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The Costly Gift

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 18, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 3.

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The Costly Gift

By Mrs. S. M. Spicer

The Angel's Record — No. 3

The Costly Gift

MRS. S. M. SPICER
In olden days, in Israel's land, When priest and scribe vainglorious made Their ample offerings — costly, grand — In name for God, for man displayed, A widow came, thin-clad and poor; Threw in two mites,— she had no more,— While full her heart of heavenly love.
The eye of priest was dark with scorn; Still with his lips to God he prayed. The Saviour to his followers turned, And these immortal words he said: “Verily, this widow giveth more Than all these lords of wealth have given.”
The angel scribe repeats it o'er; Amen! the record stood in heaven. And often since, the “widow's mite” In heaven's eternal trying scales Has many a golden dower outweighed Which trumpet-sound to man displayed.
Takoma Park, D. C.