Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

God.
From Shiloh, Hannah returned to her home at Ramah, leaving
Samuel with Eli to be trained for service in the house of God. From
his babyhood she had taught her son to think of himself as the
Lord's. Every day he was the subject of her prayers. Every year she
made a robe of service for him, and as she went up with her husband
to worship at Shiloh, she gave the child this reminder of her love.
Every fiber of the little garment had been woven with prayer that he
would be pure, noble, and true. She earnestly pleaded that he would
reach the greatness that Heaven values, that he would honor God
and bless others.
What a reward was Hannah's! And what an encouragement her
example is for faithfulness! There are opportunities specially given
to every mother. The humble round of duties that women regard as
boring and tedious should be looked upon as a grand and noble
work. Through sunshine and shadow, the mother may make straight
paths for the feet of her children, toward the glorious heights above.
But it is only when she seeks to follow Christ in her own life that the
mother can hope to form the character of her children after God's
pattern. Every mother should go often to her Savior with the prayer,
"Teach us, how shall we train the child, and what shall we do to
him?" and she will be given wisdom.
"The child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the
Lord and men." Samuel's youth was not free from evil influences or
sinful examples. The sons of Eli did not respect God or honor their
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