Something to Remember iFritm Xht SJlhrar^ td Prnfpaaor Settjamtn SrKktnr%^ Warftrii IpqupatJipi fag l|tm t0 tl|p Etfararg of ^V 4811 .P6 1895 Something to remember Something to Remember EVERYDAY BOOK The Children of the Good Shepherd's Fold Chosen and Arranged by ROSE F»ORTER Author of" Gift of Love ," "Life's Every day nets," etc. FLEMING H. REVELL COMPANY New York Chicago Toronto Publishers of Evangelical Literature COPYRIGHTED. 1895. by FLEMING H. REVELL GO. January, FIRST DAY. Remember^ " Ye are all the children of light, and the chil- dren of the day." i Thess. 5 : 5. " Do right, and thou hast naught to fear ; Right has a power that makes thee strong. SECOND DAY. Remember, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." Eccl. 9 : 10. Work when you work, and play when you play; For that is the way to be cheerful and gay ; All that you do, do with your might. Things done by halves are never done right. THIRD DAY. Remember, "Be not wise in thine own eyes." Prov. 3 : 7. Guard against that vanity which courts a compliment. [3] Somctl^ing to Hemembcr. FOURTH DAY. Remember, " My little children, let us not love in word, nei- ther in tongue; but in deed and in truth." i John 3:18. Be gentle ; courtesy is the sister of charity. FIFTH DAY. Remember, "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." Prov. 20 : II. Be brave, and honest, and pure, and God will be with you. SIXTH DAY. Remember, "Be followers of that which is good." i Peter 3:13. We are sent into this world to love God, and to love one another, to fill up life with deeds of kindness, generosity and useful- ness. SEVENTH DAY. Remember, " Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matt. 5 : 9. ^annary. O, be kind to each other, The night 's coming on When friend and when brother AHke may be gone. EIGHTH DA V. Remejnber, "Let your speech be always with grace." Col. 4:6. Better the feet slip than the tongue. NINTH DA V. Remember, "The Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not^ I will help thee." Isa. 41 :I3. Fear nothing but sin. TENTH DA Y. Remember, "Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good." 2 Chron. 19:11. Children who are in earnest to do good, do not go about asking. What good can I do ? they do it. Somctl^ttig to Hemember. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember., "Whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he." Prov. i6 : 20. Be happy ; but be so through being good. TWELFTH DA V. Remember, "How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." Ps. 133 : i, I charge thee . . . For the love's sake of brethren dear, Keep thou the one true way In work and play. THLRTEENTLJ DA Y. Remember, " Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." Rom. 12 : 21. What you are afraid to speak before men, you should be afraid to think before God. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Be content with such things as ye have " Heb. 13.5. Wishing, of all employments, is the worst. 3cinuarY. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Remetnber^ "Deceive not with thy lips." Prov. 24:28. He that does one fault at first, And lies to hide it, makes it two. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remetnbef-y "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear chil- dren." Eph. 5 : I. Father of all ! My Father too ! O make me good and just and true, Make me delight to learn Thy wor^. O may Thy gracious presence bless And guard my childhood's helplessness. SEVENTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Love is the fulfilling of the law." Rom. 13 : 10. Christ bids us live for others, not for our- selves. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." Prov. 16 : 32, Somctl^tng to Hemcmber. Come what may, hold fast to love. We win by tenderness, we conquer by forgive- ness. NINETEENTH DA V. J^t'memder, "Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." Luke 14 : II. Would you be humble? You must look up, not down. TWENTIETH DA V. Remember^ "By your good works glorify God." I Peter 2 : 12. Act ; be kind and gentle ; honest, truth- ful ; abound in little services ; try to do good to others ; be true to the duty that you know. TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Rejuember, "The King's daughter is all glorious within." Ps. 45 : 13. Patience, humility, and utter forgetful- ness of self are true royal qualities in boy or girl. 3aniiarY. TWENTY-SECOND DA V. Retneviber^ "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love ; in honor preferring one another." Rom. 12 : lo. To be beloved by your companions you must be ever agreeable and loving. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember^ ''Abstain from all appearance of evil." i Thess. 5 : 22. Never complain of what you can cure. TWENTY-FO UR TH DA Y. Remember, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt. 5 : i6. Never try to be popular, but only to do your duty and to help others to do theirs. TWENTY-FIFTH DA Y. Remember^ "How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!" Prov. i6: i6. The gift of wisdom enables us to recog- 10 Sometl^ing to Hcmcmber. nize those things which are really good, and to choose them only and treasure them. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. Remember^ "Understanding [is] rather to be chosen than riches." Prov. i6:i6. The gift of understanding opens our mind to that which is truly great, and preserves it from wasting itself in frivolities. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." Prov. i : 7. Every branch of knowledge a good child possesses may be applied to some good pur- pose. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "Sow to yourselves in righteousness." Hosea 10 : 12. Let the object of your ambition be to de- serve success, rather than to obtain it. 3anuarY. 1 1 TWENTY-NINTH DA V. Remember^ "Obey them that have the rule over you." Heb. 13:17- The best sort of bravery either boy or girl can have is the courage to do right. Do you possess that courage? THIRTIETH DAY. Remember, «' Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only." James i : 22. It is the fruit of good works, and not the mere blossom of good thoughts and good feehngs, which God requires. THIRTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember, "Love one another." i John 3 : n. Speak gently ! 't is a little thing Dropp'd in the heart's deep well. The good, the joy, that it may bring Eternity shall tell. ffebruarp* FIRST DA V. Remembe7-^ "Let your communications be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay ; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." Matt. 5 :37. Never promise more than you can per- form. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "If ye love me, keep my commandments." John 14 : 15. If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word. And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. THIRD DAY. Remember^ "Be not high-minded." Rom. 1 1 : 20. The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none. [12] February. 13 FOURTH DAY. Remember, •'Where hast thou gleaned to-day? Ruth 2 : 19. All common things, each day's events, That with the hour begin and end. Our pleasures and our discontents Are rounds by which we may ascend. FIFTH DA V. Rememdef, '* Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for rail- ing; but contrariwise, blessing," i Peter 3 : g. What you 're unwilHng to receive. Be sure you never do. SIXTH DA V. Rememder, "The eyes of the Lord are in every place be- holding the evil and the good." Prov. 15 : 3. True goodness is hke the glow-worm in this, it shines most when no eyes except those of heaven are upon it. SEVENTH DAY. Retnetnber, "The Lord will keep thee as a shepherd doth his flock." Jer. 31 : 10. 14 Somctl^ing to Hcmcmber. All day long the heavenly Shepherd sees thee, and at night He shall give His angels charge over thee. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember^ '* Adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things." Titus 2 : lo. Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness. NINTH DA Y. Remember, '* Cast thy bread upon the waters; give a por- tion to seven and also to eight." Eccl. ii : i, 2. The bread of life is love ; the salt of life is work ; the sweetness of life, hope ; the water of life, faith. TENTH DA Y. Remember, "Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me Thy paths." Ps. 25 14, There is no higher duty, and there is no greater joy than to love and obey the Lord. February. 15 ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, "The Lord shall guide thee continually." Isa. 58: II. Rest in thy Creator, child ; He has cared for thee to-day, Trust Him for the morrow. TWELFTH DA Y. Remetyiber^ " Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Gal. 6 : 7. The boy or girl who plants thorns, must not expect to gather roses. THIRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " He that will see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile." i Peter 3 : 10. We are commanded to beware of idle- speaking ; beware also of things which foster it, — idle hearing and idle seeing and knowl- edge of idle things. 16 Somcttitng to Hcmembcr. FOURTEENTH DA V. Remember, " Let us not be weary in well doing." Gal. 6 : 9. One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength go to each ; Let no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ '* Be ye kind one to another." Eph. 4 : 32. How sweet are words of kindness ! How costless, yet how priceless Are sweet and gentle words ! SIXTEENTH DA V. Remember^ *' The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." I Peter 3 : 4. Beautiful behavior is better than a beau- tiful face. February. ^'^ SEVENTEENTH DA V. Remember, '« Little children, he that doeth righteousness is righteous." i John 3 : 7. Good deeds are very fruitful. