CONTENTS.

PAGE
I. Wanting Work[9]
II. The Tabernacle[27]
III. The Curtains[37]
IV. Precious Things[49]
V. Preparation[59]
VI. Types[76]
VII. Drawn Aside[89]
VIII. Sacrifices[102]
IX. Concealment[113]
X. Dead Faith and Living Faith[121]
XI. Leprosy[136]
XII. Naaman[149]
XIII. The Twins[158]
XIV. Work[173]
XV. Different Motives[186]
XVI. The High-Priest[201]
XVII. The Birthday Gifts[215]
XVIII. The Arrival[225]
XIX. Disappointment[239]
XX. Confession[250]
XXI. Conclusion[260]
SHORT STORIES, BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
The Bear[271]
The Tiger-Cub[281]
Not one too Many[292]
The Iron Ring[303]
The Ill Wind[313]

THE
CHILDREN’S TABERNACLE.

I.
Wanting Work.

“YOU have no right to spoil my desk, you tiresome, mischievous boy!”

“I’ve not spoilt it, Agnes; I’ve only ornamented it by carving that little pattern all round.”