<p>Book of Common Prayer of a 94 year old: well-used, Bible Readings and prayers - photo taken last week.</p><p>Dear Reader, </p><p>I hope you like the photo above of a well-used Book of Common Prayer!</p><p>From our Bible Sunday sermon, may I leave you with this thought:</p><p>Thomas Cranmer in his Homily on Scripture ended it with an exhortation to read scriptures in this way:</p><p><em>“Let us ruminate, and, as it were, chew the cud, that we may have the sweet juice, spiritual effect, marrow, honey, kernel, taste, comfort and consolation of them.”</em></p><p>Sometimes less is more. Why not take a verse that touches you in some way and ‘chew the cud’ with it for a while…</p><p>Be encouraged!</p><p>Blessings, Andrew+</p><p><strong>Romans 15:4–6 NIV</strong> For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.</p><p>May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://stmarysmarstonmoreteyne.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">stmarysmarstonmoreteyne.substack.com</a>
