We are ready for usefulness just in the measure in which we have learned the lesson of self-forgetfulness. Self stands in the way of many glorious possibilities of good. Men drag their own personality into the cause they are serving. They stickle for honour and place, and demand recognition, appreciation, and reward. Appreciation and gratitude are very sweet. Who does not love to receive words of commendation? But if such words do not come — if, instead, wrong and injustice come — our zeal for Christ should be no less intense. Let us so sink ourselves in the cause of Christ that our loyalty, devotion, and fidelity shall m no way be affected either by honour or neglect, by praise or blame.