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goodness is like the glow-worm in this: it shines most when no eyes except those of heaven are upon it.—Hare. In the heraldry of heaven, goodness precedes greatness. The lowly and the lovely frequently do more in their own limited sphere, than the gifted.—Horne. The heart that gives its best to 'Christ, does the best by fellow men. There is no true love to man until it is first poured out on Christ.—Sel. v. 7. Have not me always. No contra diction between the promise of His perpet ual presence (Matt. 18:20; 28:20) and the statement that the opportunity of doing hono'r to His body would not be perpetual. —Plummer. Opportunity would never fail those who were so zealous of the poor.— Chadwick. There are fixed dates for break ing alabaster boxes. Some opportunities never come but once. Other duties may be performed any time..—Echoes. v. 8. Done what she could. It is what we give up, not what we lay up that addi to our lasting store.—rBallou. There is G IRLS enjoy social life. This lesson al lows you to emphasize the fact that Jesus is interested not only in our religious, but in social life as well. Ask: “If Jesus were on earth today would He only attend church and prayer meeting or would He accept invitations to parties and dinners?” Our lesson today is of Christ at a luncheon or dinner party. Orientals called them feasts. Recall other feasts which Christ attended (Luke 7:36, John 2). -The priests and scribes were bitter in their hatred of Christ. Something must be done; for their authority and influence were in danger. To arrest Christ while Jews from all the world were in Jerusalem at tending' the feast Would create a tumult arid bring' them into dishonor with the Romans. So they planned to quietly seize Christ and put Him to death. Christ knew their schemes. What comfort it must have given Him to realize the love of His friends. ‘ Who gave Christ the dinner ? Simon the
nothing fruitful except sacrifice.—Lacor- daire. Self denial is the best riches.—Sen eca. Anoint for burying. How often in this cold and bitter world is the warm heart thrown back upon itself. Cold, care less we are of another’s grief; we wrap ourselves in sullen selfishness,—Landon. v. 9. Memorial of her. The honor which attends well doing, even in this world is sufficient to balance the reproach and con tempt that are cast upon it.—Henry. A good deed is never lost. He who plants kind ness gathers loveS-Basil. No good action or example can die. While the frame smoulders and disappears, the deed leaves an indelible stamp and moulds the very thought and will of future generations.^ Sam Smiles. The evangelist who records the promise of perpetual remembrance does not tell who did it. The one who tells who did it, does not record the promise. Never mind if your deed is not labeled with, your address. God knows to whom it belongs.— Expos. Bible. leper had probably been healed by Christ, but the unhappy name clung. Doubtless it was out of gratitude that he made this supper honoring Christ. Quite a company seem to have been present—the disciples, Lazarus, recently raised from death, and his sisters. Martha assisted in the serving. Mention ways in which we favor honor guests, shower gifts, flowers, etc. Orientals honored their favored guest with perfumes, not put on the clothing, but on the hair. Mary might have used only a' few- drops upon Christ. Instead she lavished a vase of priceless perfume. Its value would be about $50 in our moriey, or equal to the wages of the oriental working man for a year. Was it extravagant and wasteful for Mary to lavish upon Christ in a moment what might have lasted her for years? Why did she do it? Because she loved Him. Christ was often lonely and home less. This home in Bethany always wel comed Him. The evenings of Christ’s last
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By M rs. H. J. Baldwin.
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