after the words of Isaac Penington 1659*

And Oh, How sweet
and pleasant to the
truly spiritual eye
to see several forms in the School of Christ.
Everyone learning their own lesson,
and knowing, owning, loving
one another in their several places.
 
To feel the same spirit and life,
To walk in our own order.
Knowing what it is to receive truth.
 
For this is the true ground
of love and unity.
 
Beware haste,
not pressing knowledge and practice,
but waiting patiently
till the Lord fits such to be received.
 
Leave conscience to its full liberty.
Preserve it single and entire,
Seek unity in the Light
Walking together.