SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH
Reading edition
Battle of Marathon B. C. 490.
William Lowth born 1661.
James Thomson born 1700.
But what is virtue but repose of mind, A pure ethereal calm, that knows no storm; Above the reach of wild ambitious wind, Above the passions that this world deform. —James Thomson.
And if I pray, the only prayer That moves my lips for me Is, "Leave the heart that now I bear, And give me liberty!" Yes, as my swift days near their goal, 'Tis all that I implore; In life and death, a chainless soul With courage to endure. —Emily Brontë.
Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward.
—Hebrews 10. 35.
Tender Father, may I pause this morning to look at that which I keep uppermost in my life; and if it may not be worthy of thy esteem, may I be bold enough to revise my ideals. With thy compassion may I free my heart and mind of all unworthiness, and be given endurance to restore the empty places. Amen.