A PERIODICAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD

SORROW

“But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping.”

John 20:11a

Is there a feast that begins so sorrowfully as Easter? With God’s children there is no happiness, are no joyful voices, but only sad countenances. Their hearts are filled with anxiety and grief. This was also true for Mary Magdalene. Formerly she was a very wretched woman. The Lord had cast seven devils out of her, and she was delivered out of the power of Satan. She was bound to the Lord Jesus with unbreakable bonds.

But now Jesus has departed from her. She has seen how He hung and died on the cross of Golgotha. She had been enabled to bestow a token of love by anointing His body. But this had been the last.

Now to her great alarm she sees that the grave is empty. Where must she seek His dead body? In addition to the sorrow because of His death is now the sorrow of an empty grave.

Mary doesn’t understand that this is just the wonder of Easter. It doesn’t come into her mind that He is already on His way to reveal Himself. Yet this is so. After a few moments her gladness will become so great that she will not be able to imagine it. But now she is only sorrowful and she lets tears run freely.

A lot of tears are wept in the world — tears of grief and sadness because of painful losses, tears of unfilled desires and unanswered prayers. There are tears because of the trials of life and the distress which people sometimes cause each other. There are tears because of a handicap which can cause us to be bowed down.

But do we ever shed tears because we miss the Lord Jesus? Or weren’t we ever made aware of being without God? Then there is no room in our heart for the Lord Jesus. If we are healthy we do not miss the absence of a doctor. But if we are sick and call a doctor, then we hope he will come soon. Then we need him. It is this way also spiritually. The Lord comes where He cannot be missed.

The risen Prince of Life stands behind her without Mary realizing it. He said unto her, “Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest though?” Then Mary told Him why she was so sad.

What was the Lord’s answer? Did He say, “I am Jesus?” No, He only said, “Mary!” Does this Stranger know her? She turned herself around and looked at Him, and it is like a dream. Is it a wonder that she fell at His feet? In holy amazement she says only one word. Her gladness is so great that she cannot say any more than only, “Rabboni!” which means ‘my Lord, my Master.’

Richer than before, she may again receive Him. On Easter the light arises upon the event of Good Friday.

BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

This month we again have a crossword puzzle, and the subject is “happiness.” The word “happy” is a very common word and we find it also a number of times in the Bible. But if we study it carefully, we will find that there is a great different between the true happiness of God’s people and the happiness of the world. Do you know the difference?

Many people search for happiness. If you were to ask them, they would soon be able to give you a long list of things which they think would bring them this happiness. Money would probably lead the list. However, many years ago Solomon told how he had gathered silver and gold, and houses and gardens, and treasures of all sorts, but he had to confess that all was vanity and vexation of spirit. You can read about this in the book of Ecclesiastes.

But God’s Word does tell us what makes a person truly happy. As you work out the quiz this month, you will discover the answers which the Bible gives for this, and it is a happiness worth seeking. We hope and pray that there are many boys and girls who desire this happiness and who may be finders of it. The happiness of this world is not to be compared to it.

ACROSS:

1. The seventy returned again with joy, saying,” Lord, _____ _____ the devils are subject unto us through Thy Name.”

3. _____ went forth joyful and with a glad heart; but when he saw Mordecai, he was full of indignation against him.

6. The eunuch went_____his way rejoicing.

8. Jonah was exceeding glad of the_____

10. Paul wrote to Timothy, “The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, _____ to teach, patient,” etc.

12. Serve the Lord with gladness; _____before His presence with singing.

13. In the psalms we are told, “_____is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.”

15. In blessing the people, Moses said, “Happy art thou, O Israel; who is like unto thee, O people_____by the Lord.”

17. Of whom do we read that “she opened not the gate for gladness?”

20. To the man out of whom the devils were departed, the Lord Jesus said, “Return to thine own house, and _____ how great things God hath done unto thee.”

22. The Lord said to Moses, “Thus shalt thou_____unto the children of Israel, “I AM hath sent me unto you.”

23. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious_____ shall doubtless come again with rejoicing.

