Little footprints in Bible lands; or, Simple lessons in sacred history and geography, for the use of Palestine classes and Sabbath schools

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 edition. Excerpt: ...Solomon continue to obey the Lord? G. No, for "he loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites." 1 Kings xi, 1., T. What great crime did he commit in his old age? C. He worshiped idols, and built a "high place" for heathen gods "in the hill that is before Jerusalem," now called the Mount of Corruption or Hill of Offense. T. What enemies rose against Solomon? G. Had.id the Edomite, Rezen of Syria, and Jeroboam, whose father was a ser: ant of Solomon. T. Whither did Jeroboam flee when Solomon sought his life? G. To Shishak, king of Egypt, and was there till the death of Solomon. T. When did Solomon die? G. About 975 B. C.,aged about fifty-nine years, having reigned over Israel for forty years. "And he was buried in the city of David, his fether: and Kehoboam, his son, reigned in his stead." 1 Kings xi, 43. Song No. 14.--The Golden Age of Palestine. Air: "U n» love to come." Lo, in thought we stand in the holy land, In those golden, palmy days, When upon its throne sat David's son, The best of Judah's race. The land is at rest, and its people blest; Each face with gladness shines; For there's golden grain on hill and plain, And heavy laden vines. Rioh treasures pour from every shore, Thy peaceful homes to bless; And at thy feet the princes meet. Thy glory to confess. And with joy we come to Jerusalem, Its peerless grace to see: With reverence bow on Moriah's brow, 'In the temple's purity. 'Tis a pure abode, this house of God, Golden its walls appear, And its towers high in the sunny sky, Their glittering summits rear. But the gems are gone from Zion's crown, Destroyed is the house of prayer; And the matchless...