16 APRIL 1870, Page 12

" WITHOUT NOTE OR COMMENT."

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

Si n, I wish to suggest that if Lord Russell's plan be carried out, of a chapter of the Bible to be read before school to impart a religious odour to the business of the day, it would be desirable to read it in the original Hebrew or Greek.

The reasons for this are obvious :— 1. The direct moral effect upon the children would be the same as if it were read in English.

2. The indirect moral effect would be far greater, from the greatly increased sense of awe and mystery.

3. All need of a conscience-clause would be entire done away.—