HERE are three little faces looking out of the window of a rude looking hut. But if the house in which these children live is poor, it is not without its attractions, for pretty plants and flowers are at the window, and some of them are vining gracefully over it. And the little inmates of the cottage look well fed and happy. Something pleasant seems to be attracting them; the chubby little fellow, with his chin on his arm, looks very contented; the older brother seems quite amused; the sister has a large cloth in her hand that she has evidently been waving.
What are they watching, or for whom are they waiting? Maybe Papa is coming in from his work! It is very nice where little ones love their papa and wait for his home coming each evening.
Children cannot bestow too much love and honor upon their parents. God’s word to them is, “Honor thy father and mother—that it may be well with thee.” And it is a most solemn thing that God pronounces a curse on the one, who sets “light by his father or his mother.” Sometimes little boys and girls speak disrespectfully and impatiently to their parents; this is very displeasing to the Lord and will be sure to bring sorrow upon them sooner or later. I hope, dear children, that you will earnestly seek to please your parents and that you will honor and obey them. Do not allow the cross face and impatient words.
ML 10/28/1900