Blessed Be Drudgery

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 16, 1914

Blessed Be Drudgery

This little book was brought out by the Review and Herald Publishing Association just at Christmas time. The employees, who had heard portions of it read in manuscript, were so pleased with the book that they sent out many copies as Christmas gifts to their friends.

The book consists of two essays written by William C. Gannett,—one entitled “Blessed Be Drudgery,” and the other, “A Cup of Cold Water.” The thought of the booklet is the real heart culture which comes from true service. Even the common things which we do, perhaps many times a day, if done from the right motive and to the best of our ability, ennoble and uplift.

“Our prime elements are due to our drudgery, . . . the fundamentals that underlie all fineness, and without which no other culture worth the winning is even possible. These for instance: . . . power of attention, power of industry, promptitude in beginning work, method and accuracy and dispatch in doing work, perseverance, courage before difficulties, cheer under straining burdens, self-control and self-denial and temperance. These are the prime qualities; these are the fundamentals.”

This book is printed from new type, each page surrounded by a tint border. It is neatly bound in cloth; price, 50 cents.