Forward

It is of infinite importance that we live for the best things. It is not enough to be a Christian; many Christians make but little of their life, choose but inferior things. Nothing is worth while which is not eternal, which will not permanently enrich our character, which will not make the world better, sweeter, happier, and which we cannot carry with us into the after life.

It may be that these simple chapters will make a little clearer to some earnest readers the true meaning of life, and start in some hearts the desire to live for the things that are worthy.

JRM

Table of Contents

1. Things That are Worth While
2. The Seriousness of Living
3. Wholesome or Unwholesome Living
4. The Duty of Being Strong
5. The Blessing of Simple Goodness
6. Living Up to Our Privileges
7. The Lesson of Service
8. The Grace of Thoughtfulness
9. The Seeds We are Scattering
10. Knowledge and Love
11. Dangers of Discouragement
12. Talking About One’s Self
13. Why Did You Fail?
14. Passing By On the Other Side
15. Over Waiting for God
16. The Only Safe Committal
17. The Beatitude for Sorrow
18. Blessings of Bereavement
19. How They Stay With Us
20. The Hallowing of Our Burden
21. The Cost of Helpfulness
22. Loving and Hating One’s Life
23. Taking God into Counsel
24. This Life and the After Life

Poerty: Index of First Lines

Dr. Miller’s book Things to Live For was published in 1896 by Thomas Crowell & Company, New York
It has 271 pages and 24 chapters.

The transcription was made by Paula Kuczynski: a volunteer. Thank you Paula.