The anointing of the young shepherd, with his ruddy cheeks and deep, poetic eyes, is a beautiful episode, in very marked contrast to the events preceding. He had already given proof of his indomit-

The procession of David’s brethren before Samuel was very impressive. They probably remembered that Saul had been chosen for his splendid physique, and each held himself high and proud. ‘‘Surely,’’ said Jesse to himself, ‘‘one of them will captivate the prophet’s eye.’? But no! God chooses by the inward temper and disposition. He knew that David was a man after his own heart. The lad had been faithful in a few things and was now to be made ruler over many. The anointing oil reminds us of the anointing for service which was communicated to our Lord at his baptism. In David’s case it was accompanied by a glorious Pentecost, v. 13.