The whole number of copies distributed was eight hundred, in twelve languages, besides more than two thousand tracts.
They left Cairo without waiting for a caravan, but were joined by Turks, Arabs, Greeks, and Armenians, before entering the desert, until they numbered seventy-four persons, with forty-four camels, and fifty-seven asses.
This being their first visit to Jerusalem, it was full of interest.
Here God had been pleased to dwell visibly in his temple.

For many ages it was the earthly home of the Church.

Here the chosen tribes came to worship.

Here David tuned his harp to praise Jehovah, and Isaiah obtained enraptured visions of the future Church.

Above all, here the Lord of the world became incarnate, and wrought out redemption for man.