Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1958

Wednesday, January 1, 1958

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

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Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, January 1, 1958

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
""If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.""
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[After Rhoda left Peter outside at Mary's house in her excitement at seeing him, he] continued knocking. When they finally opened the door and saw..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve him night and day ..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.