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you." James 4 :8. Thou that once on mother's knee, Wast a Httle one like me, When I wake or go to bed. Lay thy hands about my head ; Let me feel thee very near, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear. NINETEENTH DA V. Remember, " God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." i Peter 5:5. The doing right alone teaches the value of the meaning of right. 2 18 SoTnctl^ing to Kcmcmbcr. TWENTIETH DA V. Remember^ "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" Micah6:8. The love of God is the love of goodness ; none loves God but he who loves goodness. TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember, " Be gentle unto all." 2 Tim. 2 : 24. The girl or boy is gentle who does gentle deeds. TWENTY-SECOND DA Y. Remember, "Study to show thyself approved unto God. Shun prof ane and vain babblings. " 2 Tim. 2:15, 16. Keep the golden mean between saying too much and too little. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember, "Before honor is humility." Prov. 15 : 33. True politeness is the outgrowth of hu- mility and love. Sow these two seeds in ^^cbruary. 19 your soul, and out of them will grow among the fairest flowers — courtesy. It will make you careful of others' feelings, respectful, dutiful, and unselfish. TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. ReTnember, "As we have opportunity, let us do good unto all." Gal. 6:io. God, make my life a little flower. That giveth joy to all ; Content to bloom in native bower, Although its place be small. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remefnber, "Ye are the light of the world." Matt. 5 : 14. God, make my life a little light, Within the world to glow ; A little flame that burneth bright Wherever I may go. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember, " Sing unto the Lord. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King." Ps. 149 : i, 2. 20 Somctt^ing to Hemcmbcr. God, make my life a little song, That comforteth the sad ; That helpeth others to be strong, And makes the singer glad. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Both young men, and maidens, and children; let them praise the name of the Lord." Ps. 148: 12, 13. God, make my life a little hymn Of tenderness and praise ; Of faith — that never waxeth dim In all His wondrous ways. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "God is able to make all grace abound toward you," 2 Cor. 9 : 8. Live in the present that you may be ready for the future. /IDarcb< FIRST DA V. Remembei', "Have a good conscience." Heb. 13 : 18. May conscience and I live together in peace; May awe of my honest companion increase, That I may refuse not its bidding to do, What 'er it denounces, or bids me pursue. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "As for God His way is perfect; He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him." Ps. 18 : 30. Know this truth — Virtue alone is happi- ness. THIRD DAY. Remember^ "I am the Lord thy God. I will be as the dew unto Israel." Hosea 14 : 5. God's Spirit falls on you as dew-drops on a rose, If you but like a rose to Him your heart un- close. [211 22 Somctt^ing to Hemembcr. FOURTH DAY. Reme7nbe7-, "God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9 : 7, Only a drop in the bucket, But every drop will tell ; The bucket would soon be empty Without the drops in the well. FIFTH DA V. Reme7nber^ "Let nothing be done through strife or vain- glory." Phil. 2 :3. Beautiful faces are those that wear, — It matters little if dark or fair, — Whole-souled honesty painted there. SIXTH DA V. Remember^ "Put on charity, which is the bond of perfect- ness." Col. 3 : 14. Beautiful feet are those that go On kindly ministries to and fro, Down lowliest ways, if God wills it so. SEVENTH DA V. Remember, " Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another tHarctj. 28 in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." Col. 3:16. Beautiful lips are those whose words Leap from the heart like songs of birds, Yet whose utterance prudence girds. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord." Col. 3:23. Beautiful hands are those that do Work that is earnest and brave and true, Moment by moment the long day through. NINTH DA V. Remember, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." Gal. 6:2. Beautiful shoulders are those that bear Ceaseless burdens of homely care, With patient grace and daily prayer. TENTH DA Y. Remember, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5. 24 Somctt^tng to Hemember. Be loving, thoughtful, wise, and kind ; Pure in heart and strong in mind. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, "Be not slothful." Heb. 6 : 12. There is always some one to smile at, some one to whom a book or a flower will give pleasure. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth." Prov. 24: 17. We cannot always oblige, but we can al- ways be kind and speak obligingly. THLRTEENTH DA Y. Remetuber, "Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us." Eph. 5 : 2. Be not vexed over little things that annoy you. Remember it is only now and then that we meet with a lion in the path, but ants will run across it every day. marct^. 25 FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Wisdom is better than rubies." Prov. 8 : il. You cannot mend a wrong subtraction by doing your addition right. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Retnejuber, " Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts." I Cor. 14 : I. Habit is a cable ; we weave a thread of it every day, and at last we cannot bend it. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Stand in awe, and sin not; ... and be still." Ps. 4 : 4- A quiet mind doth more good than a learned. SEVENTEENTH DAY Remernbevy " An high look, and a proud heart is sin." Prov. "" God demands nothing extraordinary nor difficult from His children ; on the contrary, Somctl^tng to Hemember. He is best pleased by a simple earnest, child- like obedience. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "Love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous." I Peter 3 : 8. Love your neighbor as yourself ; Be faithful, just, and kind ; Deal with another as you 'd have Another deal with you. NINETEENTH DA V. Rejnejnber^ " Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace." Acts 18 : 9. Hast thou spoken a word for the Master to-day ? Hast thou done a kind deed in His name ? TWENTIETH DA Y. Remembei-, "Let patience have her perfect work." James I :4. Practice patience ! I can tell you that re- quires nearly as much practicing as music. Xtiarcli, 27 TWENTY-FIRST DA V. Remember^ "The Lord is my strengtli. He will make me to walk upon mine high places." Hab. 3 : 19. Never attempt duty but in God's strength. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember^ " Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification," Rom. 15 : 2. Aim to foster a simple, self-denying life. TWENTY- THIRD DAY. Remember, " Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matt. 6 : 21. If thou seekest Jesus in all things, thou shalt find Jesus, but if thou seek thyself, thou shalt find thyself. TWENT Y- FO UR TH DA Y. Remember^ " As thy days, so shall thy strength be." Deut. 33 : 25. God sends to His children daily strength' with daily bread. 28 5omett|tng to Hemembcr, TWENTY-FIFTH DA Y. Remember, "The Lord will receive my prayer." Ps. 6:9. I, the Lord, am with thee, Be not thou afraid ; I will keep and strengthen, Be not thou dismayed. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Re77iember, " Cleave to that which is good." Rom. 12 : 9. Guilty consciences always make boys and girls cowards. TWENTY- SEVENTH DAY. Remember, "Be not wise in your own conceits." Rom. 12 : 16. Sum up at night what thou hast done by day, And in the morning what thou hast to do ; Dress and undress thy soul. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, " Be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." Rom. 12 : II. ntarcl^. 29 Let truth be your compass, and modera- tion your helm. TWENTY-NINTH DA V. Remember^ " Speak not evil one of another," James 4:11. Be you to others kind and true As you 'd have others be to you. TIIIR TIE Til DA V. Remember^ "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Prov. 3:5- There is some promise in the Bible exactly adapted to your every need. THIRTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember^ " Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious." Prov. 24 : 19. Envy naught beneath the ample sky ; Mourn no evil deed, no hour misspent, And like a living violet, silently Return in sweets to Heaven what goodness lent, Then bend beneath the chastening shower content. BprtU FIRST DA Y. Remember, " Speak ye the truth." Zach. 8 : l6. 'T is not the great things that we do or say, But idle words forgot as soon as spoken, And little thoughtless deeds of every day Are stumbling-blocks on which the weak are broken. SECOND DAY. Retnember^ "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honor, and life." Prov. 22 : 4. Be humble, simple, upright, self-denying, and affectionate to as many as possible. THIRD DAY, Remember^ " The righteous cry and the Lord heareth," Ps. 34:17- They who look to God in every need never look in vain. [30] FOURTH DAY. Remember, " Be swift to hear, slow to speak." James i : 19. Be more in action than in conversation, for God hath given you two hands, but only one tongue. FIFTH DAY. Remember, '* Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness." Matt. 6 : 33. Avoid the beginnings of evil ; that is the way of escape. SIXTH DAY. Remember, " Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving." Col. 4 : 2. Let prayer be the key of the morning, and the bolt of the evening. SEVENTH DAY. Remember, "Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, . . . think on these things." Phil. 4 : 8. 