THE STORY OF A GOOD KING
When King David died, Solomon his son became king. He was the wisest and best king the people ever had. He is often called "the wise king." One night soon after he became king he had a dream. In his dream he seemed to see the Lord, who said, "Ask what I shall give thee."
Instead of asking for great riches or honor or power, Solomon asked for wisdom.
He said, "I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart."
And the Lord replied, "Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked for the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding, behold, I have done according to thy word; I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, and I have given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like thee all thy days."
CHILDREN AT CANA
From a photograph taken by Mrs. Fontaine Meriwether and used by her kind permission.
