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Sesame and Lilies Lecture III - Of the Mystery of Life, Part 5
In which we are tenderly reminded that our brief lives, though fleeting as vapour, are not meant for idle or selfish pursuits but for the earnest work of men—work that demands daily judgement, self-sacrifice, and a resolute turning from vain desires and empty distinctions of station. Through practical Christian service in feeding, clothing, and lodging the needy, and by fostering unity in purpose rather than division in doctrine, we may cultivate a pure and steadfast faith that blossoms in the fulness of charity and the nobility of common endeavour.
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