APRIL TWELFTH
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Edward Young died 1765.
Edward Bird born 1772.
Henry Clay born 1777.
I would rather be right than be President.
—Henry Clay.
Who does the best his circumstances allow Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more. —Edward Young.
Pedigree haz no more to do in making a man aktually grater than he iz than a pekok's feather in his hat haz in making him aktually taller. When the world stands in need of an arestokrat, natur pitches one into it, and furnishes him papers without enny flaw in them.
—Josh Billings.
Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
—Hebrews 10. 35, 36.
Lord God, help me to select with care the site, the plans, and the foundation of my life. May I use the best material; and may it be worthy of a permanent home. Amen.