Excerpt from The Law of Service: A Study in Christian Altruism

Kindly do not assume, if I urge liberal giving of money, that I think money will do everything, or can take the place of that which is more precious. Do not assume, if I speak from the standpoint of liberal orthodoxy, that I consider that, in its present form, a finality. Do not assume, if I refrain from expounding your favorite views and anticipating your criticisms, that I have never heard or thought of them. In this little work, the product of a busy man's leisure, I have not aimed at completeness. I have had neither time nor disposition to qualify and amplify, and to minimize the effect of the rule by dwelling on the exception.

In Christianity, as I understand it, I do so positively and strongly believe as to think that if we take it seriously it will work itself clear. Of course there will be blundering and waste, but better so, a thousand times better, than if we are too selfish or too critical or too canny to make the experiment.

Confidently looking forward to the "New Era" of Christian Altruism, I should be glad to contribute somewhat to the dissemination of altruistic views.

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