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The Three Sieves

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 4, 1865

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 25, No. 18.

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The Three Sieves.

"O MAMMA!" cried little Blanche Philpott, "I heard such a tale about Edith Howard. I did not think she could have been so naughty. One day—"
"My dear," interrupted Mrs. Philpott, "before you continue we will see if your story will pass the three sieves."
"What does that mean, mamma?" said Blanche.
"I will explain it my dear. In the first place is it true?"
"I suppose so, mamma. I heard it from Miss Parry, who said a friend of Miss White's told her the story; and Miss White is a great friend of Edith's."
"And does she show her friendship by telling tales of her? In the next place, though you cannot prove it is true, is it kind?"
"I did not mean to be unkind, mamma, but I am afraid I was. I should not like Edith to speak of me as I have spoken of her."
"And is it necessary?"
"No, of course, mamma; there was no need for me to mention it at all."
"Then, dear Blanche, pray that your tongue may be governed, and that you may not indulge in evil speaking and strive more and more to imitate the likeness of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."