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“A vocation is a terrible thing. To be called out of nature into the supernatural life is at first (or perhaps not quite at first - the wrench of the parting may be felt later) a costly honour. Even to be called from one natural level to another is loss as well as gain. Man has difficulties and sorrows which the other primates escape. But to be called up higher still costs still more.”

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Book:Reflections on the Psalms
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Reflections on the Psalms

This book delves into the Psalms, analyzing their themes and messages, and their influence on various religious and philosophical traditions. more

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