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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Oct 29, 1896

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 22, No. 43.

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WHAT DOES IT MATTER?

"That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a palace."

WHAT DOES IT MATTER?

It matters little where I was born, Or if my parents were rich or poor, Whether they shrank at the cold world's scorn, Or walked in the pride of wealth secure. But whether I live an honest man, And hold my integrity firm in my clutch, I tell you, brother, plain as I am, It matters much!
It matters little how long I stay In a world of sorrow, sin and care; Whether in youth I am called away, Or live till my bones and pate are bare. But whether I do the best I can To soften the weight of adversity's touch On the faded cheek of my fellow man, It matters much!
It matters little where be my grave, Or on the land or on the sea, By purling brook or 'neath stormy wave, It matters little or naught to me. But whether at death God's angel calm Doth mark my brow with his loving touch As one that shall bear the victor's palm, It matters much!
—From the Swedish.