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Prince Consort. He also spoke of the higher standard of Christianity among clergymen now as compared with sixty years ago, of the manner in which the barriers of denominationalism are being levelled, the reluctance with which the nations declare war against each other, and of England's mission as a wisely governed country in extending Christ’s Kingdom among the nations of the earth.”

ZION CHURCH.

“This Church was filled with worshippers who enjoyed in the morning an eloquent and patriotic sermon from the pastor, Rev. David Sutherland, based on Proverbs I4: 34, ‘ Righteous- ness exalteth a nation.’ The preacher spoke of the immense development of Britain and her colonies during the empire- making period of Her Majesty’s reign and its present vast proportions as evidences of Divine favor. So signal had been these blessings during the past 300 years as to give Britain the place of an Israel among modern nations. Just government, righteous laws and liberty, all based on the Christian religion, had secured this great promotion for Britain, but if she forgot God and ceased to reverence him, she would fall as other nations had fallen. In Victoria we had a righteous ruler, who began her reign with prayer and solemn recognition of the King of Kings. Loyal subjects who desired to see the nation preserve her proud position were enjoined that such result could only be obtained by constant recognition of God’s government and obedience to his laws. At the close of the service the first verse of the National Anthem was sung.”

BAPTIST CHURCH.

“ The pulpit was occupied morning and evening by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Corey. On each occasion he referred in appro- priate terms to the approaching celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. In the morning he spoke from Psalm 46 : 5, ‘God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God shall help her and that right early.’ Referring to the history of the past sixty years, he touched briefly on the various grand advancements, social, intellectual and moral, that have marked the period, adducing therefrom reason for the highest hope for the future. In closing he strongly appealed to the people to make this year not only a national celebration but a