July 2

He that wate eth, shall be watered also himself.— Proverbs 11:25.

DO I realize that I am but a steward of God; and that as such, I am to use my time, talents, in- fluence, property—everything, for him? And can I better act as a faithful steward, than by aiding others in all reasonable ways: by scattering blessings with a free and bounteous hand; by words of sympathy, and instruction, and comfort; and giving systematically, and liberally, to the great objects of benevolence? In thus seeking to bless others, shall I not myself be richly blest?

The more you are like God, the happier you will be; and God receives not, but gives. Why should I not give a few crumbs to my Saviour, who daily sup- plies my table, and gives me all things richly to en- joy? Would I receive more from him? Then let me give more.—MULLER.

As the moon doth show her light to the world which she receiveth from the sun, so we ought to bestow the benefits received from God to the profit of our neigh- bor.—CAWDREY.

God's love to us has wealth upheaped;

Only by giving, is it reaped.

The heart will wither, and the mind,

If pent in by a selfish rind.

Give strength, give thought, give deeds, give pelf,

Give love, give tears, and give thyself.

Who gives not is not living;

We only live by giving.

The more we give, the more we live.