Memorial Address : The Rev . Douglas McCloud Taylor
Christine and Douglas Taylor
The Rev . Walter E . Orthwein
Bryn Athyn Cathedral , February 25 , 2016
The Lord was walking by the Sea of Galilee one day at the beginning of
His public ministry and saw some fishermen casting their net into the sea . “ Follow Me ,” He said , “ and I will make you fishers of men ,” which they immediately did . ( Matthew 14:18-20 )
Today we have gathered here to celebrate the life of a disciple of the Lord from our own time who devoted himself to this use with enthusiasm and unusual ability : the Rev . Douglas Taylor .
A convert himself , Doug was a pioneer , a guiding light , and a tireless worker in the effort to reach out and bring more people into the New Church . A true spiritual fisherman .
And he cast his net on the right side of the boat – as the Lord would tell His disciples to do another time , when He appeared by the sea again after His resurrection . That means to teach from love and to teach the good of charity . It is not just truths per se that attract people but the potential for good in them . It is when people see the good that truth makes possible – the use of it – that
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