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but what does the prefix Massa mean ? The root ofthe word in Hebrew means to psel off , or reject ; the compound word would therefore mean "the down-trodden and rejected ones . "

Israel , though cast off and punished , was to be called back and gathered from all nations ( Micah ii . 12 ) , but in the meantime was to pass through many changes , such as apostacy , mental and spiritua

blindness , when they should know neither God nor themselves . Hosea ii . 17 , says "Israel shall be no more remembered by their name . " Amos viii . 12 , says , they shall wander from sea to

sea , " Sec . Isaiah xix . 19 , states that " Israel shall abide for many clays without a king ancl without a sacrifice . " Besides these punishments Israel is to " lose the word of the Lord " that is

to forget to observe it ; to be " joined to idols and " swallowed up amongst the Gentiles " that is not to be distinguished from them . Some of these things may be said ofthe tribe of Judah , but not

all . It is submitted then that the Getre of Moesia ancl Dacia were the ten tribes , who were carried by the Assyrians into Upper Media , and the country between the Caspian and Euxine ,

and went from thence westerly along the shores of thelatter , peopling Germany and Denmark , ancl under the name of Goths , overran the Roman Empire . One great branch of them is now known

as Anglo-Saxons . No . X . Aug . 5 , 1871 . —The history of the Getn * : ancl the Saxons ancl Angles , who peopled North Germany and Denmark is exhausted .

That favoured race , the Anglo-Saxon , has carried its colonies into almost every part of the world , and has extended the blessings of relig ion ancl civilisation . The proposition that this race is

identical with the lost ten tribes of Israel is so startling that perhaps few will admit that the evidence adduced is conclusive . The question of our identity with the icople whom God selected

from all other people , to maintain the truth of his existence , ancl of his purpose to establish an universal reign of righteousness and happiness , is so momentous as to require our further

attention and patience . Leaving the historical evidence , let us turn to the proofs furnished b y prophecy , which involve the promises b y God , of grace and mercy to Isiael , ancl through Israel to the v * oriel at Innre . " The isles shall wait for

me , ' "The ships of larslush shall bring thy sons from far with their silver ancl gold , " " The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls , and their kings shall minister unto thee . " ( Isaiah Ix . 2 , 10 . )

Many persons dislike to stud y the prophecies , because they deem it impossible to derive good therefrom . Some prophecies will never be understood until after their fulfilment , but there are

others which invite inquiry . The literal meaning must be given to all words , unless there be an obvious reason for departing from it . Many mistakes arise from spiritualising prophecy

instead of taking the literal meaning . In Isaiah xi . 11 , 16 , we read , " the Lord shall set his hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people , " & c ., " He shall assemble the outcasts

of Israel , ancl gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth . " It is very important to note the distinction in the prophecies

between Judah and Israel . The two houses arc intended to fulfil a different purpose in the world . Of Judah was to come the one promised Seed ,

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and of Israel the multitudmuous seed . Judah is a standing witness , while long-lost Israel is to come forth in the latter time as a witness to the truth . Bearing- in mind this distinction between

Judah and Israel , and accepting the prophecies and promises , let us see how they identify the Anglo-Saxon race with Israel , to whom the promises were made . We shall see that not one

prophecy only , but many , have received , or are receiving , their fulfilment in the position , works , and character of the Anglo-Saxons . We can

find no other people to which these prophecies will answer . In the prophetic word , touching Israel and their identity with the Anglo-Saxons , we have several strikinr ** coincidences as to the

characteristics of , and the work to be clone by Israel , and effected by the Anglo-Saxons . Surely there must be something more than fortuitous coincidences here . The promises to Abraham

( see Gen . xxii . 16 , 18 , ) evidently refer to the Anglo-Saxon race , and may be classified under five heads , viz . — 1 . Israel's localisation ; 2 . Their Christianisation ; 3 . Their possessions or

settlements ; 4 . Their giving birth to nations ancl kings ; 5 . Their diversified works . No . XI . July 29 , 1871 . —The prophecies and promises pertaining to the ten tribes of Israel

after their captivity 111 Assyria and Media , in the . region between the Caspian and Euxine indicate their future destiny , as heirs of the promises made to Abraham . The first thing

that strikes one on refering to Isaiah xli ., is Israel ' s entrance into the islands , their manner of obtaining a position there , their high mission and future glory . The people in their

conquest of the islands are described under the figure of a righteous man . Then we have a description of the fear created by the presence of these warlike people . Israel is called the

