Chapter 115—The Hour of Worship
In arousing and strengthening a love for Bible study, much depends
on the use of the hour of worship. The hours of morning and evening
worship should be the sweetest and most helpful of the day. Let it be
understood that into these hours no troubled, unkind thoughts are to
intrude; that parents and children assemble to meet with Jesus, and to
invite into the home the presence of holy angels. Let the services be
brief and full of life, adapted to the occasion, and varied from time to
time. Let all join in the Bible reading, and learn and often repeat God’s
law. It will add to the interest of the children if they are sometimes
permitted to select the reading. Question them upon it, and let them ask
questions. Mention anything that will serve to illustrate its meaning.
When the service is not thus made too lengthy, let the little ones take
part in prayer, and let them join in song, if it be but a single verse.
To make such a service what it should be, thought should be given
to preparation. And parents should take time daily for Bible study
with their children. No doubt it will require effort and planning and
some sacrifice to accomplish this; but the effort will be richly repaid.—
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