George Herbert has Jesus’ words in mind in his poem: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and hinder them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Word & Song is extraordinary, like a rare jewel found in the midst of the "thrashing floor," that brings peace, nostalgia, hope, love, charm ... faith ... think I will listen to Holy Baptism many more times. Thanks so much, will share this treasure with those who "have eyes to see, ears to hear"
Team Esolen knocks another one clear out of the park! I love this poem now, which I did not know before, and I love your remarks upon it. Can I posit that the professor was early introduced to the world of rhyme, because his family tree produced 'dozens of cousins'?😊 God bless those people we knew, way back when. What treasures we had!
Crucial, I think, was the presence of orderly Time: time to sow, time to grow, time to know. Stillness, though they were working all the while.
Holy Baptism the initial sacrament was traditionally received within the first week of the newborn's life. Godparents were chosen to insure that the child was raised in the faith, a beautiful christening gown (often hand made) was worn, and a celebration followed. The child was welcomed into the Church community and according to custom was given the name of a Saint as a model for life. This poem by George Herbert encapsulates the journey of both flesh and soul.
Beautiful poem! Your introduction reminds me of Bruce Springsteen's On Broadway version of My Home Town that he performed at the 2018 Tony Awards which gets to me every time as I also grew up with parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and a church family. My children grew up with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, although fewer in number., and a smaller church family My grandchildren too, although fewer yet in number, and although the size of family and church has diminished, and I feel a bit sad for them not having the same as I did, I think that they too treasurer their childhood, their church, and their family
Word & Song is extraordinary, like a rare jewel found in the midst of the "thrashing floor," that brings peace, nostalgia, hope, love, charm ... faith ... think I will listen to Holy Baptism many more times. Thanks so much, will share this treasure with those who "have eyes to see, ears to hear"
Team Esolen knocks another one clear out of the park! I love this poem now, which I did not know before, and I love your remarks upon it. Can I posit that the professor was early introduced to the world of rhyme, because his family tree produced 'dozens of cousins'?😊 God bless those people we knew, way back when. What treasures we had!
Crucial, I think, was the presence of orderly Time: time to sow, time to grow, time to know. Stillness, though they were working all the while.
Amen.
Thank you so much for this.
Holy Baptism the initial sacrament was traditionally received within the first week of the newborn's life. Godparents were chosen to insure that the child was raised in the faith, a beautiful christening gown (often hand made) was worn, and a celebration followed. The child was welcomed into the Church community and according to custom was given the name of a Saint as a model for life. This poem by George Herbert encapsulates the journey of both flesh and soul.
Beautiful poem! Your introduction reminds me of Bruce Springsteen's On Broadway version of My Home Town that he performed at the 2018 Tony Awards which gets to me every time as I also grew up with parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and a church family. My children grew up with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, although fewer in number., and a smaller church family My grandchildren too, although fewer yet in number, and although the size of family and church has diminished, and I feel a bit sad for them not having the same as I did, I think that they too treasurer their childhood, their church, and their family