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This resource relating to Romans 11:1-2, 29-32 provides a poem by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) highlighting how mercy should be freely given and a poem by Deena Metzger seeking healing, protection, and restoration for animals.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
CLASSIC POEM:
The quality of mercy is not strained
William Shakespeare
The quality of mercy is not strained;
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:
‘T is mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown:
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthronèd in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much
To mitigate the justice of thy plea;
Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice
Must needs give sentence ‘gainst the merchant there.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
O Great Spirit
Deena Metzger
SNIPPET:
In the name of Raven. In the name of Wolf. In the name of Whale. In
the name of Elephant. In the name of Snake.
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Romans 11:1-2, 29-32
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year A Proper 15 (Ordinary Time 20)
Date:
Monday, August 14, 2023