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The Agonie by George Herbert Philosophers have measur’d mountains, Fathom’d the depths of seas, of states, and kings, Walk’d with a staffe to heaven, and traced fountains: But there are two vast, spacious things, The which to measure it dothRead more…
The author first remembers rethinking models of success when he and his wife, also a professional historian, discovered they were having twins near the end of their respective PhD programs. The future was very promising then, with various competitive research grants won and a publishing contract obtained together, for a historical project they had been working on alongside their dissertations. Certainly a rare and exciting feat for two young married historians. At first the oncoming twins seemed the ‘first major speed bump’ towards this ‘fast track to success,’ but naturally, children are much more than that! Read more…
The milky way, the bird of Paradise, Church-bells beyond the stars heard, the soul’s blood, The land of spices; something understood. – Description of prayer from George Herbert’s poem Prayer (I) Reflection I certainly didn’t expect it. If someone had toldRead more…
Thou has given so much to me Give one thing more – a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleases me, As if Thy blessings had spare days; But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise — George HerbertRead more…
Today join me in praising God for his blessing and asking him to continue to grow in all of us a heart of thankfulness and joy.Read more…
The third quotation comes from a book much older than Orthodoxy, but ties in nicely with last week’s quote from Chesterton: The Elixir by George Herbert Teach me, my God and King, In all things thee to see, And whatRead more…