Let me now go.—The character of Ruth comes out strongly here. She does not hesitate to face the hard work necessary for her mother-in-law;…

And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi
After they had been some little time at Bethlehem, and not long; for they came …

Observe Ruth's humility. When Providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. Proud individuals would rather starve than stoop; but…