LESSON 16 

 THE DOG 



MEMORY VERSE 



A friend loveth at all times. 



Prov. 17: 17 



The Purpose 



Faithfulness is one of the important lessons that should 

 be learned from the story of the dog. This animal has 

 been so long a companion of man that he has acquired 

 some very human traits. One of these seems to be the 

 will to obej^ Another is self-sacrificing love. 



The noblest dogs are not servile creatures, obeying 

 through fear. Their obedience, as their love, comes 

 from a higher intelligence. 



Suggestions for the Teacher 



There are so many stories of the intelligence and 

 faithfulness of dogs that the teacher will find it hard to 

 confine the children to the lesson as given. They should 

 be allowed to tell what they know about the intelligence 

 and devotion of dogs, and the teacher should use the 

 stories they tell to enforce the same lessons that are 

 brought out here. 



The love and sacrifice of the dog for his master ought 

 to be made very impressive. It will help the children to 

 catch a glimpse of what Dr. John Fiske called 'Hhe 

 cosmic roots of love." 



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