Imitators
The monkey is a great mimic. The hunters of Brazil know what a propensity the monkey has for imitating, and so take advantage of this habit to catch them. They have lots of little boots made about large enough to fit … Continued
Happy is the Family
Happy is that family where the worship of God is constantly and conscientiously maintained. Such houses are temples in which the Lord dwells, and castles garrisoned by a Divine power. I do not say, that, by honoring God in your … Continued
The Length of Family Worship
I think, with you, that it is very expedient and proper that reading a portion of the Word of God should be ordinarily a part of our family worship; so likewise to sing a hymn or psalm, or part of … Continued
A Kind-hearted Helper
A poor, crippled beggar in a street of a large city was trying to pick up some old clothes that had been thrown to him from a window, when a crowd of rude boys gathered round him. They mocked his … Continued
Avoid Formality
The chief thing to be attended to is, that [family worship] may be a spiritual service; and the great evil to be dreaded and guarded against in the exercise of every duty that returns frequently upon us, is formality. If … Continued
Faithfulness in Little Things
And here is an incident that shows us how faithfulness in a little thing was rewarded. This story is told by a New York merchant: “One morning, some years ago,” says this gentleman, “I was preparing to go down town … Continued