Jeremy Taylor died 1667.
Dr. William Wotton born 1669.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward born 1844.
Elizabeth Prentiss died 1878.
Sir John Millais died 1896.
Feeling the way--and all the way up hill;
But on the open summit, calm and still,
The feet of Christ are planted; and they stand
In view of all the quiet land.
Feeling the way--and if the way is cold,
What matter? since upon the fields of gold
His breath is melting; and the warm winds sing
While rocking summer days for him.
--Elizabeth S. Phelps.
All the performances of human art, at which we look with praise and
wonder, are instances of the resistless force of perseverance.
--Samuel Johnson.
But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been
assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.
---2 Timothy 3. 14.
My Lord, I would remember to ask thee this morning for that of which I
seem to have most need. May I have the will to keep my patience and
realize the untold power of my words and actions. Give me thy peace,
not only to rest in, but that I may have it to give to others. Amen.