Being and Doing – 24 August – Rest
THERE is a rest and a heaven, which souls weary of this earth may find, but it is discovered best in the world’s midst, seeking its good, and doing His will who lived and died to save it.
Dr. J. KER
THE rewards of duty are not rest from labour, but greater tasks.
FOLLEN
For this of old is sure,
That change of toil is toil’s sufficient cure.
LEWIS MORRIS
To the giver shall be given;
If thou would’st walk in light
Make other spirits bright;
Who, seeking for himself alone,
ever entered heaven
In blessing we are blest,
In labour find our rest;
If we bend not to the world’s work,
heart and hand and brain,
We have lived our life in vain.
C. SEYMOUR
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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 