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How to Use a Watch.

A watch should be regularly wound
up as nearly at the same hour as posi-
Bile. Always have key with a good
pipe, or square, and one that fits pro-
perly on the square of your watch: for if
it does not fit good and firm, it will be
apt to slip, often breaking either the
chain, the ratchet, or the click. If the
square of your watch is too short, or
worn nearly round, get matchmaker to
repair it, or make new one. Be par
ticular to wind your watch the proper
way, While being wound, the watch
should be held steadily iu one hand, so
as to have no circular motion, which al
ways produces variation in the vibration
of the balance, and sometimes considera-
BILE arrangement in the escapement. 1t
is better to keep a watch continually go
ing, than to lay it by and wind it up
occasionally. The going of the watch
keeps the oil in limpid state, and the
watch keeps it's regulation better. AL
ways wind steadily and slowly, holding
on the key to hold the spring while the
click slips from one tooth to the other,
otherwise there is danger of breakage
of chains, clicks, ratchets, &c. The click,
chain, or spring is sometimes broken by
winding watch too fast. When watch
stops in winding it, take it to watch
maker.
Be particular never to trihe with a
good watch, or use it as a toy, but as a
piece of delicate and complicated mechan-
ism, requiring great care: by so doing,
you may preserve your watch, and avoid
great deal of expense for repairs.
Before winding or setting your watch,
it is advisable to see that the key
and the inside of the pipe contains no
dirt or dust that may get on the wind
ing or setting square, and from thence
to the wheels or escapement.
When a watch is hung up, it should
be perfectly at rest. Ifhung on a round
hook without further support, the motion
of the balance will generate pendulous
motion of the watch, and will cause much
variation in the time.
Should watch stop, see if the hands
rub on the dial, and are free of each
other; if they are caught together, you
may free them yourself by taking the
point of small knife blade and olsen
gaging them. Your watch, if there is
nothing more the matter with it, will
then start by giving it slight shake.
Frequently after watch has had a
new glass put in, it will stop; that is
through the glass being too fiat, and
touching either on the centre pinion, or
by pressing on the hands. In that case,
blame the person who put the glass in,
and let him put another in. If there is
not, as in very fat watches, room
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Edge Tools-Their Use and Care.

1t is said that Yankees are the most invete-
rate whittlers in existence, and we once heard
one of our Yankee friends remark that the
most valued and indispensable of his personal
possessions were pocket knife, pocket comb,
and watch; with true national or natural in
stinct placing the knife at the head of the in
ventory. We say national instinct be-
cause no American thinks of going without
his pocket knife, which is to him vade mecun,,
applicable to hundred purposes, and contin-
ually in demand. Yet comparatively few who
consider the pocket knife necessary adjunct
seem to understand its care. 1t is seldom one
can borrow sharp knife from an acquaintance
1t is either left as it came from the manufac-
turer, or has its edge rounded so its cross sec
ton is a conical wedge, or it is abraded to
tenuity by the action of the coarse stone Of
the street grinder machine, one of the most
ruinous contrivances for sharpening knives or
razors. But beside the neglect of the edge Of
a knife blade, the heel, which acts on the
back spring, and the rivet in which the blade
turns are seldom Oiled and it requires an eff
fort not only to open blade but also to close it.
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CENTRAL PRESB YTERIAN

