“ All ts not Gold that Glitters.” 63

proprietor, upon whose estate I have seen
poor wretched creatures dying in hovels not
fit to put a dog in, at the same time paid a
French cook £200 a-year to please his
palate. Thank God! there are many cases
on the other side,—men who, whether nobles
by birth or by deed, use the means God has
given them as stewards for Him, and lay
out themselves and all they have for His
glory, for Him who has said, “He who
giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord ;
I will repay.” To each the Psalm comes
home—Blessed is he that considereth the
poor, the Lord will deliver him in time of
trouble. Could you have better security
than the promise of Him who made the
world? Title-deeds of worth are those
where there is ight along with power to
hold. A Highland chieftain once, taking
out his dirk, cut into shreds a parchment
Royal gift of lands, declaring that he would
never hold upon a sheepskin whilst his right
hand was so strong, and, supported by his
clan, he could hold by the power of mught.
Thank God! we have a “ title clear” to our
heavenly inheritance, purchased and sealed