The improvement of Egypt in the control of inundation by the
great Assouan dam of the Nile has unfortunately drowned and is
destroying the magnificent temple ruins on the island of Philæ.
That only hurts a sentiment of antiquarian reverence and makes
bread for many poor. But if our rush of business drowns out
our family worship, and tires us too much for a second Sabbath
service, it may cost us more than its gains are worth. We need
to remember that our life is sacred, for we are the temple of
God. (Text.)--FRANKLIN NOBLE, “Sermons in Illustration.”
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