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...Author Ethel Mannin (Two Studies in Integrity, Late Have I Loved Thee) saw Christ speaking at Hyde Park Corner and Tower Hill. In the U.S. "His command to the rich to 'sell all that thou hast and give to the poor' might make Him suspect of 'Communist' leanings. His preaching might fall into the category of 'unAmerican activities.' But provided He didn't clash too badly . . . He would probably be invited to speak at women's clubs, and His teaching would be regarded as a new cult worthy of the attention...
...time to arise and go!" said St. Teresa of Avila. "The good time which I welcome, which is Thy will; the hour when I must leave my exile, and my soul shall enjoy the fulfillment of all her desire!" St. John the Evangelist was also eager to leave: "Thou hast invited me to Thy table, Lord; and behold I come, thanking Thee for having invited me, for Thou knowest that I have desired it with all my heart." "Welcome, Sister Death," said St. Francis of Assisi...
...think upon the Seven Words on this anniversary of the Crucifixion as a means of sharing the anguish of Christ. The body of the oratorio is part of the passion given in narrative and dramatic form by five soloists. After the Seven Words--"My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"--found in Matthew and Mark, we hear the less enigmatic pronouncement from Luke, "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!" The music reaches its most sublime level at the end of the narrative portion, ". . . and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." The influence...
...Lord," cried the ailing young King Edward VI, as he signed his name to the charter, "I yield Thee most hearty thanks that Thou hast given me life thus long, to finish this work to the glory of Thy name." A few days later, the King was dead. But the work he performed that day in 1553 lived and flourished. The charter which he signed was a "passinge dede of pittie" to incorporate a school for the children of the poor. Last week all of London was helping to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Edward VI's Christ...
...says, "that fair dazzled the eye," and he admits that he found it "elegant," "gracious." even "delightful at times." But he then goes on to say how much it disgusted him. Moreover, his hostesses were all deaf and seemed not to hear when he cried: "Come, sell all thou hast, and come follow me . . . follow the people...