A gentleman traveling in the lonely part of the highlands of
Scotland was attracted by the bleating of a ewe, as the animal
came from the roadside, as if to meet him. When nearer she
redoubled her cries and looked up into his face as if to ask
for assistance. He alighted from his gig and followed her to
a considerable distance from the road, where he found a lamb
completely wedged in betwixt two large stones, and struggling
with its legs uppermost. He took out the sufferer and placed it
on the green sward, when the mother, seemingly overjoyed, poured
forth her thanks in a long-continued bleat.
The good Shepherd giveth His life for His sheep. He rejoices
more at the safety of the lost sheep than over the ninety and
nine that were safe in the fold. (Text.)
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=Shining=--See LIVES THAT SHINE.