THE WILLING BOY by Brotherhood Star

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 23, 1902

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 28, No. 30.

THE WILLING BOY.

By Brotherhood Star

THE willing boy despises wilfulness. He submits his will to higher laws. He does it willingly. His prayer is, "Lord, make me willing to be made willing." He may not gain fortunes, he may not conquer hearts nor lay waste cities; but he will make the world better, and other people will be glad he is alive. He is a blessing to a tired mother, a busy father, an anxious pastor, and a host of friends. There are many willing boys; would that there were more. A strong will is a blessing. Wilfulness is a curse. Willingness is a grace born of the power of self-conquest and illumined by divine example. The loveliest spectacle of history is the Man of will, strong enough to overcome all temptations and endure all things, praying humbly in the Garden of Gethsemane, "Not My will, but Thine be done." A strong will, subjected to God only, will destroy wilfulness and give a willingness that will leave no cause for sorrow.—Brotherhood Star.