The Bible says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and it is to be hoped that few reach middle life without learning the truth of the words. There is no happiness like that which we feel when we can give without thought of return something that others need or would enjoy. Shall we lightly deprive anyone of such a happiness? When we refuse to receive, we ought to remember that we are depriving the would-be giver of a blessing. "No man liveth to himself." So long as we are grouped together in families, in neighborhoods, in villages and cities, we must be constantly giving and receiving. If the right spirit prevails in the giving, why should there be any sense of obligation in the receiving? Is it not a false pride which develops such a morbid sensitiveness? A neighbor has stood by your side with help and comfort when sickness and trouble had entered your home. She gave freely her help and sympathy at a time when it was invaluable to you. The memory of it is one of your precious possessions. You feel a debt of gratitude which you can never repay. At length you discover, or think you do, something that cannot fail to please her. You greatly enjoy selecting or making the gift, and send it with grateful love. Could anything hurt you more than to have her say, "I wish this had never been sent me. I can't bear to feel under obligations to her or anybody else"? When we find it hard to receive, let us cast away our foolish pride, forget our own feelings, and be thankful that our friends can enjoy the blessing which is promised to those who give.—Christian at Work.