March 16
Companions of the Way (Morning)Non però qui si pente, ma si ride, Non della colpa, ch'a mente non torna, Ma del valore ch'ordinò e provvide.
I CAN see no possible, reasonable, and enduring peace for any human being in this world, except in the conviction that everything that happens in this world is appointed or permitted with a purpose of love to everyone . . .
I find an ocean of unfathomed comfort in that word, “He hath included them all in unbelief, that He might have mercy on all.” Many things appear, and are, irretrievable to us, but there is nothing irretrievable with God. This is a great gospel to my heart. He who knows how to take occasion from the Fall to bring in the Redemption may be safely trusted with each event, and with every action, good or bad. I believe that love reigns and that love will prevail. I believe that He says to me every morning, “Begin again thy journey and thy life; thy sins which are many are not only forgiven, they shall be made by the wisdom of God the basis on which He will build blessings.”
THOMAS ERSKINE OF LIN- LATHEN
OUR MAKER