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Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Nov 7, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 45.

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LITTLE AND MUCH.

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 head 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, Whether on land or in the sea, By purling brook or 'neath stormy wave, It matters little or naught to me; But whether the angel of God comes down And marks my brow, with his loving touch, As one that shall wear the victor's crown, It matters much.
—From the Swedish.