A HOME AND WORK FOR ALL.


giving substantial relief to any appreciable extent is
a source of acute distress.
 Some assistance is needed every morning, and, to
be effective, must often be renewed every evening,
and for an indefinite period. The sick, the wicked,
te Aufortunate, and those ready to perish, are "le-
gion." They come from all nations and from' every
class of people. Who shall feed,this great multitude ?
But who can turn a deaf ear to their complaints, or
send them away empty, without a grievous heartache ?
There is no end to their calls-for help. No permanent
relief for those who suffer.
 That much of this destitution is the, result of in-
providence, carelessness, or actual wrong-doing, no
one can deny. But when the curse has fallen, and
want and suffering take hold of them, it is too late to
speak of the sad mistakes. At least, let the past sleep
if.you can, while looking for present help, and by
sympathy and kindness endeavor to build up a better
life. How can this bd done ?
 It is a well-established fact that giving to the poor
and unfortunate is a bad policy, and usually, except in


extreme cases,
perpetual tax
kindness to the
and self-respect
 Give work,


trailing, which
earn even the
table.
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demoralizing to the recipient. It is a
on the benevolent, as well as a cruel
poor, destroying eventually all energy


p.


Find something, however


each applicant for charity muat do, to
crumbs that fall from the rich man's

This may be wise and most excellent


not alms.