Dear Children: —Two or three weeks ago I picked up “Messages of Love” and got a real joy and pleasure in reading the names of the prize-winners. There were the names of boys and girls I have seen in Canada, and in far-off Oregon, and in several other states. It was a great pleasure to read the names: I know they studied a good deal to get all their answers right, but it will do them good. Besides getting prizes, they will get something a good deal better than prizes or gold either, and that is, they will know things in the precious word of God. Now, children, remember all you learn about Jesus, —the whole sweet story, for every word of it is worth more than all this world to you. Believe it with all your hearts, and live and trust the One who died for you, for He is soon coming into this world. again. If He should not come before then, I’d be so glad to read again, in another year, the same dear names, and others with them.
Affectionately.
W. D. C.
ML 07/15/1900