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This resource relating to Psalm 23 provides a poem by William Blake (1757-1827) highlighting the peace that comes from knowing the Shepherd is near and a poem by Timothy Murphy (1951-2018) highlighting the desire for forgiveness.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: Psalm 23
CLASSIC POEM:
The Shepherd
William Blake
How sweet is the shepherd’s sweet lot!
From the morn to the evening he strays;
He shall follow his sheep all the day,
And his tongue shall be filled with praise.
For he hears the lambs’ innocent call,
And he hears the ewes’ tender reply;
He is watchful while they are in peace,
For they know when their shepherd is nigh.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Asperges Me
Timothy Murphy
SNIPPET:
…
Regard this little steeple.
You gave to the High Plains
a flock of sheep, the people
who drink deep when it rains.
…
[ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Psalm 23
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year A Proper 23 (Ordinary Time 28)
Date:
Monday, October 9, 2023