To Live in the Mercy of God

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This resource relating to Psalm 103:1-8 provides a poem by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) highlighting the overwhelming nature of beauty and a poem by Denise Levertov (1923-1997) highlighting living in the mercy of God.
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Englewood Review
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*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: Psalm 103:1-8 CLASSIC POEM: Beauty crowds me till I die Emily Dickinson Beauty crowds me till I die Beauty mercy have on me But if I expire today Let it be in sight of thee – *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: To Live in the Mercy of God Denise Levertov SNIPPET: To lie back under the tallest oldest trees. How far the stems rise, rise … [ READ THE FULL POEM ]
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Emily Dickinson
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Denise Levertov
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Psalm 103:1-8
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Year C Proper 16 (Ordinary Time 21)
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Monday, August 15, 2022