That These May Be Exalted
Revolutionary Visions & Radical Imaginations.” Henry, Bob. 2019, mixed media. Created for Indiana American Friends Service Committee Banquet.
“…We are not for Names, nor Men, nor Titles of Government, nor are we for this Party, nor against the other, because of its Name and Pretense; but we are for Justice and Mercy, and Truth and Peace, and true Freedom, that these may be exalted in our Nation; and that Goodness, Righteousness, Meekness, Temperance, Peace and Unity with God, and one with another, that these things may abound…such a Government are we seeking and waiting for, wherein Truth and Righteousness, Mercy and Justice, Unity and Love, and all the Fruits of Holiness may abound; and the contrary be removed, cast out, and limited.”
Edward Burrough died in prison at age 29 for publicly voicing this Truth.
— Edward Burrough, 1659
Early English Quaker leader
Today’s Invitation
Research your representatives in government, then set apart some time today to hold them in the Light (no matter if you voted for them).
This Week’s Query
What does “speaking truth to power” mean to you?
What is your responsibility to speak truth to power as an individual? As part of a faith community?
Read the source of today’s quote
This week’s messages are guest edited by Bob Henry, artist, recorded Friend, and pastor of Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob is married to Sue and has three grown children.
Each of the art pieces this week are originals that Bob has created for sermons or other publications.
