honor student, had been blinded accidentally at ten years of age. A beautiful young woman had promised to be his bride. A few days before their marriage the young man had an eye operation. On the wedding day the bride walked down the aisle with her father to meet her ■ future husband. Beside the young man stood one of Britain’s outstanding doctors} the person who had performed the operation. When the procession had ended and all were standing in front, the doctor cut the bandages from the bride groom’s eyes. The delicate surgery was successful. The young man had the opportunity of seeing his belov ed. But all he could say was, “A t last! A t last!” I doubt that any of those who witnessed the wedding w ill ever forget it. As believers, forming the Scriptural bride of Christ, we too, have never visably seen our blessed Saviour, yet we love Him. As Scripture states, “Whom having not seen, ye love- in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice w ith joy un speakable and fu ll of glory3’ (I Peter 1:8). * * * We must come to God as children if we are to walk as men. * * * KILLING THE RESCUER What beauty and grandeur there is in the Swiss Alps. Because of the dangers in travelling in the high country there, Saint Bernard dogs are trained to rescue those who be come wearied and may be in danger of losing their lives. One such noble animal was rescuing its 69th man. After digging him from the snow, 8
FAMILY ALTAR One o f the most important prac tices for every Christian home is that of the fam ily altar. There are a number of things that w ill happen when you follow a set pattern for devotions in your home. First of all, the fam ily altar w ill sweeten the life of every member, enriching the relationships as nothing else can do. It w ill dissolve misunderstand ings and relieve friction. It w ill hold your children to Christian ideals and determine their lasting welfare. It w ill send each forth to work for the day at school, in the home, office or factory. We w ill have a new determination, too, that whatever we do may glorify God. The fam ily altar w ill give strength to meet bravely a n y disappointments and adversities that may come. It w ill reinforce the influence and work of the church, Sunday school and or ganizations seeking to advance the cause of Christ around the world. It w ill encourage other homes to make a place for the Saviour. And above all else fam ily devotions honor our heavenly Father, expressing thanks giving for His tender mercy and His grace bestowed upon us. How long has it been since you practiced the habit? It is never too late to start, for even if you are alone, personal devotions w ill give you a new glimpse of the Lord who reminds us that “men ought always to pray and not faint.” * * * Men may be ableto polish men, but only God can cleanse them. * * * SIGHT AT THE WEDDING A t an interesting wedding in Eng land the bridegroom, a university
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