Old Signposts Have Become Inadequate

Te Ao Hou, June 1965, Page 9

Old Signposts Have Become Inadequate Today however, he is finding in his dispersal that the old signposts which provided direction to his religious impulses have become inadequate, and tend to increase his sense of insecurity. He is surrounded by a whole set of religious groups which vie for his allegiance, and the basic result is increased confusion. Basically, he is by nature still a very religious being who despite all confusion, in moments of crisis manifests this fact in many different ways; although he is often unaware that his approach to his Deity is to a large extent determined by his sense of need. This need is vividly outlined in the supplication so frequently raised by those who are unable to cope with disturbing and overwhelming situations in the words: Guide me O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand.