“334 to promote only the best and wisest objects. He la boured to gratify his own ambitious desires, regard less of the welfare of others. But Daniel sought to promote the glory of God, and the good of his fellow-men. And it was for this good use of his know ledge and judgement, that he was called wise. No person is wise who does not employ his knowledge and taleńts as Daniel did. None but the good are truly wise'; ' for, as the Scripture declares, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” 6thly." Ιαιιιέι was a patriot, ever concerned for the good of his countrymcn. The celebrated William Tell of Switzerland, John Hampden of England, and George Washington of America, were eminent patriòts. . Such too was Daniel before them. He had been designed by God to be the protector and friend of the Jews, and to aid them in returning from their sorrowful captivity, to their native land. Now, that his whole soul was disinterestedly engaged in this good work—that he was influenced by no selfish motive in zealously devoting himself to the interests of the Jews his countrymen, may be shewn
