Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. If I do not love a person I am not moved to help him by proofs that he is in need; if I do love him, I wait for no proof of a special need to urge me to help him.

A simple stone cross with the inscription on the pedestal reads: "ROLAND ALLEN CLERK IN HOLY ORDERS 1868-1947 I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE SAITH THE LORD"


Veneration
Allen is honored with a feast day on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church (USA) on June 8. Selected Writings Cambridge: Lutterworth Press 2006 ISBN 978-0-7188-9173-2; edited by David M. A Study in the Work of Roland Allen Cambridge: Lutterworth Press 2006 ISBN 978-0-7188-9103-9; edited by David M.