No. 1.
A LITTLE class in Sunday-school were talking about this verse: “Ask and it shall be given you.” Luke 11:99And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. (Luke 11:9). During the lesson the children told of many cases where they had prayed to the Lord, asking Him for different things and how He had answered their prayers. A few of these cases are given with the hope that all of the children who read them may see how willing He is to help those who love and believe in Him. Perhaps other children may ask the Lord themselves and from experience learn of His loving kindness.
1. A little boy named Leo had an honor button of which he was very proud. It had been given to him at school for writing a good story, and he wore it very proudly on his coat. One day he lost it, and, of course, felt very sorry. He looked all about where he had been playing, but could not find it. At last as he was ready to give up the search, he asked the Lord to help him find his lost button. A few minutes later he found it in a place where he had looked many times before. He says that the next time he loses anything he will tell the Lord about it at once, and he feels sure that he will find it more quickly.
At another time Leo’s mamma sent him to the store to buy something she needed. She gave him a dime and he started off in quite a hurry, as it was almost time to go to school.
As he was running along, he dropped the money, and, before he could get it again, it had rolled down a crack in the sidewalk. The poor little boy felt very sad. He must hurry to school and could not get his money. He told the Lord all about it and asked for help. Just then a gentleman came walking along. He noticed Leo’s troubled face and asked what was the matter. As soon as he found out, he gave a quick pull at the board and lifted it from its place. Leo soon had his dime again and feels sure that the Lord sent the man along in answer to his prayer.
ML 09/14/1902