And for some reason this came to my mind….
The famous quip attributed to comedian W.C. Fields, a known cynic and heavy drinker, occurred when he was found reading a Bible late in life. When asked what he was doing, Fields replied “I’m looking for loopholes” a humorous nod to finding legalistic ways around divine judgment.
Repentance…..that’s a useful word.
John Bunyan has an old work about how “Profession” alone has its problems…I should probably read that again.
The Barren Fig Tree,
or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor.
John Bunyan 60p 1688
The title page was printed with a wide black border, most probably, to get the reader’s attention.
Rainbow Trout 