Susanna, 35-Susanna wept, and lifted her eyes up toward heaven; for her heart trusted in the Lord.

I have sinned above the number of the sands of the

multiplied, that I am not worthy to behold and see the height of

that I cannot lift up mine head,
neither have any release.

The Prayer of Manasseh.-I have sinned above the nurnber of the sands of the sea; and my transgressions, O Lord, are so multiplied, that I am not worthy to behold and see the height of heaven for mine iniquities. I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head, neither have any release.

I. Maccabees vi. 37.-Upon each elephant there was a strong tower of wood, fast girt, which held thirty-two fighting men, besides the Indian that ruled the beast.

2 Maccabees x. 3.-The Maccabees having cleansed th temple, they made another altar, and lighted the lamps, and. placed the shew-bread in order on the altar.