Being and Doing – 25 June – Purpose
IT SHOULD not seem to be so very wonderful a thing that men should attain to the ability to say, ‘I am willing to die.’… It seems to me a much better, grander, and nobler thing to say, ‘ I am willing and ready to live, right here, to-day, in my circumstances; ready to take up my burden, to carry my load, to do my work, to wait God’s time.
M. D. SAVAGE
WE KNOW what strength, what resolution, what scattering of idle doubts, what concentration of aim, come when we once have avowed our choice.
Numberless temptations are removed by the mere fact that our part is taken.
The obligation of our cause is upon us.
Bishop WESTCOTT
AN IDEAL may seem unattainable, but when it is distinctly acknowledged as the object of aspiration, it will be found close at hand.
Bishop WESTCOTT
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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.
Suffolk Vicar 