CONTENTS.

State of Morals-Jews-Mr. Schlienz-Rev. Mr. Freemantle-Dr

Clarke-Embark for Alexandria-Coast of Greece-Cape Matapan--

The Agean Sea-Islands of Spezzia, Melos, &c.-Anchor at SYRA-

Appearance of Town-Mr. Hildner-Church Missionary Society-

Schools-Re-embark-Naxos and Paros, &c.-Interview with four Jews

-Crete-Salmone-"The Fair Havens"-Sacred recollections-Inter-

view with a young Frenchman-The Harbour of Alexandria, 15-46

CHAPTER II.

EGYPT-THE DESERT-SOUTH OF PALESTINE.

ALEXANDRIA-Disembarking-Eastern Dogs-Pompey's Pillar-

Mareotic Lake-Female Costumes-Jews-Synagogue of the Frank

Jews-Preparations for Journey through the Desert-A Turkish Bath

-Ride to the Governor's Gardens-Mode of drawing Water-Cleopa-

tra's Needles-Church of Athanasius-Reeds of the Nile-Fulfilment

of Prophecy-Departure for Rosetta-Remembrance of the General

Assembly-Appearance of the country-The Kangfud of Isaiah-The

Mirage-Bay of Aboukir-Canopic branch of the Nile-Rest at a Khan

-Road marked by Pillars-Bolbotine branch of the Nile-ROSETTA

-Latin Convent-Eastern Marriage-Jews-Franciscan Monk-The

Convent Library-The NILE-A Rice-Mill-Bazaar-The Muezzin-

Mosques-Public Procession at a Circumcision-An Eastern Plough-

Ride by the Banks of the Nile-Wretched state of the Villages-Sea-

shore-Arab Dance and Song-Living in Tents-Lake Bourlos-Seben-

netic branch of the Nile-A Fisherman with the dupi6λnarpov-A

Lodge in a Cucumber garden-Arab quarrels-Balteen-Sabbath-A

Threshing-floor-The Villagers-The village Sheikh-Midnight jour-

ney-Rest at Assoum-Reach Senana-Pasha's Troops-Phatnitic

branch of the Nile,

47-65

DAMIETTA Vice Consul-Governor-Eastern Repasts-Dwelling-
houses Customs at Dinner-Græco-Romish Church-Visit to a Native
School-Eastern waste of time-Proceed to Lake Menzaleh-Open boat
-Bedouin Sheikh-Villages on the Banks-Mendesian and Tanitic
branch of the Nile-Arab Quern-Watering the Fields-ZOAN-Its
Ruins Fulfilment of Prophecy-Travel on Camels-Illustration of
Scripture-Journey in the Desert-" Bringing down the heat with the
shadow of a cloud"-Pelusiac branch of the Nile-Bedouins, illustra-
tion of Scripture-Accident to Dr. Black-Reach Gomatter-Sabbath-
Conversation with our attendants-Ishmael is yet to be gathered→→→
Shitta-tree-Part of the desert of Shur-Tahpanes and Migdol-The
Pasha's Dromedary post-Duadahr-Resting at Wells-New appear-
ance of the Desert-Catich-Kindness of the Postmaster-Graves of
Marabouts-Ruins of Tel Faramah-Flocks of Sheep and Goats-Beer

el-abd-A Salt Land-Hills of Seir in the distance-Sirbonian Lake-

Abugilbany-Birds-"Going down to Egypt"-Intense heat-Rush to

the wells-Disappointment like Marah-Site of Ostracine-Rhinoco-

lura.

