Article October 14, 1950 Issue

"O GENTLE PRESENCE"

BETTIE BOONE SALEM

Peter is five years old and attends a Christian Science Sunday School. His mother used to leave him in the Sunday School nursery while she went to church, but now that he can sit quietly in his chair and listen to his teacher, he is a member of a regular class.

Every week Peter's teacher takes the roll at the beginning of class, and each child answers "present" when his name is called. Whenever a new pupil enters the class, Peter hopes his teacher will ask him to explain about this word present.

"It means," he says to the new student, "that you're here and ready to learn about God."

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Poem
HOME
October 14, 1950
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit