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passed in complete retirement. Truly this was hu- mility.
Let us learn wisdom from our Saviour's example. We are far too ready to " seek great things" in this world. Let us seek them not. To have a place, and a title, and a position in society, is not nearly so important as j)eople think. It is a great sin to be covetous, and worldly, and proud, and carnal-minded. But it is no sin to be poor. It matters not so much where we live, as what we are in the sight of God. Where are we going when we die ? Shall we hve for ever in heaven ? These are the main things to which we should attend.
Above all, let us daily strive to copy our Saviour's humility. Pride is the oldest and commonest of sins. Humility is the rarest and most beautiful of graces. For humility let us labor. For humility let us pray. Our knowledge may be scanty. Our faith may be weak. Our strength may be small. But if we are disci^Dles of Him who " dwelt at Nazareth/' let us at any rate be humble.