number of those whom he hath blessed, saying, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted! blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!" (Matt. 5.) And you, dear young people, who may read these lines, let me, in real desire for your happiness, invite you" to remember your Creator in the days of your youth;" remember that he sees all your actions, and knows all your thoughts; that without his blessing you cannot really prosper; you could not be happy, even if you possessed all this world contains. It is only by knowing and serving the Lord that you can have peace; for, "There is no peace to the wicked, saith my God." Be encouraged, then, to look up to your heavenly Father as your best friend: He hath assured us" They that seek him early shall "Ask and ye find him." (Prov. viii.) shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened." (Matt. vii. 7.) The blessed Jesus received little children, saying, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven!" At another time he declared, "Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of heaven as this little child, shall in no wise enter therein." Be humble then, be simple, be obedient to the teachings of him who will be as a Shepherd to the little ones of his flock. Do not continue in the practice of any thing which, when you have done it, brings uneasiness over your minds, but follow those things that make for your peace; this attention to small things is the way to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." "He that is faithful in the little will be made ruler over more." To-day then, O! today, if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts: hear and obey, and your souls shall live! FINIS. Printed by |