65-86

EL ARISH-Scarcity of Food-Visit from the Governor-Dilatory

movements Illustrations of Scripture-Flat-roofed Houses-An Arab

Oven-Ancient Bed of a River-Arab School-Gateway of the Fort-

Visit of the Governor-A Coptic Christian-Writer's Inkhorn-Set

out for the Lazaretto-Canals of Water in Gardens-Cross the Bed of

the River-Enter the Land of Israel-Ride through the tribe of Simeon

-Encamp at Sheikh Juide-First Sabbath in PALESTINE-Sing the

Psalms of David-Valley of Gerar-Fields-Colony of Ants-Road to

Gaza-"Places of the Paths"-Raphia-Khanounes-Sirocco-Bazaar

-Illustrations of Scripture-Public Well-Burying-ground-Bennishail

-Sycamores-Few Trees in Palestine-Shepherds with Flocks-Dair

-Brook Besor-Encamp near GAZA-Environs of Gaza-The Plague-

The Town-Prophecy remarkably fulfilled-Samson's Hill-Coast of

the Philistines-Arab Customs-Winnowing Barley-Eastern Sheep-

Enter an Olive Grove-Illustrations of Scripture-People busy at Har-

vest-work-Bet-hanoon-Valley of Eshcol and Sorek-Former fertility

-Deiresnait-Desolate appearance of Villages-Flocks at noon-

"Plant of renown"-Leban-hemat-Dhura-Mode of Salutation among

the Bedouins-Villages-State of Ashkelon- Doulis-Drawing Water

-Folds for Flocks-Interesting Fulfilment of Prophecy-Tents of

Kedar-Key of Eastern Houses-Come down upon the Plains of Judah

-Sephela-Villages within view-Ashdod-Eleutheropolis-Safeen-

Bethcar-Swarms of Flies-Valley of Zephathah-Return of the Ark-

Kasteen-Mesmieh--Threshing-floor-Oxen-Asenibba-Large Fields

of Thistles-Prophecy fulfilled-Jimso-Hulda-An African playing

on the Pipe-Prophecy illustrated-Village of Latroon-Encamp in

HILLS OF JUDAH-Terraces-Briers and Thorns-Prophecy fulfilled—

Pass up the Defile-Distant View of Ramla and Plain of Sharon-

Kurich, or Kirjathjearim-Vine-terraces-El Kustul-Valley of Elah

-David and Goliath-Kalonie-Approach to Jerusalem-Solemnity of

the moment,
86-126

CHAPTER III.

JERUSALEM-HEBRON.

Enter the City-Kindly received by fellow-countrymen-Mr. Nicolay-
son-Walk at sunrise outside of the gate-Remove to the Mission-
house on Mount Zion-View from it-Proposed Hebrew Church-
Stones from Anathoth-Prophecy fulfilled-Plague in the City-Infor-
mation in regard to the Jews-Character-Schools-Hope of Messiah

-Wretched state-Evening ride outside the Walls-Tomb of David-

Mount Zion-Graves of Missionaries-Prophecy fulfilled-Valley of

Hinnom-Valley and Pools of Gihon-Valley of Rephaim-Extent of

the Ancient City-Bezetha-Scopos-First Sabbath in Jerusalem-Ser-

vices of the Sanctuary-Lord Hamilton-Bedouin Chief-The Kangfud

of Isaiah-Gazelles-Church of the Holy Sepulchre-Site of Calvary—

Mourners in the Streets-Roads-Brook Kedron-Passing view of

Gethsemane-The Road to Bethany-MOUNT OF OLIVES-Sir Moses

Montefiore-View from Mount of Olives-Nebo and Abarim-Scripture

illustrated-View of Moriah, and site of the Temple-Prophecy fulfilled

Valley of Jehoshaphat-An eccentric Resident-Illustration of Scripture

-Visit to the Consul-Jews-Statistics of the Jewish population of

Palestine Treatment they receive from the professedly Christian sects

-Influence of the British Consul among them-Gihon-Hinnom-

Hill of Evil Counsel-Valley of Rephaim-Views-Valley of Hinnom

-Aceldama-Valley of Jehoshaphat-Valley of Cheesemongers-Ophel

-En Rogel-Harvest operations-Place where Isaiah was sawn asun-

der-Pool of Siloam, and Fountain-Hymn-Jewish Graves-Absa.

