If some of those Birds would spend their time following His example instead of trying to figure out His mode of arrival and departure, they would come nearer getting confidence in their Church.

Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist

Column (1924-01-20), “Weekly Article: Send Mexico Our Wooden Ships, Too” [No. 58]
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Commenting on some sort of theological conflict in the American Episcopal Church going on at the time.

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If some of these birds would follow His example instead of trying to figure out His mode of arrival and departure, they would come nearer getting confidence in their church.