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The Boy Emperor’s Playmate

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 29, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 30.

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The Boy Emperor’s Playmate

“A PRETTY story comes from China, of the boy emperor’s recent coronation. All the high dignitaries and officials were assembled in the palace at Peking, which was brilliant with decorations. The child emperor looked around anxiously; then he turned to his father, the regent, and asked, ‘Where is Mow?’ Nobody knew whom he wanted, until his mother explained that Mow was his five-year-old playmate, the son of a humble Chinese family. Mow was quickly sent for, but couldn’t be admitted until he was first ennobled. He was dubbed an officer of the palace guard, received a cap with a button on it, and then was permitted to see his royal playmate ascend the dragon-throne, to the great delight of the little emperor.” A very fitting illustration of how the royal Son of God will not ascend his throne without sharing the glory with those here on earth whom he has been pleased to call “my friends”—yes, and of very humble parentage at that.—Selected.