The 'Nevers'

 “O LORD, May I never fail to come to the knowledge of the truth,

Never rest in a system of doctrine, however scriptural,

That does not bring or further salvation…

Never confine my religion to extraordinary occasions,

But acknowledge thee in all my ways;

Never limit my devotions to particular seasons

But be in thy fear all the day long;

Never be godly only on the sabbath or in thy house,

But on every day abroad and at home;

Never make piety a dress but a habit,

Not only a habit but a nature,

Not only a nature but a life.”

 -- (from “The ‘Nevers’ of the Gospel” in “The Valley of Vision”)

 (posted by Betsy)