"I was still young and the whole world of beauty was opening before me, my own officious obstructions were often swept aside and, startled into self-fo...

All joy... emphasizes our pilgrim status; always reminds, beckons, awakens desire. Our best havings are wantings.
~ C. S. Lewis ~











All joy... emphasizes our pilgrim status; always reminds, beckons, awakens desire. Our best havings ...
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