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He
Loves Children
`He
who was adored of angels, who had listened to the music of the
heavenly choir, was ever touched, while upon this earth, with
the sorrows of the children, ever ready to listen to the story
of their childish woe. He often dried their tears, cheering
them with the tender sympathy of His words, which seemed to
hush their sorrows and make them forget their grief.' (2SM238)
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`Little
children were attracted to Him. They loved to climb upon His
lap and to kiss that pensive face, benignant with love.'
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`He
took little children in His arms, and descended to the level
of the young. His large heart of love could comprehend their
trials and necessities, and He enjoyed their happiness. His
spirit, wearied with the bustle and confusion of the crowded
city, tired of association with crafty and hypocritical men,
found rest and peace in the society of innocent children. His
presence never repulsed them. The Majesty of heaven
condescended to answer their questions and simplified His
important lessons to meet their childish understanding. He
planted in their young, expanding minds the seeds of truth
that would spring up and produce a plentiful harvest in their
riper years.' (4T141)
`He
was the Creator of all things, sustaining worlds by His
infinite power . . . yet He could listen
to the prattle of the infant and accept its lisping praise. He
took little children in His arms and pressed them to His great
heart of love. They felt perfectly at home in His presence and
reluctant to leave His arms . . . Never
before had there walked among men one so noble, so pure, so
benevolent . . . yet so simple, so full of
plans and purposes to good to humanity.' (5T421/422)
He
`was ever a lover of children. He accepted their childish
sympathy and their open, unaffected love. The grateful praise
from their pure lips was music in His ears, and refreshed His
spirit . . . Wherever the Saviour went, the
benignity of His countenance, and His gentle, kindly manner
won the love and confidence of children.' (DA 511)
`Children
loved Him. They were drawn to Him by His ready sympathy. By
His simple loving words He settled many a difficulty arising
among them. Often He took them upon His knee and talked with
them in a way that won their hearts.' (WM116)
`Children
were foremost in rejoicing in Jesus' presence. Jesus had
healed their maladies; He had clasped them in His arms,
receiving their kisses of grateful affection, and some of them
had fallen asleep upon His breast as He was teaching the
people.' (DA592)
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