The Stump in the Land

Not utterly forsaken
thought the people were scattered
sent to the winds
away from the promised land

The stump in the Land
the holy presence
not uprooted or burned
never to return
dormant for this season
buried in the ground
to rise in glory


August 10, 2010
Isaiah 6:9-13
Isaiah 5:18-9:12
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