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Putting the soul into trifles. Let us remember that greatness of action depends on two other kinds of greatness; on our appreciation of the greatness of the occasion when it can be done. It has been well said, by an eminent French writer, that the true calling of a Christian is not to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. The most trivial tasks can be accomplished in a noble, gentle, regal spirit, which overrides and puts aside all petty, paltry feelings, and which elevates all little things. - Dean Arthur Penrhyn Stanley The greatness of God is the true rebuke to the littleness of men. The greatness of Christ is the true rebuke to the littleness of Christians. - Dean Arthur Penrhyn Stanley Christian work is something more than furnishing food and raiment and shelter. It is also teaching men of God, of Christ, of heaven, of sin, of love, of justice, of brotherhood. - Unknown The Christian life is not an engagement by contract between the Master and His servant. It is the union of two hearts--that of the Saviour and the saved--by the endearing ties of the most intimate love. - Unknown The weakest believer is a member of Christ as well as the strongest; and the weakest member of the body mystically shall not perish. Christ will cut off rotten members, but not weak members. - Sir William Watson (2) And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.(Bible--&The Acts&*ch. XI, v. 26*} Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens. - Daniel Webster Displaying page 2 of 2 for this topic: << Prev 1 [2]
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