The Faith of a Child by Mrs. C. H. Bliss

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 25, 1916

The Faith of a Child

By Mrs. C. H. Bliss

MRS. C. H. BLISS

ONE evening not long ago a woman noticed a bright light shining through the window, and stepping to the door, discovered that a neighbor's barn was on fire. She quickly called her husband, who aroused another neighbor, and they went to see what could be done to help.

Soon after, the two small daughters of Mr. Jones came over to stay with Mrs. Smith until their father should return home. As they stood watching the fire, Mildred exclaimed, “Why, I believe that is Mr. Stevens's barn on fire!” This proved to be true, and when Mr. Smith returned, they learned that several cows had been lost.

By that time it was quite dark, and Zella said, “I'm afraid to go home alone.” “O,” said Mildred, taking her by the hand, “come on, sister. God is looking down.” This thought seemed to remove all fear of danger; and though much excited by the fire, they went quietly down the road, trusting confidently in God, who constantly cares for even the smallest of his children.

Peoria, Ill.