The child nestled down upon the breast, his chest heaving, while the man stroked the soft curls, soothing him with every word known to love's alphabet, till finally, crooning a cradle song, the exhausted child fell asleep. He had found a father by the love. His faith was saved, and by it, she who had groped blindly among the tombs had found her Easter.

From the Christian Observer, March 30, 1904.
By Mrs. Helen Strong Thompson.


FOOTNOTES:

[256:A] St. Luke, xxiv, 13.


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Say "Yes" and "No" to a child and stick to it. This is the beginning of discipline.

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