Being and Doing – 16 August – Thoroughness
WHATSOEVER thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
SOLOMON
I SHOULD never have made my success in life if I had not bestowed upon the least thing I have ever undertaken the same attention and care that I have bestowed upon the greatest.
C. DICKENS
I HATE to see a thing done by halves; if it be right, do it boldly; if it be wrong, leave it undone.
GILPIN
WHAT shall I do to gain eternal life?
Discharge aright
The simple dues with which each day is rife
Yea, with thy might.
Ere perfect scheme of action thou devise
Will life be fled;
While he who ever acts as conscience cries
Shall live, tho’ dead.
SCHILLER
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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 