human
We must watch and pray, my child. The Bible bids us keep our hearts with all diligence, and set a watch at the door of our lips that we sin not with our tongues. Also to pray without ceasing. We need to cry often to God for help to overcome the evil that is in our own hearts, and the snares of the world and the devil, 'who goeth about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.'
gpt
Papa, she said, looking up into his face,
human
Yes, my child; I have the same battle to fight that you have, and I am the more sorry for you because I know by experience how difficult it sometimes is to do right.
gpt
And you have to help me by punishing me when I'm naughty, and making me do as I ought?
human
Yes, and my battle is sometimes for patience with a naughty, disobedient child.
gpt
I think you were very patient with me that time you kept me shut up so long in this room, she said.
human
If I'd been in your place I'd have got a good switch and whipped my little girl till I made her obey me at once.
gpt
Do you think that would have been the better plan?
human
No, sir. I think you'd have had to 'most kill me before I'd have given up, but if I'd been in your place I couldn't have had patience to wait.
gpt
You need to cultivate the grace of patience, then, he said gravely.
human
Now come with me to Max's room, and let us see if we can pack up his goods and chattels.
gpt
Papa, I almost think I could pack it myself after watching you pack all these others.
human
Possibly; but I shall do it more quickly, with you to help in getting all the things together.