Being and Doing – 2 June – Conversation

NOT only to say the right thing in the right place, but, far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

SALA

THE ordinary recreation of ordinary persons very much resolves itself into conversation with friends or casual acquaintance: and there can be no doubt that, by taking a little pains with it, directing it into interesting channels, and by unselfish efforts to make it vivacious, conversation may be made to brighten the mind very considerably, and to relieve the pressure of the burden of life.

GOULBURN

LET the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Ps. xix. 14, 15.

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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.

Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.

For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith.  I hope they will encourage others also.