d; that Jesus Christ has
redeemed us from sin and death; that we are the heirs of everlasting
life, and of everlasting glory. And the Bible promises us that in the
world to come we shall enjoy everlasting blessedness, and happiness and
joy--that we shall dwell forever with Jesus Christ; that we shall be
made kings and queens unto our God. The Bible tells us, that it has not
entered into the heart of man to think or to conceive of the things
which God has in store for those who love Him. If we were to laden this
tree with all the richest treasures of the world they could not
adequately suggest the great blessings which God has in store for you
and for me.

How fitting, then, that we should be glad and joyous on Christmas
day!--that you and I should receive not simply these material gifts, but
that we should also accept of Jesus Christ in our hearts and receive His
spiritual blessings; and so be adopted into the family of God, and be
permitted to dwell for ever in His presence on high. May God always
bless you in your Christmas joy, and may you be glad not only because
you receive the gifts of your parents and friends, but also because God
gives to us all, His Only Begotten and Well Beloved Son, Jesus Christ,
to be our Redeemer and Friend.

QUESTIONS.--What event does Christmas Day
commemorate? About what time of the year are the
days shortest and the nights longest? What does
the darkness of the long nights represent? Was the
world in moral darkness when Christ came? Is He
the world's Redeemer? What trees are green in the
winter? Whom does the evergreen tree represent?
Why? Where did the custom of having Christmas
trees probably originate? What do the things on
the Christmas tree represent? Did people give
Christmas presents before Christ came? What do our
gifts to one another represent? With His Son, has
God given us other things which we are to enjoy?
Where do people enjoy the greatest material
comforts and blessings, in Christian or heathen
lands? In what lands are the largest spiritual
blessings enjoyed?

EASTER SUNDAY.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY.

SUGGESTION:--Objects: An egg and a little chick in
a cage, or a toy chick, such as are often
available at Easter time may be used.

MY LITTLE FRIENDS: Ca