24. Jesus said to the sick of the palsy, “Arise and take up thy _____, and go thy way into thy house.”

25. Paul wrote to Timothy, “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s

27. King_____did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God.

29. Simeon was just and_____ waiting for the consolation of Israel.

32. The psalmist said, “_____ that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men.”

33. Naomi said to Ruth, “The man is near of kin unto us, one of our_____kinsmen.”

35. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the_____

36. Hezekiah said of the king of Assyria, “With him is an _____of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us.”

37. Zacharias said, “To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the_____of death.”

DOWN:

1. In the book of _____ we read, “And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.”

2. The Lord Jesus said, “They shall come from the_____, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.”

4. He that hath_____on the poor, happy is he.

5. The Lord Jesus said that a mother “remembereth _____ more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.”

7. Of the new Jerusalem it is written, “The city had no _____of the sun, neither of the moon to shine in it.”

8. In one of the parables we read, “It was meet that we should make merry, and be _____.”

9. Jesus, speaking of humility, said, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye _____them.”

11. At midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang_____unto God.

13. Solomon “commanded and they brought great stones, costly stones, and _____ stones, to lay the foundation of the house.”

14. The Lord said to those reviled, “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: … for so_____ they the prophets which were before you.”

16. When the new decree was made known, in every province and in every city the Jews had_____and gladness.

18. And when he _____ brought Paul and Silas into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

19. The Lord Jesus said, “_____ rejoiced to see my day, and he saw it, and was glad.”

21. The people of Samaria with one accord gave_____unto those things which Philip spake.

23. Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, “_____ the Lord is in this place.”

26. Adam called his wife’s name _____, because she was the mother of all living.

28. At Iconium the disciples went into the synagogue, and _____ spake that a great multitude believed.

30. Paul and Barnabas said, “The Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the_____of the earth.”

31. In the 69th psalm we read, “This also shall please the Lord better than an_____ or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”

32. When they_____the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

(Your answers should be sent to Garret J. Moerdyk, 5211 Woodmont Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001.)

Answers to the quiz have been received from the following:

Robert Lee VanVeldhuizen

Stephanie Kegel

Jody Kegel

Annette Berman

Darla Rus

Jolene VandenBerg

Julie Rozeboom

Gaylon Rozeboom

Jason Groeneweg

Jason DeSmit

Julie DeSmit

Michael DeSmit

Troy DeSmit

Tricia DeSmit

Jonathan Peter VandenToorn

Michael Scott VandenToorn

Rodney VanderZand

Bob VanderZand

Tammy VandenToorn

Jeremy Boot

Jeff Boot

Margaret Karelse

Shirley Karelse

Karen Karelse

Michelle Karelse

Steve Lubbers

Gregory Scott Lubbers

Pamela Lubbers

Debbie VanBemden

Sally VanBemden

Carl Mast

Carrie Bazen

Maryellen VanBrugge

Karen DeVries

Kristi Marie DeVries

Lisa VandenToorn

Kim VandenToorn

Ina Droogendyk

Hennie Droogendyk

Ria Droogendyk

Kristy Lamain

Sara Lamain

Joan Lamain

Darryl Slingerland

Glenda Slingerland

Cindy Ymker

Gregory Ymker

Jeff Rosendall

Rachel Rosendall

Hugo Kranendonk

Joanna Kranendonk

Bill VanKempen

Susan VanKempen

Diane Slingerland

Kevin Slingerland

Kristi Boluyt

Jennifer Sue Rose

Lyle VanRavenswaay

Steven VanSurksum

Jason VanSurksum

John Schelling

Dwaine Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jeffrey VanVoorst

Jessica Anker

Sara Anker

John Wesdyk

Karen Wesdyk

Cindy Hulshof

Ronald Hulshof

Brenda Hulshof

Craig Phillips

Debbie Kanis

Ken Kanis

Kathleen Kanis

Renita Schelling

Pam Schelling

Lisa Hoogendoorn

Shelley Hoogendoorn

Sonja Remijn

Corwin VanVeldhuizen

Ronald Bertram

Reineke Bertram

Jeff Bisschop

Yvonne Bisschop

Monica Klaasen

Jamey Klaasen

Michelle Klaasen

Trina vanTol

Judy Maljaars

Doug Maljaars

Tom Maljaars

Rick Maljaars

Wendy Maljaars

Ed Maljaars

Robert Baum

Amy Baum

Ellen Marie Baum

Adrienne Mynders

Christine Mynders

Kristi VanVeldhuizen

Rhonda VanVeldhuizen

Phyllis VanVeldhuizen

Rachel Lynn Timmer

Craig Timmer

Jeff Zevenbergen

Robbin Eppinga

Scott Eppinga

Daniel Eppinga

Glen denHoed

Susan denHoed

Bruce denHoed

Peter DeBoer

Petra Muis

Jennifer Procee (2)

Peter Procee (2)

Pieter DenDekker (2)

Ken DenDekker (2)

Jonathan Holden

Melinda DeMeester

Denise VanDeMoere

Diana Lee VanDeMoere

Nicole Meeuwse

Hilda VandenHoek

Patricia VandenHoek

Kim Stelsel

Lisa Stalker

Michelle Teunissen

Brenda Teunissen

Lance Teunissen

Brian Teunissen

Nathan VanderMale

Lisa Baas

Holly Baas

Nora Jane Knibbe

Kevin Jay Knibbe

Jeffery D. Knibbe

Tim TenElshof

Jonathan TenElshof

Rick TenElshof

Michele Seabert

Laurie VanEss

Ronald Kranendonk

Jim Kranendonk

Susan Kranendonk

Elaine Frens

Stacy Seabert

Jody Ymker

Edward Ymker

Kevin Ymker

Scott Bouma

John Fluit

Anita Schouten

Estella Schouten

Philip Schouten

Steven VanWingerden

David VanWingerden

Karen VanWingerden

Beth Ann Dob

Rachel VanVoorst

Janelle VanVoorst

Sherry Fluit

Shirley Fluit

Daryl Fluit

Jennifer Rose

Steven Vanderwal (3)

Peter Vanderwal (7)

Gerald Vanderwal (7)

Helen Vanderwal (7)

Ed Bazen

Daniel Bazen

Sharon Bazen

Heather Peters

Curt VanVoorst

Kristi VanVoorst

Kristina S. Schipper

Karen DeVries

David VanderMeulen

Benj VanderMeulen

Fran VanderMeulen

Karl VanderMeulen

Jeff Nyenhuis

Connie Nyenhuis

Peter Cornells VanBrugge

Linda VanBrugge

Corrie VanBrugge

Peter Velthuis

Ralph Velthuis

Alice Velthuis

Bert Velthuis

Janet Velthuis

Lisbeth Velthuis

Gary Kersten

Stephen M. Sporte

Annette VandenBrink

Leona VandenBrink

Louise VandenBrink

Wendy Talbot

Jim Talbot

Mark Talbot

Sharon Talbot

Laura Talbot

Darryl Slingerland

Glenda Slingerland

Allan Post

Michael Post

Natalie Post

Grand Post

Stephen Bos

Stephanie Bos

Eric Schipper

Steven Baum

Cathy Baum

Jeremy Kaat

Robert Boerkoel

John Boerkoel

Joanne Boerkoel

Leann Klarenbeek (2)

Rebekah VanDerBrink (2)

Brian Kegel (2)

Vonnie Kegel

Debra VandenBeukel

Erika VandenBeukel

Karen VandenBeukel

Bethanne Nieuwenhuis

Jack Neels (3)

Marianne Neels (2)

Doug Post

Kevin Maassen

Jeff Bisschop

Ellen Baum

Jackie Dendekker

Joan Scholten

Connie Scholten

Peter Velthuis

Ralph Velthuis

Alice Velthuis

Bert Velthuis

Janet Velthuis

Kevin Post Tim VanSurksum (2)

Andy DeVries

Brian DeVries

Stephen DeVries

Frank Kardux

Janet Kardux

Rosemary Kardux

Anita Roth

Julia Roth

Krista Roth

Len Roth

Jeffrey VanWyk

Edward VanWyk

Reineke Bertram

Ronald Bertram

Nancy VanderHeide

Robert J. Hults

Peter DenBoer

Neil DenBoer

Rob Nieuwenhuis

Alyce Nieuwenhuis

Rachel Ekema

Karrie Mae Beeke

Kristina Marie DeVries

Constance VanderMeulen

Scott Bouma

Jim Kranendonk

Susan Kranendonk

Ronald Kranendonk

Astrid Grisnich (2)