enough for the hands to work free of
each other, it will often be advisable to
have the cover of the case raised lit
tie; in thin watches, the case may have
been pressed fat in the centre by wear
ing. If anything is the matter with
your watch which you cannot discover
Immediately, do not try to pu: it in order
yourself, and NEEDLE with the works, but
show it at once to good matchmaker.
Many watches are injured by wearers
thinking that they can make them go by
opening, winding, and shaking them.
Watches should be opened as little as
possible, merely to wind, set, or regulate
them. By continually opening them,
particularly in the inside cap, opportunity
is offered to minute particles of dirt'from
the case, or otherwise, to intrude into
the works.
Should watch get wet by falling in
the water or otherwise, if you are not
near matchmaker, as soon as possible
open it, and pour in some oil-any kind
will do in an emergency, but olive oil is
the best; as soon after as convenient,
place it in the hands of matchmaker,
and if attended TO in time, the whole
movement, or at least many parts, may
be saved. If left too long without oil,
to prevent rusting, particularly if wet
with salt water, the steel works will be
past repair.
In setting your watch to time, always
set them with the. key on the square
never do it by pushing the hands, as in
most cases you would break or bend them.
Many persons think it Injuries watch
to set it back it is mistaken idea, as
watch will not be injured by it unless the
pinion which carries the hand turns hard,
in which case it would injure it as mnch
to turn it forward as to set it back; and
recourse must be had to matchmaker
Particular care should be taken to
keep the works of watch clean; though
perfectly free from dust they ought to be
taken to pieces and cleaned when the oil
has become dry, as, without this precau
tion, the best watches would be spoiled
1t is good watches that will continue to
90, until friction and wear prevent their
going any longer; they are the most
liable to be neglected. Watches, under
ordinary circumstances, should be cleaned
every second or third year at farthest
Those that are small and fat, or have
complicated works, require cleaning more
frequently. When an accident has hap,
pened to watch, or even if it simply
requires cleaning, care should be taken
to place it in the hands of an honest anc
competent workman.
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Aunsehnld afturas.
A Boy who did not like his Wages.

A poor boy once went to work for a
wicked master who wanted him to tell
lies about his goods, and so deceive and
cheat his customers.
"No sir, +" said the boy, 81 can't do
such things. | will leave your service
first"
He did leave, and going home said
to his mother, " have left my place, moth
er."
"Why have you left?" asked the good
woman. ''Was your master unkind to
your"
"No, mother, he was kind enough, ="
replied the boy.
"Didn't you like the work p
1T was the ,oages didn't like, moth
er, said the boy solemnly. my mas
ter wanted me to sin, and the wages of
sin is death"
1 like that boys spirit, and would
press him to my heart If he was near me.
He had the wisdom to see that to lie and
to cheat is to commit sin. He had the
courage to forfeit the present gains of
sin because he didn't like its future wages.
Noble boy He had the stuff in him
which makes good, useful, and happy
men.
Now many children love sin because it
is pleasant at the time, but did you ever
know child who loved its a0ages9 The
wages of sin is death. 1t kills the body,
it ruins the soul. Is it not foolish
thing to sin? Suppose child should
drink deadly poison because it tasted
sweet, wouldn't he be foolish? And is
not that child more foolish who sins be-
cause it is pleasant, although he knows
it will destroy him forever? Remember
the -wages of SIN is DEATH
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What We Owe.

England owes "a, OO,OOO,OOO. Weowe
81, 500, 100000. England pays $780,
100000 year interest. We pay $3.50,
100000. England pays. three per cent.
We pay six. How about the credit of
the two countries? England borrows all
she wants at less than half the percentage
of interest the Government of the United
States pays, and the reason why she does
it is, that she holds the correct idea on
the subject of taxation. The screws
have been surned as severely as Eng
lands wealthy creditors VIII bear, and
the total is $370,000,000 per year. We
have had to stand $560,000,000. Eng
land has $32,OOO,O0O,0OO of wealth to
tax. We have not half that sum. The
back bone of this country was broken in
1866, when we raised that big load of
$500, 900, 900; and we have shown signs
of increasing weakness since that period.
At this moment, "our resource" do not
permit us to raise much over half the
sum above mentioned. With all our
Boosting, the English capitalists know
exactly our national calibre. They know
exactly our resources. They have a
clearer conception of the limit of our
credit, more perfect comprehension of
our property,increasing power, than We
ourselves have, for it is their business to
study these things, and We have been
given a degree in the great national
mercantile agency books of the European
capitalists, below that of half dozen of
the old dynasties, which we are pleased
to denominate "rotten." 1t is quite
likely that we could not borrow dollar
at six per cent, when Austria could OBJ
tain it at half that rate. Our six per
cent. bonds are on the market to day in
Frankfort, with no sales, while those Of
Austria, paying only four per Mt, are
selling.
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A True Story.

