This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...initials of the leading words in the Beatitudes. Happiness, we reminded ourselves, does not lie in merely bearing the name of Christ, but in being filled with the spirit of Christ. On the other side of the badge we had the XP, the monogram of Christ, and the words Bead in Christo (Xto). Thus the badge claimed our ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...initials of the leading words in the Beatitudes. Happiness, we reminded ourselves, does not lie in merely bearing the name of Christ, but in being filled with the spirit of Christ. On the other side of the badge we had the XP, the monogram of Christ, and the words Bead in Christo (Xto). Thus the badge claimed our loyalty to our Lord, not in letter only but in spirit. The Beatitudes became the little canticle of our meetings. Whenever we met for prayer, we united in saying together the Beatitudes. This chapter is a tribute to the loyal-heartedness of the body of men who worked with me as brothers in enterprise, and perhaps the best way in which I can close this chapter is by adding here the little record which we issued as a souvenir when we had completed the full twenty-one years of joint work. The souvenir gives the memorial letter which I wrote as a record and a farewell to my much-loved comrades: it gave also the list of places which were included in our periodical excursions. Those who know what bonds of confidence are created and strengthened by common work and common travel, will realize how strong was the tie which bound us together and how affectionate are the memories which remain. Here, also, I gladly record the fact that the Good Friday Service is still held, and that it was conducted this year (1916) under conditions which seem to promise its happy continuance. I am grateful to those whose fostering care has made this possible, and I can only hope and pray that future vicars of Leeds will show the same loving care which the present vicar (Dr. Bickersteth) has shown in the enterprise, and that future bishops of Ripon will support it with the same kind sympathy which the present bishop (Dr. Drury) has given. GOOD FRIDAY MEMORIES, 1890-1911 EXCURSI...
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