Pulpit and Press (6th Edition) by Mary Baker Eddy
page 38 of 90 (42%)
page 38 of 90 (42%)
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fidelity to what they believe to be the literal teachings of Christ.
Yet each and all these movements, however they may differ among themselves, are phases of idealism and manifestations of a higher spirituality seeking expression. It is good that each and all shall prosper, serving those who find in one form of belief or another their best aid and guidance, and that all meet on common ground in the great essentials of love to God and love to man as a signal proof of the divine origin of humanity which finds no rest until it finds the peace of the Lord in spirituality. They all teach that one great truth that: God's greatness flows around our incompleteness, Round our restlessness, his rest. ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. I add on the following page a little poem that I consider superbly sweet--from my friend, Miss Whiting, the talented author of "THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL."--M.B. EDDY. AT THE WINDOW. [_Written for the Traveller_.] The sunset, burning low, Throws o'er the Charles its flood of golden light. Dimly, as in a dream, I watch the flow Of waves of light. |
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