Philip Schouten

Estella Schouten

Anita Schouten

Jana Maassen

Constance VanderMeulen

Elizabeth VanderMeulen

Andy Kroesbergen

Margaret Scholten

Johanna Scholten

Anita VanTilburg

Nicole Arnoldussen

Joel Arnoldussen

Jonas Arnoldussen

Darrell DenDekker

Geoffrey Erkelens

Karen Erkelens

Jeff Bisschop

Yvonne Bisschop

Susy Eckhardt

John Eckhardt

Gordon Eckhardt

Peter Eckhardt

Kathleen Kanis

Ken Kanis

Debbie Kanis

Julia VanderWaal

Tonia VanderWaal

Sharon VanderWaal

Michaell VanBrugge

Lisbeth Velthuis

Heather Peters

Robert Baum

Andy Lee DeVries

Amy Baum

Steven Baum

Cathy Baum

Bobby Hults

Idelette Hofman

Leah De

Visser

Elizabeth VanderMeulen

Theresa Widner

Chris Widner

Eric Widner

Rick Maljaars

Wendy Maljaars

Ed Maljaars

Doug Maljaars

Tom Maljaars

Judy Maljaars

Cara Engelsma

Mary Hubers

Duane Hubers

Howard Hubers

Kevin DeVisser

Leah DeVisser

Phyllis Van

Veldhuizen

Kristi VanVeldhuizen

Rhonda VanVeldhuizen

Sheila VanVeldhuizen

Myra VandeStouwe

Jackie Dendekker

Tim Van’tZelfde

Bryan VanHoepen

Eugene VanHoepen

Jeremy Fluit (2)

Cindy Kreft

Yvonne Bisschop

Arlen denHoed

Sheryl denHoed

Sharon denHoed

Karen VanWingerden

Steven VanWingerden

David VanWingerden

Curtis Maassen

Sharon Maassen

Carl Maassen

The answers to the quiz of last month are:

ACROSS:

1. Publican - Luke 18:13

3. Wise men - Matthew 2:1–2

4. Abraham - Luke 16: 29–31

6. Peter - Matthew 14:28

11. Centurion - Matthew 8:8

12. Herod - Mark 6:22–23

13. Prodigal son - Luke 15:21

15. Mary - Luke 2:48

16. Jairus - Mark 5:22–23

17. Thomas - Luke 20:24–25

18. Disciples - Matthew 8:25

DOWN:

1. Pilate - Luke 23:4

2. Leper - Matthew 8:2

5. Martha - John 11:21

6. Pharisee - Luke 18:11

7. Nicodemus - John 3:1–2

8. Devil - Matthew 4:5–6

9. John - Matthew 3:4–7

10. Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46–48

14. Thief - Luke 23:42

16. Jesus - Matthew 19:14

And again some letters to answer:

REBEKAH VAN DER BRINK - Your letter will be first this time, Rebekah. It was nice to hear from you. We had quite a lot of snow one week, but now it is raining and much of the snow is melting. When you saw so many cars in the ditch, I am sure it made you think about your need for the Lord’s protection as you travelled.

RONALD BERTRAM - How many boys and girls do you expect to have in the school now, Ronald? Is the building project completed? In the Bible we read, “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that built it.” Don’t you think that this is also true of schools?

LEONA VANDEN BRINK - We read of your uncle’s death in the “Saambinder”, Leona. Time and again we are informed that someone has died. Sometimes it is a person unknown to us, but at other times someone who know. Each time it is also a calling to us, since it is an event which comes upon each of us.

JOEL ARNOLDUSSEN - We are quite well, Joel. Were you quite sick when you had the measles? We know that the many sicknesses are upon the earth because of the fall of man in Paradise. But there was a more serious result because of the fall. Do you know what that was?

