8 WHAT WILL YOU GIVE HIM?

 The shepherds and the wise men are not the only
 ones who have rejoiced over the Babe of Bethlehem.
 Ever since then the world has loved the picture of
 the Holy Child, and in all countries there is one day of
 the year when gifts are brought to children in remem-
 brance of the Babe in the manger. There is a sweet
 story that on that day the same One comes back and
( looks in the face of every little child sleeping in its cradle,
 in every home, whether rich or poor.
 But that is not half the truth; the same One, now
 so glorious, looks every day not only in the face, but in
 the heart of every one on earth; and he is so loving and
 true that those who know him have ever since, like the
 wise men, brought him their richest offerings.
 Every good thing which makes you happy and glad
 comes from him, and he loves you more than father or
 mother or any other friend, or all others together?
 All the gift he asks is that you will love him and
 give him your heart. Surely you cannot help it when
 you know how great and wise and loving he is, that by
 him and for him was everything made, and that he will
 give in return for your heart and love, treasures and joys
 beyond all that is beautiful and precious on earth, and to
 outlast the stars of heaven.
 Can you tell the name of the Holy Child?