like the grass, did it make them humble, loving, obedi- [5]

ent, full of good odor, and cause them to wait patiently

on God for man's rich heritage,—“dominion over all

the earth”? Thus abiding in Truth, the warmth and

sunlight of prayer and praise and understanding will

ripen the fruits of Spirit, and goodness will have its spring- [10]

tide of freedom and greatness.

When the white-winged dove feeds her callow brood,

nestles them under her wings, and, in tones tremulous

with tenderness, calls them to her breast, do mortals