The Goat is a useful animal when tamed, and it is very cruel for little boys to teaze them. Their milk is very wholesome, though not as good as that of the cow. "The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats." When Saul persecuted David, he was forced to hide among the rocks where the goats were found. Read 1 Samuel, xxiv. 2. [Illustration] THE HORSE. The horse is a noble and useful animal. He is very strong and active. The Psalmist says, "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of our God." This is to teach us not to trust in any thing in this world, however good or great it may be, but to look to God alone for strength and protection. [Illustration] THE ASS In eastern countries, the Ass is a much larger and stronger animal than it is here. It is not easily tamed, but it is very useful, and one of the most patient of beasts when it is tamed. Job says, "Vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt." Job, xi. 24. For we are all naturally inclined to do what is evil and wrong, unless our hearts are subdued by the power of divine grace. [Illustration] THE LAMB. In the Bible, Christ is compared to a lamb, because lambs were sacrificed as an offering for sin. John the Baptist pointed out Christ to his disciples, and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world."--Think upon what Christ suffered for you, and pray that you may love him, and that he would cause you to hate sin, and to do his will. [Illustration] THE SHEEP. When Sheep wander from their fold, they will not find their way back again at night, unless they are driven home. Dogs, and many other animals, can find their way home, but sheep cannot find their way to their fold. "All we, like sheep have gone astray." Christ is the good Shepherd; he will take care of those who love him; for he laid down his life for his sheep. [Illustration] THE LION. The Lion is one of the strongest and fiercest of wild beasts. The Bible says, "The righteous are bold as a lion." But wicked men are strong also: the Psalmist prayed that God would "save him from the lion's mouth." You recollect about Daniel in the lions' den;--God sent an angel and shut the lions' mouths. [Illustration] THE TIGER. The Tiger is a native of Africa. He is a very fierce beast. Angry persons are often compared to the tiger; and certainly they resemble furious wild beasts. Perhaps they do not intend to do harm, but they often do a great deal of mischief; therefore "leave off contention before it be meddled with." [Illustration] THE SERPENT "O what an ugly Serpent!" says some little boy or girl who is reading this book. Do you remember who it was that took the form of a serpent, and tempted our first parents to sin against God? Read the account of it in the third chapter of the book of Genesis; and remember, when you sin against God, you resemble the "old serpent, the Devil." [Illustration] THE REINDEER.