September 30

Be content with such things as ye have.—HER. xiii, 5.

THE SONG OF THE CRICKET.

Yes, the world is big; but I'll do my best,

Since I happen to find myself in it;

And I'll sing my loudest out with the rest,

Though I'm neither a lark nor a linnet,

And strive toward the goal with as tireless zest,

Though I know I may never win it.

Nay, the world is so big that it needs us all

To make audible music in it:

God fits a melody e'en to the small;

We have nothing to do but begin it.

So I'll chirp my merriest out with them all

Though I'm neither a lark nor a linnet!

The Independent.

"Nothing makes us happy but contentment. No difference how much we may have, if the mind is not at rest we cannot enjoy our possessions; and no difference how little of this world's goods we have, if we are contented we will be cheerful and happy. Real contentment is found alone in cheerfully taking things as they come, while doing the very best that we can, looking on the bright side, trusting God as we go singing on our way. Very truly Contentment is wealth."