None Before

"It is necessary that that which hath a beginning must have some cause, some author that gave it a beginning, but God never had a beginning; there was none before him, and therefore none that gave him his being. He thanks no one for his being; doth not, nor ever did depend upon any for it, but receives his being from himself, and depends alone on himself. Neither doth he thank anyone for anything he enjoys: his power, his wisdom, his excellency, his glory, his honor, and authority are his own, and received from none other."

- Jonathan Edwards, Works 10, 419.

Mr. Memorization

-noun. the act of committing to memory.

 

Me: Will I not lose my mind?

Mr. Memorization: Is learning my only end?

Me: What is your other end?

Mr. Memorization: By me the wax of truth languidly drips into the heart.

Mr. Meditation

-noun. continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.

Mr. Meditation: It has been a long time. Where have you been?

Me: Avoiding you.

Mr. Meditation: Why? I can help you.

Me: Help me? How?

Mr. Meditation: By exposing truths long trodden upon by the clog of familiarity.

Mr. Liturgy

-noun. a form of public worship; ritual.

 

Me: I have heard of your insincerity?

Mr. Liturgy: You, having neglected me entirely?

Me: Well, not me personally. My fathers feared staleness.

Mr. Liturgy: In turn, demeaning language, they brought disgrace and shame.

Mr. Invocation

-noun. a form of prayer invoking God's presence.

Me: Is it acceptable to enjoy you for your sake?

Mr. Invocation: No, for I am nothing but a billhook cutting the weed of vapidity.

Me: Then, why must I employ you?

Mr. Invocation: Because the weed grows deep in the soil of your heart.