32 Somcttjing to Hemembcr. Look up and not down ; Look forward and not back Look out and not in ; Lend a hand. EIGHTH DA V. Remember^ ♦'Godliness with contentment is great gain." I Tim. 6 : 6. Contentment is better than riches. JSriNTH DA Y. Remember, "Blessed are the meek." Matt. 5 : 5. Meekness soothes irritating thoughts. Meekness makes us think well of others ; it hinders suspicions and insinuations and bitterness. TENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Every one of us shall give account cf himself to God." Rom. 14 : 12. Thy child, O God, thy child alone Forever may I be ; Thy child in innocence and truth, Thy child in purity. :iprti. n'^ ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, "God is a spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24. What are your prayers — the language of a full heart or of a full life ? TWELFTH DA V. Remember, "An idle soul shall suffer hunger." Prov. 19:15. The idle are Like ships that sailed for sunny isles But never came to shore. THIRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." Rom. 8 : 28. Keep an innocent heart and you need never fear trouble. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " Ask counsel of God." Judges 18 : 5. 3 34 Somett^tng to Hemember. Be brave, my child ! He whom thou servest, sUghts Not even His weakest one. FIFTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much." Luke i6 : lo. Faithfulness in little things fits one for heroism when the great trials come. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ " As much as lieth in you live peaceably with all." Rom. 12: i8. He that will live in peace and rest Must see, and hear, and say the best. SEVENTEENTH DA Y. Remember, •'By love serve one another," Gal. 5 : 13. Do the work that 's nearest ; Though it 's dull at whiles ; Helping when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Remember^ " Ask, and it shall be given you." Matt. 7 : 7. Christ, in His heaven, will hear your prayer. NINETEENTH DAY. Remember, " After this manner therefore pray ye : Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Matt. 6:9, 13. When tempted, look to Jesus for strength to resist. He is willing and able to help you. TWENTIETH DA V. Remember, " Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God." Ps. 147 : i. Father, Thy name be praised, Thy kingdom given. Thy will be done on earth as 't is in heaven ; Keep us in life ; forgive our sins ; deliver Us now and ever. Amen. 36 Somett^ing to Hcmcmbcr. TWENTY-FIRST DA V. Remember^ "Jesus said : Suffer the little children, to come unto me, and forbid them not," Mark lo : 14. Was there ever kindest shepherd Half so gentle, half so sweet, As the Saviour who would have us Come and gather round his feet ? TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember^ "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth." Eph. 4 : 29. The evil word ! and O, remember this is a step, a long step beyond the evil thought ; and it is a step toward the precipice edge. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember, "God giveth us richly all things to enjoy." I Tim. 6: 17. Always be ready to share in all blameless mirth, indulgent to all save sin. 2tpnl. 37 TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 2 Tim. 2:1. To be thoroughly attractive you must be simple, honest, straightforward, unpretend- ing, gentle, and kindly. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remember^ " Give ear to my words, O Lord ; in the morn- ing will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up." Ps. 5 : I, 3- The best prayer at the beginning of the day is that we may not lose its moments. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember, " He that is slow to wrath is of great understand- ing." Prov. 14 : 29. When angry, count ten before you speak : if very angry, a hundred. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remetfiber, '• Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips from speaking guile. Ps. 34 : 13. 38 Somctt^ing to Hemembcr. Sin has many tools ; but a lie is the handle which fits them all. Beware of the first un- truthful word. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA V. Remember^ "The fruit of the Spirit is goodness." Gal. 5 : 22. Be loving and lovable. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember, "Blessed are they that sow beside all waters." Isa. 32 : 20. Every day has its own importance and work. THIR TIE TH DA Y. Remember, "The words of the Lord are pure words." Ps. 12 : 6. Think of the power of kind words ! There is hardly a power on earth equal to them. /Rai?. FIRST DAY. Remember, "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom." Isa. 40: 11. Saviour, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need thy tender care ; Early let us seek thy favor, Early let us learn thy will. SECOND DAY. Remember, " Children, obey your parents in the Lord ; for this is right." Eph. 6:1. O that it were my chief delight To do the thing I ought ! Then let me try with all my might To mind what I am taught. [39] 40 Sometl^ing to Hemcmbcr. THIRD DAY. Remember, "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Luke l6 : 13. To try to do two things at once is to do neither well. FOURTH DAY. Reme??iber, "The Lord shall be thy confidence." Prov. 3:26. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. With patience the path of duty run. FIFTH DA Y. Remember, "Ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all." i Thess. 5 : 15. Strive to be good-tempered. Good tem- per is a truly kind, loving, and cheerful principle, mild and balmy as a cloudless May-day. SIXTH DA Y. Reffiember, " Be not conformed to this world , but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. " Rom. 12 :2. rriav. 41 The happiness of your Hfe depends upon the character of your thoughts. SEVENTH DAY. Remember, " All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his commandments and his testi- monies." Ps. 25 : 10. A well-spent day is a source of joy. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3 : 18. By doing nothing we learn to be idle. NINTH DA Y. Remember, ** By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his command- ments." I John 5 : 2. The simplest lesson of thy earliest youth, Was to love God, and know that God is truth. And God requires truth, not on your lips alone, but in your heart. 42 Sometl^ing to Kemember. TENTH DA Y. Remember, " His truth shall be thy shield." Ps. 91 :4. How beautiful is truth ! and truth is given To guide our hearts, because it comes from heaven. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, " He which soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully." 2 Cor. 9 : 6. Deeds let escape are never to be done. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, " We then that are strong ought to bear the in- firmities of the weak." Rom. 15:1. This is a text that needs no candle to show it ; it shines by its own light. THLRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Let the peace of God rule in your heart." Col. 3 : 15- The gospel being a law of love, your re- ligion must be as much as po^ible a service of love. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Use hospitality one to another without grudg- ing." I Peter 4 : 9. Tender and kind be all our thoughts, Through all our lives let mercy run ; So God forgives our numerous faults For the dear sake of Christ his Son. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "To love the Lord thy God, and to walk ever in his ways." Deut. 19 : 9. Be thou an example — in word, in conver- sation ; and remember, often, perhaps, when a word would not be borne, the act of for- bearance or self-denial will be permitted, and remembered with gratitude in a cooler moment. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " The wisdom that is from above is full of mercy and good fruits." James 3:17. You are all little lifters. Who with loving zeal will try 44 Somctt^tng to Hcmcmbcr. To help the weak and weary, And dry the tearful eye ; And though you lift but little, Faint not, but lift again ; The hardest rock is worn By the constant dripping rain. SEVENTEENTH DA V. Reme7nber, " He that seeketh findeth." Matt. 7 : 8. Help thyself and God will help thee. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Re77iember^ "The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water ; therefore leave off contention." Prov. 17:14. Angry words often prove a fire to the spark. NINETEENTH DA F. Remember^ "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth good things." Matt. 12:35. tttay. 45 To the giver shall be given. If thou would'st walk in light, Make other spirits bright. In blessing we are blest. TWENTIETH DA Y. Remeffiber, "Love suffereth long, and is kind." i Cor. 13 =4- O, make me patient, Lord, Patient in daily cares ; Keep me from the thoughtless word, That slips out unawares. TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember^ " Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Matt. 22 : 37. Every moment and every act affords a child an opportunity of becoming Christ- like. 46 Sometl^ittg to Hemcmbcr. