June 18

That no flesh should glory in his presence. — 1 COR. i. 29.

Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? — MATT. xxi. 16.

HOW beautiful the hosannas of childhood offered to him who said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me"! Cold formalism and pharisaic holiness would rebuke the approach of children to Jesus, and silence their songs in the temple. But the blessed Jesus welcomes their presence, and listens well-pleased to their hymns of praise. He indeed spoke words of hope to the dying thief, and graciously regards the penitential tears of the hoary-headed sinner; but still more is he pleased to receive into his favor and to his service those of early years. He would have their character early moulded into his likeness, and imbued with his spirit. He would have all from their earliest years devoted to his service in works of benevolence and piety. He would have the entire life.

Yes, let the children come to Jesus. He waits to welcome them. To them is extended a special promise. "Those that seek me early shall find me." Let parents as they love their children, strive to bring them to Jesus. Let Sabbath-school teachers seek to lead those under their care to a saving knowledge of his truth. Let pastors remember the words of the Master, "Feed my lambs." Yes, dear children, come to Jesus.

Frederick Merrick.

All glory, laud, and honor To thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.

J. NEALE (Translation).