The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-17
6 Sunday SCHOOL WorR. 6
Observation-Disclosures
Letter From State Superintendent Geo.
H. Mock.

DEAR FELLOW WORKERS:
One OF the needs in our Sunday School
work is a personal appreciation OF the
worth of the cause which we are serving.
The Sunday School fever is good thing to
have. 1t is contagious, and when the
whole working force OF Sunday School
has caught is and are possessed of burn
ing zeal the public will become interested
and be convinced that good work is being
done. Some time ago the New York pas
tors were discussing the reasons for the
dsclension of public interest in the Church.
One Of the secular papers hit the nail on
the head in an editorial, in these words:
"When a church catches fire the people
will 90 to see it burn" When a Sunday
School catches fire there will be no trouble
about the matter of attendance.
USE YOUR BIBLES 1t is of great i'm
portanoe for every pupil to carry Bible
with him to Sunday School. We clip the
following from an exchange on this sub
ject:
at is gratifying 80 know that in good
many Sunday Schools there is growing
interest among the scholars and teachers in
having the Bible in the schools. 1t means
that the Bible is in the home; the children
bring it with them, and the word Of God is
exalted as it should be, and q new interest
in ha Rihla 10 tuI in nbil Not
long since we had an opportunity of at
tending Sunday school where they had the
practice OF having the Bible held up, to see
how many Bibles were used in the school.
When the question was asked, How many
have Bibles to-day? 2HS held up Bibles.
Would this be the case in your school :?
We noticed also that in this school there
was an unusual Interest taken in the lesson.
The scholars were more than ordinarily at-
tentive to the teachers, and there seemed
to be an unusual interest in the word Of
God 1t is no wonder that this was so, for
Gods book belongs 30 the Sunday School.
No matter how good quarterles or other
helps may be, the Bible should be first in
the Sunday School at all times"
BIKTuDAYs.-The birthdays OF children
should be taken into account not only by
means OF the customary birthday card,
letter OF giit, bus likewise by talk on
birthdays by the teacher before the whole
GLASS 1t would be we'll to speak OF the
manner OF Eastern kings OF giving a feast
upon their birthdays and granting pardon
80 criminals. The lesson to be drawn is
that if the child feels evil thoughts toward
any one, this day-the anniversary of his
birth-would be a good time for dispelling
them, for forgiving all who have wronged
him. 1t is well to write upon the board
the name of the child whose birthday it is.
A pretty calendar might be kept in the
room and red mark made at every date
which is the birthday OF any member OF the
class. Let the child whose birthday it is,
not only place in the collection box as
many pennies as he is years old, but like
wise an extra COMA thanksgiving offering.
Let him also learn an extra Bible verse to
reote. Let him help pass the papers or
the cards. Responsibility is a great
eacher.-Sunday School Journal.
The Maryland S. S. Union has just
closed the work of it, 54th year. Its
annual report will be soon issued and a
copy will be sent to any person who desires
it.
The next letter will consist OF answers to
important questions. Fraternally,
GEORGE II. Mock,
State Superintendent.
1l6 w. Mulberry Street, Baltimore, Md.