1 Samuel 2:20,21

Eli blessed Elkanah, &c. This benediction given in his character of high-priest, and that by a divine suggestion, was followed by the desired effect, and verified what Hannah had uttered in her prophetical song. The Lord visited Hannah None are losers by what they dedicate to the Lord, or employ in such a manner as is pleasing in his sight. The child Samuel grew Not only in age and stature, but especially in wisdom and goodness. Before the Lord Not only before men, who might easily be deceived, but in the presence and judgment of the all-seeing God. This will generally be the case with those children whose parents dedicate them early to the Lord, and endeavour to instil into their minds the true and genuine principles of piety and virtue.