CINDY KREFT - Has Edson arrived already, Cindy? It is hard to believe that there are so many abandoned children in that country. As we look back in our lives, how we must acknowledge the providing care of the Lord over us; for each of us so different, but the Lord rules over all events which take place.

KRISTI DE VRIES - The histories of the kings of Judah and Israel are given us for our instruction, Kristi. What lessons do you think there are for us in them? We do know that many of the kings lived as if there were no God, and neither did they have any need for Him.

TRINA VAN TOL - We are always glad to again hear from you, Trina. Have you been able to attend church of late? God’s Word contains many lessons for young and old, but of all of us it must be said, “slow to understand.” May He give us together what we need from day to day.

KATHLEEN KANIS - Have you always lived in Chilliwack, Kathleen? Some always remain in the locality in which they were born, while others move from place to place, sometimes even long distances. In the Bible we read of persons or peoples who moved long distances. Can you think of some?

KEVIN POST - Yes, Kevin, our canary started singing again after we gave him vitamins. Do you have any pets? There are many different kinds of pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and there are probably others. They all require a certain amount of care and attention.

ADRIENNE AND CHRISTINE MYNDERS - We had four days in which the school were closed because of the weather. I think that everyone was then glad to be back in school again. Were you riding in the bus when it slid in the ditch? Does your minister visit your class sometimes?

YVONNE BISSCHOP - Yes, Yvonne, when you enjoy doing something, it seems that it becomes easier to do. Also each time that you do the quiz, you learn to know the Bible better, and this helps in making it easier. Do you like the crossword puzzles?

JONATHAN HOLDEN - Jonathan, we were surprised to receive a reply from Rhode Island. How are your parents and grandparents? Be sure to give them our greetings. What grade in school are you in? We hope that we may hear from you again next month, D.V.

JESSICA ANKER - Was your dog quite old, Jessica? I enjoy receiving letters from the boys and girls and reading about the things they do. In that way I learn to know their parents, their families, their teachers, and much more about them. Do you like to write letters?

DARLA RUS - It was nice to hear from you, Darla. As we have mentioned before, the quizzes can be somewhat difficult at times, but with a little effort (and perhaps a little help) the answers can usually be found. Do you have cows, pigs or chickens on your farm?

ESTELLA SCHOUTEN - You wrote about extremely warm temperatures, Estalla, while others write about extremely cold temperatures. In His wisdom the Lord has determined also these as being beneficial for man. They are to continue “while the earth remaineth.” Do you know where this was clearly promised?

REINEKE BERTRAM - You will find the story of the pet lamb in II Samuel 12, Reineke. Do you find any areas where only the Maori language is spoken, and the people do not know English? The many languages which today exist were also brought about by the hand of the Lord.

NICOLE ARNOLDUSSEN - We can only be amazed at the many uses which are made of electricity today, Nicole. What a different life-style people lived before its invention. We had a severe icestorm in January, and many areas of the city were without power for a number of days. Then we realize how much we use it.

PHILIP SCHOUTEN - Animals are usually taught to do certain things by rewarding them as they accomplish them, Philip. Do you think that this is also the way that boys and girls should be trained or taught? Perhaps your father will tell you what he thinks about it.

ANITA SCHOUTEN - Yes, Anita, the Lord gives strength and ability, to some more and some less. What use is made of them? Do we use them as they should be used? Different answers will be given to these questions, but if answered correctly, are we not guilty of misusing them?

NEIL DEN BOER - I know that there are quite a few grandparents who look for the names of their grandchildren in the list of names, Neil. Probably some are disappointed at times, don’t you think? It shows that God’s Word is being studied and I think that most grandparents hope that their grandchildren will do so.

JANET KARDUX - Your letter is the last one, Janet. How are you doing in school? When school begins in September, it seems like a long time to the end of the school year, but how quickly we are approaching it. The days, but also the years, pass by so rapidly. Many thanks, boys and girls, for your answers to our quiz. It is good to see that we hear from many of you, and we only pray that the Lord may teach us in His Word with light from above. We hope that you also pray for this. With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

WORDS FITLY SPOKEN

Frederick and Annette were sitting at the door of their cottage home in Switzerland one Sabbath afternoon talking about the sermon which they had heard and which had been about keeping the Sabbath holy. They tried to remember as much as they could. “The minister said we ought to love the Sabbath more than any other day, and put away all our work, and think about Jesus, and try to help any one in trouble,” said Frederick. “Yes,” agreed his sister, “but do you know, I saw old Joseph making baskets today; and yet the Sabbath is God’s day.”

