CHAPTER XXI 



EELATION OF EELIGION TO FABM LIFE 



THE cynical non-religious reader will not be 

 able to see wherein religion has mnch to do 

 with the business of farming. But if he will con- 

 sider he will find that it has much to do with it. 

 Everything that breeds content with one's station 

 should be courted and won and be made a part of 

 us. 



Life at its best is full of sorrow, discontent and 

 a restlessness that seeks for a happiness which is 

 seldom if ever found. That restlessness which 

 leads us to put forth the effort to so improve our 

 surroundings that toil will be lessened and effi- 

 ciency be promoted, or will make better husbands 

 and wives and children, citizens or neighbors, is 

 to be encouraged; but the restlessness which seeks 

 pleasures that never please, but make us worth 

 less for having enjoyed them, should be frowned 

 upon and discouraged. Therefore anything that 

 will bring to our hearts peace and contentment and 

 leads us into paths of usefulness, should be en- 

 couraged in every way. 



The religious faith of our fathers, fought for 

 through dungeon, fire and blood, founded upon the 

 simple life and teachings of the Christ, has been 

 the living faith that has touched the hearts of noble 

 men and women, bringing peace and joy to their 



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