by revd | Apr 14, 2022 | Humankind
All things by immortal power Near or far Hiddenly To each other linked are That thou canst not stir a flower Without troubling a star. Francis Thompson (1859-1907), The Mistress of Vision.
by revd | Apr 14, 2022 | Church
At last the secret is out, as it always must come in the end, The delicious story is ripe to tell the intimate friend; Over the tea-cups and in the square the tongue has its desire; Still waters run deep, my friend, there’s never smoke without fire. Behind the...
by revd | Apr 14, 2022 | Church
A people without history Is not redeemed from time, for history is a pattern Of timeless moments. So, while the light fails On a winter’s afternoon, in a secluded chapel History is now and England. With the drawing of this Love and the voice of this Calling We...
by revd | Apr 14, 2022 | Our Father, Humankind
Lest we forget—lest we forget! If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe— Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! For heathen heart...
by revd | Apr 14, 2022 | Church
The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords Is when the soul unto the lines accords. He who craves all mind, And all the soul, and strength, and time, If the words only rhyme, Justly complains, that somewhat is behind To make his verse, or write a hymn in kind....
