The saviour comes. But will I welcome him? Oh crowds of easy feelings make a start; They raise their hands, get caught up in the singing, And think the battle won. Too soon they’ll find The challenge, the reversal he is bringing Changes their tune.
Tag: Malcolm Guite sonnet
XIV Jesus is laid in the tomb Here at the centre everything is still Before the stir and movement of our grief Which bears its pain with rhythm, ritual, Beautiful useless gestures of relief. So they anoint the skin that cannot feel Soothing his ruined flesh with tender care, Kissing the wounds they know they … Continue reading HERE AT THE CENTRE EVERYTHING IS STILL
https://youtu.be/SPVuLOXh8vE Pentecost Today we feel the wind beneath our wings Today the hidden fountain flows and plays Today the church draws breath at last and sings As every flame becomes a Tongue of praise. This is the feast of fire,air, and water Poured out and breathed and kindled into earth. The earth herself awakens … Continue reading A FEAST FOR PENTECOST
Refugee We think of him as safe beneath the steeple, Or cosy in a crib beside the font, But he is with a million displaced people On the long road of weariness and want. For even as we sing our final carol His family is up and on that road, Fleeing the wrath of someone … Continue reading HOLY INNOCENTS
Celebrating the Feast of St Peter and St Paul with this wonderful sonnet by Malcolm Guite. Peter is my mate - I was deaconed at Petertide 26 years ago. I love this icon too: it was the one we chose for the Anglican holiday club which we were able to hold in an Orthodox parish … Continue reading EACH DENIAL IS UNDONE BY LOVE: a sonnet for St Peter
CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons 