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OUR DUTY TO THE CHILDREN
which cannot fail to call out unheavenly feelings in return? They lead the awakening senses of the child to beautiful things in the world around him. They take advantage of his association with other children at home or in school to encourage a kind and generous spirit. They lead the child to find pleasure in being helpful in little ways. Every hour that the child is kept in a good and heavenly state, the hold of heaven upon him is strengthened. Does the nurse who tends the baby, does the mother herself, appreciate her opportunity?
And among the treasures which may be stored up in children's hearts we must not forget the influence of sacred things, especially the influence of the Lord's Word and His prayer. We know the peculiar charm which the Bible stories have for children when simply and reverently read to them. We are taught that the reverent reading of the Bible, and the repeating of the Lord's prayer, brings heaven nearer to every soul, but that this is especially true of little children. We must not
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