Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 31:26

Prepared on May 10, 1935 by W.H. Wood

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31:26

In 1908, Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia observed the first Mother’s day in memory of her mother.  We desire to pay honor to her who, after Jesus Christ is God’s best gift to man, Mother.

Jesus in admonishing the people said, “Consider the lily”, God will take care of you.  So let the white carnation be an emblem of Mother’s day as it brings to us the message of motherhood.

Its whiteness tells of her purity.  To bear children is not all of motherhood, indeed it is a small part of it. 

Its form tells of the beauty of motherhood.  This does not mean that every mother is beautiful of face, but all motherhood is beautiful. 

Its fragrance tells of the love of motherhood.  The family tree of the carnation is famous.  It is the “cloves” tree of the tropics.  It produces aromatic spices, it bears fruit to eat, and its oil is a medicine.

The broad field of growth of the carnation suggests the charity of motherhood. 

Its lasting qualities tell of the faithfulness of motherhood. 

It is mothers’ love that faileth not.