The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1009, April 29, 1899Various
General
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1009, April 29, 1899
Various
Children's literature -- Periodicals
It was very delightful to know that, even when so far from home, a dear
member of our circle had been influenced for good by reading our last
talk, and I am sure she will forgive my quoting this little incident,
because it will give pleasure to us all and be helpful also.
You no doubt remember the Bible phrase, “a Sabbath day’s journey,”
which surely suggests Sunday travelling, you will say.
It is wonderful how often we hear an expression without finding out its
meaning, so there may be some of you who do not know that a Sabbath
day’s journey meant seven and a half furlongs, rather less than a mile.
Now, in these days it would be impossible to confine travelling to
such narrow limits, but I do venture to protest against the needless
journeying on Sunday, which helps to keep many people at work who
sorely need the day of rest that God ordained for them.
When, many years ago, the dear partner of my happiest days and I were
travelling together, we always rested on the Sunday, if possible, in
some place where we could attend church; if not, where we could spend
the day peacefully, and claim the blessing promised to the “two or
three.” We reaped the benefit, when we resumed our journey, in the
sense of freshness and vigour, which gave keener enjoyment to every new
scene and experience.
Apart from all religious sentiment, we were in these abundantly repaid
for our observance of the Sabbath.
I have more to say on this subject, but it must wait until our next
meeting, when we will take such glimpses of the Sabbaths of Jesus as
the Bible gives us in the picture of His Manhood. We shall also have
more to say about “Rest.”
(_To be continued._)
[Illustration]
THE HOUSE WITH THE VERANDAH.
BY ISABELLA FYVIE MAYO, Author of “Other People’s Stairs,” “Her Object
in Life,” etc.
CHAPTER V.
ON A HEIGHT.
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