Family devotions

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(J.R. Miller)

Hearts that are drawn together at God's feet every day in family devotions--cannot drift very far away from each other. The domestic frictions of the day are forgotten--when all voices mingle in the same heavenly song. As the tender words of Scripture fall with their gracious counsels--all feeling of unkindness melts away. The family altar in the midst--wondrously hallows and sweetens the whole home. Besides, the family altar . . .
puts new strength into every heart,
comforts all sorrows,
is a shield against temptation,
smoothes out the wrinkles of care,
inspires strength for burden-bearing,
quickens every holy sentiment, and
keeps the fires of devotion burning on every heart's altar.

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