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember^ " Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." i Sam. i6 : 7. It is better to be useful than brilliant. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember, " To do good and to communicate forget not ; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." Heb. 13:16. One step and then another, And the longest walk is ended ; One stitch and then another. And the longest rent is mended. TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. Remember., "There is no fear in love ; but perfect love cast- eth out fear, because fear hath torment." I John 4:18. Go boldly on ; do what is right, God his dear ones safe will keep. I may. 47 TWENTY-FIFTH DA V. Remenibe)-, "He that serveth Christ is acceptable to God." Rom. 14 : 18. No deed, though poor, shall be forgot, However feebly done. The prayer, the wish, the thought, The faintly spoken word, Each has its own reward. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. Remember., " Be tender-hearted." Eph. 4 : 32. Love makes all hearts gentle. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember, "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." Matt. 7 : 12. They serve God well Who serve his creatures. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Reniember, "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth," Luke 12 : 15. 48 Somctt^ing to Hcmcmbcr. Each spirit weaves the robe it wears From out life's busy loom. Better to weave in the web of life A bright and golden filling, And to do God's will with a ready heart And hands that are swift and willing. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember^ " Take heed and beware of covetousness." Luke 12 : 15. Behave yourself at home as you would at a public entertainment ; take your share of good things modestly ; if you are passed by, do not fall into impatience. THIRTIETH DA Y. Remember^ • "Freely ye have received, freely give." Matt. 10:8. God loveth the cheerful giver, Though the gift be poor and small ; What doth he think of his children When they never give at all ? ma>^. 49 THIRTY-FIRST DA V. Remember^ '* Be strong, and of a good courage ; be not afraid for the Lord thy God is with thee whitherso- ever thou goest." Joshua 1:9. A Christian child may be always happy ; he is safe ; goodness and mercy follow him all the days of his life. 3une< FIRST DA V. Reviember, "Keep thy heart with all diligence." Prov. 4 •• 23. As men in their gardens Go to seek sweet flowers, In your heart, dear Jesus Seeks them at all hours. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Rom. 12 : 17. There 's nothing so small, So trifling, or so mean, That we may never want at all For service unforeseen ; And wilful waste, depend upon it, Brings, almost always, woful want. [ r^o ] e 3im?. 51 THIRD DAY. Remember^ "lie not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." Eccl. 7:9. Boys flying kites haul in their white-winged birds ; You can't do that way when you 're flying words. FOURTH DAY. Remember, "Watch and pray." Mark 13 : 33. Evil is wrought By want of thought, As well as want of heart. FIFTH DA Y. Remeffibe?', "Let all those that put their trust in thee re- joice." Ps. 5:11. Happiness is the flower of duty. SIXTH DA Y. Remember., "Rejoice in God always. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Prov. 17 :22. 52 5omctt]ing to Hemcmbcr. Try to gladden the home circle, and open your heart to enjoy each moment and the good which it brings, be it a friendly glance, a summer breeze, or flower. Strive to ex- tract from each moment a drop of honey. SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Gal. 3 : 26. Believe in Christ and he will make you happy. His face will be your light ; his hand your strength. EIGHTH DA V. Re7nember^ "Judge not, that ye be not judged." Matt. 7 : I. He whose watchful tenderness removes The obstructing thorn which wounds the friend he loves. Smooths not another's path alone, But scatters roses to adorn his own. NINTH DA Y. Remember^ "Let us love one another; for love is of God." I John 4 : 7. 3une. "*^ We are to love one another by making the best of one another, by seeing as far as we can their better side. TENTH DA V. Remember, "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil." Prov. 8:13. Try always to see clearly that right is right, and wrong is wrong. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus." Col. 3:17. The reward of work well done is the hav- ing done it. TWELFTH DA V. Remember, "Answer the words of truth." Prov. 22 : 21. Speak truly, and each word of thine Shall be a fruitful seed. THLRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might." Eph. 6 : 10. 54 Sometl^ing to Hemcmber. Little can be done well to which the whole mind is not applied. FOURTEENTH DA V. Reinember^ "The Lord heareth the prayer of the righteous." Prov. 15 : 29. He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small ; For the same God who loveth us, He made and loveth all. FIFTEENTH DA V. Remejnber^ " Love your enemies ; do good to them that hate you." Matt. 5 : 44. It is better to pardon too much than to condemn too much. SIXTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "The Lord forgetteth not the cry of the humble." Ps. 9 : 12. Humble hearts have humble desires. 3""C- 55 SEVENTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ " Hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast." Heb. 6 : 19, If you possess the anchor of hope fixed in God, you need never fear a storm. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remet?iber, "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the Scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." James 2 : 8. Let us for each other care ; Each the other's burden bear. Free from anger and from pride Let us thus in God abide. NINETEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Cast all your care upon God, for He careth for you." I Peter 5 : 7. Count up your mercies, and see how many there are. TWENTIETH DA Y. Remember, "Pray without ceasing." i Thess. 5 : 17. 5G Sometl^tng to Hcmcmber. Jesus Lord, to thee I pray, Guard and guide me through the day ! As the shepherd tends the sheep, Lord, me safe from evil keep. TWENTY-FIRST DA V. Remember, "Be sober-minded, in all things showing thyself a pattern of good works." Titus 2 : 6, 7. Sow with a generous hand. Sow, and look onward, upward, You shall reap in joy the harvest You have sown to-day. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember, " Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice." Ps. 55:17- Begin and end the day with prayer to God. TWENTY- THIRD DAY. Remember, " Be clothed with humility." i Peter 5 : 5. 3 line. 57 The bird that soars on highest wing, Builds on the ground her lowly nest; And she that doth most sweetly sing, Sings in the shade when all tilings rest. In lark and nightingale we see What honor hath humility. TWENTY-FOURTH DA V. Remember, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7. And now, child, just ask yourself whether, perchance, when you are what you call cross, is it not because you harp too much upon your own troubles and give too little heed to other people's ? TWENTY- FIFTH DA Y. Remember, "The Lord is your Shepherd." Ps. 23 : i. God, who the universe doth hold, Is your Shepherd, kind and heedful, He supplies you all things needful. 58 Sometl^ing to Hemcmbcr. TWENTY-SIXTH DA V. Remember^ " Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." 2 Tim. 2:3. All cannot charge or lead the van ; But all can be brave and true. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember., "Jesus — the Captain of salvation." Heb. 2: 10. Where the Captain's standard waves, There 's work for all to do ; And work from which thou mayest not flee, Which must be done, and done by thee. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remejnber, "Let Christ dwell in your hearts by faith, being rooted and grounded in love." Eph. 3:17. Christ's life of obedience to God is the copy over which we are to write, the track over which we are to walk. 3unc. 59 TWENTY NINTH DA Y. Remember^ "Rejoice evermore." i Thess. 5 : 16. The more we love God the more we shall rejoice and hope in Him. THIRTIETH DA Y. Remember^ "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry.' Ps. 34 : 15. The child who looks to God in every need never looks in vain. His love turns all to good. FIRST DA Y. Remember, "Children, obey your parents in all things ; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord." Col. 3 : 20. Remember, children of the earth. Each hour is on its way, Bearing its own report to heaven Of all you do or say. SECOND DAY. Remember, "Let not then your good be evil spoken of." Rom. 14 : 16. Character is worth more than knowledge of art, or familiarity with good society, just to live bravely and truly is worth more than all the rest. THIRD DAY. Remember, " Forbearing one another, and forgiving one an- other, if any have a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." Col, 3 : 13. [GO] 3"IY- 61 "My rights, your duties!" I think you might change to something nobler, if you could learn to say, " My duties, your rights." FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "Love suffereth long and is kind." i Cor. 13 =4. The kindly plan devised for others' good. The quiet, steadfast love that strove to win Some wanderer from the ways of sin, — These are not lost. FIFTH DAY. Remember, " He that loveth not knoweth not God ; for God is love." I John 4 : 8. Love, blessed love, is everywhere. SIXTH DAY. Remember, " Praise ye the Lord." Ps. 148 : i. Every day is a fresh beginning. Every morn is the world made new ; 63 Somctt^tng io Hemcmber. You who are weary of sorrow and sinning, Here is a beautiful hope for you, A hope for me and a hope for you. SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Rejoicing in hope." Rom. 12 : 12. A thankful heart to God for His blessing is the greatest blessing of all. EIGHTH DA V. Remember^ "If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heav- enly Father will also forgive you." Matt. 6 : 14. Pardon is possible to those alone who are ready to forgive others. NINTH DA Y. Remember^ " None of us liveth to himself." Rom. 14 : 7. Give thy heart's best treasure, And the more thou spendest From thy little store, With a double bounty God will give thee more. 3uIy. 63 TENTH DA Y Remembery " Every one that asketh receiveth." Matt. 7 : 8. Help'd by Thy grace, no more I '11 stray, No more resist Thy voice ; When Thou, Good Shepherd, lead'st the way, That way shall be my choice. