cunning way, took the twig in her hands, and held it in her mouth. While she nibbled, she sang; so that she looked very much like a little musician playing a fife.

—Written for Dew Drops by Susanne C. Umlauf.

When we wish to help others, it is wonderful how many ways open before us.

OUR LESSON.—For Feb. 22.

PREPARED BY MARGUERITE COOK.

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

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

Beginners Golden Text.—He careth for you.—1 Peter 5: 7.

Truth.—Jesus claims as friends before the angels of God those who claim him before men.

1. The people loved to listen to Jesus as he taught them.

2. Sometimes they crowded so closely around him that they trod upon one another.

3. One day in a crowd like this Jesus spoke to his disciples quietly.

4. He warned them to beware of some of those in the crowd who would like to teach them things that were not true.

5. Jesus said people who tried to hide their evil ways and pretend to be good were hypocrites.

6. He warned them that nothing can be hidden from God.

7. In the end those who try to deceive are found out.

8. Jesus said God knows and loves us.

9. He loves even the little birds and all things that he has made.

10. Jesus said five sparrows are sold for two farthings, yet God does not forget one of them.

11. God loves and cares for us his own dear children, and Jesus said that even the hairs of our head are numbered.

12. Jesus told his friends to fear no one but do right and trust God.

QUESTIONS.

What is the Golden Text?

What is the Truth?

1. To whom did the people love to listen?

2. How closely did they sometimes crowd around him?

3. What did Jesus do one day in a crowd?

4. Of whom did he warn them to beware?

5. Who did Jesus say were hypocrites?

6. What can be hidden from God?

7. Who are found out?

8. Who knows and loves us?

9. What else does he love?

10. What does God not forget?

11. Who loves and cares for us, and what did Jesus say about the hairs of our head?

12. What did Jesus tell his friends to do?

LESSON HYMN.

Tune—"Jesus loves me, this I know," omitting chorus (E flat).

Love and honor God will give
Unto all who try to live
True and faithful to their Lord,
Keeping his most holy Word.

Title of Lesson for March 1.

Trusting in Riches and Trusting in God.—Luke 12:13-34.

Golden Text for March 1.

Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.—Luke 12:34.

Beginners Golden Text for March 1.

He careth for you.—1 Peter 5:7.