Being and Doing – 29 December –New Leaves
WE turn and look upon the valley of the past year. There below are the spots stained by our evil and our fear. But as we look a glow of sunlight breaks upon the past, and in the sunshine is a soft rain, falling from heaven. It washes away the stain, and from the purity of the upper sky a voice seems to descend and enter our sobered hearts. My child, go, forward, abiding in faith, hope, and love, for lo, I am with you alway.
STOPFORD BROOKE
THE possible stands by us ever fresh,
Fairer than aught which any life hath owned.
A healthful hunger for the great idea,
The beauty and the blessedness of Life.
JEAN INGELOW
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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 