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This resource relating to John 1:29-42 provides a poem by William Blake (1757-1827) highlighting God's benevolence in providing for all living things and a poem by Malcolm Guite highlighting Christ's solidarity with refugees.
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading: John 1:29-42
CLASSIC POEM:
The Lamb
William Blake
Found in:
Songs of Innocence and Experience
Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee,
Gave thee life, and bid thee feed
By the stream and o’er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, woolly, bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Little lamb, I’ll tell thee;
Little lamb, I’ll tell thee:
He is called by thy name,
For He calls Himself a Lamb.
He is meek, and He is mild,
He became a little child.
I a child, and thou a lamb,
We are called by His name.
Little lamb, God bless thee!
Little lamb, God bless thee!
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Refugee
Malcolm Guite
SNIPPET:
…
Whilst Herod rages still from his dark tower
Christ clings to Mary, fingers tightly curled,
…
[ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Key Scriptures:
John 1:29-42
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year A Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Date:
Monday, January 9, 2023