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‘Symbols can have power and meaning.’

The high life: David L Saunders on an ecumenical matter

‘Symbols can have power and meaning.’

by David L Saunders 25th February 2022

Like Michael Saunders (17 December) I confess to ‘high’ Quaker tendencies. While I treasure our witness to simplicity in corporate worship, I do find spiritual strength and focus from lighting my morning prayer candle. Symbols can have power and meaning – after all, Quakers have made great use of ‘Light’ over the centuries.