[Illustration: Our Roll of Heroic Deeds We record this month a signal act of heroism which took place a few years ago in a coal-pit near Dalkeith. The mine was suddenly flooded, a vast volume of water rushed through the workings, and it was only after some hours of dangerous and most difficult work that the imprisoned miners were rescued. It was then discovered that Walker, a boy of twelve, had been left behind, and immediately James Nolans volunteered to save him. Nolans had to be forcibly pushed through the rushing torrent by some of his comrades; then he had to grope about under the water to find a rail which he used for the purpose of guidance, and, after narrowly escaping death from drowning, he eventually discovered the terrified lad. Even then it was doubtful whether they would escape alive; but after a plucky dash through the water, and by the help of some old ladders hastily fastened together, they managed to regain their comrades, who never expected to see them again.] [Illustration: musical score] Rise, Gracious God, and Shine. _Words by_ WILLIAM HURN, 1813. _Music by_ H. WALFORD DAVIES, MUS.D. (_Organist of the Temple Church._) _With majesty._ 1. Rise, gracious God, and shine In all Thy saving might! And prosper each design, To spread Thy glorious light: Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth Thy truth may know. Amen. 2. O bring the nations near, That they may sing Thy praise; Let all the people hear And learn Thy gracious ways: Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause, And govern by Thy righteous laws. 3. Put forth Thy glorious power; The nations then will see! And earth present her store In converts born to Thee. God, our own God, His Church will bless, And earth will teem with fruitfulness. N.B.--The last verse should be sung _ff_ in unison. TEMPERANCE NOTES AND NEWS. By a Leading Temperance Advocate. THE CARE OF THE INEBRIATE.