November 14

He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful, also, in much.- Luke 16:10.

DO I realize, as I should, the importance of little things, in their bearing on character, and attainments, and usefulness? Though it seem but a little duty, do I endeavor to honor God in it? Though it seem but a little temptation, do I shun it as the gateway to hell? Though it may be but little that I can do, do I seek to please and serve God in it, remembering his own lesson, that we are not to despise the day of small things?

He that despiseth small things, shall fall by little and little.—ECCLESIASTICUS.

Life is made up of little things. He who travels over a continent must go step by step. He who writes a book must do it sentence by sentence: he who learns a science must master it fact by fact, and principle after principle. Of what is the happiness of our life made up? Of little courtesies, little kindnesses, pleasant words, genial smiles, loving wishes and good deeds. One in a million, once in a lifetime, may do a heroic action. But the little things that make up our life, come every day and every hour.

Aid us to strive, with earnest soul,

Thy work to do, though small the measure, Knowing it part of one great whole,

All tending to our highest goal,

Thy perfect will and pleasure!