JESUS WITH THE CHILDREN.

You doubtless know all about this picture. You
have seen it so oftenin your homes—“ Christ blessing
little children.” What a beautiful sight! see, the mothers
have brought their little babies, who could not walk, and
the older ones have come, too. The mothers are anxious
that Jesus should bless their little ones, for his blessing
will keep them from evil, and guide them in the right way.
‘The disciples seem to be displeased. They think it a very
foolish thing for the children to take the Savior’s precious
time. But they were greatly mistaken, for Jesus rebuked
them, and said, “Suffer the little children to come unto
me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of
heaven.”

Jesus showed his tender love and sympathy for
the children when he was on the earth,and we may be
sure that he has the same love in his heart for them still.
The Bible gives special promises to the young. “They
that seek me early shall find me.” “Remember thy
‘Creator in the days of thy youth.” O, children! it is so
much easier and better to give our hearts to Jesus in
childhood.