The Powerful Cords of Loving Kindness

“We beseech Thee, through Him that hath loved us and given Himself for us, that Thou wouldst draw us all, whether now far from Thee or near unto Thee, by the powerful cords of Thy loving kindness, out of darkness into Thy marvellous light, that we may ever dwell in Thy light and in Thy love, and know the fullness of Thy power, Thy glory, and Thy majesty. Amen, and Amen.”

— Elizabeth Fry, 1822
Quaker social reformer and philanthropist

Today’s Invitation

Dwell in light and love.

This Week’s Query

If there is “that of God in everyone” what does that mean for your relationship with yourself?

When has someone seen that of God in you?

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  • Elizabeth Fry (1780 – 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. She was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of people in prison, especially women.

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