How long does the poet believe this guidance will last? In what words does he say that it will last as long as it will be needed? What does he mean by "the night"? Beyond "the night", what vision does he see? Whose are "those angel faces"? What is the relation of the third stanza to the second? It shows how the author's confidence in the Divine guidance to be granted him during future years is strengthened by the lessons learned in former years. The teacher should again read the poem aloud. This will impress upon the pupils, not only the truth and beauty of the poem, but also furnish an ideal to stimulate them in their preparation for the reading lesson which is to follow. CHAPTER VII FORM IV JUDAH'S SUPPLICATION TO JOSEPH (Fourth Reader, page 51) INTRODUCTION Review briefly the Scriptural account of Joseph's life, and particularly the story of the visits of his brethren to Egypt to buy corn. Note especially the following points: 1. The famine in the land of Canaan; the first visit of Joseph's brothers to Egypt; their interview with Joseph; the detention of Simeon; Joseph's demand that Benjamin be brought down. 2. The return to Canaan; Jacob's refusal to let Benjamin go down into Egypt; Judah's becoming surety for his safe return. 3. The second visit of Joseph's brethren to Egypt, this time with Benjamin; their entertainment by Joseph; their homeward journey; the discovery of the silver cup in Benjamin's sack; their return to Joseph. GENERAL ANALYSIS After the selection has been read, the teacher should proceed by some such method as the following: With what does the passage deal? Judah's entreaty to Joseph for Benjamin's safe return to his father, and the effect it produced. Into how many parts is the selection naturally divided? Into three parts, corresponding to the paragraphs as given in the Reader. What is the principal idea in each part? 1. Joseph's decision to keep the offender as a bondman. (Paragraph I) 2. Judah's supplication to Joseph that Benjamin be permitted to return for his father's sake. (Paragraph II) 3. Joseph's revelation of his identity, and the provision he makes for the maintenance of his kindred. (Paragraph III) DETAILED ANALYSIS Paragraph I Why did Joseph's brethren fall "before him on the ground"? Prostration is the Eastern mode of signifying profound respect, complete submission. What is the meaning of "divine"? In this sense, to look into the future; to see what is hidden from ordinary people. Does Joseph claim explicitly to have this ability? No, he merely suggests it, probably to impress them with the idea of his power.