Ode to Words

Descriptor: 
This resource relating to John 1:1-18 provides poems by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) and Gregory Orr highlighting the power of the spoken word.
Paid Resource: 
N
Lectionary: 
Revised Common Lectionary
Source: 
Englewood Review
Related to Children or Youth: 
N
Audio/Video: 
N
Full Text: 
*** Revised Common Lectionary *** Lectionary Reading: John 1:1-18 CLASSIC POEM: A Word is Dead Emily Dickinson A WORD is dead When it is said, Some say. I say it just Begins to live That day. *** This poem is in the public domain, and may be read in a live-streamed worship service. CONTEMPORARY POEM: Ode to Words Gregory Orr SNIPPET: … “And the word Was made Fresh”– Each one Baked daily.| It’s the bread By which we live. … [ READ THE FULL POEM ] <<<<<< PREV. POEM | BACK TO TOP >>>>>>
Author: 
role: 
Primary Author
Author: 
Emily Dickinson
role: 
Primary Author
Author: 
Gregory Orr
Content Type: 
Key Scriptures: 
John 1:1-18
This sermon-related resource is based on a topic. I have selected the correct topic from the topic tags.: 
Non English Resource: 
RCL Lectionary Week: 
All Years Second Sunday after Christmas Day
Date: 
Monday, December 28, 2020