The river of time sweeps on, but there, like a tree planted by the water, is our Lord Jesus Christ. He became human, willing to plant himself by the river of time. If you feel yourself drifting down to the rapids, lay hold of the tree; if you are caught up in the love of the world, hold on to Christ. He for your sake entered into time, but he did not cease to be eternal.

ST AUGUSTINE
FROM THE LIVING SPIRIT, ED. MARGARET HEBBLETHWAITE (CANTERBURY PRESS, 2000)