Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24, 25).

Where did he take them? To Babylon (2 Kings 25).

How long were they captive in Babylon? Seventy
years.

Who interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dream? Daniel.

How did Nebuchadnezzar reward Daniel? Made him
ruler over Babylon (Daniel ii: 48, 49).

What were the names of Daniel's three friends?
Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.

What heathen names were given them instead?
Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego (Daniel i: 6, 7).

What befell the three friends of Daniel? They were
cast into the burning fiery furnace.

Why were they cast into this furnace? Because they
refused to fall down and worship a great golden
image which Nebuchadnezzar, the King, had set up
in the plain of Dura.

Were they consumed in the furnace? No, God
delivered them (Daniel iii).

What befell Daniel years later, when Darius was
King? He was cast into the den of lions (Daniel
vi).

Why was he cast into the den of lions? Because he
prayed to the true God.

Did the lions harm Daniel? No, God stopped the
mouths of the lions and delivered Daniel.

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_The author's intense interest in the safeguarding and saving of the
boys and girls from the evils which have wrought the ruin of such
countless multitudes, prompts in connection with this introductory word,
to call the special attention of the parents to an advertisement which
has been placed at the close of this volume._

Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate Into the City of Child-Soul

THE OYSTER AND THE CRAB.

CONSCIENCE.

SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS:--It will awaken the
curiosity and add greatly to the interest of the
children if the parent will have them secure
during the week preceding a couple of oyster
shells. In most of cities and towns, these can be
easily obtained. It is better for the children
themselves to secure them, because it makes them
participants and important factors in what is to
be done. Do not tell them in advance what use is
to be made of the oyster shells; simply say that
they are for use in connection with Sunday
afternoon.