The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-03

the lnunlIe, ana mt Tor freASonS, strata
gems. and spoils." Since their advent is
not Of their own volition. they are
blessed charge and we. knowing Of such
as the Kingdom of God. should, profit
Ing by the mistakes of our own child
hood, do what we can to SOW the seed
for the growth of strong bodies, clear
minds, and steadfast souls,
''They are idols Of hearts and household,
They are angels Of God in disguise,
His sunlight will sleep in their tresses
His glory still CLEANS In their eyes.
Those truants from home and heart,
They have made ne more manly and
mild,
And I know how Jesus could liken
The Kingdom Of God 10 a child"
M. J. MOOR.
Ye are better than all the ballads,
That ever were sung or said;
For We are living poems.
And ali the rest are dead.
-Longfellow.
KATHERINE 0'BRIEN.
So every little child I see
With brow and spirit undehIed, -
And simple faith and frolie giee
Finds stiI in me another child.
Holland.
Mrs EDWARD BAYLY.
Ye are better than all the ballads
That ever were sung or said;
For ye are living poens,
And all the rest are dead.
-Longfellow.
Mrs. J. McGRATH.
A torn Jacket is soon mended, but hard
words bruise the heart of child.-Long-
fellow. Mrs DONOVAN.
Life without children would be the
earth deprived of the rays of the sun.
And II is only God and women who I'M
derstand the inpermost Of a woman's
heart when she holds in her arms her
babe, and can say. Il have gotten a man
from the Lord" and the thrill 20 less
deep when close to her breast is a
woman child. All the bright and holiest
emotions OF the soul are stirred and
the reality OF life localized; everything
that is noble and fair made nobler and
fairer still. Children are the sunbeams
Of life delicately spun; their smiles are
halos from Heaven, their laughter divine
melody. They are the roses Of beauty,
the leaves of the forest, the crystals Of
snow, the stars that bespangie the sky.
the sunset in gorgeous setting Strip
the earth of children and 1t would be a
dismal abode Of eternal mist. cloud, and
gloom. They are the song Of salvation
arising from the family altar; the poetry
embodied in the hymn Of praise; they
play the biggest part in the redeeming
actions Of the world. and are TO life its
baptism, Its covenants, its prayers, its
benediction: angelic messengers (''for OF
such is the kingdom of Heaven') sent TO
show the fullness and glory Of God and
of love. ALICE SHARPE BALCH.
These be my jewels" said the Roman
matron, pointing TO her children. when
asked what were her greatest treasures.
Truly, an answer worthy OF q noble
mother. Yes, children are more than
jewels; they are the angels Of the home.
the inspiration TO effort and achievement
Innocence and beauty are their charac-
teristies, and they spread JOY and cheer
fitness everywhere. In them we renew
our own youth and live again the happy
days Of childhood. To cur ears there is
no music on earth sweeter than the hap
py laughter and singing OF children. They
are our Joy and our care, our hope and
reiiance. Mrs. J. J. o'CoNNELL
In one Of his first speeches on his ar
rival IN New York, Mr.. Roosevelt said:
Next TO children. the greatest blessing
man can have is grandchildren.
MERCY ADKINS.
Heaven lies about us in our infancy"
If we have allowed our vista Of the hall
lowed precinct to become blurred in the
strife for gain and bread. let US begin
20 work aetively-aggressiv II need
be-that the children Of this and future
generations may keep its glimpse ever
on their horizon.
The Joys Of childhood are simple 20
provide.
Natural mercy should prompt a wise
and lavish distribution of wholesome and
health giving pleasures for the young.
As a charitable band. we should see to
tat least, as far as the children are
concerned-that our aims assume def
mite shape and never lapse into passive
ness.
This Is the hour for a practical demon
| stration of the beautiful sentiments we
have been coming and evolving for more
than q year. Mrs z D. FRANK.
Wrought to educate the children. I,
young people into service for their fell
lows. Each child represents a growing
asset for the world. Either it is an asset
of shame adding to the destructive forces
OF darkness, or an asset Of righteousness
| adding to the glory of the kingdom OF
| light. Our destiny as people is wrap
ped Up in the children. It IS a great
work and a great problem. Who is able
| for this? God, give us light and leading
TO solve it.-Hugh Mcclellan.
MARY ADKINS.
Their future may, perchance, appear
| dark to others; but to their fearless gaze
| 1t looms up brilliant as the walls Of q
fairy palace There is no tear which a
mothers gentle hand cannot wipe away
no wound that a mothers kiss cannot
heal, no anguish which the sweet muir
muring Of her soft low voice cannot
soothe. E. VIDA BISC0E
Lips Of laughter, eyes of light.
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