The Sacrifice of a Horse
We know how fond the Arabs are of their horses, and how kindly they treat them. There was once an Arab chief who had a horse that was a great favourite with him, and was treated like one of his … Continued
Rescued by a Horse
A lady, the wife of a wealthy farmer living near Toronto, in Canada, was walking about the farm one day. In the course of her walk she was crossing a plank-bridge which crossed a deep and rapid stream that ran … Continued
God Hears Prayer
One bitter cold night, in the winter of 1873, a Christian widow living in Connecticut was in great distress. Her money was all gone, and she had nothing with which to get food for her family the next day. She … Continued
Generosity’s Eternal Reward
A missionary lady was telling the story of her work in China. When she finished, a little girl came forward and gave her twelve pennies. “Please,” she said, “I have been saving these pennies and now I want them to … Continued
Speech Seasoned with Grace
In another land lived a skilled engineer, able to command a fine salary, but morally a waster. Christians tried to help him but failed miserably. He went down and out in his own profession and became a street car conductor. … Continued
The Whole Life
D. L. Moody is said to have once returned from a meeting with a report of “two-and-a-half conversions.” “Two adults and a child, I suppose?” queried his host. “No, two children and an adult,” said Mr. Moody. “The children gave … Continued
Never Too Busy
St. Francis of Assisi was once very much occupied with some important work, and he gave orders to his attendants that he must on no account be disturbed. If anyone came desiring to see him, that one must be sent … Continued
A Little Girl’s Question
June was a curly headed little girl of five years. She lived in a small Illinois town where her father was a pastor. Her mother frequently sent her to the Post Office for the mail. She was a bright, cheerful … Continued
Leading by Example
“How can I bring up my son in the way he should go?” asked an anxious father. “By going that way yourself,” was the reply. Words are easily forgotten but the example of a good life is never forgotten. It … Continued
Winning Souls
Perhaps the strongest love of a Christian friend is that which impels him to speak to another of his Saviour. Gypsy Smith says that when he was converted he immediately became anxious for the conversion of his uncle. Among gypsies … Continued