It is no slight sin to discourage holy zeal and perseverance in others. May we never be guilty of killing holy desires, even in children? How often has a burning desire in a boy’s heart been quenched by his own father, who has thought him too impulsive or too ardent! What the Spirit of God has written in this inspired Book is truth to us, and we allow no human teaching to rank side by side with it. Unexpected help shall come to us when affairs are at their worst. While we are ready for service, it