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IHE above is the title of a book written by RICHARD L. METCALFE. The third edition of this handsomely bound little vol
ume has just come from the press. The remarkable sale which this book has attained in so short a time stamps it as the most
popular; book of the year. The impression that this book has made upon authors, statesmen, scholars, .ministers and laymen
who have read it is phenomenal. The many voluntary letters written to Mr. Metcalfe, expressinc appreciation of the valuable
contribution to American literature which the author of this little volume has made, and commending the- book to others, ate of such
unusual character that the reading of them, will excite a desire to, see and read, "OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM." Below will be
found some of the letters which Mr. Metcalfe has received.
IRVING nACIIKLliinil,
(Author of "Ebon Holdon.") ' ,
Ilivorsldo, Conn, April 8, 1907.- Dear Sir: Your littlo book stands
for tho best things, and I wish you a million readers. I havo been'
charmod with tho froshncss and tho spirit of It. Irving Bachellor.
John nr. iiauijAN
(Assoclato Justlco, United States Supremo Court)
Washington. li C, April 4, 1907. -Dear Sir: Your littlo boolc. "Of
Suoh is tho Kingdom," has boon road by mo with moro than ordinary
Interest. Indcod, I have read it through twice. No ono can read theso
stories from llfo without both interest and profit, or without having a
hlghor conooptlon of his duty to God and to his fellowman. John M.
Harlan. f
WILLIAM J. IMYAN
Lincoln, Nob., Jan. 10, 1907. Dear Sir: To thoso who Tiavo rqad
those stories, thoy need no pralso; to thoso who have not read thorn. I
commend -them as soothing, strengthening and inspiring. Thoy aro
really heart talks and explain tho secret of Mr. Metcalfe's success as a
Journalist. Ho knows human naturo and Is universal In his sympathies.
William J. Bryan.
DAVID J. BllBWKR
(Assoclato Justlco, United States Supremo Court)
Washington, d, C, Fob. 11, 1907. Dear Sir; It Is ono of tho tnost
ohjoyablo books wo havo latoly scon. There is something about It
which make? tho strongest appeal to every sympathetic heart, to ovory
ono who bollevcs In his followmcn and tho possibilities f a bettor
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David J. Browor.
rf OONGIUSSSMAN CHAMP CLARK, OF MISSOURI
Bowling Grcon, Mo., April 18, 1907. Dear Sin. It is not only a
delightful book, but wholosomo and ought to do a world of good. I
"vv.lih that ovory father and mother In tho land had a copy. Champ
Clark.
y nn. i. ic. punk
(Of tho Great Publishing Houso of Funk & Wagnalls Company)
Now York, N. Y., March 23. 1907. Dear Sir: I havo read aloud to
my family with Increasing pleasure and edification "Of Such is tho
Kingdom." If he Is a philanthropist who makes two blades of grass x
grow whero one grow before, ho who doubles tho quantity of sunshine
In our homos should bo regarded as chlefcst of tho benefactors of man
kind nna you certainly havo Increased tho sunshine in ovory homo in
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ily library, and It shnuld bo road whenover shadows thicken. J. K.
Funk.
10. 11KNJAMIN AND11I3WS
(Chancellor Nobraska State University;
lilncoln, Nob.. Jan. 7, 1907. Doar Sir: When I had read a chapter In -"Of
Suoh is the Kingdom," I said, "Horn is a jowoll" Reading on and on I
phanired to "Hero is a wholo caskot of jowels!" Tho book Is rich with
fine thought and tender and elevating sentiment. It will havo a hoBt of
readers, nono of whom will glvo It up till ho has read It through. E.-
Bonlamln Androws.
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GIQNKRATi CIIAIUjIHS v. niAnuiuuau
(Former United statos senator;
Omaha Nob.. Jan. 24, 1907. Dear Sir: Your swoot book, "Of Such
is Tho Kingdom." camo to mo like a blessing and has filled my homo
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Charlos F. Manuorson. . ,
OHARIiISS E. MAGOON
(Governor or uuoa;
Havana, Cuba, April G. 1907. Dear Sir: Tho book Is literally a
nuro delight and thoro must bo somothlng wrong with anyono who docs
not onjoy it, Charlos E. Magoon.
