The Voice of God

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This resource relating to Psalm 98 provides a poem by Edward Thomas (1878-1917) highlighting the trumpet's call to battle and a poem by Crystal Williams highlighting nature joining in praise.
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Englewood Review
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*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Psalm 98 CLASSIC POEM: The Trumpet Edward Thomas Rise up, rise up, And, as the trumpet blowing Chases the dreams of men, As the dawn glowing The stars that left unlit The land and water, Rise up and scatter The dew that covers The print of last night’s lovers— Scatter it, scatter it! While you are listening To the clear horn, Forget, men, everything On this earth new-born, Except that it is lovelier Than any mysteries. Open your eyes to the air That has washed the eyes of the stars Through all the dewy night: Up with the light, To the old wars: Arise, arise. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: The Voice of God Crystal Williams SNIPPET: Poem for Aretha Franklin when she opens her mouth our world swells like dawn on the pond when the sun licks the water & the jay garbles, the whole quiet thing coming into tune, … … [ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Edward Thomas
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Crystal Williams
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Psalm 98
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Year B Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Monday, April 29, 2024