For the most part, of course, the presence of the great spiritual universe surrounding us is no more noticed by us than the pressure of air on our bodies, or the action of light. Our field of attention is not wide enough for that; our spiritual senses are not sufficiently alert. Most people work so hard at developing their correspondence with the visible world, that their power of correspondence with the invisible is left in a rudimentary state.
Evelyn UnderhillIt is important to increase our sense of God's richness and wonder by reading what his great lovers have said about him.
Evelyn UnderhillIf God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshipped.
Evelyn UnderhillThis is the secret of joy. We shall no longer strive for our own way; but commit ourselves, easily and simply, to God's way, acquiesce in His will, and in so doing find our peace.
Evelyn Underhill