This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. Life is no 'brief candle' to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.
++++++ These words express Gordon Cosby's vital spirit. In the last weeks of his life, he was still advocating for and nurturing the vision of Jesus. He died on Wednesday, March 20, at the age of 95. A public memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.
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