 MAY THIRTY-FIRST Passage, immediate passage! the blood burns in my veins! Away, O soul! hoist instantly the anchor! Out the hawser--haul out--shake out every sail! Have we not stood here like trees in the ground long enough? Have we not groveled here long enough eating and drinking like mere brutes? Have we not darkened and dazed ourselves with books long enough? Sail forth--steer for the deep waters only, Reckless, O soul, exploring, I with thee, and thou with me, For we are bound where mariner has not dared to go, And we will risk the ship, ourselves and all.
Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. --Deuteronomy 31. 6. My Father, give me joyful courage to squarely face my life. Help me to know that I cannot vanquish life by evading duties, nor encircling myself with indulgences. If I may be blind to my situation, restore my sight that I may make ready a worthy passage with thee. Amen. | | | | Online Bible Study Tools Read through the Bible and other Bible study resources: bible.christianity.com • Affordable online degrees • Free Christian Book • Free Book that Shocked the Nation • Orphans need your help! • Publish Your Book Christianity.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: • Crosswalk.com • LightSource.com • ChristianJobs.com • CrossCards.com • SermonSearch.com • Oneplace.com |