Our Hindu Brethren.

away from it . He lived among men , dwelt in their homes , was present with them in the varied circumstances of life . "Wherever they went he was with them , and in that light should they always regard Him . He did not merely hold the same relation to the world He had created as the watchmaker did to

the watch , but he animated all the spiritual movements of the universe and of mankind . He was in the midst of history , and His merciful finger lurked beneath all the events which gave to history its chief interest . When they looked up and saw the vast starry convex , or when they saw the moon bathing the whole of nature in one flood of sweet and serene

light , they ought to feel that the Power of all powers was still quickening every movement in the universe . His presence might also he felt amid the little details of daily life , and even when they entered the arena of public life thev would find that the Lord had not

deserted them . Nations as well as individuals were governed by the Supreme will , and there was no spot where the Lord was not present . God was a friend and a companion to men for time and for eternityone who sympathised with them in all their difficulties and trials , and to whom they might open their hearts in earnest

supplication . Such a God was the need of the world , and the sinner peculiarly felt the want of Him . Unless and until a man had such a God before him—unless and until he could satisfy himself of being in the presence of such a God , he could not realise the blessings of true religion . Men vested with

a negative religion might have come out of the Egypt of idol-worshi p , but they had not reached that land where alone they could find true peace and comfort . A sense of God ' s presence was necessary to enable any of them to resist the rushing torrent of temptations , and to arm them for the great battle with the evils around them . Fortified with that , they would say , amid all the difficulties and sorrows that awaited them , " Lord , help Thou Thv poor and

helpless child ; ' and a few words poured out in the spirit of earnestness and sincerity would bring down from the Father of mercies strength to resist temptation , to endure the loss of rulers , and to bear up against domestic affliction . With God ' s presence joy became enhanced , and all that was painful in life was mitigated . The

presence of the Lord was not only a school of discipline , where the character was purified and temptation guarded against—it was also a source of happiness . Let them realise the presence of the Lord wherever they went , and when they came to die , the loving countenance of their Father would reveal itself ,

the darts of death would become inoffensive , all the sorrows ^ of departure would he taken away , aud they would feel that they were going to mansions of righteousness and peace . In conclusion , the preacher expressed the delight which he had felt in joining in the service of that morningand in mingling his voice

, with the voices of the congregation , adding that he felt that he and his brethren in India were all children of the same Father and Lord of the universe as those whom he had addressed .

''The sermon , which was extempore , and occupied about half an hour , was delivered in a clear and thoroughly audible voice , marked by a pure English accent , with great ease and fluency , and AA'ith a simple earnest , and impressive manner . "

Masonic Sayings And Doings Abroad.

MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD .

The work of the Masonic Temple , Philadephia , has been resumed , having been suspended in consequence of the illness of the architect , Bro . Bolt . The " Landmark" says the Order of the Eastern Star is being introduced into England , the rituals

having been forwarded by the Grand Secretary , Bro . Macey , of New York . The Italian Freemasons have suppressed the interrogation usually addressed to neophytes , "What is

your religion ? " and now demand , "What are the duties of man to his country , to himself , and to his neighbour ?"

There are 1 , 583 Royal Arch Chapters in New York , with a membership of 87 , 231 . A Seal ffneampment . —Arrangements are in progress to hold a meeting of the Grand Commandery

of Knights Templar at Williamsfort , Pennsylvania ? on the 14 th June . Several hundred tents have been procured , and will be pitched in the grounds of the Hundic Park for the accommodation of the visiting Commanderies . It is probable that several thousands will participate in the public exercises .

The seven Masonic lodges in Hungary , two in Pesth , one in Temesvar , Oedenburg , Baga , Presburg , and Arad , on the 31 st of January last united themselves in forming a Grand Lodge of Hungary . The constitution is modelled after those of the South German lodges . The principles of the lodges are declared to be independent of religious creeds or political parties .

In Roumania , since 1865 , Masonic lodges have been formed in Bucharest , Bralia , Jessy , Waslin , Bottoschaw , Tokschain . and Ismail . They are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of France . A Grand " Turnoi" and reception was held by the

St . John ' s Commandery at the Academy of Music , Philadelphia . We learn that the beauty aud chivalry of not only that city , but of cities separated by hundreds of miles were present . For the Grand " Turnoi" the stage was set with the Roman Camp Scene

from Coriolanus , and on the rising of the curtain there was presented to the view as fine-looking a collection of gentlemen in the uniform of the Templars as ever trod a stage . The proceedings included a public reception of visitors and invited guests from other cities , followed by a musical entertainment and an