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LESSON HYMN.

_Tune_--"Jesus loves me, this I know," omitting chorus (E flat).

We should all be very sure
That our hearts are good and pure;
Jesus knows if we are true,
He knows all we say or do.

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Title of Lesson for Feb. 22.

Faith Destroying Fear.--Luke 12: 1-12.

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Golden Text for Feb. 22.

Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man
also confess before the angels of God.--Luke 12:8.

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Beginners Golden Text for Feb. 22.

_He careth for you_.--1 Peter 5:7.

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Advice to Boys and Girls

Freddy's Way.

When the clock struck eleven, Freddy turned from the window where he
had been watching for nearly an hour and he said: "Guess Dan has
forgotten to come for me. I think I'd better write a letter to
mother." His aunt, whom he was visiting, answered:

"That will be a sensible thing to do, dear."

Freddy worked very hard on his letter. When it was finished, he said:
"It doesn't look as nice as it might, but I guess mother will know I
tried to do my best." His aunt replied:

"I'm sure she will, anyway, the main thing was to keep your promise
and write to her."

Presently, Freddy took his cap and went outdoors to find amusement for
himself; it was a beautiful warm day, just the kind when a boy loves
to go swimming, and he thought longingly of the river. But his aunt
did not wish him to go alone, and for some reason Dan had failed to
call for him. The next-door neighbor was mowing his lawn and Freddy
asked: "Need any help?" The man answered:

"Sure, I was just wishing for a boy to rake the grass."

Freddy set about his work whistling and the neighbor never guessed
that his small helper had had a disappointment that morning. It was
Freddy's happy way when he could not do one thing to find another and
do that cheerily.--_Written for Dew Drops by Marie Deacon Hanson_.

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A Good Rule.

We have the wisest teacher, and she has
given this rule
That helps us in our lessons--you can use
it in your school.
Always add a smile or two when things
are going wrong,
Subtract the frowns that try to come
when lessons seem too long,
Then multiply your efforts when the
figures won't come right,