Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 1960

Monday, August 8, 1960

"If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God."
— Epictetus

More Quotemeal

"Lord please give me the patience to listen, the courage to speak, the honor to follow, and the wisdom to lead."
"Every sermon should be an agony of the soul, a passion to beget Christ in the souls of men."
"If sinners be dammed, at least let them leap to Hell over our bodies. If they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees. Let no one go there...."
"If knowing answers to life's questions is absolutely necessary to you, then forget the journey. You will never make it, for this is a journey of unknowables,....."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Epictetus — "If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, August 8, 1960

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Here is a precious truth for thee, believer. Thou mayest be poor, or in suffering, or unknown, but for thine encouragement take a review of thy..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Disciple, Pentecost came, and My church was born! The presence, power, and work of the Holy Spirit in every true disciple had finally arrived......"
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

About This Devotional

Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.