The Washington herald., 1910-09-04

scene. what a total disregard OF neigh
borly feeling is shown. The weak OF dis
abled are numerically swept aside re-
gardless Of consequences. Are there no
neighbors for US 10 be watchful for in the
busy crowds?
And in actual times OF danger, when
theater or other building is on FIRE, what
terrible picture is presented. The mad
rush for doors and windows, the weak
trampled down by the strong. little chill
dren knocked down and crushed 10 death
while men and women are seeking their
own safety. II on occasions like this
presence OF mind were shown and the
same regard for the safety OF others as
for our own were displayed. how many
lives might be saved. Love your neigh
bors as yourselves. They are about you
everywhere you so. Have kind word
OF encouragement. q cheerful smile ready
for them And even by thus blessing
we shall be blessed: in the same proper
ton that we give we shall receive. The
man that would have friends must show
himself friendly. Our dark days will be
brighter If We have been like the silver
lining In the clouds OF those about US.
And in the form Of our neighbor, no
matter how poor and lowly. the presence
Of the Lord Jesus Christ is disguised. and
we are admitted into heaven with the
words. 'Inasmuch as We have done It
unto one Of the least OF my brethren, We
have done II unto Ne" Come We blessed
of my Father inherit the kingdom pre-
pared for you from the foundation OF the
world" ALICE ANNE MCFARLAND
Who Is my neighbor?
II is the sufferer. wherever, whoever.
whatsoever he be. Wherever thou hear
est the cry Of distress. wherever thou
seest ony one brought across thy path
by the chances and changes Of life Chat
is, by the providence Of Cod, whom II is
In thy power to help. stranger or enemy
though he be, he is thy neighbor.
Mrs. S. E. TRACY.
Count that day worse than wasted,
AS we sit in the evening glow.
II the spaces in our Book OF Life.
But snow-white pages show
No kindly deed. no cheering word,
No faltering hand held fast
Till the weary strife Of a tired life
Is anchored safe at last
AER
Who is my neighbor?
Any one that can help; any one that
needs my assistance. II Is the one whose
land joins ours; then even China is our
neighbor; then every man that lives on
the globe is our neighbor. though he is
not always agreeable The spirit and
teachings of Jesus is the true model. and
He is our neighbor. We are neighbors II
we are ready TO lift up and relieve the
and never look lightly upon
the trouble of another and practice the
greatest rule Of all rules. Whatsoever
We would that men should do unto you. do !
We even so to them" Nv. SMITH
Who are my neighbors? Those who
stand on the threshold OF my life and |
need my love and announcement. The
little child who runs to me for comfort:
the man who trusts me with mis- conf |
dence; who makes me bow my head In |
gratitude when he says, You give me
courage" The women who bear their
crosses bravely and look to me for the |
sun-lit face Of hope; the hungry one at
my door; the horse in my stable; the dog |
that greets me with joyous bark; the ca |
nary singing its little throat dry for my /
pleasure, the flowers in my garden that |
respond 10 my care; the trees that give |
me shelter from heat and storm; the |
stars that shine into the shadows Of my |