19. Now there came forth with him, a certain of the Pharisees, whose name was as the name of a tinkling cymbal,* who had also murmured against the man Thomas, toiling continually for his dispeace: 20. Who had exalted himself among the enemies of the Temple, when they were gathered together in a great multitude to do battle against it, even against the tower thereof, which is to the west:+ 21. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the man Daniel, who was not a prophet, saying, the daughter of Babylon shall prevail over every daughter of the land: 22. Albeit he sat in the Sanhedrim to declare the laws thereof, clothed in wisdom as in a garment, having on his head the likeness of an howlet's nest. 23. But who yet said, I am not a servant of the Sanhedrim for how can wisdom be bought as with a price? 24. Also a certain of the Priests, whose name was as the name of the dwellers in a far country ;‡ 25. Very fair and comely to the eye; of whom many said, his ways have been ways of pleasantness even till this time; 26. But some said, hath he not dwelt in Golgotha, which is the place of skulls.§ 27. Also the man James, of whom it was written, he planteth a vineyard, and straightway preventeth the increase. 28. Also a certain of the Elders, whose name was as the Pharisees, but who had eschewed their faith from his youth up. 29. Also certain others which had no names. CHAPTER II. 1. But when the man Thomas looked upon the man John, * Robert Bell, Esq. Procurator for the Church. The Irish Church. Professor Welsh. Lord Moncrieff. Robert Whigham, Esq. Advocate. to behold him, and to behold those which came forth with him, he said, go to, I will make a PROCLAMATION, even a Proclamation to the priests and to the elders, and to the people. 2. So he made a Proclamation, saying, men and brethren, it is not meet for us that this man be the chief of the Sanhedrim. 3. At some time it is meet that he be the chief of the Sanhedrim, even for the writing which is on his raiment, but not at this time. 4. For if, at this time, he be the chief of the Sanhedrim, of a surety he will deliver us into the hands of those from whom there is no help. 5. Who, therefore, shall be the chief of the Sanhedrim ? 6. There is a certain man* whose name is as the name of one who knoweth every flower of the field, and every green herb, and every thing which, in its season, putteth forth leaves: He is the elect of the old Rabbis, let him be the chief of the Sanhedrim. 7. This is the sum of the whole matter; first build up the temple, and gather the tribute; and thenceforth it shall no longer be asked throughout the city who is the chief of the Sanhedrim. 8. So dealt he with the man John, shewing that every thing is good in its own season. 9. And as for those which came forth with him, he discoursed with them, one by one, after his own fashion, even after the fashion of him who waiteth not for an answer. 10. To one spoke he of the testimony; saying, this is the pit which ye have digged for me; behold, ye shall perish of the work of your own hands; 11. And to another he spoke in parables; saying, two men journeyed to the same city, the one looking neither to the right hand nor to the left, but the other turning aside continually to the places which were round about :+ * Rev. Dr. Gardiner. † Lord Moncreiff. 12. But to him whose name was as the name of the Pharisees, he said nothing, but let him go.* 13. And all who heard him laid to heart the things which he proclaimed to them, saying, this man hath been as a watchman during the night, and behold, when it is day, he discomfitteth the adversary face to face. 14. So they cleaved unto him more and more. 15. Then he who sat in the Sanhedrim,+ to declare the laws thereof, girt up his loins and said, I will also make a proclamation. 16. So he proclaimed many things of meat-offerings; saying, we have known nothing of them, but have fasted after the manner of the Pharisees; neither at any time have our hearts within us been glad with wine. 17. But the people said, what is this, that we should hearken unto it? He speaketh not of the Temple and the tribute, but of the morning and the evening feast. 18. And many said, why should he strive in any wise with the man Thomas, whose stature is more than the stature of the sons of men? 19. But others said, he striveth not with him; but only nibbleth at the hem of his raiment : 20. So their hearts were filled with laughter, even as at a pleasant saying of the man Peter, when he lifteth up his voice in the Court of the Sanhedrim. 21. But they which came forth with the man John, and which had no names, when they had heard the proclamation of him who sat in the Sanhedrim, and saw that it proclaimed nothing, arose and said, we also will make a proclamation. 22. And the people said, this is a weariness; nevertheless, let us hearken unto them; 23. But when they heard them, they said, Lo, here is a great mystery; * Robert Whigham, Esq. Advocate. †The Procurator for the Church. Patrick Robertson, Esq. Advocate. PITMILLY. Great Solon of old, As by Sandford we're told, Made a law for the ancient Athenians; Should ever stand neuter, Tho' it suited his private convenience. I don't know if it strikes you so, I never the subject would view so; We should all take a side When we find it convenient to do so. GILLIES. Some have ventured of late For to in-si-nuate That justice should be perfect blindness, But this all contemptible fudge-is Invented by Moralist drudges, The man d'ye see Who's a good friend to me, Shall ne'er want a friend 'mong the judges. For take this away, And tell me, I pray, What general rule would they leave us. CHORUS. Then let us all sing Long life to our King, Who gave us our Pensions and Places, And all about it, Be placed on a permanent basis; May we each be as true to his brother, As the devil e'er was to his mother, May we answer the ends Of ourselves and our friends, And do credit the one to the other. II. PETER'S ADDRESS TO BOBBY. Rising with sweet obtrusive voice to claim Nor leaves the soul, one shred or snatch behind. BARD OF THE SEASONS, hail! I turn to thee Whether I see thy non-adhesive hip Witching the world with noblest horsemanship, |