Precious Gems for the Saviour's Diadem e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. There amid the Marys and Manassehs, pub lican-matthews and dying thieves, mayest thou hereafter behold them; seeing the Lord's invitation to thee and to' me proclaimeth, Whosoever will, let him come. Think not, because you find here the little ones of the flock, that therefore they cannot speak but to children. Try them. The old man loveth the lisping babe; the Wise often times learn from Childhood's simple Wisdom; nor will the foolish have wandered astray, if he finds himself at the feet of one Whom the Lord Jesus hath taken up in His arms, laid His hands upon, and blessed. He waiteth to be gracious to him - to all who will come. If thou art rich and nobly born, scorn not their record because on earth they were poor. If thou art strong, despise them not because they are feeble; if thou art eloquent, bid them not be silent, for they speak according to the law and the testimony - Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength. (ps. Viii.