SAYINGS OF THE SAGES - FRY

Elizabeth Fry, 1780 - 1845, Quaker Prison reformer.

In 1810 Elizabeth Fry became a prison reformer
in the Society of Friends.

After seeing the dreadful conditions of women in Newgate Prison,
she devoted her life to prison reform at home as well as abroad,
and helped the homeless through charitable societies.

We do not have copies of her exact words, but I offer this
poem in her honor and feel it will further her cause.

What great reformers have expressed, Can be performed by you.
The image you see of yourself, Is just what you can do.
No limitations need there be, From parents, church and school,
The Master said "we all are lights," Both He and us - that's cool.

The Latin says "religio," Means bind together well,
Integrity and harmony, In modern parallel.
With clouds of doubt dispersed we face, The present point of power,
Since vista's of the future form, From what we do this hour.

With unity and harmony, In mind and will each day,
Unspoken understanding brings, A peace that none can stay.
That feeling of a unity, Each one part of the whole,
And binding all together lets, Creative spirit flow.

Suzie-Q