LESSON 19 

 THE WORK OF THE RAIN 



MEMORY VERSE 



Behold, God is great, . . . 



For he draweth up the drops of water, 



Which distil in rain from the vapor thereof. 



Job 36:26, 27 (R. V., Margin.) 



The Purpose 



This lesson, which carries on the story of the change 

 and gro^vth of our planet, is intended to show the enor- 

 mous factor that rain-water has been, and still is, in shap- 

 ing the surface of the earth. 



The lesson to be taught is that great things can be 

 accomplished by continuous effort made according to 

 God's law. All these lessons should tend to increase the 

 child's reverence for the earth on which he dwells and for 

 its Creator. The memory verse will deepen the religious 

 impression. 



Suggestions for the Teacher 



The story of the rain-drops can be made a most in- 

 teresting one to the children because of the fairy-like 

 quality that can be given to it. 



Vividness in telling of the continuous journey and the 

 changes in form wnll claim the interest of the children 

 and give them a mental picture that they will not forget . 



A lesson on habit should be drawn from the channels 

 which the rain-water follows so easily after they are 



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