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Patient continuance in well doing." Rom. 12:7. This is a grand rule with which to begin the day TWELFTH DA Y. Remember^ •' Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus." Heb. 12 : 12. Labor for God is the best occupation. THIRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, •' Fear not, little flock ; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12 :32, 64 5omctt|ing to Hemcmbcr. Holy Saviour, — We are Thine, do Thou befriend us, Be the guardian of our way. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God." I Peter 5 : 6. Humility will make you gentle and content with your lot in life. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " The Lord God is a sun and shield ; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold froui them that walk uprightly." Ps. 84 : 1 1 . Light of the world ! with us abide, And to Thyself our footsteps guide, At noon, at morn, at eventide. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " See that ye walk circumspectly, redeeming the time." Eph. 5 : 15, 16. Time is short ; therefore opportunities to serve God are so much the more important. SEVENTEENTH DAY. Remember., "Trust in the Lord. In all thy ways acknowl- edge Him, and lie shall direct thy paths." Prov. 3:5,6. Every day has its own temptations ; there- fore watch and pray. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "Walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." Col. i : 10. Labor is a pure and noble thing ; it is the salt of life ; it is the girdle of honor. NINETEENTH DA Y. Remember., " Every man shall receive his own reward accord- ing to his own labor." i Cor. 3 : 8. All other virtues may deserve crowns, but perseverance only will be crowned. TWENTIETH DA Y. Remember, "Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge." 2 Peter 1:5. Set before you high models. 66 Sometl^ing to Hemcmber. TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember^ " God is love." I John 4 : i6. Earth, with her ten thousand flowers, Air, with all its beams and showers, — All around, and all above. Hath this record, "God is love." TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember, *' Follow not that which is evil, but that which is good." 3 John 2. The best companions are those who stimu- late each other to do good. TWENTY- THIRD DA Y. Remember, "Whoso loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father." Prov. 29 : 3. Little details can only be regulated by great principles. TWENTY-FOURTH DA Y. Remember^ "Be thou diligent." Prov. 27 : 23. It will not do to walk at a snail's pace all our lives for fear of stumbling. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remember, "Little children, abide in him." i John 2 : 28. God knows what we need, and if only we are his faithful children, he will be sure to take care of us. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. Remef7iber^ " He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed." Prov. 22 : 9. A little thought and kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember, "The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all." Prov. 22 : 2. To give alone is nothing unless you give thought also ; and therefore it is written, not, "Blessed is he that feedeth the poor," but, "Blessed is he that considereth the poor." 68 5ometl)ing to Hcmcmber. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA V. Re7}ieinber, "I am the Lord your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them." Eze. 20 : 19. God is a kind Father. He sets us all in the place where he wants us to be employed, and that employment is truly "Our Father's business." See that you do it. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember^ " See that none render evil for evil." i Thess. 5:15- When you have spoken an angry word, it reigns over you ; but while it is not yet spoken, you reign over it. THIRTIETH DA F. Remember^ " Love worketh no ill to his neighbor ; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." Rom. 13 : 10. Let us do the little we can, Nor talk of the great that we would ; So the blessed Master shall say one day, " She hath done what she could." 3uiv. THIRTY-FIRST DA V. Remember, "A whisperer separateth chief friends." Prov. 16:28. But were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters. Hugust FIRST DA Y. Remember-, " He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord." Prov. 19 : 17. It is not the deed we do, Though the deed be ne'er so fair ; But the love that the dear Lord looketh for, Hidden with holy care In the heart of the deed so fair. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth." Eccl. 12 : I. God is love, and God is good. Fill the soul with love and goodness ; that is the way to fill it with God. THIRD DAY. Remember^ ♦♦Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin." John 8: 34. [70] -ilu^usi. 71 O, let the ungentle spirit learn from hencCj A small unkindness is a great offense ; Large bounties to bestow we wish in vain, But all may share the guilt of giving pain. FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "A soft answer turneth away wrath : but griev- ous words stir up anger." Prov. 15 : I. Happy is the boy or girl who cultivates a mild forbearance of another's fault, and suppresses the taunting word as soon as thought. FIFTH DA V. Remember^ "Now is the accepted time." 2 Cor. 6 : 2. Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. SIXTH DA V. Remembc'f'^ "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin; but he that refraineth his lips is wise." Prov. 10:19. If possible, seal your lips in silence when the storm is rising. Shut up your anger in your own bosom ; and like fire that wants air and vent, it will soon expire. 72 Somcttjtng to Hcmembcr. SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Let every man prove his own work," Gal. 6:4. Never trouble others for what you can do yourself. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember^ " Rejoice in the Lord alway : and again I say, rejoice." Phil. 4 :4. O, let Thy mercy make us glad, Thou art our Jesus and our all. NINTH DA Y. Remember, "God so loved the world that he gave his only- begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. The Lord watches over you with the eye of love, and guides you by the hand of providence. TENTH DA Y. Remember, " The borrower is servant to the lender." Prov. 22 : 7. :iugust. 73 Never spend your money before you have it. ELEVENTH DAY. Rerfiember, "It is an honor to cease from strife." Prov. 20:3. Half of the ills we hoard within our hearts are ills because we hoard them. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, " Let your moderation be known unto all men." Phil. 4:5- A habit of self-command acquired in youth is a great benefit all the years of one's life. Try, then, to acquire self-control. THIRTEENTH DAY. Remember, "Wrath stirreth up strife, but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife." Prov. 15 : 18. If there is any person for whom you feel dislike, that is the person of whom you ought never to speak. 74 $omett|tng to Remember. FOURTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "Take ye heed, watch and pray," Mark 13 : 33. Be careful to avoid sins of omission as well as those of commission. FIFTEENTH DA V. Remember, "To hifn that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is sin." James 4:17. Begin the day with God ! Take thy first walk with God ! Let him go forth with thee ; By stream, or sea, or mountain path, Seek still his company. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." James 4 : 6. You have faults, however good you may be ; and however slight they may be, you better make some patient effort to get rid of them. 2Jugust. SEVENTEENTH DA Y. Remeniber, "Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge." Prov. 23 : 12. Hearing well is an art no less than speak- ing well. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him." Lam. 3 : 25. Prayer is our armor. Standing in our own strength, we shall easily be overcome ; but clasping God's promise of help as our weapon, we may face the enemy without fear. NINETEENTH DAY. Remember, "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." I Thess. 5 : 21. As you watch against things that injure you, so you should watch for things that help you in your Christian life. Sometl^tng io Hemembcr. TWENTIETH DA Y. Re7nember, "Live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you." 2 Cor. 13 : 1 1. Let us say all the pleasant things possible of and to those we meet from day to day. TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember, "This is the love of God that we keep His com- mandments; and His commandments are not griev- ous." I John 5 : 3. Strive to cultivate more and more the habit of kindly and gracious speech. TWENT Y- SE COND DA Y. Remember^ •'Add to your faith brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness charity." 