"Once upon time as stories were
generally begun in my childhood days,
there lived two little sisters in the town Of
Tt. They loved each other dearly,
as sisters and brothers should ARRAYS do.
As they were playing one evening on the
pavement before their fathers door, the
little one, whom we will call "BrOwn-
eyes" threw a pebble, which, unfortu-
nately, hit the elder sister, whom we will
call ''Blue-eyes." Several gentlemen
standing near, seeing the accident, ex-
pected to hear loud scream and an
angry voice saying: "You ugly thing
I'll Just tell mother! You did it pur-
pose-I know you did-you mean, ugly
thing" aud so on, as angry children will
talk. But these gentlemen heard nothing
of the kind. For moment little Blue
eyes stood, ready to cry-for to be hit
by pebble hurts. AS said, Blue-eyes
stood for moment looking at poor, dis
mayed Brown-eyes, then she ran to her
threw her arms round her, and said
Don't cry, little sister; l kmOw you
didn't mean to hit me. Kiss me, dear,
and the sisters kissed and embraced each
other fondly. The gentlemen who saw
the little ones told their father of it add
ing: eve never saw anything like tina
before" Alas and is sisterly anC
brotherly love and forbearance so rare {
thing that the loving sisters conduc
should call forth remark like that
Dear children, do be kind and loving tt
all, but especially to your sisters ant
brothers, whom God has given to you tt
love. Try to be like Jesus, who not only
loves those who love him, but he loves hi
enemies. He died that his enemies nigh
63,o
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INSTITUTIONS AND OFFICERS
Presbyterian Church in the United States.


CLERKS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, D. D., Stated Clers.
Augusta, Georgia
Rev. VIM. Brown, D. D., Permanent Clerk,
Richmond, Virginia.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF sUsTENTATIoN.
Rev. ]. Leighton Wilson, D. D., Secretary
Columbia, South Carolina.
Rev. Prof. James Woodrow, Treasurer, Co.
lumbia, South Carolina.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Rev. ]. Leighton Wilson, d. d., Secretary,
Columbia, South Carolina.
Rev. Prof James Woodrow, Treasurer, Co
lumbia, South Carolina.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
Rev. E. Thompson Baird, D. D., Secretary,
Richmond, Virginia.
c. Gennet, Esq, Treasurer, Richmond, Va.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION.
Rev. E. Thompson Baird, D. D., Secretary,
Richmond, Virginia.
c. Gennet, ESQ.,, Treasurer, Richmond, Va
TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Thomas C. Perrin, President.
Joseph 81. Wilson, Vice President.
Jesse Lindsay, Secretary and Treasurer.
FOR ONE YEAR.
Hon. Thomas G. Perrin, Abbeville, S. G.
Joseph II. Wilson, Charlotte, N. G.
Jesse Fl. Lindsay, Greensboro N. G.
James Hemphill Chester, S. c.
Rev. George Howe, d. D., Columbia, ). u
FOR TWO YEARS.
| Robert Adger, Charleston, s. c.
Hon. j. A. Inglis Cheraw, s. G.
J. A. Ansley, Augusta, Ga.
John Whiting, Montgomery, Ala.
Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, ID. D., New Orleans, La.
FOR THREE YEARS.
J. Hartman Brown, Baltimore, Md.
T. j. kirkpatrick, Lynchburg, Va
| D. W. Kennedy, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
John Handy, Canton, Miss.
Rev. Samuel Mckinney, D. D., Austin, Texas.
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FavateviUe-H Mclean, Shoe Heel, N. c.
OrGnqe-E Hines, Sassafras Fork, N. G.
Synod Of South Carolina.
Bethel-William Banks, Lakewood, S. G.
Charleston-W. E. Boggs, Columbia, S. G.
Harmonv-Do Mcqueen, Sumter, s: G:
South CGrolina-D. Mcneil Turner, Abbevllle,
s. Carolina.
Synod of Texas.
Brazos-W. C. Somerville, Houston, Texas.
Central Texas.
Eastern Texas
Western Texas. F. Martin, San Antonio, Tex.
Synod of Virginia.
abingdon.
East Hanorer Presbytery-E. d. Rutherford
Petersburg, Va.
Leringtoa-C. S. NJ. See, Fishersville,. Va.
Mont9omery-T. L. Preston, Salem, Va.
Patapsco-J. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Md.
Rappahannock-J ohm W. Pugh, Warrenton, Va.
Roanoke-J. H. Davis, Charlotte c. g., Va,
Vest Hanorer-B M. Smith, D. D., Hampden
Sidney, Va. w W.
Winchestsr-L. F. Wilson, Hedgesville, W. Va.
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Stated Clerks of Synods and Presbyteries.
SYNOD OF ALABAMA.

