Devotional
Tuesday
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report,—think on these things.—Philippians 4:8. As he thinketh in
his heart, so is he.—Proverbs 23:7.
STILL may Thy sweet mercy spread A shady arm above my head,About my
paths; so shall I find The fair centre of my mind Thy temple, and
those lovely walls Bright ever with a beam that falls Fresh from the
pure glance of Thine eye, Lighting to eternity.
R. CRASHAW.
MAKE yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts. None of us yet know, for
none of us have been taught in early youth, what fairy palaces we
may build of beautiful thought—proof against all adversity. Bright
fancies, satisfied memories, noble histories, faithful sayings,
treasure—houses of precious and restful thoughts, which care cannot
disturb, nor pain make gloomy, nor poverty take away from us,—houses
built without hands, for our souls to live in.
J. RUSKIN.