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 grey, clear, and quick. In reproring, he is severe. In admonishing, courteous and friendly, Pleasant iu speech, mixed with gravity. It cannot be remembered that any have seen liim laugh, but many bare observed him to weep. in proportion of body well shaped, his hands and arms very delectable to be- hold. In speaking temperate, modest, and wise A man for leis singular beauty, excelling the children of mezi."

Q. Did not the many miracles performed by the apostles, convince all, that they were done by the power of God?

A. No; for there were several that calumniated thien, as if they were done by magic art, and the power of the devil, as Julian and Nero, and Simon Magus and others alleged, who emulating the mira- cles of the apostles, studied the vain science, in cr- der to ate them therein.

Q. Do you know what became of Simon Magura

A. This Simon Magur, by his subtile cheats, and diabolical devices, got him into high esteein with Nero, so that the Emperor made him his greatest. favourite, and the rest of the people accounted him a God. The Apostle Peter being come to Rome, was grieved to find the people inposed upon by this burcerer, was resolved to unmask the tricks and delusions of this vile imposter. A 6t occasion pre- sented itself, as is recorded by Hegisippus. There died at this time, saith he, a young gentleman, near of kin to the Emperor, for the raising of whom to life, there was a great contest between l'eter and the Magicians. The latter challenged the Apostle 10 periorm the same, who, being strong in faitli, rezdily acerpted thercof, and when Magus and the devil wre looth baffled, not being alile to effect the quat miracle at any rate, Peter, by the power of