treat for
the people of this section.

"Patriotic solos were rendered by Miss Bertha L. Ahrens, organist, Rev.
W. H. Carroll, S. H. Buchanan, Mrs. J. A. Thomas and Miss Hall.

"The barbecue was prepared during the night previous by Charles Bibbs.

"Rev. R. E. Flickinger, the superintendent of the Academy, at the close
of the day's sessions, received hearty congratulations for the excellent
character of the arrangements for the day and was encouraged to provide
for similar patriotic celebrations in the future."

XXXIV

GRACES AND PRAYERS

"In all things, give thanks, pray without ceasing."--Paul.

The following forms of grace and prayer are intended to be suggestive
helps to young people, who have the desire to be ready always to lead in
prayer and conduct family worship, with interest and profit to others.
Bible reading and private prayer prepare for public prayer; but the
latter is rendered much easier, when it is remembered, that it should
consist of expressions of thanksgiving, confession, petition and
intercession. Those that lead should speak loud enough to be easily
heard by everyone, and with an earnestness, that suggests sincerity.

GRACE AT MEALS

BREAKFAST. We thank Thee, our Father, for sweet rest and refreshment
in sleep, thy bountiful supply of our wants and the right use of our
faculties. Give us wisdom this day in the discharge of duty and in
the employment of our time and talents for Jesus' sake. Amen.

DINNER. We thank thee, our Father, that thou dost give to us health
and strength to perform our labors and hast surrounded us with the
blessings and comforts of life. Feed our souls with the bread of
life and enable us to serve thee acceptably for Jesus' sake. Amen.

SUPPER. We thank thee, our Father, that thou hast enabled us to
perform the labors of the day and graciously supplied our wants.
Establish the work of our hands and forgive our sins for Jesus'
sake. Amen.

HELPFUL FORMS OF PRAYER

"Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep;
If I should die before I wake,
I pray thee, Lord, my soul to take;
And this I ask for Jesus' sake."

We thank thee, O Lord, for strength of arm to win our daily bread;
for enough on which to live and some to give to those that are
unfed. We thank thee for shelter from the cold and storm, a place
that may be share