he struggle between good and evil
in our hearts, and waits to see whether we obey his voice, heard in
the whispers of conscience, or lend an ear to the Spirit Evil, which
seeks to lead us astray. Rough and steep is the path indicated by
divine suggestion; mossy and declining the green way along which
temptation strews flowers. Then conscience whispers, "Do what you
feel is right, obey me, and I will plant for you firm footing."

--Charlotte Bronte.

God help us do our duty, and not shrink,
And trust in heaven humbly for the rest.

--Owen Meredith.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have
set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse:
therefore choose life.

--Deuteronomy 30. 19.

My Father, as I review my life I am impressed how accurately my deeds
have copied my thoughts. And though I have failed the so often, yet I
pray that thou wilt accept my yearnings, to think and work for the
best in every day. Amen.

APRIL

God's April is coming up the hill, and the noisy winds are quieting
down, subdued by the fragrance of the wild flowers on the way. Lest
we miss the richness of life, while pursuing the world, God
continues to pour out precious fragrance from his storehouse, and
unconsciously, our souls are lulled to peace through the sweetness
of April days.

--M.B.S.

APRIL FIRST

All Fools' Day.

William Harvey born 1578.

Prince von Bismarck born 1815.

Edwin A. Abbey born 1852.

Agnes Repplier born 1858.

It is a peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

--Cicero.

A man may be as much a fool from the want of sensibility as the want
of sense.

--Mrs. Jameson.

He that knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool: shun
him.

--Arabian Maxim.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.

--Proverbs 26. 12.

Almighty God, grant that I may be spared the allurements of deceptive
happiness which leaves weary days. I ask for wisdom that I may not
speak foolishly, think foolishly, or act foolishly; and may I not be
detained by the foolishness of others, but pursue my work, whether it
be far or near. Amen.

APRIL SECOND

Charlemagne born 742.

Thomas Jefferson, Virginia, third President United
States, born 174