his eye; David did (Psa. xvi. 8). His eye should cheer us in well-doing. "And saw him." He saw his state as a sinner, and the change would effect. This was the look of tender compassion. The perfection of his knowledge will be seen at the morning of the resurrection, at the bar of God, and in heaven and in hell. His friends and foes should think of his eye. H. H. his grace THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. THE man who feels himself lost should be at once directed to the Saviour. Let him hear the great facts of the gospel. God manifests himself in the flesh, that by his vo luntary obedience to the law which man had broken, by his suffering and final agony upon the cross when standing in the place of the sinner, he may so magnify the law |