The Sinner Tracked Down
“I was walking along the Strand in London, one day,” said a gentleman to a friend, “when I saw a policeman go up to a young man, and lay his hand upon his shoulder, saying as he did so, ‘I … Continued
God Sees Me
A Christian gentleman, who lived near a largo city, had a son about 19 or 20 years of age. The father was anxious to obtain for his son a situation in one of the banks in the city. After having … Continued
You Are Watched
God Sees All In refitting the old Post Office, in New York, some years ago, the carpenters who did the work, were surprised to find that there was a sort of private gallery, all round the walls of the large … Continued
Afraid to Lie
One day, a little boy had been sent on an errand by his uncle. He had stopped several times on his way, to watch the boys playing marbles, and to look at the store windows; but at last he remembered … Continued
A Thousand Times Rather Tell the Truth
Tell the Truth The person here referred to was the famous Algernon Sidney. He lived in the troublesome times of King Charles I. It was common then, for men to be imprisoned and even put to death, simply because they … Continued
Worse to Lie or Steal?
Lies are Forever A little girl came to her mother, before breakfast one morning, saying, “Mamma, tell me what you think ; which is the worst, lying or stealing? “Indeed, I hardly know, my dear. They are both very bad. … Continued
Ruined But Rescued
Charley Jones, and his sister Lizzie came home from school one afternoon, early in January. Charley was about eight years old, and Lizzie was six. After putting away their overclothes and school books, they concluded to go into their father’s … Continued
His First and Only Lie
This story is told of a little boy named Willie. He was only about six years old, and was a dear good boy, very much beloved by his family, and all who knew him. Willie’s father had a violin, which … Continued
The Power of Preaching
In a seaport town on the west coast of England, some years ago, notice was given of a sermon to be preached one Sunday evening, on the proper observance of the Sabbath. The minister, who was to preach on this … Continued
Neglecting Duty
This story relates to a family who were very well off. But the father and mother of this family never went to church, and never said a word to their children on the subject of religion. One of their sons … Continued