“Brother, we are surely bound
On the same journey, and our eyes alike
Turn up and onward; wherefore, now thou risest,
Lean on mine arm, and let us for a space
Pursue the path together.”
The true standard of greatness is service. It is not what our life is in gifts, in culture, in strength, but what we do with our life, that is the real test of character. Our Lord taught this truth when He said, “Whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister; and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant.” It has been well said: “He only is great of heart who floods the world with a great affection. He only is great of mind who stirs the world with great thoughts. He only is great of will who does something to shape the world to a great career. And he is greatest who does the most of all these things and does them best.” We are to hold all that is in us at the service of our fellow-men, in Christ’s name.
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