2 Peter i : 7. If the law of kindness were only the law that ruled every boy and girl in the world, what a wealth of happiness and good-will would each day carry to heaven ! 2Iugust. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember^ "Great peace have they which love Thy law." Ps. 119 : 165. The happiest life is the life that seeks to obey Christ's commands. TWENT Y- FO UR TH DA Y. Remember^ "Jesus saith, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me." John 14 : 6. Great God, and wilt thou condescend To be my Father and my Friend ? I, a poor child, and thou so high, The Lord of earth, and air, and sky. TWENTY-FIFTH DA Y. Remember^ "Honor thy father and thy mother; and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Matt. 19 : 19. Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, Make our earth an Eden like the heaven above. 78 Sometljing to Hemcmber. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember^ "The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil." Ps. 121 : 7. The only enemy that has power to hurt us is ourselves. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Keep thy lips from speaking guile." Ps. 34:13. If your lips you 'd keep from slips, Of these five things beware : Of whom you speak, To whom you speak, And how, and when, and where. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "The Lord is thy keeper." Ps. 121 :5. Like cheerful birds, as I begin This day, O keep my soul from sin — And all things shall be well. Thou givest me health and clothes and food ; Preserve me innocent and good. August. 79 TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember, ••Awake to righteousness, and sin not." i Cor. 15:34. Never neglect one duty under pretense of attending to another. THIRTIETH DAY. Remember, "Jesus said, Verily, I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matt. 25 : 40. Love and help each other, For to you the charge is given ; And in lifting others' burdens, You lift your souls to heaven. THIRTY-FIRST DAY. Remember, •* As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." I Cor. 15 : 22. If there is a harvest ahead, it is poor thrift to be stingy of your seed-corn. September^ FIRST DAY. Remember, "Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy." Matt, 5 : 7. We can seldom perform little kindnesses without self-denial, and the habit once formed of daily trying to please and serve others is of great use in helping us to over- come our natural selfishness. SECOND DAY. Remember, "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts." I Cor. 14 : I. ,When your will is ready, your feet are light. THIRD DAY. Remember, "Be sober, be vigilant." i Peter 5 : 8. Be prayerful, and you will be happy, and innocent, and good. [801 Scptcirbcr. 81 FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "The grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in everything ye are enriched by him," I Cor. I :4, 5. It is worth while to live. Be of good cheer, Love casts out fear ; Rise up, achieve. FIFTH DA Y. Remember^ "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights." James 1:17. Think of his love, — the root of every grace. The sunshine of your soul, than day more bright, And your calm pillow of repose by night. SIXTH DA Y. Remember, "He that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.'' James i : 6. 6 82 Somctl^ing to Hcmcmbcr. Who learns and learns, but acts not what he knows, Is one who ploughs and ploughs, but never sows. SEVENTH DA Y. Remember, «' David behaved himself wisely in all his ways : and the Lord was with him." i Sam. i8 : 14. No one for self, every one for all, ex- presses the very idea of a happy Christian home. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, "Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ." Phil, i : 27. 'T is a kind of good deed to say well ; and yet words are no deeds. NINTH DA Y. Remember, *' Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3 : 14. September. 8;{ Never falter ; no good deed is done By falterers. . . . No good is certain but the steadfast mind, The undivided will to see the good. TENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Be ye therefore merciful as your Father also is merciful." Luke 6 : 36. Art Thou my Father ? let me be A meek, obedient child to Thee : And try, in word, and deed, and thought. To serve and please Thee as I ought. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil." Prov. 16 : 17. Happy is the child that keeps away from those things which may harden the con- science. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember^ "The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evih" Ps. 121 : 67. 84 Somctl^tng to Hemcmbcr. He to whom your prayer is due From heaven His throne shall smile on you ; Angels sent by Him shall tend Your daily hours to befriend, And their nightly vigils keep To guard you in the hours of sleep. THIRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe." Prov. i8 : lo. Early let us seek Thy favor, Early help us do Thy will ; Holy Lord, our only Saviour, With Thy grace our bosoms fill. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep; for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." Vs. 4 : 8. Suffer not gentle sleep to close thine eyes Ere thou hast thrice reviewed the labors of the day September. 85 What hast thou learned ? what done ? what duty neglected ? For the evil thou hast done, repent; for the good, rejoice. FIFTEENTH DA V. Remejnbc}-^ "A man's pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit." Prov. 29 :23. Be humble, that you 've so much pride. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God," i John 3 : 21. Extremity is the trier of spirits. When the sea is calm, all boats alike show mastership in sailing. SEVENTEENTH DAY. Remembc)-, " Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and forever." Heb. 13 : 8. Faith leads the soul to Christ. Somctl^tng to Hemembcr. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Remember, " Fear the Lord, and depart from evil." Prov. 3:7- O Father, deliver Thy children from sin. From evil without, and from evil within. O keep us, and let us not stumble nor stray, In Thee as our guide and our shield we confide. NINETEENTH DA Y. Remember, "I am the good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine." John 10 : 7, 14. Can you say the Lord is my Shepherd, therefore I will follow Him ? TWENTIETH DA Y. Remember, "Take no thought for the morrow." Matt. 6:34. To serve the Lord with gladness, This is your work to-day. September. 87 TWENTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember, "The light of the body is the eye; if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light." Matt. 6 : 22. Every promise in God's book which refers to spiritual things is yours if you are Christ's. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember^ *' Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing ? and one of them shall not fall on the ground with- out your Father. Fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." Matt. 10:29-31. He who cares for the lily, And heeds the sparrow's fall, Shall tenderly lead His loving child; For He made and loveth all. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember, "The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him; upon them that hope in His mercy." Ps. 33 : 18. 88 Somctljmg to Hcmembcr. You never need grope in darkness, If you look to heaven for light. TWENTY-FO UR TH DA Y. Remember, **We are laborers together with God." i Cor. 3 = 9- Do thy little. God has made Million leaves for forest shade ; Smallest stars their glory bring, God employeth everything. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remember.^ "Blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it." Luke ii : 28. God respecteth not what is done, but howy and with what love. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember, "No man, when he hath lighted a candle, put- teth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light." Luke 11 : 33. Do not, because you can do so little for others, do nothing. September. 89 TWENTY- SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ "Have fervent charity among yourselves." I Teter 4 : 8. Look round you in your own family and among your friends and neighbors, and see whether there be not some one whose bur- den you can hghten, whose pleasure you can promote, whose little wants and wishes you can gratify. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, " Give alms of such things as ye have." Luke II :4I. Despise not thou small things ; The soul that longs for wings To soar to some great height Of sacrifice, too oft Forgets the daily round Where little cares abound, And shakes off little duties While she looks aloft. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Eccl. 3 • ^- 90 Somctl^tng to Hcmembcr. Blest be the God of love, Who gave us eyes, and light, and power this day. Both to be busy and to play. THIR TIE TH DA Y. Remember, '* A wise heart discerneth both time and judg- ment; because to every purpose there is time and judgment." Eccl. 8 : 5, 6. Not many lives, but only one have we ; How sacred should that one life be, Day after day filled up with blessed toil ! (S^ctober. FIRST DA Y. Remember, "Depart from evil, and do good." Ps. 34: 14. Nothing great is lightly won, Nothing won is lost, Every good deed, nobly done, Will repay the cost. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "If thou do that which is evil, be afraid." Rom. 13:4. A sprout of evil, ere it has struck root, With thumb and finger one up-pulls ; To start it when grown up and full of fruit, Requires a mighty yoke of bulls. THIRD DAY. Remember^ "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge." Lev. 19: 18. [91] 92 Somctt^tng to Hemembcr. Lie not; but let thy heart be true to God, — Thy mouth to it, thy actions to them both. FOURTH DAY. Remember^ " Be gentle unto all." 2 Tim. 2 : 24. Unless you are deliberately kind to every creature, you will often be unkind to many. FIFTH DA Y, Remember^ "Whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed." James 1:25. Live golden days, fruitful of golden deeds. SIXTH DA Y. Remember^ "Blessed is he that considereth the poor." Ps. 41 :i. Sweet Master ! Give me to do for thee each day Some simple, lowly, blessed task. (Dctober. 93 SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God." i John 5:5- The way to overcome temptation is to resist in the heart; resist step by step; resist insidious attacks no less than sudden attacks. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember^ "Blessed are the pure in heart ; for they shall see God." Matt. 5 : 8. The soul that's truly blest, knows not of selfishness. NINTH DA Y. Remember, " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." Prov. 25 :ii. The truth is always the strongest argu- ment. TENTH DA Y. Remember, "The morrow shall take thought for the things of itself." Matt. 6:34. 94 Something to Hemember. Think not of to-morrow, Its trials or its tasks ; But still, with child-like spirit For present mercies ask. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Let brotherly love continue," Heb. 13 : 1. Teach me to feel another's woe, To hide the fault I see ; That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, "By their fruits ye shall know them." Matt. 7 :20, Good children must fear God all day, Must no false thing say, by no sin stray. THIRTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ "Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works." Heb. 10 : 24. The happiness of life is made up of little (Dctobcr. 95 things, the little kindness of a kiss or a smile, a loving look, or a heartfelt word of affection. FOURTEENTH DA Y. Remember, '•Enter ye in at the strait gate, because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life." Matt. 7 : 13, 14. Not many lives, but only one have we; How sacred should that one life be — That narrow span. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Remember^ " Trust in the Lord, and do good." Ps. 37 : 3. Every day brings its own opportunity for doing good that could never have been done before, and never can be done again. It must be improved now or never. SIXTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " Shine as lights in the world." Phil. 2:15. Do for one another all gentle acts of cour- tesy, and strive to draw daily a little nearer 96 Somctt^tng to Hcmcmbcr. to God, to triumph daily a little more over temptation. SEVENTEENTH DA V. Remember^ " Charity envieth not, charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up." i Cor. 13 : 4. We can only have the highest happiness by feeling for the rest of the world as well as for ourselves. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Remember^ " Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." Phil. 2 :4. Be to his faults a little blind, And to his virtues very kind. NINE TEENTH DA V. Remember, " Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul." Prov. 16 : 24. God bless my two little lips ! Let pity, kindness, and love Dwell on them the rest of my days. And fit me for heaven above. (Dctobcr. 97 TWENTIETH DA V. Remember^ •' The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise." Prov. 5:31. God bless my two little ears ! Ready may they be to hear The voice of my Saviour, who wipes Away the penitent tear. TWENTY-FIRST DA V. Remember^ *' He that walketh with wise men shall be wise." Prov. 13 : 20. God bless my two little feet ! Go may they never astray But swiftly and joyfully tread In the strait and narrow way. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember, "Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil." Prov. 4 : 27. God bless my two little hands ! Ne'er may they strike or destroy, But quick be and willing alway For kind and loving employ. 7 Somett^mg to Hcmcmbcr, TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember, *' Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eye- lids look straight before thee." Prov. 4 : 25. God bless my two little eyes ! May they be open to see All the dear Father in heaven Has done for poor little me, TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "Apply thine heart to understanding." Prov. 2 :2. Absence from occupation is not rest ; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remember., "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matt. 6:34. To turn from all temptation, To conquer every sin, To go where God may lead me This is my work to-day. October. 09 TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. Remember^ " Serve the Lord with gladness ; and come before his presence with singing." Ps. loo : 2. Come, quit your play, and haste away ; But mark, ye may not leave behind Your store of smiles, your gladsome talk and gay. Your pure thoughts, fashioned by your Master's mind. TWENTY- SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Exah ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool." Ps. 99 : 5. Blithe be your course, yet bear in heart The lame and old, and help them on. TWENTY- EIGHTH DAY. Rej}tembe7', •'The Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." Ps 100 : 5. Sing softly in your heart all day Sweet carols to the Lord. 100 Sometl^tng to Hcmcmber. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember^ "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin ? " Prov. 20 : 9. Think not that thy word, and thine alone must be right. THIRTIETH DA Y, Remember^ " Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord." Lam. 3 :40. Each heart knoweth its own temptations best ; and it is against the sins which do most easily beset us that we need to guard. THIRTY-FIRST DAY. Remember, " He that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents ; behold I have gained two other talents beside them. His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant." Matt. 25 : 22, 23. Let not one of your talents rust for want of use. If you have but one, do not bury it. 1Flox>embet. FIRST DA Y. Remember^ " Be ye steadfast, always abounding in the work of the Lord." i Cor. 15 : 58. It is astonishing what a number of odd minutes you can catch during the day if you are really in earnest to try, SECOND DAY. Reme7nber^ "Let us not be weary in well doing ; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Gal. 6 rg. Be one of the few, who, a thing to be done, will not trust it to the uncertain to-morrow. THIRD DAY. Remember^ "Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required." Luke 12 : 48. A good child is concerned to ascertain his or her duty, and then to do it. [101] 102 Somett^ing to Hemember. FOURTH DAY. Remember^ "Covet earnestly the best gifts." i Cor. I2 :3I. Less wayward let me be, More pliable and mild ; In glad simplicity, More like a trustful child. FIFTH DAY. Remember^ "Evil communications corrupt good manners." I Cor. 15:33. Good manners are made up of petty sac- rifices. SIXTH DAY. Remember^ " Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matt. 5 :48. I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild, I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy child. SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me." Prov. 8 : 17. Horcmber. 10:i So near is God to man — When duty whispers low, "Thou must," The youth replies, •' I can." EIGHTH DA V. Remember^ " The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." Ps. 34:7. To-day I will labor. To-night I will rest ; The needs of the future, God knows of the best. NINTH DA V. Remember, "We may boldly say, The Lord is my helper." Heb. 13:6. Take things by the smooth handle. TENTH DA V. Remember, "The trying of your faith worketh patience." James i : 3. Little masteries achieved, Little wants with care relieved, Little words in love expressed, 104 Somett^tng to Hemember. Little wrongs at once confessed, Little graces meekly worn, Little slights with patience borne, — These are treasurej that shall rise Far beyond the shining skies. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember, " The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord ; and he delighteth in his way." Ps. 37 : 23. If God is your guide, he will be your guard, He always protects whom he leads. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, " Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." James 4 : 10. Outward service is valueless without the love of the heart. THLRTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " Follow peace with all men, and hoHness, with- out which no man shall see the Lord." Heb. 12 : 14. Deal justly with all, Speak evil of none. Horctnbcr. 105 FOURTEENTH DA V. Remetnber, "Be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke." Phil. 2 : 15. It is not better to do right ; you must do right. It is not merely worse for you to do wrong ; the law is, Tliou shalt not. FIFTEENTH DA Y. Retnember, " Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it." Prov. 16 : 22. What you receive with God's blessing, you will enjoy with double enjoyment. SIXTEENTH DA V. Remember, " Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom." Prov. 15 : 21. The first degree of folly is to hold one's self wise ; the second to profess it ; the third to despise counsel. SEVENTEENTH DA V. Remember, " How short is time." Ps. 89 : 47. 