DAY BY DAY by Ruth Graham Robinson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 1, 1912

DAY BY DAY

By Ruth Graham Robinson

Ruth Graham Robinson

The lesson told of Israel manna-fed, And to the rabbi wise his pupils said: "Why gave God to our fathers day by day His bread from heaven, let thy wisdom say. Why daily doles from out His endless store? A year's supply had shown His bounty more."

"Hear ye a parable," the rabbi spake. "There was a king, whose generous love would make His son a rich allowance. Year by year, Upon a certain day, the son came near To take that largess; then abroad he went, Desire supplied, on his own pleasure bent, Nor yet again his father's presence sought Until the busy year had rolled and brought Once more the day appointed for supply. But this was evil in the father's eye. He changed his plan: for only one day's need He gave, that so the daily want might lead His son to seek him daily. Now, behold, 'Twas thus God dealt with Israel of old!"

Is not the story sweet? And sweet to know Our wise and royal Father loves us so He will not give to-morrow's food to-day, Lest we content ourselves from Him away. His love is new each morning, who hath said, "Pray ye, Give us this day our daily bread." — Sunday School Times.