John Milton born 1608.
Sir Anthony Van Dyck died 1641.
Joel Chandler Harris born 1848.
Doth God exact day labor, light denied?
I fondly ask: but Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need
Either man's work, or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best; his state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed,
And post o'er land and ocean without rest;
They also serve who only stand and wait."
--John Milton.
"'Tain't on'y chilluns w'at got de consate er doin' eve'ything dey
see yuther folks do. Hit's grown folks w'at oughter know better,"
said Uncle Remus.
--Joel Chandler Harris.
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have
grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with
reverence and awe.
--Hebrews 12. 28.
My Father, teach me to select my work from that which is noble and
true. May I not mold my life in affectation or feel that I must
imitate the lives of others, but grant that I may perfect my life
through experiences which are worthy of increasing endeavors. Amen.