October 6

They helped every one his neighbor; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.—ISA. xli, 6.

By a word, if fitly spoken, Howe'er simple it may be, Oft a chain of sin is broken And the fettered slave is free.

Every tear that's stayed from falling Is a diamond for your crown; O the ceaseless, ceaseless calling Of the dear ones trampled down! But, for those whose strength is given To the shielding of the weak, Storms are stilled: the clouds are riven; Zephyrs chant and sunbeams speak.

Every stream of kindness flowing Stays some feet that sinward roam! Every lamp of mercy glowing Guides some straying brother home; Cast your bread upon the waters, Moaning sea or dimpled burn— These are all His sons and daughters, Give! nor question the return.

Every human being whom we approach should be the better for us.

WILLIAM E. CHANNING.

Each of us is bound to make the small circle in which he lives better and happier; each of us is bound to see that out of that small circle the widest good may flow.

ARTHUR PENRHYN STANLEY.