"Oh, that mine eyes might closed be
To what concerns me not to see;
That deafness might possess mine ear
To what concerns me not to hear;
That love my tongue might always tie
From ever speaking foolishly!
But what are wishes! Lord, mine eye
On Thee is fixed. To Thee I cry.
Wash, Lord, and purify my heart
And make it clean in every part;
And when 'tis clean, Lord, keep it, too,
For that is more than I can do."
--_Unknown._
1568
_Rev. Thomas Guthrie_:--"As an ambassador for Christ, I regard a
preacher of the Gospel as filling the most responsible office any mortal
can occupy. His pulpit is, in my eyes, loftier than a throne; and of all
professions, learned or unlearned, his, though usually in point of
wealth the poorest, I esteem the most honorable. That office is one
angels themselves might covet."
--_From Memoir of Dr. Guthrie._
1569
When the preacher seeks fame he is sure to find folly.
1570
Opinions founded on prejudice are always sustained with the greatest
violence.
1571
He who never leaves his country is apt to be full of prejudices.
--_Goldoni._
1572
_Enjoy the Present._--Our advantages fly away:
Gather flowers while ye may.
1573