The dim light of nature taught heathens to think on this duty; Wherefore they in their idolatrous and superstitious manner, had their household gods, and their household services and sacrifices, as knowing, that as God was to preserve and do … Continued
John Chrysostom’s Testimony In the days when the Roman emperors used to persecute the Christians because they would not give up their religion, a Christian bishop named Chrysostom was brought before the emperor. “I will send you into banishment,” said … Continued
One day, the engineer of a railway train near Montreal, in Canada, saw a large dog on the track. He was barking furiously, and leaping up and down, as if he wanted to give notice for the train to stop. … Continued
After breakfast, one morning, the waiter girl who had charge of the pantry of a large farmhouse in England locked it up for the rest of the day. In doing this, without knowing it, she had locked up in that … Continued
An English farmer had a dog that had been very useful to him. But the dog was getting old, and his master had made up his mind to drown him. So one day he took the dog with him to … Continued
The story was told by an American gentleman who spent several years in Spain, engaged in business. He found that the donkey is a special favorite with the peasantry of Spain, and is treated almost as a member of the … Continued
Several years ago, in Kansas city, an old horse and an old donkey which had served their master faithfully were kept together in a stable, and were well taken care of. They became well acquainted, and got to be quite … Continued
A French merchant was riding home on horseback one day. He had a large bag of gold with him, which was tied to the saddle in front of him, and he was accompanied by a faithful dog. After a long … Continued