Lord ' s servant , ancl has been called from the ends of the earth . They are upheld by the assurance that God had chosen them , ancl would uphold them so that all who should engage

against them should be confounded . Docs thc peopling of these islands by the Geta ; , or Anglo-Saxons , answer to this prophetic description i The islands were first settled b y the great

Euskardian or Iberian stock , belonging to the Ugo Tartarian races which spread over Western Europe . All that is left of this stock are the Basques

in Spain , and some of the Western Irish . The Iberians were driven out of Britain by the Celts , but in the time of the Romans , the Silures of North Wales had a Spanish look . Thc Celts in

Britain ancl Ireland yielded before the Belgians ( who were of German or Gothic origin ) until the Romans came and stayed their downfall . In the fifth century , the Germans or Goths swept

over the Roman Empire ; Rome tottered ancl fell ; ancl the Celts in Britain freed themselves ; but not for long , for the Anglo-Germans came over and settled on the eastern shore and pushed

forward , untill all the islands fell under their sway . The Saxons or Frisians of West Jutland made the first inroads , but the Angles from East Jutland pressed westward , came over the

sea and soon took the leadership , and gave to the land , the people , speech , ancl laws , the name of English . The old Danes were near akin to the English , as were the Jutes and Vandals .

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Under the name of English , all England north of the Thames , up to the highlands of Wales and Scotland , was filled with this race . The description given by history of the

occupation of England b y tbe Anglo-Saxon race , answers closely to the symbolical language of Scripture of the ri ghteous man , who is to be God ' s instrument to destroy idolatry . They

were to possess the Islands in the midst of the sea ; the most eli gible spot from which to send forth that * knowledge which is to effect the intended object . England is supposed to be

the Tarshish of Scripture , whose great ships and merchants are so often spoken of in connection with Israel . Ezekiel ( xxxviii , 12 , ) mentions Tarshish in connection with Sheba and

Dedan . Dedan is supposed to be a place in the Persian Gulf ; but Sheba , is India and Tarshish England . England , alone , is a large naval and mercantile power ; a land rich in metals and

cloth , ancl cunning workmanship . England has a lion for her symbol , ancl India young lions . This island , with India , was to be possessed by

Israel . Every opposing force was to be overcome , for Israel was the Lord ' s servant , and in the accomplishment of her great mission all the obstacles were to be removed . ( To be continued . )

Consecration Of A Royal Arch Chapter At Hertford.

CONSECRATION OF A ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER AT HERTFORD .

The consecration of a R . A . Chapter attached to the Hertford Lodge , No . 403 , took place at the Shire Hall , Hertford , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., Comp . F . H . Wilson lies , P . Z . and I ' reas ., of the Watford Chapter , No . 404 , was appointed by the I ' rov . Grand Supt . to perform

the interesting ceremony ; he was assisted b y Comp . James Terry , P . Z . 174 and 775 . The following programme was carried out . The Chapter was opened ancl the Compa » ions admitted , the Presiding Officer addressed thebrethren on the nature of the meeting . Comp . Terry offered up prayer .

lhe S . E . addressed the Presiding Officer , who desired him to read the Charter . I'he Presiding Officer inquired if the companions approved of the officers named in the Charter .

The Presiding Officer delivered an oration , after which the Anthem , " Behold how pleasant and how good , " was sung . The S . E . presented die Principals , to the Presiding Officer , who placed them on his left .

The first portion of the Dedication Prayer was given , all the Companions joining in the chant , " So mote it be . " Gloria , " Glory to Thee , O Lord" preceded

the Invocation , which the Presiding Officer gave , all the Companions turning to the East . Three P . Z . ' s carried the Corn , Wine , and Oil three times round the Chapter , the companions chanting ,

"Glory be to God on high ; Peace on earth ; Goodwill towards men . " The Chaplain then took the censer three times round the chapter , during solemn music .

The second portion of the Dedication Prayer having been given , The Presiding Officer dedicated and constitu ted the chapter , the whole closing with the anthem , "The spacious Firmament on High "

The installation of the Principals then took place , viz . : —Comps . Id . B . Hodges , M . E . Z . ; J . R . Cocks , H . ; and H . L . Thomas , J . ; after which thc following companions were elected and inducted as officers , viz . : —Comps . Terry , P . Z . > Hodges , Treas . j J . S . Carter , Scribe E . j