God has pledged His word clearly and decidedly that He would bless and prosper those who honor their parents.
2. And numerous examples from history con. firm that God has faithfully kept the promise He so solemnly gave. Think of Sem and Japheth, the dutiful sons of Noe, who received the blessing of God through the mouth of their father. Think of young Tobias, who was a model son, the solace and the joy of his aged parents. How abundantly was he blessed. He attained the age of ninety-nine years, living in the fear of the Lord, and he was privileged to see the descendants of his sons to the fifth generation.
And think of Joseph, who was his father's favorite because he was a model son — good and kind, respectful and obedient.
In hew striking and remarkable a manner did the providence of God pour richest blessings upon his head. He had great delight in his children and grandchildren, he lived to the age of one hundred and ten years, and died at length a quiet and peaceful death. It went well with him, and he lived long upon the earth. His trials and troubles, too, were the gift of God; they were blessings in disguise.
3. And if God grants His protection and blessing to good sons here upon earth, how rich is the reward which awaits them in eternity! When, after a long and peaceful life, these good sons, these dutiful children who have so faithfully kept the fourth commandment, lie upon their death-bed, they may, as they pass in review the whole of their long sojourn upon earth, discover many faults and failings, or even grievous sins, but amid the darkness one bright star shines forth to cheer and comfort them. It is
