THE little chicks are the objects of care here. Mr. Dog and Mrs. Puss have turned their backs in disgust at being thus slighted. They have had all the attention heretofore. The dog in particular looks offended.
What a quaint old kitchen and what an immense fireplace! All are interested in the feeding of the little chickens. The old grandmother has stopped reading to watch them. It is likely her old Bible which we see lying on her lap. The two boys are all attention while the kind mother scatters the crumbs on the stone floor.
In Psalm 84 we read that the sparrow hath found an house and the swallow a nest for herself. Here the little chickens have found a home and will be well taken care of.
Most of our readers have good homes where the Bible is read. We should all value this blessing and each one for himself give the Scriptures much attention. Years ago people suffered for having a copy of the book anywhere about their houses, and some traveled miles to read a chapter.
“THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH.” Ps. 119:105.
ML 11/14/1909