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Results of the Reading Course

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 30, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 44.

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Results of the Reading Course

By A Mother

Two children were taking the Junior Reading Course for 1913, and their small brother was often an interested listener as they read aloud to each other.
He became greatly interested in the travels of Christian in “Pilgrim’s Progress,” so much so that even in his play he was often heard to remark about the different characters associated with Christian. One day the little fellow was seen sitting high upon a piano box with two small nails standing erect as he talked to them, calling them Christian and Faithful. Then he brought a very large nail, which he called Giant Despair; and as this giant seemed to be smiting the two pilgrims, the little boy brought out a spike which he addressed as Mr. Great Heart, whose duty it was to push Giant Despair off the piano box. This little drama was rightly interpreted by the little boy as he continued his play, all unconscious of any onlooker.
Tonight this little boy prayed at the family altar: “Lord help us to be faithful little pilgrims. Do not let us get into the Slough of Despond nor into Giant Despair’s Castle.”
But for the Reading Course, given us in the providence of God for our children, these three children would be wholly unacquainted with the heroic struggles of Whitman, Spalding, and others in “Winning the Oregon Country,” and the noble deeds of those who were used of the Lord to cause “Day-break in Korea.”
Another conference year draws near to a close. Another opportunity is offered us as parents to enter into the joy of seeing our children read the good books prescribed in the Reading Course for 1913 (winter reading for 1913-14). The cost in dollars and cents is small. The gain for our children may stretch into eternity. A MOTHER.
The Reading Courses began about October 1. The first weekly assignments were printed in the Instructor of September 30. Let young people who have not taken up the work yet, enroll at once.