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Public Notices. rNVITATION FOR WEEK OF PRAYER L THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. E.A.— UNUM CORPUS SUMUS IN { CERISTO. I JANUARY 2— 9, 1870. Beloved Brethren united in the Faith of the jtaspel in all Countries, — It is now Nine years since the Evangelical llh'ance issued their first invitation to Christians ihrougbout the world to set apart the first week )f the New Year for United Prayer on agreed lubiects. The invitation met with cordial and reneral acceptance, and the January Week of Dniversal Prayer has become an institution lonoured and devoutly observed in the different Capitals, and principal Towns and Villages of Protestant Countries, and of all other Lands in yhich there are Christians. Each year has jhewn an increase in the number of those who irith "one accord make common supplication," md has also funnelled evidence that Ck><3 still »raciously hears the prayers of his suppliants, md sends answers in manifold forms of blessing. Fellow Christians. The commencement oi mother year approaches. To those of us who iame the name of Christ, and who may be spared » welcome its advent, solemn duties and responsibilities will belong. The Church and the World remain as ever in direct antagonism, and the poice of the Captain of our Salvation will call as to the field of service and of conflict for the lefence and extension of His Kingdom. Prayer, United Prayer, is one of our mightiest weapons ; md mindful of the " times of refreshing," so jften enjoyed, and in so many places throughout the earth during the Week of Prayer, and remembering the sure promise of Q-od's Word, ure earnestly invite yon to renew fervent and united supplication before the mercy seat of our reconciled God and Father in Christ Jesus, during the first week of the ensuing new year. " I will that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting."—! Tim. ii. 8. The following topics are suggested as suitable For exhortation and intercession on the successive days of meeting : — SUNDAY, JANUARY 2. 3BEMONB. Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. —Galatians v. 22, 23. MONDAY, JANUARY 3. Hr/MUXiTiox and Thanksgiving. Prayer for personal holiness, and more entire consecration to God's service. — Luke. i. 74, 75 ; Romans xii. 1. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Nations. Prayer for Kings and all in authority ; for the rich and poor of the land ; for the increase of righteousness ; and for universal peace; for countries where religious liberty is enjoyed, where the light of truth has entered, and where recent events claim special attention. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. Families. Prayer for Parents ; for children at home and abroad; for servants j for Schools, Colleges, and Universities. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6. Chbistian Union. Prayer for the Divine Blessing to rest on the Assembly of Christians from all countries to be held this year in New York. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. The Chbistian Chtjbch. Prayer for all "Ministers of the Word"; for all Missionary and Religious Societies ; for the removal of false doctrine ; and for the revival of religion, and the increase of Christian Love among all true believers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. Gbnebal Topicb. Prayer for the spread of God's Word and a pure literature ; for men of commerce and of science ; and for Christians in heathen and idolatrous countries. SUNDAY, JANUARY 9. 1 Corinthians, xiii. James Davis, Hebmann Schmettatt, Ph.D. — Secretaries of the British Branch of the Evangelical Alliance. Wjxmam E. Dodge, H. B. Smith, D.D. — President and Chairman of Executive Committee of the American Branch. GIJILIiATJMB MONOD, GEOEGE FISCH, D.D. — President and Secretary of the French Branch. Hebmaito Messnee — Secretary of the German Branch. Leonard Anet, Clement de Fatb — President and Secretary of the Brussels Committee. Van Wassemajbb Van Catwijce, J. W. Van Loon, M. Cohbn Stuabt — President, VicePresident, and Secretary of Dutch Conference Committee of the Evangelical Alliance. A. Capadose, M.D. — President of the Netherland Protestant Society. J. ADBIAS NAVILLB, T. MEYIAN — President and Vice-President of the Geneva Committee. Johann C. Bebgeb — Secretary of the Swedish Branch. Feeling Miliingen, Edwin E. Bliss — Chairman and Secretary of the Turkish Branch. DAT OP SPECIAL PEATEE FOE THE OHILDEEN OE CHRISTIAN PAEENTS. TUESDAY, JUNE 7th 1870. The blessing of God so graciously vouchsafed in previous years to the united prayers of Christian parents for their children has suggested to the Council of the British Branch of the Alliance to renew their invitation for this purpose. Taking advantage of this circular, they cordially and affectionately invite Christians throughout the world to set apart TUESDAY, JUNE 7TH. 1870, for earnest and united prayer for the conversion, holiness, and usefulness of their children. l^P° YOU ARE EARNESTLY REQUESTED to obtain for this Circular Invitation an insertion in Local Newspapers, Magazines, and other periodicals, and to promote the holding oi United Prayer Meetings during the week in your Neighborhood ; also TO COMMUNICATE TO THE SECRETARIES of the British Branch (7, Adam Street, Strand, London), any circumstance of interest arising out of the observance. PUBLIC NOTICE. NEW ZEALAND DISTILLERY, CTTMBEBLAITD STBEET, DUNE D I N . Established under Distillation Act, 1868. THE Undersigned are now prepared to supply the finest Malt Whisky, manufactured solely from the very best Malt ; also, Gin and Spirits of Wine. Under the Distillation Act, the duty on the above is only one*h&lf that charged on imported spirit, being a saving to the buyer of 6a per proof gallon. Samples and price lists can be had on applicaC. E. HOWDEN & CO. LETTS' DIABIBS AND ALMANAC S For 1870. JUST A iTS IVE D ! ! ! L. RODGERS, Dee and Tay-streeti. J