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Praying Mothers

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 5, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 22.

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Praying Mothers.

BLESSED is the man who, like Samuel of old, has a praying mother. It is the mother who shapes our life more than any one else. From her we inherit our strongest tendencies. Her early care and instruction give tone and direction to our character and life. In nine cases out of ten, as is the mother so will be the child. Blessed then the man whose mother's heart is the home of prayer. Who can begin to estimate the power and influence of her pleading with God? Who can tell how deeply her prayers affect the future, and turn towards her child the loving care of the heavenly Father? Indeed, we may believe that a mother's prayers are never lost, but cling to us for our weal through time and eternity. Priceless is this best of treasures. Would that all mothers were praying mothers. Were there more Hannahs there would be more Samuels; and the world would be a great deal richer and better than it now is.—Sel.