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Pacific Press Publishing Company · MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA · Feb 14, 1906

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 32, No. 7.

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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 pride of wealth secure, But whether I live an honest man, And hold my integrity firm in my clutch, I tell you, my boy, 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 not 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 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.