A MAN, weary and dispirited, entered the office of an employer of labor, in search of work. He told his tale,—how he had been for weeks out of work, how he had spent day after day looking for a job, only to meet with disappointment everywhere. But in this case the result was the same as usual—the employer shook his head, saying that work was slack, and he could not take on more labor. With a great sigh, the poor man was leaving the office, when the other called him back. "Excuse me," said he, "but it is really no business of mine; but if you have had no work for as long as you say, how is it that the knees of your trousers are so dusty?" The man, somewhat confused, looked down, and then said, "Ah, had I noticed it, I should not have come to you like this; but just before coming here, being disappointed with the many refusals I had received, I felt on my knees in a quiet spot of the road to ask God's guidance and help in my search for work. When I arose, I felt assured that my prayer would be answered. The dusty road accounts for my dusty knees." "Then," replied the gentleman, "I will be the answer to that prayer. The man who prays, and who serves God, will serve his earthly master well." He gave him employment, and was served faithfully and well by the man who had called upon Him who has said, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee." Ps. 50:15.—Anon.