realize the best possibilities of my nature, by calling into action the beneficent laws which govern and determine the development of each individual member of the race." And the failures of such a person are the jewels of triumph; that triumph which is certain in the sight of heaven, if not in the eyes of men. "Brave Men and Women," the title of this volume, is used in a double sense, as referring not only to those whose words and deeds are here recorded, or cited as examples, but also to all who read the book, and are striving after the riches of character. Some of the sketches and short papers are anonymous, and have been adapted for use in these pages. Where the authorship is known, and the productions have been given verbatim, the source, if not the pen of the editor, has been indicated. Thanks are due to the press, and to those who have permitted the use of copyrighted matter. In conclusion, the editor lays little claim to originality— save in the metrical pieces, and in the use he has made of material. His aim has simply been to form a sort of mosaic or variegated picture of the Brave Life-the life which recognizes the Divine Goodnesss in all things, striving through good report and evil report, and in manifold ways, which one is often unqualified to judge, to attain to the life of Him who is "the light of the world." YPSILANTI, MICH., October, 1884. CONTENTS. PAGE. - THIS FELLOW ?"-A FLAMING ADVOCATE OF LIBERTY-LIBERTY OF 65 CHAPTER IX. CHAPTER XI. CHAPTER XIII. "Chinese" Gordon.-IN THE TRENCHES OF THE CRIMEA-PUTS DOWN THE GREAT TAIPING REBELLION IN CHINA, IN 1863—4— John Marshall.—IN THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY-HIS MARRIAGE— The Care of the Body.—WHAT DR. SARGENT, OF THE HARVARD Saint Cecilia.-THE PATRONESS OF MUSIC-MYTHS CONCERNING THE ORIGIN OF MUSIC-ITS RELATION TO WORK AND BLESSEDNESS, 271 |