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FOREWORD
Many who have been permitted to read letters written by Dr. Miller to their friends have said hungrily, "If only I might have had such a message!"
The longing is now to be gratified. Among Dr. Miller's papers were more than a score of letter-books in which copies were made of messages to his personal correspondents, known and unknown. These letters have been carefully read, and a selection is printed in this volume.
Many of those who are privileged to read these Intimate Letters on Personal Problems, will feel that a message is coming to them.
The sorrowing will find comfort; 
doubters will find that faith is strengthened;
the soul-hungry will find new glimpses of Christ's beauty; 
those burdened by care will rejoice in the lightening of their load;
and eager pupils in life's school will gladly note the strengthening words of him who learned the secret of helpfulness, from the Friend who was his constant Companion.
John T. Faris, 
Philadelphia, May 15, 1914

THE MINISTRY OF LETTER-WRITING

GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS

Paying the Debt of Love
Doing One's Best
Stumbling Blocks
The Lesson of Self-control
Entering into the Lives of Others
Blessed — Or Being a Blessing
Helping Others
Talking About Oneself

GROWING IN GRACE

Near the Heart of Christ
To One Who Wants to Get Close to Christ
God with His People
Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms
Refuge in Christ
Glorifying Self and Glorifying God

YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS

The Choice of Amusements
To One Ambitious to Write Stories
Encouragement to Common Service
When One Service is Interrupted
His Twenty-first Birthday

QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE

To One in Doubt about Marriage
To One About to Be Married
When Her Engagement Was Broken
Loyalty to Christ Independent of Environment

TO ANXIOUS MOTHERS

A Busy Mother's Spiritual Problems
A Mother's Burdens
Foe a Mother Anxious about a Son

THE HARD THINGS OF LIFE

Burdens
Mastering the Blues
Helped by Hindrances
Helped by Hindrances
Songs in the Night of Pain
Blessings in Hard Things
Songful Acceptance of God's Will

In the Hands of God

I. To an Anxious Father
II. To the Sick Daughter
His Grace Is Sufficient

COMFORT FOR THE BEREAVED

What is the Reason for Sorrow?
God's Comfort in Sorrow
Courage in Bereavement
To a Mother Whose Child Has Died Suddenly
To a Widow
On the Loss of a Friend
Let Grief Lead to Service

PRAYER PROBLEMS

The Joy of Talking with God
Shall We Pray for the Healing of Disease?
Why Prayer is Not Answered
Getting the Mastery over Sin

THE ANXIETIES OF THE TOILER

How to Make the Most of Common Work
To One Who Was Disappointed in Seeking a Change of Position
To a Discouraged Teacher
Carry an Oil Can
What Duty Comes First?
Victorious Living
How Does God Lead Us?

BEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

What it Means to Unite with the Church
Which Church Shall I Join?
No Withdrawing from the World
Learning to Trust
Letting the Face Talk
Personality for Christ
Wise and Unwise Testimony for Christ

DOUBTS AND DOUBTERS

To One Who is Depressed
The Simplicity of Faith
A Step at a Time