March 23

“Let no one say that he must be better before he can take a part, even a quiet and unobserved part, in making others better. On the contrary, there is no duty which may not be made the gate of the road to Christ. Begin here and you will find that this way leads, where all such ways lead, to your Master’s Presence. Do not fear that you are unworthy to serve Him, for serving Him in any way is the sure means to make you more worthy.”

Bishop TEMPLE

“You will never lead souls heavenward unless climbing yourself. You need not be very far up, but you must be climbing.”

Bishop WALSHAM HOW

“The best men doing their best
Know peradventure least of what they do:
Men usefullest in the world are simply used;
The nail that holds the wood must pierce it first,
And He alone Who wields the hammer sees
The work advanced by the earliest blow. Take heart.”

ELIZABETH B. BROWNING