Down to the World’s Cradle

Down to the World’s Cradle

Down to that littleness, down to all that Crying and hunger, all that tiny flesh And flickering spirit – down the great stars fall, Here the great kings bow. Here the farmer sees his fragile lambs, Here the wise man throws his books away. This manger is the universe’s...
The way into church!

The way into church!

I see a door, a multitude near by, In creed and quarrel, sure disciples all! Gladly they would, they say, enter the hall, But cannot, the stone threshold is so high….   But see, one comes; he listens to the voice; Careful he wipes his weary dusty feet! The...
A little boat adrift!

A little boat adrift!

Adrift! A little boat adrift! And night is coming down! Will no one guide a little boat Unto the nearest town?   So, sailors say, on yesterday, Just as the dusk was brown, One little boat gave up its strife, And gurgled down and down.   But angels say, on...