William Pitt born 1759.
Thomas Moore born 1779.
Louis Agassiz born 1807.
The bird let loose in eastern skies,
When hastening fondly home,
Ne'er stoops to earth her wing, nor flies
Where idle warblers roam;
But high she shoots through air and light,
Above all low delay,
Where nothing earthly bounds her flight,
Nor shadow dims her way.
--Thomas Moore.
Remember, the essence of religion is, a heart void of offense toward
God and man; not subtle speculative opinions, but an active
principle of faith.
--William Pitt.
And hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been
shed abroad in our hearts.
--Romans 5. 5.
God of mercy, reveal to me the hallowed life. May I be reminded that,
while I may save and keep the dust from things that perish, my life,
though unkept and undeveloped, tells in itself the value and need of
the most watchful care. Amen.