The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-16
sUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSON FOR TOMORROW.
BY T.. E. GIL BERT, u. D.,
 Secretary American Society Religious Education

that of all others. This child. drawn from the Nile, must be restored to the loving arms of her who with fondest affection airsction had thus far watched with
 harm. The method by which this was done seems to have been planned, and another agent, sister, was appointed to execute that plan. Miriam, .wnu had been stationed near by to watch the course of events. came promptly forward at the opportune moment, and asked If a Hebrew woman should be brought IS Egyptian woman would fii this ofice. neither could she win the confidence of the child and soothe 1t to slumber. But Miriam was wise enough to add that the babe should belong to Pharaoh's daughter.
 Charge tverse g-rhe suggestion was accepted. and in a short time Miriam ap- peared bringing her mother. Probably
 the home was not far distant. It is ut- terly vain to attempt any description of the scene when the princess met this He-
 brew woman, or to portray the feelings
 -,,,h of the latter s summoned to a mothers
 instructions which were pfomptiy and gladly followed. The mother received her own child and carried it away home. She
 rs received It in trust, being ordered der to therefore to be protected by royal power. Moreover, all this was to be done for wages which were pledged. Three con- alterations united to enforce this charge
 and ensure fidelity--maternal affection,
 engaged service to one In the kings fam ily. and the reward that was promised. She who delivered and she who received this charge became partners for babes welfare.
 Adoption (verse 10)-Among all people,
 ancient and modern. 1t mas been generally
 believed that the first years of life should
 be passed in great quietness. Infancy and
 f n Pl lp rEt hlA AA xnISx orS
 ing with suitable nurture. It Is the pe-
 riod of growth and impression. The little
 boy from the Nile had all this with his
 mother. On reaching his fifth or sixth
 Iy adopted as the son of Pharaoh's daugh- ter. Thereafter he would be regularly and thoroughly instructed in the learning of Egypt SActs yii.0 that he might be might afterward be called. In entering this new relation name was given. He may nave received one previously from ms, hls itsther: as the Jews declare be did, mother called him Moses, drawn out of the water. In this she not only conameIn- orated the circumstances under which the chlid came to her. but she also expressed ner faith, She felt that the sacred river, from which so much good was derived, had given her son whom she was obl- gated to care for.
 Refiections.-Here are some of the chief lessons to be derived from this passage: l. The place and circumstances of ones beginning in life are not to be considered as necessarily marking out the career. sometimes God raises the poor to sit among princes. (P6alm Cviii,7-S). 2. It is very commendable in persons of quality to take cognizance of the distresses of the meanest, and tc be helpful! and char ltable to them. Thereby excellent service | may be rendered to after Renerationa. 3 Gods care of us in our infancy ought to l be frequently mentioned with thanksRiv- I Ing. Out of many periis are we all de- | hvereo and saved for future usefulness. ! !. God often raises up friends even | among Cur enemies. 5. It frequently oc- | CUTS that the methods employed by the | wicked to thwart Gods purpose become | the most valuable for It's accomplish ! nent. In ordering the death of male in- | iants to injure Israel Pharaoh prepared Tor the training of Israers deliverer.