THE VOICE OF lasting reconciliation between classes, if we 

 reminded ourselves that equality of opportun- 

 ity in spiritual things is not a far-off vision, 

 but a present fact, and an unalterable law 

 by which God governs and disposes in His 

 Church. The flowers and the birds are Christ's 

 own chosen witnesses to the love that knows no 

 respect of persons, and to the impartial grace 

 which gives its choicest fruits "unto this last." 



Every child loves flowers, and to flower- 

 loving children the gates are open to the King- 

 dom and the Life. 



May this book bring many to grow gardens 

 in their homes and hearts. 



PHILIP M. RHINELANDER 

 Bishop of Pennsylvania 



12] 



