ENGLISH AS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.
[1.] “Max Müller.” (1823-⸺.) An English philologist, and one of the most eminent living orientalists. He prepared an edition of the “Rig-Veda” (a collection of ancient Hindoo literature), with a commentary. This stupendous work is composed of six volumes, and each volume contains more than 1,200 pages. He has published many philological works, and has done more than any other one scholar to awaken a taste for the science of language.
[2.] “The Aryan tribe.” See in The Chautauquan for October, 1884, the first article, “Why we Speak English.”
[3.] “Sanskrit.” The literary language of the Hindoos, the Aryan inhabitants of India.
[4.] “Dark Ages.” The name given to the time of intellectual depression in Europe, extending from the fifth century to the fifteenth. During this time some periods were darker than others, the darkest occurring about the seventh century.
SUNDAY READINGS.
[1.] “Gil-filˈlan,” George. (1813-1878.) A Scottish minister and author; has published many works.
[2.] “Herbert,” George. (1593-1632.) All English divine and poet. He was generally known as “Holy George Herbert,” his life being most exemplary and zealous.