THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Continued. JOHN; to Charles and Henry. Why can't I spend my time just as profitably, walking abroad? 159 CHARLES. Because at Sunday School the path to higher knowledge is laid open, 'tis there we learn of God and Heaven; CHARLES and HENRY sing. We must go, for there is treasure, And we seek its worth to know; There 'tis given in full measure, Let us go- O! quickly go! JOHN. What is this treasure you sing of? HENRY. It is a knowledge of the way of Truth, and there we learn the duties we owe to each other and to God. JOHN. Perhaps the same advantages can be had outside! CHARLES. I think not, John! you had better go with us. The THREE GIRLS sing. Yes! Come! come! come! JOHN. [standing between Charles and Henry I will go and join your school: and WILL TRY to become a punctual scholar.” |