At the end of seven years another opportunity of repentance was offered to him, and after so severe a lesson he gladly accepted it. His reason returned, and instead of taking glory to himself, he ascribed it to God, acknowledging that He rules above all.
So the dreadful affliction was removed, his kingdom was restored to him; and his glory and honour and majesty were greater even than before.
As he once more lifted up his head amongst his nobles, he said humbly, "The great God of heaven is King; and those who walk in pride He is able to abase."
H. D.
BIBLE EXERCISES FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOONS.
25. How many times is the Lord's Prayer recorded?
26. Where are we told that departure from evil is understanding?
27. From what words is it supposed that St. Paul, like Elijah, visited Mount Sinai, there to hold communion with God, before entering upon his apostolic work?
28. Where are we told that he who rules his own spirit is better than he who takes a city?
29. Where is the Eastern custom of gathering the tears of mourners in tear-bottles alluded to in the Psalms?