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“Tt will seem little to you,” went on his
father, “ because it is so hidden. But half the
work of the best workers in the world is
hidden. No one knows all that the sun and
rain do for the earth, They work quietly,
without praise.”

«“ And what is mine?” asked Walter.

“ Helping others,” said his father, “cheering
others, comforting others. You, who know so
well what pain is, are the one who can best
lighten the pain of others. Some need one kind
of help, some another. You must find out
what they require most, and give it them.
That was Christ’s hidden work. He was no
general or admiral. There are only a few
who are called to suffer and help as Christ
was, and as you are. It isa blessed hidden

work.”

“T didn’t know,” whispered Walter. “1
won't mind so much now not being a general
or an admiral. How shall I begin ?”

“ Nothing is too small,” said his father ; “it
only appears so because it 1s hidden. After
the first, you will be surprised to find how