Submitted by June Crandall, Contributing Author
“And may we strive to touch and know the great human heart common to us all and O Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.” Part 7- Analysis of Mary Stewart’s Collect. Submitted by June Crandall This sentence is a prayerful appeal for empathy, shared humanity, and kindness by moving the reader from understanding (“touch and know the great human heart common to us all”) to a moral response (“let us not forget to be kind”).
Mary Stewart seems to exhibit humility and sincerity and speak prayerfully as she appeals by saying “O Lord God.” Here she is asking for guidance while appealing to all to not forget about kindness which is both necessary and fragile. People can become distracted by anger, pride, or division, so kindness must be consciously remembered…meaning it takes effort. The meaning here is that kindness is not accidental; it is a discipline and a moral practice rooted in awareness of our common humanity.
“And may we strive to touch and know the great human heart common to us all and O Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.” Part 7- Analysis of Mary Stewart’s Collect. Submitted by June Crandall This sentence is a prayerful appeal for empathy, shared humanity, and kindness by moving the reader from understanding (“touch and know the great human heart common to us all”) to a moral response (“let us not forget to be kind”).
Mary Stewart seems to exhibit humility and sincerity and speak prayerfully as she appeals by saying “O Lord God.” Here she is asking for guidance while appealing to all to not forget about kindness which is both necessary and fragile. People can become distracted by anger, pride, or division, so kindness must be consciously remembered…meaning it takes effort. The meaning here is that kindness is not accidental; it is a discipline and a moral practice rooted in awareness of our common humanity.
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