Henry Ward Beecher: Our gifts and attainments are not only to be light and warmth in our own…
Our gifts and attainments are not only to be light and warmth in our own dwellings, but are to shine through the window, into the dark night, to guide and cheer bewildered travellers on the road.
In today’s wordsOur gifts and achievements aren't only meant to be light and warmth inside our own homes; they're meant to shine through the window into the dark night, guiding and cheering lost travelers on the road.
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