Today (23rd August) is the eve of St Bartholomew
Suggested that Bartholomew is indeed Nathaniel in John's Gospel.
Philip brings him to Jesus
Jesus surmises that here is an Israelite " in whom there is no guile"
Guile is deception, duplicity, dishonesty, slyness, sharp practise
Bartholomew has a simple, direct character which avoids all of these.
overcomes all cynicism and proclaims Jesus as Lord
Josiah G Holland's poem:
God give us men! A time like this demands
Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands
men whom the lust of office does not fill
Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy,
Men who possess opinions and a will
men who love honour, men who cannot lie.
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