92 The True Riches.

no word passed between the child and the
father; and again she wrote, strong in faith
that her prayer for him would be answered,
“ Dear papa, if you do love Jesus, please tell
Mary.” She went to his room soon after,
and there angels rejoiced to see “joy in
Heaven,” and a loving little child: seeking to
lead her father to Jesus.

Will not each of my readers accept the
Treasure so freely offered in Christ? and,
having done so, they will have more than
the Indies can give; yea, more than
Koh-i-noors or precious pearls in value.
When we come empty to Christ, then will
He fill us with the “true riches.” “The
poor He hath filled with good things, but the
rich He hath sent empty away.”