lom's Pillar-Place where Jesus wept over the City-BETHANY-Tomb

of Lazarus-Scenery-Church of the Ascension-Tombs of the Kings

-Illustration of Scripture-Morning visit to Gethsemane-Associations

of the spot-Pool of Bethesda-Jews-Information regarding the Jews

in Palestine Their Numbers-Their feelings toward their Land—

Means of Support-Communication with their Brethren-Countries

whence they come-Rabbis-Feelings-Success of Missionary efforts

-First attempts to settle a Mission-First Conversions-A Missionary's

mode of operation-Climate-Expense of Living-Evening Walk-

Shepherd going before his Sheep-Illustrations of Scripture, 127-174

Excursion to Hebron-Well of the Wise Men-Rachel's Sepulchre-

Bet-Jalah-Solomon's Pools-Barley Harvest in the Fields of Beth-

lehem-Sipheer-Caleb's Daughter-Well of Sirah-Approach to He-

bron-Vineyards-Fine Scenery-HEBRON-Hospitality of the Gover-

nor and an old Jew-Stars-Cave of Machpelah-The Mosque-Re-

mains of Solomon's works-Spot where Abraham interceded-Carmel

-Pool-JEWS-Spanish and Polish-Interview-Abraham's Oak-

Return by Bethlehem-Beth-haccerem-BETHLEHEM-David's Well-

Latin Convent-Stable where Christ was born-Field of the Shep-

herds-Tekoah-Jerusalem seen from this side-Letters from Home-

Sabbath-Communion of the Lord's Supper in an Upper Room-He-

brew Service-Castle of David-Spina Christi-Temple Wall-Rem-

nants-The Bridge-Place of Wailing-A Jew praying there-Syna-

gogues in Jerusalem-Literary Qualifications of Missionaries-Fare-

well visit to Bethany-View from Mount of Olives-Bethphage-

Bethany-Return by Siloam,

174-197

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CHAPTER IV..

GIBEON-SYCHEM-SAMARIA-CARMEL.

Leave Jerusalem-Pass Tomb of the Judges-Naby-Samuel-Ramah

-Scripture difficulty cleared up-View of Country-Prophecy in re-

ference to Infants of Bethlehem-Emmaus-Gibeon—Ajaloun—Beau-

tiful Scenery-Vineyards-Raphat-Portion of Benjamin-Reach BEER

-Journey to north-east-Bethel-Ruins at Bethel-Associations-

Prophecy fulfilled-Village-Ain Yebrud-Geeb-Mount Ephraim-

Enter by a Defile into a fertile plain-Shiloh-Lebonah-Flocks at noon

-Bedouin Sheikh-Harvest men-Villages of Samaritans-Eastern

shoulder of Mount Gerizzim-Vale of Sychar-SYCHAR-Beauty of the

Scene-Jewish Synagogue-Visit to Jacob's Well-Joseph's Tomb—

Jews and Samaritans in Sychar-Sight of Lepers-The Bazaar-Con-

versation with Jews-Visit to the Samaritan Synagogue-Enmity be

twixt Jews and Samaritans-Interesting Jewish Boy-Meet with four

Jews who had sailed from Syra-Set out for Samaria-Road excellent

-Approach to the Hill of Samaria-Ascend the Hill and investigate

the Ruins-Remarkable Fulfilment of Prophecy-Old Church-Moun-

tains of Samaria,
198-223

Set out again-Ascend the ridge-Magnificent View-Encamp at

Sanour-Tribe of Manasseh-Village of Gabatieh-Harvest Scenes-

Reach Jenin-Plain of Esdraelon-Journey among Hills-Ramouni—

Villages Thorns and solitude-Dalee-Illustrations of Scripture-

Portion of Issachar-Village of Igzim-By a Defile come down to the

shore-Ruins on the shore-Tortura-Athlete-MOUNT CARMEL-

First impressions-Quarantine-Sabbath-Our occupations-Asher's

Blessing-A Case of Plague-News of the Battle of Nezib-Ascend

Mount Carmel-Splendid Views-Elijah's Prayer-Prophecies explain-

ed-Scripture truths suggested-Jews meeting Sir Moses Montefiore-

Khaifa-Synagogue-Sail in open vessel for Beyrout-Appearance of

the Coast-Pass Tyre and Sidon-Lebanon-BEYROUT-American

Missionaries-Resident Merchants-LEBANON-Cedars-Inhabitants-

Hamah-Lady H. Stanhope-Ancient Remains-Syrian Sky-JEWS

in Beyrout-Information from Mr. Pieritz as to Stations for Jewish

Missionaries-Tracts for Jews-Anecdotes regarding Jews-Literal in-

terpretation of Prophecy-Statistics of Jewish population-Their cha-

racter-A Missionary's Qualifications-Druse Women-The Tantour

"the horn"-Key on the Shoulder-Dr. Black and Dr. Keith resolve to

proceed to Smyrna-Mr Calman engaged to accompany Messrs. M'C.

