Closing Words
As we part now one from another
As we part now one from another, let these be our thoughts:If that which is most holy lies within the human person, and if the greatest power in the world shines flickering and uncertain from each individual heart, then it is easy to see the value of human associations dedicated to nurturing that light: the couple, the family, the religious community.
For the power of good in any one of us must at times waver. But when a group together is dedicated to nurturing the power of good, it is rare for the light to grow dim in all individuals at the same moment.
So we borrow courage and wisdom from one another, to warm us and keep us until we're together again.
Source: 1997 UUMA Worship Materials Collection; altered
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Last updated on Monday, April 11, 2011.
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