The Diary of an Old Soul

Daily Readings by George MacDonald (1824 - 1905)

December 18

That man alone who does the Father's works

Can be the Father's son; yea, only he

Who sonlike can create, can ever be;

Who with God wills not, is no son, not free.

O Father, send the demon-doubt that lurks

Behind the hope, out into the abyss;

Who trusts in knowledge all its good shall miss.