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Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold Thy glory.   Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cros

Alexander Pope Happy the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire, Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter fire. Blest, who can unconcernedly find Hours, days, and years slide soft away, In health of body, peace of mind, Quiet by day, Sound sleep by night; study and ease, Together mixed; sweet recreation; And innocence,

A flowering grass I rise From the side of a far-spread lake, Whose waters lave and fertilize, And all my thirsty tissues slake. The dews...

Reserve Modesty Meekness Subjection Humbleness Contentment Resignation Groundedness Nonresistance Lack of pride A noble grace...

A great man is always willing to be little. Emerson Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real. Thomas Merton Every person that...