The children were silent for a little. Then Annette said, “Supposing we were to go to old Joseph and tell him that the Sabbath belongs to God?” So off they went the little distance along the road to where the poor blind man lived. They found him in his front garden weaving a basket. Coming up to him, Annette found courage to say, “Joseph, do you know today is Sabbath, and the Sabbath belongs to God? We ought not to make baskets today.”

The blind man looked cross, and said sharply, “Who are you, and what do you want?” “I am Frederick,” said the little boy, “and this in Annette.” “And we are only come to tell you,” added Annette, “that the Sabbath belongs to God, and that we ought to love Jesus and love the Sabbath.” The poor man knit his brow and, turning from them impatiently, went on with his work. The children stood with such an imploring look; it would almost have touched his heart had he been able to see them; but he only said, “You have nothing to do with me, children; go away home.”

“I must give you this first,” said Frederick, and he slipped a penny which his uncle had given him into Joseph’s hand, for he knew that he was poor, and was sometimes forced to beg. Taken by surprise, Joseph in a milder tone said, “Well, tell me what it is you want.” “We wanted to give you this,” they replied together, “and to say that we ought not to work on the Sabbath.” “What could I do if I didn’t?” said Joseph; “It would be no good to me going to church, for I am blind and nearly deaf too.” Frederick took from his pocket the little Testament that had been given to him at Sabbath-school and said, “If you would not mind stopping work for a few minutes, I will read to you what we heard today at church.” He sat down on the grass, Annette doing the same, and in a clear tone read part of the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel about the blind man whom the Saviour cured. This was something quite new to the old man. He listened with folded arms, more than once expressing his astonishment. The children then left saying, “Good-bye, Joseph; please do not work any more on the Sabbath.”

After they were gone, the bund man felt as though he could not go on with his basket. He sat still for a long time, deep in thought. The children’s words, “The Sabbath belongs to God,” had taken hold of him.

When the children came the next Lord’s Day, they found Joseph ill in bed. They sat down beside him, and Annette said, “Would you like Frederick to read to you again?” “Yes,” said Joseph with a sigh. “The boy read the fifth chapter of John right through. The man listened carefully, and when Frederick had finished, said, “I should like to hear more about Jesus, but have no one but you to read to me. Could you not come sometimes in an evening and read to me a bit?” “Oh, yes!” exclaimed both children, quite delighted, “we could come after school.”

And so these two children were allowed to read God’s Word to the blind man. They came most evenings, read to him a chapter of the Bible and told him what they themselves had been taught about Jesus Christ Who died for sinners and receives all who come to Him. Joseph was ill for many weeks, and during this time was often visited by the good minister of the village. It pleased God so to bless His own Word that, though Joseph was still blind, the darkness was taken away from his heart. He learned first to know that he was a sinner, and then to look to Christ as his Saviour. The gloomy look he used always to have disappeared, and instead he came to have habitually a happy expression. After some time he was in a good measure restored to health, and one fine Sabbath morning he went for the first time to God’s house, led by the two dear children who had first carried to him the message of mercy.

-Young People’s Magazine

MOTHER AT PRAYER

Once (says a popular writer) I suddenly opened the door of my mother’s room, and saw her on her knees beside her chair and heard her speak my name in prayer. I quickly and quietly withdrew, with a feeling of awe and reverence in my heart. Soon I went away from home to school, then to college, then into life’s sterner duties, but I never forgot that one glimpse of my mother at prayer, nor the one word, my own name, which I heard her utter. Well did I know that what I had seen that day was but a glimpse of what was going on every day in that sacred closet of prayer, and the consciousness strengthened me a thousand times in duty, in danger, and in struggle with the battles of daily life. When death came at last, and sealed those lips, the sorest sense of loss I felt was the knowledge that no more would my mother be praying for me.

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