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<p>From “Anecdotes and Illustrations” of Dwight L. Moody: &nbsp;There is a beautiful tradition connected with the site on which the temple of Solomon was erected. It is said to have been occupied in common by two brothers, one of whom had a family, the other had none. On this spot was sown a field of wheat. On the evening succeeding the harvest—the wheat having been gathered in separate shocks—the elder brother said to his wife—

"My younger brother is unable to bear the burden and heat of the day; I will arise, take of my shocks, and place with his without his knowledge."

The younger brother being actuated by the same benevolent motives, said within himself—

"My elder brother has a family, and I have none. I will arise, take of my shocks, and place them with his."

Judge of their mutual astonishment, when, on the following day, they found their respective shocks undiminished. This transpired for several nights, when each resolved in his own mind to stand guard and solve the mystery. They did so; and on the following night they met each other half-way between their respective shocks with their arms full. Upon 73 ground hallowed by such associations as this was the temple of Solomon erected—so spacious and magnificent—the wonder and admiration of the world! Alas, in these days, how many would sooner steal their brother's whole shock than add to it a single sheaf!</p>