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—138 ST. MARK.below all, but even in serving all. For true charityis humble, and true humility is charitable.Sect. IV. Children. He who is not againstChrist isfor him. A cup of water." 36. And he took a child, and set him in themidst of them : and when he had taken him in hisarms, he said unto them,"The character, and even the emblem of humilityis dear to Christ. Who does not envy the goodfortune of this child? Who would not have wishedto be in his place? But it is far more advantageousto be embraced in the arms of his love, than in thoseof his flesh. The greater our simplicity and humilityare, the greater share shall we have in his tendernessand affection." 37. Whosoever shall receive one of such childrenin my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shallreceive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me."The education of children is one part of thatwhich is here so forcibly recommended by JesusChrist. Those who have the spirit of simplicity,humility, and Christian childhood, deserve to bemost regarded and assisted by virtuous people, becausethey are treated worst by the world. Weought to look upon Christ and his Father as presentin those whom we serve and assist. The recommendationof some great person is more sought afterand considered by men, than that of Christ.Whoeverhas faith judges after a very different manner." 38. % And John answered him, saying. Master,we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and hefolloweth not us ; and we forbade him, because hefoUoweth not us."