Being and Doing – 5 October – Consolation
FROM every sorrow you receive in a spirit of Christian resignation, from every pain you bear patiently, from every great trial you bravely meet, there silently passes to those about you strength, and comfort, and encouragement.
S. A. SMITH
OH, fear not in a world like, this,
And thou shalt know ere long,
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.
LONGFELLOW
THERE are in this world blessed souls whose sorrows spring up into joys for others; whose earthly hopes, laid in the grave with many tears, form the seed whence spring healing flowers and balm for the desolate and the afflicted.
Mrs. H. B. STOWE
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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 