Covenanter Witness Vol. 86 - Rparchives.org

The Children's CornerCu-Song's ForgivenessBy Amelia O. Stottcontinued"I cannot believe thy God can forgive me, because Ilistened to a bad woman's words and cast forth the child ofa dying mother. She made me promise always to keep andcare for the little one. She, too, loved the God whom youworship. I broke my word, I cast out my motherless child,and I have been bitterly punished. Today I am homeless,ruined, a poor beggar in the streets, because of the wickedone who made me sin beyond forgiveness."Dr. Smith knew how superstitious the Chinese areabout promises given to the dying, and he felt very sorryfor the old man in his grief."He does look so hopeless," he remarked. "It is avery sad case, for he cannot get better."Mrs. Smith was indeed sorry, for she, too, had triedto talk to the old man in vain. She spoke of him to Lu-teh,that she might join them in praying for him."I will go over and take Du-Song, Teaching Sister,"she said. "There he is sitting in the darkest corner of theveranda. He has such a dreadfully sad face, but Cu-Songcan make manv patients smile."They went across the compound together, and thelittle girl ran quickly toward the bowed figure and lookedup at him with her winning smile. Suddenly the old manjumped to his feet and snatched her in his arms, crushingher so tightly that Lu-teh was frightened. She cried, "Cu-Song," anxiously, but the old man interrupted her:I-yah, i-yah, my Cu-Song," he cried, "yes, yes, mown precious little girl whom the neighbor took away tenyears ago. I knew not where she was left, but truly thismust be my child; God is merciful. Now I can believe hewill forgive my sins, because I have found the little one forwhom I have grieved all these years."Cu-Song gazed at him in wonder, but something inthe old man's face touched her heart."It is my father," she cried. "Oh, Mother, he hascome at last!" And soit was, for though Mr. Wong did notlive very long after his joyful discoveryit made him veryhappy. He insisted on telling Cu-Song the whole story oneday, and then he asked eagerly."Does my little Cu-Song forgive her father?""Truly, truly!"'said the child. "Heavenly Father is sogood and kind to me. He gave me Mother Lu-teh, insteadof the cruel one who refused to keep me. Oh, how I wantto grow big very quickly that I may tell every one that GodThe Sunday School TimesAcross:A Crossword Puzzle1. The king's prime minister and Mordecai'senemy Esther 33. A king who showed mercy to the one who would havetaken his throne 1 Kings 17. Abraham provided Hagar with this when sending heraway Genesis 2111. Samuel's home city 1 Samuel 7sIIIS6 ^•712. Lot pitched his tent towards this wicked city GeneSts T313. This man's life still speaks to us Hebrews 1114. Paul knew he must visit this city Acts 19Down:2. The prophet, buried by God, who spoke to Jesus Christ on earth Deuteronomy 34 and Mark 94. A large sea port Naham 35. A city of Lycia where Paul changed ships Acts 276. Benaiah slew two lionlike men of this country 2 Samuel 237. Elijah proved to the people that this god could not hear them 1 Kings 188. As Peter knocked at this, a girl came to see who was there Acts 129. Another name for Esau Genesis 2510. Where Elkanah and Hannah went after Eli's blessing 1 Samuel 21 COVENANTER WITNESS