Being and Doing – 10 June – Reading

READ not to contradict nor confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.

BACON

I WOULD utter a caution against a too exclusive adherence to one class of books.  There is certainly a danger of cramping the mind and losing power and sympathy by unfamiliarity with other classes of literature.   It is surely well for those who have leisure to make their reading more varied, and to train and cultivate their minds by some little study of history, biography, natural science, and poetry.

Bishop WALSHAM HOW

ADJUST your proposed amount of reading to your time and inclination – this is perfectly free to every man, but whether that amount be large or small, let it be varied in its kind, and largely varied…   keep your view of men and things extensive.

Dr. ARNOLD

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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.