SYNOD OF ALABAMA.
Rev. R. Nall, Tuskegee, Ala.
Presbytery of East Alabama-Rev. G. R. Foster,
Wetumpka Ala.
South Alabama-Rev. 81. R. Raymond, Mari
on, Ala,
Tuscaloosa-Rev. G. A. Stillman, Gainesville,
Ala.
SYNOD OF ARKANSAS.
Pres6yte,y of arkansas 7. R. WEIGH,
Little Rock, Ark.
Ouachita-Rev. M. J. Wallace, Marlbrook, Ark.
SYNOD OF GEORGIA.
Rev. DR.. J. S. Wilson, Atlanta, Ga.
Prss1yte,y of Atlanta-Rev. James Stacy, New
nan, Ga.
Auglsta-Rev. VIM. Finn, Milledgeville. ia.
Cherokee-Rev. j. w. Baker, Augusta, Ga.
Florida-Rev. T. L. DeVeaux, Madison, Fla.
Macon, Rev. j. l.. King, Geneva Ga.
Savannah-Rev. D. 81. Porter, Savannah, Ga.
SYNOD OF MEMPHIS.
Rev. R. R. Evans, Germantown, Tenn.
Presbvterv of Chickasaw-Rev. j. D. West, Pom
totoc, Miss.
Memphis--Rev. R. R. Evans, Germantown,
Tenn.
North Mississippi H. H. Paine, Holly
Tnsrcum5ia~Rev. W. n. Mitchell, Florence, Ala.
Western District-Rev. E. s. Campbell, Hum.
boldt, Tenn.
SYNOD OF MISSISSIPPI.
Rev. R. McInnis, Forest, Miss.
Presbytery of Central Mississippi Rev. r. E.
Sheriff., Oklahoma, Miss.
Louisiana-Rev. j. E. c. Doremus, New Or
leans La.
Mississippi R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
~. Orleans-Rev. H. M. Smith, N. Orleans, La.
Red Ricer-Rev. j. f. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee-Rev. j. N. Carothers, Houston,
Miss.
SYNOD OF NASHVILLE.
Rev. James Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
Presbuteyy of Holston-Rev. ]. W. Backman,
Rogersville, Tenn.
Knorriue-Rev. Jas. Park Knoxville, Tenn.
NashuiUe-Rev R. F. Bunting, Nashville, Tenn.
North Alabama-Rev. w. b. Vernon, Corners
vile, Tenn.
SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. ]. Doll, Yanceyville, N. c.
Res0yte,y Of cOneord-Rev. J. Rumple' Sails
Fayetteville J. P. Mcpherson, Shoe Heel,
N. Carolina.
Orange-Rev. j. Doll, Yanceyville, N. @.
SYNOD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rev. VIM. Banks, Lakewood, S. G.
Resbytery of Bethel-Rev. VIM. Banks, Halle
wood, s. G.
Charleston Rev C. S. Vedder, Charleston, S. c.
Harmony-Rev. w. A. Gregg, Bishopville, 5. Z.
S. Carolina-Rev. D. Mcneil Turner, Able
vile, S. G.
SYNOD OF TEXAS.
Rev. L. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
Pesbuery of Brazos-Rev. w. c. Somerville.
Houston, Texas
Central Teras-Rev. L. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
Western Teras-Rev N. Chevalier, Gonzales,
Texas.
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.
Rev. F. Mcfarland, Mint Spring, Va.
Resbytery of Abingdon-Rev. D. B. Ewing,
Dublin Depot, Va.
Resbytery of East Hanorer-Rev. P. B. Price,
Richmond, Va.
Greenbrier-Rev. ]. C. Barr, Lewisburg, West
Virginia.
Lexington S. Brown, Kerr's Creek, Va.
Moatgomery-Rev. j. P. Smith, Big Lick, Va.
Patapsco-Rev. j. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Md.
Rappahannock-R j. W. Pugh, Warrenton,
Virginia.
Roanoke-Rev M. l.. Lacy, Charlotte G. H., Va.
West Hanorer-Rev. VIM. Dinwiddie, Green
wood Depot, Va.
|, Winchester-Rev. j R. Graham, Winchester, Va.
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PUBLICATION.

