This they did, and Viola said: "I want you children to learn this psalm by heart and each one say it to me next Sunday. Will you do it?"
Every hand was raised in consent.
"The Bible is divided into two parts. Can any one tell me what they are?"
"Yes'm, de front an' de back."
"They are called the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament tells of God's dealings with his chosen people the Hebrews (or Jews). It also points to the coming of God's Son into the world."
"The New Testament tells how God's Son Jesus Christ came upon earth to be the Friend of little children and all people; how he lived a good life, always helping those around him; how wicked men at last put him to death, and his friends buried him. But the grave could not hold him, and on the third day he arose from it, and soon went up to heaven. The day of his birth is called Christmas. Have you heard of it?"
"Yes, teacher, we have all heard something about Christmas."
"Well, well learn more about it, for it is a sweet story, and next Christmas the mission school will have a fine time, with songs, and pieces to speak, and giving of presents. I hope my girls will take part in this glad time."
Thus the minutes sped by while in simple words Viola tried to impart some Bible truths to her willing scholars.
After closing exercises the school was dismissed.