The Little Girl and the Coal Shovel
By Spurgeon
A poor woman had a supply of coals laid at her door by a charitable neighbor. A very little girl came out with a fire-shovel, and began to take a shovel-full at a time, and carry it to a sort of a bin in the cellar. I said, “Do you expect to get all that coal in with your little shovel?” She was quite confused with my question, but her answer was striking: “Yes, sir, if I work long enough.” Humble worker, make up for your want of ability by abundant continuance in well-doing, and your life-work will not be trivial. The repetition of small efforts will effect more than the occasional use of great talents.—Spurgeon.