Jerusalem

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This resource relating to Psalm 122 provides a poem by William Blake (1757-1827) highlighting a yearning for a simpler life and a poem by Rachel Hackenberg highlighting home as a sanctuary.
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Poetry Lectionary Poetry – First Sunday of Advent (Year A) November 21, 2022 10:48 pmViews: 10928 Lectionary Poetry Advent We continue our weekly series of poetry that resonates with the lectionary readings for the week (Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary). *** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Psalm 122 CLASSIC POEM: Jerusalem William Blake And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon Englands mountains green: And was the holy Lamb of God, On Englands pleasant pastures seen! And did the Countenance Divine, Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here, Among these dark Satanic Mills? Bring me my Bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold! Bring me my Chariot of fire! I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem, In Englands green & pleasant Land. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: Psalm 122:1 (part one) Rachel G. Hackenberg [ READ THE FULL POEM ] <<<<<< PREV. POEM | NEXT POEM >>>>>>
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William Blake
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Year A First Sunday of Advent
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Monday, November 21, 2022