In the Hushed Choir Loft – v2

Notes crisply flowing

out into the narthex

out the door of the church

greeting them as they entered

In the dark of the empty sanctuary

he toiled, alone, refining his skill

his craft, preparing himself,

by drill and practice, sharpening his gift,

to become a servant, an instrument

God’s hands on the organ’s keys

God’s voice in the purity of the notes

coaxed from the pipes in the chancel

to be ready on Sunday, in worship, in public

to share, to proclaim his praise

to minister in His church

through his playing

of the familiar hymns

so others too would know God

feel Him, as he surely does

through his faithful service

edited January 21, 2014

In the Hushed Choir Loft – v2

May 26, 2006 2:08pm

In the Hushed Choir Loft

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2006/05/in-hushed-choir-loft.html

of Hyung-Kyu Yi, practicing alone May 25, 2006.

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