and B. to Galilee-Sabbath Service-Drs. Black and Keith sail for

Smyrna-Syrian boys-Dispensation of the Lord's Supper, 223 -251

CONTENTS.

sea-shore,

CHAPTER V.

SYROPHENICIA-GALILEE.

Take leave of Ibraim-Road through groves of pine and mulberry-
Villages of Lebanon-A Khan-Naby-Younes-Servants-Dervish-
Approach to Sidon-Kindness of Jews-Conversation-SIDON-State
of the Town-Prophecies-Environs-Ride along the Shore-Sarepta
-Woman of Syrophenicia-Tombs-River Leontes-Encampment-
TYRE-Ruins in it-Purple dye-Modern town-Investigation of Pro-
phecies-Cape Blanco-Jews and Jewish children, and Rabbi-Paul's
visit-Ancient Sarcophage-Tribe of Asher-Kana-Villages-Wady
Deeb Jettar, probably Jephthah-el-Rumours of Danger-Scenery
varied-Villages-Kefr-birhom, ancient Jewish Synagogue-Naphtali
-Gish-SAPHET-Jews in a state of Alarm-Ruined state of the
Town-Situation-Markets- Ishmaelites-Flat roofs-Story-View of
the LAKE OF GALILEE-Scenery-Tabor and Hermon-Visit to the
Jews-Worship enthusiastic and fanatical-Visit to Marona-Ruins—
Tombs-Jurmah-Conversation with Jews-Sabbath-Jewish Bury-
ing-ground-The Eruv-Read to our attendants-Saphet as a Mis-
sionary Station most desirable-Set out-Wady Hukkok-Jotapata-
Prophecy regarding Naphtali and Zebulun explained-Plain of Genne-
sareth-Capernaum-Chorazin-Bethsaida-Magdala-Jesus loved this
TIBERIAS-Town-Jews-Jewish Doetor-Sephardim Synagogue-
252-289
Jewish children-Libraries-School of Tiberias gone-Propose to sail
across to the Country of the Gadarenes-Evening meal; fish from the
Lake-Scriptural Associations-Visit of the Jewish Doctor-Storms
on the Lake-Fisherman using the dupí6λnarpov-Hot Baths of
Tiberias-Petrifactions-Tarichaa-Strike into the Country again
-Plain of Huttin-Gazelles-Thistles-Mount of Beatitudes-Plain
of Esdraelon-View of Tabor-Lubiah-Approach to Tabor-Its re-
markable appearance-Ascend by an entangled path-Difficulties-
Reach the top-Magnificent scene-Descent-Dangers providentially
escaped-View next morning at the foot-Endor and Nain-Ishmael's
sons-Journey to Nazareth-NAZARETH-Town-Situation-Popish
traditions-Mount of Precipitation-Fountain-Administration of jus-
tice-CANA OF GALILEE- Sepphourich-Agricultural implements-
Surmises of Danger-Pass of Abilene-Servant seized-Meet Bedouins,
but pass by-Zebulun-View of Carmel-Plain of Acre-ACRE-Latin
Convent-Learn our Providential escape-Responsive singing-Visit
to the Aga-Jews of Acre-Old Jew at Prayer-Villages on the road
-Zeeb or Achzib-Nakoura-Encamp-Shore-Hymn-Road to Tyre
-Solomon's Pools-Ras-el-Ain-The hill Marshuk-Sarepta-Ga-
zelles-Cairns-Moslem groves-Moslem ladies-Mulberry gardens