Mar 8, 2023
To pretend to possess Truth but not allow it that sovereignty due it is indeed to reject it. Let Truth rule your judgment, will, and affections in all things.
John Maynard
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To pretend to possess Truth but not allow it that sovereignty due it is indeed to reject it. Let Truth rule your judgment, will, and affections in all things.
John Maynard
John Maynard - Theodor Fontane - Germany
Translators: Julie and Amy Huberman (German)
"Who is John Maynard?"
"John Maynard was our helmsman true. To solid land he carried us through. He saved our lives, our noble king. He died for us; his praise we sing. John Maynard."
From Detroit to Buffalo As mist sprays her bow like flakes of snow Over Lake Erie the "Swallow" takes flight And every heart is joyful and light. In the dusk, the passengers all Can already make out the dim landfall, And approaching John Maynard, their hearts free of care, They ask of their helmsman, "Are we almost there?" He looks around and toward the shore: " Still 30 minutes.... a half hour more."
All hearts are happy, all hearts are light -- Then out of the hold comes a cry of fright. " Fire!" it is, that terrified shout. From the cabin and hatch black smoke pours out. Smoke, then fire and flames aglow, And still 20 minutes to Buffalo.
And the passengers, in a colorful crowd Stand pressed together on the bow. Up on the bow there is still air and light But the smoke at the helm forms a thick, dark night. " Where are we? Where?" the men must know, And still 15 minutes to Buffalo. --
The wind grows strong but the smoke cloud stays. To the helm the captain turns his gaze. The helmsman is hidden by the raging fires But through the bullhorn the captain enquires: " Still there, John Maynard?" " Yes, sir. I am." " Onto the beach! Into the surf!" " Yes, sir. That's my plan." And the people cry: "Hold on! Hallo!" And still 10 minutes to Buffalo.--
"Still there, John Maynard?" And the answer is clear, Though with dying voice: "Yes, sir. I'm still here." And in the surf, rocks, obstacles afloat, Into their midst he plunges the boat. To be saved, it's the only way to go. Salvation: the shores of Buffalo!
The fire is out. The ship's run aground. All are saved. Only one can't be found.
The bells ring out, their notes all fly From churches and chapels to heaven on high. The city is still but for funeral bells. For one service only the sad sound swells: In the procession ten thousand go by, Or maybe more -- and not one dry eye.
With layers of flowers the grave they soften. Under more flowers they bury the coffin. With golden script in marble stone The city has its tribute shown:
"Here lies John Maynard! In smoke and fire He held fast to the wheel; he did not tire. He saved our lives, our noble king. He died for us; his praise we sing. John Maynard!"
Tired 24/7
Did a sketch of John Maynard, one of @maddogvii 's characters. I tried crosshatching for this sketch, which I usually don't do that often but I thought it would go nice with MadDogvii's awesome, bold style
What is this Truth which we must buy? There exists a truth of things, the truth of their essence or being. So, all things that are, are truly the same as they are. Gold is true gold as opposed to that which is false and counterfeit. And this truth of things is the conformity of these things to the Divine intellect or knowledge of God. For the Lord in his infinite knowledge comprehends and asserts all truth...
What is this Truth which we must buy? There exists a truth of things, the truth of their essence or being. So, all things that are, are truly the same as they are. Gold is true gold as opposed to that which is false and counterfeit. And this truth of things is the conformity of these things to the Divine intellect or knowledge of God. For the Lord in his infinite knowledge comprehends and asserts all truth...
by John Maynard (1600-1665)
“Buy the Truth and sell it not.” - Proverbs 23:23
What is this Truth which we must buy? There exists a truth of things, the truth of their essence or being. So, all things that are, are truly the same as they are. Gold is true gold as opposed to that which is false and counterfeit. And this truth of things is the conformity of these things to the Divine intellect or knowledge of God. For the Lord in his infinite knowledge comprehends and asserts all truth. By default, every untruth uttered by men is either a denial of some truth which God affirms or an affirming of some falsehood which God denies. God is original Truth and the source of all truth. Further, the truth of things agrees with the original truth of God, just as the truth of a copy agrees with the original. Truth also carries a relationship to knowledge...