Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

aristocratic groups on one hand to hold what they have and by another group on the other hand, which wants to create a new empire. Ghastly as is the plight of the unfortunate peoples who are caught between these to [sic] groups and whipped into destroying each other, there is little I can do about it and my job is to continue my work as long as I can, “for the night may be coming when I can’t work.” ; God is very near today, and on every hand. Oh that I were nothing of his presence. But His nearness only makes me aware of my baseness.; Working in the garden, and enjoyed it.