Eight Things That Matter

A WHILE ago Lord Riddell gave to the public a book with the title Some Things that Matter; and later, another entitled, More Things that Matter. In these interesting volumes is to be found much plain truth and practical wisdom, but in neither of them is attention called to the Things that Matter Most. Ethical and intellectual qualities are of great value, but spiritual qualities are of greater value and importance. No one will underrate the qualities which affect man's relation to man, but of far greater importance are those which affect man's relation to God. Salvation is more than sagacity, and life is more than living. In the following pages attention is called to some of the matters which eternally matter, which embrace not only the present, but also the future, and which lead man to the realization of his true end. The subjects have been treated with simplicity and brevity in the hope that the busiest may find time to read. Please personalize your reading of these pages; objectify and catechize yourself. Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living"; then, test yourself by the highest standards. W. Graham Scroggie.