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This resource relating to Acts 13, 14 provides a poem by Edward Bickersteth (1825-1906) exploring themes of faith and community in commemoration of St. Barnabas and a poem by Scott Cairns highlighting the theme of mortality.
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*** Narrative Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-18
CLASSIC POEM:
A Poem for the Feast of St. Barnabas
Edward Henry
My God, my Father, let me rest
In the calm sun-glow of Thy face,
Until Thy love in me express’d
Draws others to Thy throne of grace.
O Jesu, Master, let me hold
Such secret fellowship with Thee,
That others, careless once and cold,
Won to my Lord and theirs may be.
Eternal Spirit, heavenly Dove,
The light of life to me impart,
Till fire descending from above
Burns on and on from heart to heart.
O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Still, still may love to love respond;
And teach me, when I love Thee most,
Depths all unfathom’d lie beyond.
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Memento Mori
Scott Cairns
SNIPPET:
It doesn’t take much to remind me
what a mayfly I am,
what a soap bubble floating over the children’s party.
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Key Scriptures:
Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18
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Narrative lectionary week:
NL142 Paul's Mission
Date:
Monday, April 24, 2023