Parents, give your children to the Lord, and ever keep before their minds that they belong to Him, that they are the lambs of Christ’s flock, watched over by the True Shepherd. Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord; and it is said of him, “Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words [the Lord’s words through Samuel] fall to the ground.” 1 Samuel 3:19. In the case of this prophet and judge in Israel are presented the possibilities that are placed before the child whose parents co-operate with God, doing their appointed work. {CT 143.2}

Forældre, giv jeres børn til Herren, og fremhold det altid for deres sind at de tilhører Ham, at de er lam i Kristi hjord, der overvåges af den Sande Hyrde. Hanna dedikerede Samuel til Herren; og det blev sagt om ham: »Samuel voksede nu til og Herren var med ham og lod ikke et eneste af sine ord falde til jorden.« 1 Samuel 3,19. Ved denne profet og dommer i Israel vises de ansvar, som sættes foran barnet, hvis forældre samarbejder med Gud, gør hans særligt udpegede arbejde.