There never was so strong conviction in the South as now of the wisdom of Christian education for the Freedmen. The worth of it cannot be hidden. It is as evident as the sheen of an electric light. There is a capacity in the heart of man, by which he is able to recognize it. He comes to do so gradually, inevitably, as the flower unfolds from the bud, and as the fruit matures from the blossom. Many of the best in the world started wrong, but turned about and out-stripped their fellows in well doing. The South has been wrong, but pour in sufficient light and it will turn about. We have a right to hope and pray for such consummation. The aim of our work is to hasten it. When the South turns, it will not be by halves,--that is not her method. She is already rising for the emergency. The signs of it are apparent. It is but a question of time, and the time is at hand. Legislatures have appropriated money for our work, and are doing so heartily still. They act as statesmen, with a view to the best interests of the State. In Texas, there is a tidal wave setting strongly in favor of popular education, impelled by the far-sightedness which discerns that the flow of emigration of the best sort trends away from territory, however rich and inviting, where free schools for all classes are not abundant. The value of inaugurating school work through the agency of Christian teachers, need not be argued. The call for these teachers is sure to be more urgent than ever. Shall we provide for the immediate and coming want? God seems to have said so. We have received $150,000 for new buildings, in which to train teachers. New buildings mean enlargement--enlargement means more missionaries, more prayer, more money. Will not the friends of Christ heed this call prayerfully, promptly, efficiently? * * * * * HOLIDAY GIFTS. In December, 1869, the late Henry P. Haven, of New London, Ct., proposed to his Sunday-school that instead of receiving gifts they remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The proposition met with favor, and a Christmas service of worship with a Christmas offering to some deserving cause became incorporated in the annual school plans. It occurs to us that such holiday gifts by Sabbath-schools and households have the following advantages: