THE TRADITIONAL SAYINGS OF CHRIST. [To THE EDITOR OF THE
"SPECTATOR."]
Sin,—A few years ago I visited Futtehpur Sikri, North- West Provinces, India, when I copied some interesting inscriptions. Among them is the following, of which I venture to send you an English translation.—I am, Sir, &c., WALTER H. TRIBE
Egland, Honiton. (late Archdeacon of Lahore).
"His Imperial Majesty Jalal-ood-din Mohamed Akbar, the mighty Emperor—the shadow of God—conquered the Deccan and Dandeish, which was formerly called Khandeish. In the forty-sixth year of his reign, A.H. 1000, having reached Futtehpur (Sikri), he resolved to proceed to Agra. May the glory of his name and his life continue as long as Heaven and Earth remain. The Blessed Jesus hath said, ' The world is a bridge, pass over it and stay not.' It is written that 4he who hath been anxious to obtain rest after this life, hath sought for everlasting rest' `The world is fleeting, therefore pass the remainder of thy life in serving God, for His service is invaluable. He who prays to God without sincerity, becomes only farther removed from Him. The best use of money is to devote it to God's service. Exchange this world for that which is to come, and thy gain will be great.'"
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