The roots of responsibility run out to the ends of the earth and we can no more isolate our consciences from world issues than we can fence off our oyster beds from the tides of the ocean.
Ralph Washington SockmanLet us not bankrupt our today's by paying interest on the regrets of yesterday and borrowing in advance the troubles of tomorrow.
Ralph Washington SockmanThe forgiveness of the world can only be accomplished by the judgment of the world.
Ralph Washington SockmanA service of worship is primarily a service to God. When we realize this and act upon it, we make it a service to men.
Ralph Washington SockmanThere are parts of a ship which taken by themselves would sink. The engine would sink. The propeller would sink. But when the parts of a ship are built together, they float. So with the events of my life. Some have been tragic. Some have been happy. But when they are built together, they form a craft that floats and is going places. And I am comforted.
Ralph Washington Sockman