In His work as a public teacher, Christ never lost sight of the children. When wearied with the bustle and confusion of the crowded city, tired of contact with crafty and hypocritical men, His spirit found rest and peace in the society of innocent little children. His presence never repelled them. His large heart of love could comprehend their trials and necessities, and find happiness in their simple joys; and He took them in His arms and blessed them. {CT 179.2}

I sit arbejde som offentlig lærer, mistede Kristus aldrig børnene af syne. Når de begyndt at få travlt og blev forvirrede af den travle by, træt af kontakt med de listige og hykleriske mænd, fandt Hans ånd hvile og fred i selskab med uskyldige børn. Hans nærværelse har aldrig frastødt dem. Hans store kærlige hjerte kunne begribe deres trængsler og fornødenheder, og finde lykke i deres simple glæder; og Han tog dem i Sine arme og velsignede dem.