This book was published in 1914.

Introduction : a plea for the study of Christian ethics -- The nature and scope of ethics -- The postulates of Christian ethics -- Ethical thought before Christ -- The estimate of man -- The witness of conscience -- 'The miracle of the will' -- Modern theories of life -- The Christian ideal -- Standard and motive -- The dynamic of the new life -- Virtues and virtue -- The realm of duty -- Social institutions -- Conclusion : the permanence of Christian ethics