PUBLlCAIlON.
Synod of Alabama.
South Alabama-Dr. j. II. Rice, Mobile, Ana
East Alabamd-J. K. Hazen, Prattsvilie, Ais.
Tuscaloosa NJ. Hutton, Pleasant Ridge, Ala
Synod of Arkansas.
Arkonsas-S. w. Davies, Augusta, Ark.
Ouachita-E. McNair Pine Bluff, Ark.
Indian-E. Hotchkin, Doaksville, G. Nation.
Synod Of Georgia.
4mousta- William Finn, Milledgeville, Ga.
Cherokee-Dr. N. A. Pratt, Roswell, Ga.
Fzorida-W. j. Mccormick, Gainesville, Flor.
Macon.
Sarannah-D. 81. Porter, Savannah, Ca
Synod of Memphis.
Chickasap-J. H. Gaillard, Coonewa, Miss.
Memphis-Wm. A. Semple, Memphis, Tenn.
North Mississippi-E. M. Richardson Grena'
da, Miss.
Tuscumbia.
Western District William Cameron, Jackson,
Tenn.
Synod of Mississippi.
Central Mississippi. Hunter, jackson, Miss.
Louisiana. E. C. Doremus, New Orleans, La.
Mississippi-R Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
Red River. F. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee-A. a. Barley, Charlottesville
Miss.
Synod Of Nashville.
Holston-S. B. Campbell, Leesburg, Tenn.
Knorrille-T. 81. McCallie, Chattanooga, Tenn
NashriLe-J. w. Neil, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Synod of North Carolina.
Concord-G D. Parks, Charlotte, N. G..
Fdyetteuille-D. Farley, Manchester, 9.
Orange-J. II. Smith, Greensboro N. q.
Synod of South Carolina.
S. Carolina-A. A. Porter, Spartanburg, ). y
Charleston-W. 81. Adams, Charleston, 5. Y.
Bethel-James Il. Sage, Lewisville, 5. Z.
Harmony.--D. z. Frierson.
Synod of Texas.
Brazos-W. C. Somerville, Houston, Texas.
Central Texas.
Eastern Texas.
Western Texas.
Synod of Virginia.
Abinqdon-J. N. Naff, Dublin Depot, Va.
E. Hanouer Res6ye'y..W. A. Campbell, Pow
hatan G. H., Va.
Lerington-F. 81. Bowman, Mt. Sidney, Va:
Montgomery-Dr. J. ID. Mitchell, Lynchburg, va
Patapsco-J. A. Lefevre, Baltimore, Md.
Rappahannock James L. Leftwich, Alexan
dria, Va.
Roanoke. B. Shearer, Black Walnut, Va.
West Hanouer-E. Woods, Charlottesville, Va.
Winchester-M W. Woodwork, Burlington
Vast Va
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Christ's Quotations from the Old Tesla
ment.

