Well Worth Reading

Some books are worth reading; some well worth reading; some are worth reading more than once. It is not so often that you find a book that is not only well worth reading repeatedly, but one that so eloquently states the truth that it is worth meditating on as well. We have just such a jewel in a small book titled "IF" by Amy Carmichael. A family favorite, it's pages hold an incredible amount of food for thought along with encouragement and exhortation. Here are a couple of samples to wet your appetite and give you a taste of the richness in it's pages.

"If . . .
I can easily discuss the shortcomings
and the sins of any;
If I can speak in a casual way
even of a child's misdoings,
then I know nothing of Calvary love."

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"If . . .
I fear to hold another to the highest
goal because it is so much easier
to avoid doing so,
then I know nothing of Calvary love."

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"If . . .
I take offense easily;
if I am content to continue in a
cool unfriendliness, though
friendship be possible,
then I know nothing of Calvary love."

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If . . .
a sudden jar can cause me to speak
an impatient, unloving word,
then I know nothing of Calvary love.*

*For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot
spill even one drop of bitter water,
however suddenly jolted."

If you are interested in this gem, it is available through www.keepersofthefaith.com