THE striking feature of the way in which angels see does not consist in their seeing everything, both good and evil, in this world, in a rosy hue, in heavenly glory so that they really do not see the evil as it is--but in this that they see particularly what is good and seek that by preference--let their eye dwell upon, rest thereon, with pleasure. Therefore we can sing: To us He also smiles With Heaven's light in His eyes. It is otherwise with that human being who is depraved by nature. His eye seeks, with a certain predilection, whatever is wrong in his fellow-beings, dwells upon it with mischievous joy. It is an innate fault which makes it difficult for us humans to embrace one another, to smile at one another, in the manner of angels. Suppose that we in the new year make a serious attempt to look at each other as the angels look--seeking what is good in our fellow-beings. With an earnest will we can accomplish much, especially when we are sustained by prayer. Let us begin at home! Perhaps it is long since you, man, have embraced your wife and given her a real _smile_. When she was your bride--in the years of youth--that was your greatest joy, but as the years went by you found this fault and that with her, and then--why, then you ceased embracing her and smiling at her. It wasn't quite as bright in your home as before. She became more and more reticent; her rippling laughter--like that of a child--was heard no more. Her cheerful songs were silent. She became rather morose and querulous. A woman cannot thrive where home is without smiles and love. You accepted the slow changes as it behooves a man of staid dignity--life teaches so much, also compromise with ideals, and the realization that the bright expectations of youth come to naught. But, now suppose that it wasn't Life, but you _yourself_ that were to blame? Suppose the change arose from the fact that you had been inconsiderate to your wife. Your eye had detected her faults and shortcomings rather than her good points? Try, man, during the new year to look at her as the angels look at us! Let your eye, diligently and willingly, seek what is good in her, dwell upon it, be jealous of it--give her all the appreciation she deserves for making the home cosy and comfortable. Try it with an earnest effort and a sincere prayer--then you will once more feel like embracing her and smiling at her as you did when she was the bride of your youth. It might happen that you would reap a _hundredfold_ before the year ebbs out. It will be brighter and more snug in your house--and it will feel so good to be at home.