Our Lord makes quotations from, or
direct reference to, passages In twenty
two out of the thirty-nine books Of the
Old Testament, viz: Genesis, Exodus,
Leviticus, Deuteronomy, l Samuel, l
and 2 Kings, l and z Chronicles,
Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Dan
iel, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Micah, Zepha-
niah, Zachariah, Malachi. In Matthew
he quotes nearly one hundred passages
from nineteen books; in Mark, fifteen
passages from thirteen books; in Luke,
twenty five passages from thirteen books,
in John, eleven passages in six books.
If we may make such comparisons, we
may say that Deuteronomy and Isaiah
were his favorite books. In Matthew
alone are eighteen references to Deu-
teronomy, aad three in the other Cos
pels. To Isaiah there are twenty in all.
To the Psalms there are-,sixteen, to
Daniel fourteen, to Exodus purteen, to
Leviticus thirteen. In the eighty-nine
chapters of the four Gospels are one
hundred and forty direct illusions to
specific passages of the Jewish Scrip
lures. Our Lord never makes a single
quotation from the Apocryphal books,
nor can we gather that he had ever read
them. 1t is remarkable that his quota
tons are much more literally from the
Septuagint than those of the Evangel-
lists, when they quote for themselves, or
of the Apostles, as found in the Acts and
Epistles.- Watehman 4 Reflector.
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Central 4rtsbptrrian
VA, SEPTEMBER %, 1868.
Pleading.

Help, or perish, Lord In vain l strive
To breast the waters of life's stormy sea;
Its pillows overwhelm me, and | sink
Ear, far from life and thee.
1 hear thy gracious call, "COme unto me
Thou weary one, and | will give you rest.
Lord! would come, but cords invisible,
Yet strong as iron chains, my steps arrest.
1t is not Lord, amid the treacherous calm
Of sunny waters that my danger lies,
Nor where on beauteous islands, breathing balm,
The rainbow hues of pleasures temples rise.
All no; my bark is launched on stormy seas,
With angry waves buffet night and day,
While all around me others glide at ease,
With favoring gales to watt them on their way,
And when in wrath on my devoted head
The storm is 6ercely beating, oft cry,
"Inerease my little faith, dispel my doubts;
Lord show thy gracious presence, or l die
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IF I Should Die Before I Wake. -

"Mother, every night, when l go to
bed, 1 say, Now l lay me-; and do you
know, mamma, though am four years
old, l never thought what it meant until
Fanny Grey died? I asked nurse if
Fanny died before she walked; and she
said, Yes She went to bed well, and
had a spasm in the night, and died be-
fore she knew anything at all.
snow, mother" continued Rena, 81
want you to tell me about Now | lay
me, so that, when say it, l may think
just what it means"
"Well, Rena," said her mother, 81
shall be glad to tell you. What does it
mean when you say, Now l lay me down
to sleep?'"
Cob that means, mother, that | am
just going to lie down in my bed, to go
to sleep, till morning"
"Well, then, as you lie down to sleep,
what prayer do you offer to GodY'
81 pray the Lord my soul to keep"
I want the Lord to take care of my soul
while am asleep, and to take care of
me, all orer, mother. But, mother, if l
should die before | wake, would the Lord
be taking care of me then? Now it
seemed to me, when Fanny died that God
did not take care of her that ight; and
so she died."
"Oh, no, Renal God did take care
or her. The little verse says, IF |
should die before 1 wake, pray the
Lord my soul to take;' so you see God
took little Fanny soul to himself; and
when she awoke, she was in the arms of
the blessed Jesus. Now Rena, when
you say, Now l lay me, l want you to
think in this way: Now l am going to
bed and to sleep, and l want the Lord
to take care of me. If | am not good
child, and do not pray to God, ought l
to ask him or expect him to take care of
me? Let me lie down feeling that am
in the Lords care, and if l should die
before wake, that still am the Lords
child; and 1 pray that he may take my
soul to dwell with him. "
80 mother l will try and remember,
Why, 1 used to say it slow, and clasp
my hands, and shut my eyes; and yet l
did not think about it. Thank you,
mother dear. Please hear me tonight
when l say my prayers
All, little children are there not a
great many, who, like Rena, say their
prayers without thinking what it means
mere words, with no meaning in them
God cannot listen to such prayers. They
are not for Him "unto whom all hearts
are open, all desires known, and from
whom no secrets are hid.
Think of what l have written about
little Rena, when you say, ''NOw l lay
me tonight; and | pray that God will
watch over you, waking and sleeping.