Character and Conduct – 3 December – Nature
Character and Conduct – 3 December – Nature
“THE unobtrusive influences of earth, sea, and sky do into the soul.”
their work. They pass imperceptibly and unsought into the soul.”
…OUTDOOR sights
Sweep gradual gospels in.”
“BID me work, but may no tie
Keep me from the open sky” (Barnes).
The Making of Character, Professor MAcCUNN
“THE cheerfulness of heart which springs up in us from the survey of Nature’s works, is an admirable preparation for gratitude. The mind has gone a great way towards praise and thanksgiving that is filled with such a secret gladness: a grateful reflection on the Supreme Cause who produces it, sanctifies the soul, and gives it its proper value. Such an habitual disposition of mind consecrates every field and wood, turns an ordinary walk into a morning or evening sacrifice, and will improve those transient gleams of joy, which naturally brighten up and refresh the soul on such occasions, into an inviolable and perpetual state of bliss and happiness.”
ADDISON
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These quotes are from ‘Character and Conduct’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.
Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1905 as a follow up to her volume of Daily Readings for members of the Being and Doing Guild who asked for an additional volume
In her preface Whishaw writes:
‘This collection of noble thoughts expressed by men and women of past and present ages who have endeavoured to leave the world a little better than they found it.’
It is my hope in publishing them here is that readers may be inspired to imitate the example of the authors.
Suffolk Vicar 