Copyright, 1893, BY EMMA FORBES CARY. All rights reserved. The Riverside Press, Cambridge, Mass., U. S. A. January 1. The Circumcision. WHEN eight days were accomplished for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus. The dawn is sprinkled o'er the sky, Its darts are scattered far and nigh, Before the brightening sun. LUKE ii. HYMN: LAUDS [CARDINAL NEWMAN]. You wish to avoid falsehood; it is one of the great secrets of attracting the Spirit of God into our hearts. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? asks David. He answers: He that speaketh truth in his heart. .. Let your words be few and sweet, few and good, few and simple, few and sincere, few and pleasant. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES (1567-1622). January 2. Dearly beloved, let us love one another, for charity is of God. 1 JOHN iv. |