“Do the Next Thing” Poem Hanging Canvas strawberries Hand thrown by Black Oak

Hand thrown by Black Oak artisans in Waco

In contrast to earthly comforts and structures

With my soul (with my soul)

Never Sung a Psalm

Many a doubt

“Do the Next Thing” Poem Hanging Canvas strawberries Hand thrown by Black OakBe encouraged, saintthe One who calls you to obedience is the One who equips you for it. You may have heard the phrase do the next thing beforeit was largely made popular by Elisabeth Elliot so she is often credited with the quote, howevershe was actually quoting from a longer poem by Minne E. Paull, crediting old Saxon legend. This is the original poem: From an old English parsonage down by the sea There came in the twilight a message to me; Its