The Henson Journals

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 24th, 1926.

If any shall surmise that writings in this kind may occasion too much liberty, a thing that little needeth in this over–licentious age: I answer briefly: first, that it is unequal that for the looseness of some dissolute, the consciences of those that be godly disposed should be entangled and ensnared: and, secondly, that whosoever shall take no more liberty than by me is here given, shall be sure to keep within the bounds of Piety, of Sobriety, of Equity, and of Clarity: than which I know not what can be more required.

v. Thomas Gataker (1574–1654) "Of the Nature and Use of Lots." Preface.

published. 1609.

A brilliant morning brightening a landscape on which no traces of snow any more remained, infinitely welcome. I celebrated the Holy Communion in the Chapel at 8 a.m. After breakfast, I wrote to William and George Nimmins. I was shown Beck's family by Ashton – six droll little fat creatures – while Beck wagged her tail with maternal pride. I remained reading in my study most of the day.

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