A DEAR child had been ailing for a long time, but seemed to be getting better, and some children who loved her fondly, prayed that God would spare her if it was His will.
One day, however, when they called to inquire for her, the answer was given: “She is just gone.”
They went home and told their mother who was much grieved to hear this, and exclaimed: “Oh! I am sorry!”
But the youngest child, a little one of five, looked up quite surprised, and said, brightly and earnestly, “I am not sorry; I am glad.”
“Glad!” said the mother, in her turn surprised. “Why are you glad, darling?”
“Because Daisy has gone to heaven,” replied the child. “I am sorry for her mother and the others, but I am glad for Daisy.”
When asked why she was glad for Daisy, she answered: “Because Daisy is happy.” This idea seemed to be fixed in her little mind, and to fill her with happiness.
“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain ... .I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; which is far better.” (Philippians 1:20-2520According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (Philippians 1:20‑25).)
ML 10/15/1916