Being and Doing – 13 November – Prayer

PRAYER has the power of sanctifying life, because it brings God into life.   Twice in the day it has been for ages the habit of the race to use this talisman, once for the sanctification of the day; once for the sanctification of the night.   The morning prayer chimes in with the joy of the creation, with the quick world, as it awakes and sings.   Such a prayer is the guard of life.   It makes us conscious of our Father’s presence, so that we hear His voice in the hour of our folly and our sin.   ‘My child, this morning you called Me to your side, do not drive Me away. Bridle that passionate temper, restrain that excitement which is sweeping you beyond the power of will; keep back that foolish word which will sting your neighbour’s heart; do not do that dis-honesty; be not guilty of that cowardice, I am by your side.’

STOPFORD BROOKE

WITH the practice of prayer I should earnestly recommend the use of some book of devotion, like Jeremy Taylor’s Holy Living and Dying – some book which will make us acquainted with the feelings, and reflections, and resolutions of good men, who have gone through the very self-same struggle with Adversity.

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.