106 Somcttjtng to Hcmember. 'Tis not for us to trifle ! Life is brief ; We have no time to sport away the hours, , All should be in earnest in a world like ours. EIGHTEENTH DA V. Remember^ *' Teach me thy way, O Lord : I will walk in thy truth." Ps. 86 : II. Walk worthy of God. It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are. NINETEENTH DAY. Remember^ "Let all things be done with charity." i Cor. l6 : 14. Take my life, dear Lord, and use it, Wholly thine, O let it be ! Filled each moment from thy fulness, Molded, guided, ruled by thee. TWENTIETH DAY. Remember^ " He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." I Cor. I : 31. The glory is not in the task but in the do- ing it for God. IToPcmbcr. 107 TWENTY-FIRST DA V. Remember, •'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," Matt. 5:3. Constantly try to do the will of another rather than thine own. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Rejtiember, '* I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." 2 Cor. 6 : 18. Art thou my Father ? Canst thou bear To hear my poor imperfect prayer ? Or wilt thou listen to the praise That such a little one can raise ? TWENTY- THIRD DAY Remember, " Be diligent that ye may be without spot and blameless." 2 Peter 3 : 14. Just endure, day by day, Another point to gain, And soon the mountain that you feared Will prove to be a plain. 108 Somctljtrtg to Hemcmbcr. TWENTY-FOURTH DA V. Remember, *' Keep yourselves in the love of God." Jude 21. Think not of far-off duties, But of duties which are near ; And having once begun to work, Resolve to persevere TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. Remember^ "In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge." Prov. 14 : 26. Christians are like sheep, abiding In the church's pasture free ; Jesus is our Shepherd guiding, And the little lambs are we. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember, " He shall give his angels charge concerning thee." Matt. 4:6. Though thy foes are strong and tried, The angels of heaven are on thy side, And God is over all ! ZTooembcr. 109 TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Remember, " The Son of man came to give his life a ransom for many." Mark lo : 45. Thou Spotless Lamb divine, Who taketh sin away, Of thy tender mercy grant thou me To find remission of iniquity. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA \. Remember^ " Then spake Jesus, saying, I am the light of the world." John 8 : 12. Look toward the Light. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Remember, "Through God we shall do valiantly." Ps. 108 : 13. We are not angels, but we may Down in earth's corner kneel, And multiply sweet acts of love, And murmur what we feel. 110 Sometljtng to Hemember. THIRTIETH DAY. Remember, " Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye," Matt. 7 : 3. Help us, O Lord, with patient love to bear Each others faults, to suffer with true meekness ; Help us each other's joys and griefs to share. But let us turn to thee alone in weakness. December FIRST DAY. Remember^ *' By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Matt. 12 : 37- A careless word may have power a soul to kill, Or by one look we may redeem our brother. SECOND DAY. Remember^ "This commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also." I John 4:21. Pray for love, deep love to God and man, A love that will not fail. THIRD DAY. Remember, " Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may [111] 112 Somctl^ing to Hemcmbcr. be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Eph. 6: II. Self-love Consults her own peculiar ease, — 'T is all the bliss she knows, But noble aims true love employs, In self-denial is her joy. FOURTH DAY. Remember, "The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness ; prov- ing what is acceptable unto the Lord." Eph. 5 : 9, 10. There is only one appointed way of doing good, and that is by being good. FIFTH DA V. Remember, *' Take heed unto thyself " i Tim. 4 : 18. Idle hours, idle hands with no occupation, idle and empty minds, with nothing to think of, — these are temptations to evil. SIXTH DA y. Remember, "The path of the just is as the shining light, that December. 113 shineth more and more unto the perfect day." Prov. 4 : i8. The sunbeam is composed of millions of minute rays ; so home-light must be consti- tuted of little tendernesses, kindly looks, sweet laughter, loving words. SEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Stand fast in the Lord." Phil. 4:1. Look upon the bright side of all things. EIGHTH DA Y. Remember, " I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil. 4 : 13. Believe that the best offering you can make to God, is to enjoy to the full what he sends, of good, and bear what he allows of trial. NINTH DA Y. Remember, " God shall supply all your need." Phil. 4:19. Remember it is a comfort to others to see a cheerful spirit, a sunshiny face, a merry tongue, and even temper. 8 114 Somctljtng to Hcmcmbcr. TENTH DA Y. Remember ** We are saved by hope." Rom. 8 : 24. Never quit your hope ; Hope is often better than enjoyment. ELEVENTH DAY. Remember^ " Let all bitterness, anger, and evil-speaking be put away from you, with all malice." Eph 4:31. Let love guide our faltering footsteps through the world. TWELFTH DA Y. Remember, •' God is rich in mercy." Eph. 2 : 14. In our sickness or our health, In our want or in our wealth, If we look to God in prayer, God is present everywhere. THIRTEENTH DAY. Remember, "They that seek me early shall find me." Prov. 8:17. There is a love always over you, which December. 115 you may reject but cannot alienate. That Love, that Friend is God in Christ. FOURTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Heb. ii : i. Thy God hath said, 'T is good for thee to walk by faith. FIFTEENTH DA V. Remember^ " A wise son maketh a glad father." Prov. lo : i. Aim at pleasing God in everything, and you will never go far astray. SIXTEENTH DA V. Remember^ "The work of righteousness shall be peace ; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever." Isa 32 : 17. A simple lesson hard to learn Is this of heart content : And yet life's jarring notes, by it In harmony are blent. 116 Somett^tng to Remember. SEVENTEENTH DAY. Remember, " He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might, he increaseth strength." Isa. 40 : 29. The strongest souls are those which grow 'Gainst wind, and storm, and strife. EIGHTEENTH DA Y. Remember, " The God of peace shall be with you." Phil. 4:9. Art Thou my Father ? I '11 depend Upon the care of such a Friend, And only wish to do and be Whatever seemeth good to thee. NINETEENTH DA Y. Remember^ " The heart is deceitful above all things; who can know it ? " Jer. 17:9. Of all combats the hardest is to conquer ourselves ; and of all efforts the chiefest should be to wax strong against sin. December. 117 TWENTIETH DA Y. Renie7)iber, "Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways." Haggai 1:7. We must meet with evil, but we need not touch it. TWENTY-FIRST DAY. Remembery "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repent- ance." Matt. 3 :8, Serve God in daily work and earnest living. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Remember^ "Blessed [are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled." Matt. 5:6. A good child maketh a good, wise man. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. Remember^ *' He called his name Jesus, and many shall re- joice at his birth." Matt, i : 25 ; Luke i : 14. 118 Somettjtng to Hemembcr. Thou precious gift of God, The pledge and bond of love, With thankful heart I kneel to take This treasure from above. TWENTY-FOURTH DA V. Remember^ "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with ex- ceeding great joy." Matt. 2 : 10. Star of the East, arise ! Light of the world, abide Through faith within my heart. TWENTY-FIFTH DA Y. Remember^ "Unto you is born this day a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2: 11. Praise ye the Word made flesh ! Praise ye the Christ of God ! To him all glory be. TWENTY-SIXTH DA Y. Remember^ "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men." Luke 2 : 14. God wills that peace should be on earth. December. 119 TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. Rt-rneviher., "Through the tender mercy of our God, the day- spring from on high hath visited us.' Luke i ryS. Gladly receive, whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. TWENTY-EIGHTH DA Y. Remember.^ "Blessed be the Lord God, he hath visited and redeemed his people."' Luke i : 68. Our God hath loved us thus That even his only dearest Son He freely giveth us. TWENTY-NINTH DA Y. Rcmeuiber^ "One is your Master, even Christ.' ?datt Is the work difficult ? Jesus directs thee ; Is the path dangerous ? Jesus protects thee, Fear not and falter not : Let the word cheer thee, All through the coming year He will be with tliee. 120 Somctt^ing to Hcmembcr. THIR TIE TH DA V. Remember^ "God hath raised up a horn of salvation for us." Luke I -.69. Standing at the portal Of the opening year, Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear; Spoken through the silence By our Father's voice, Tender, strong, and faithful Making us rejoice; Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day ! For his word shall never, Never pass away. THIRTY-FIRST DA Y. Remember^ "Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength," Isa. 26 :4. From end to end alway The same Lord is with you. V 1 •