THIS picture makes us think of the poem you all know so well “Mary had a little lamb.” When asked why the lamb loved Mary so, the answer that Mary loved the lamb, makes us think of a verse in the Word of God you all know. “We love Him because He first loved us.” Yes, children, His, love for us drew us on. He came in love to seek and to save that which was lost. All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone to his own way. But that Good Shepherd came out from glory to find us and save us.
The lamb in the picture is dependent on the girl for its food and shelter. She loves her lamb, and I’m sure never forgets it. She loves to feed it and would not think of leaving it out in the cold. She also finds great pleasure in her iamb. She marks it with the ribbon round its neck, so all who pass by it know someone loves and cares for it. She enjoys playing with it and they have many happy frolics together in the sunshine.
The girl finds great delight in bestowing love on her pet. But children think of this:
ML 09/26/1909