"And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up
for many years, take thine ease; eat, drink, and be merry.

"But God said unto him: Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be
required of thee."

After a short silence, Mrs. Campbell observed, "I have often reflected
since I have been here upon what might have been our position had we
decided upon remaining in England. We might at this moment have been in
the greatest distress, even wanting a meal; and I have, therefore, often
thanked God that He left us the means of coming here and providing for
ourselves as we have done, and as I have no doubt shall, with His
blessing, continue to do. How much better off are we at this moment than
many thousands of our countrymen who remain in England! How many are
starving! How many are driven into crime from want! while we have a good
roof over our heads, sufficient clothing and more than sufficient food.
We have, therefore, great reason to thank God for the mercies He has
vouchsafed to us; He has heard our prayer, 'Give us this day our daily
bread.'" "Yes," continued Mr. Campbell, "'Give us this day our daily
bread,' is all that we are taught to ask for; and it comprehends all;
and yet how heartlessly is this pronounced by many of those who do
repeat their daily prayers. So is the blessing asked at meals, which is
by too many considered as a mere matter of form. They forget, that He
who gives can also take away; and in their presumption, suppose their
own ability and exertion to have been the sole means of procuring
themselves a daily supply of food; thanking themselves rather than the
Giver of all good. How many thousands are there who have been supplied
with more than they require from their cradle down to their grave,
without any grateful feeling toward Heaven; considering the butcher and
baker as their providers, and the debt canceled as soon as the bills are
paid. How different must be the feeling of the poor cottager, who is
uncertain whether his labor may procure him and his family a meal for
the morrow, who often suffers privation and hunger, and, what is more
painful, witnesses the sufferings of those he loves. How earnest must be
his prayer when he cries, 'Give us this day our daily bread.'"

This conversation had a very strong effect upon the party, and when they
retired to rest, which they did shortly after, they laid their heads
upon their pillows not only with resignation, but with thankfulness