GOVERNOR J. C. W. BECKHAM
Frankfort, Ky., March 28, 1907. Dear Sir: I havo road It with much
plcasuro ana giacuy cominunu il io uu uh uu nuuruanub wm vui-
uablo book. J. C. W. Beckham.
EDWARD F. DUNNE
(Former Mayor of Chicago)
Chicago, 111., April 10, 1907. Dear Sir: To any father
or human being who lovos children this book is a
trcasuro which ho would not part with for
monoy. Edward F. Dunno.
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"Thoy aro stories of childlike affection, sometimes in children and
somotlmes In grown-ups, which havo boon lovingly gathored. and touch
ingly phrased by a man of tender thought and broad sympathies."
GEORGE E. ROBERTS
w . . (Director of tho Mint)
t ,wft2yston' D a May 27 1907. Dear Sir: I havo read your littlo
bOOk, "Of Such lS tho Kinerdom " thmucrri. nn wnrvnnn will whr VaHtih
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sordid and petty cares that aro too apt to absorb our strength and stirs
thoso higher sensibilities in which aro tho promise and potency of a
bettor humanity. It is a remarkable collection of stories revealing
tho swoet influence of children and tho inherent Sforth of human
nature. Georgo E. Rdborts. w '
NEWELL DWIGIIT IIILLIS
(Pastor Plymouth Church) o .' -
, Brooklyn, N. Y., March 25, 1907. Dear Sir: It is a -suggestiveand "
Inspiring study. Nowell Dwight Hlllls. - '-v. '.,..
JOIIN WANAMAKER " "
(Formor Postmaster General) ' , "-
Philadelphia, Pa., May 29, 1907. Dea? Sir: I feol suro that its
perusal will bo helpful to any who read it. It Is a book tlfatsono would
caro to keep by thorn for frequent reference. John Wanamakor.
GOVERNOR JAMES K. VARDAMAN
. (Of Mississippi)
Jackson, Miss., Juno 12, 1907. Dear Sir: This book is truly a mes
sage from tho heart a message which brings with it, peace and" lovo
and hope. No man or woman can read it without being benefited.- I
wish that it could go into every American home. James K. Vardaman.
JUDGE MAURICE H. DONAHUE
(Judge Circuit Court. Fifth Ohio Circuit)
Now Lexington, Ohio, April 22, 1907. Dear Sir: I regard this book
as ono of tho best and most holpful books I havo ever read. It lo a
clear, concise, and masterful expression of a clean, healthy mind.
Maurice H. Donahue.
D. W. C. nUNTINGTON
(Chancellor Wesleyan University) ,
University Placo, Neb., April 14, 1907. Dear Sir: I havo -taken
sincere pleasure in reading it and trust that many others may oxper
ionco tho same. D. "W. C. Huntington.
CONGRESSMAN G. M. niTOHOOOK
.(Of Nebraska)
Omaha, Neb., March 2Q. 1907. Dear Sir: I spent several pleasant
hours last night with tho littlo volume and find -its touching stibrles :
delightful. G. M. Hitchcock. '
v, UNITED STATES SENATOR E. J. BURKETT
lilncoln, Neb., March 1, 1907. Dear Sir: I am delighted with it, .
as everyone must be who reads It. Thoso beautiful stories are so
tonder and so touching that thoy reach tho very heart and soul of &
man. E. J. Burkott.
UNITED STATES SENATOR NORRIS BROWN
Kearney, Nob., May 9, 1907. Dear Sir; It Is-a beautiful book and
has won my heart. Norrls Brown.
ALBERT LEONARD
(Editor American Journal of Pedagogy)
Boston, Mass. March 16, 1907. Dear Sir: I like the tono of tho '
book from tho first to last. It is good to havo a book of this kind to
turn to, for we all need to havo our attention called to. what is sano
and wholesome In human life. Albert Leonard. - S
JUDGE CHARLES B. LBTTON N
(Associate Justlco Nobraska Supremo Court) " v-,
Lincoln, Nob., Jan. 12 1907. Dear Sir: I have read it with oniby
mont and appreciation and trust it may find many readers who mar
heed Its counsels. Charles B. Letton. B wno may
FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR WILLIAM V. ALLEN
Madison, Nob., April 27, 1907. Dear Sir: Every man woman and
child should read it, and I am convinced it is destined to ewSso a
wider influence In making good mpn and women that its author could
possibly havo contemplated when it was written. William V. Allen.
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