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This resource relating to Romans 16:25-27 provides a poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) highlighting the transformative power of love and a poem by Mary Oliver (1935-2019) highlighting the finding of meaning and purpose in life.
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Englewood Review
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*** Revised Common Lectionary ***
Lectionary Reading:
Romans 16:25-27
CLASSIC POEM:
Thou Art My Lute
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Thou art my lute, by thee I sing,—
My being is attuned to thee.
Thou settest all my words a-wing,
And meltest me to melody.
Thou art my life, by thee I live,
From thee proceed the joys I know;
Sweetheart, thy hand has power to give
The meed of love—the cup of woe.
Thou art my love, by thee I lead
My soul the paths of light along,
From vale to vale, from mead to mead,
And home it in the hills of song.
My song, my soul, my life, my all,
Why need I pray or make my plea,
Since my petition cannot fall;
For I’m already one with thee!
*** This poem is in the public domain,
and may be read in a live-streamed worship service.
CONTEMPORARY POEM:
Leaves and Blossoms
Along the Way
Mary Oliver
If you’re John Muir you want trees to live among.
If you’re Emily, a garden will do.
Try to find the right place for yourself.
If you can’t find it, at least dream of it.
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Key Scriptures:
Romans 16:25-27
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RCL Lectionary Week:
Year B Fourth Sunday of Advent
Date:
Monday, December 14, 2020