All the rivers run into the sea;
yet the sea is not full;
unto the place from whence the rivers come,
thither they return again.
Ecclesiastes 1:7
"Everything sublunary is on the move,
time knows nothing of rest.
The
solid earth is a rolling ball,...
Tides
move the sea,
winds stir the airy ocean,
friction wears the rock:
change and death rule everywhere.
Men are born but to die:
everything is
hurry, worry, and vexation of spirit.
Father Ocean is a great receiver, but he is a generous
distributor. What the rivers bring him he returns to the earth in the
form of clouds and rain. That man is out of joint with the universe who
takes all but makes no return.
To give to others is but sowing seed for
ourselves. Friend of Jesus,
art thou rendering to Him according to the benefit received? Much has
been given thee, what is thy fruit?
Suppose the ocean gave up none
of its watery treasure, it would bring ruin upon our race."
Charles Spurgeon