Monday, March 23, 2015

Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v8

Our altar this morning draped,
washed in regal shades, color
brightened by living water,
by crimson the royal stain of His blood,
vivid shimmering color, textured, flowing
beside the open bible, ancient words illumined
below the brass cross, and lighted candles.

A foretaste, a living image,
a mere hint of the grandeur,
of heaven, of the throne,
the hem, the robe of the Creator,
filling Your Temple with grace,
with Your offering, Your gifts
filling us all with love.

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edited March 23, 2015
Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v8

(editing version 4)
Revised August 13, 2013
Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v7
(editing version 2)
Edited October 11, 2012
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v6”
(editing version 2)
Edited September 20, 2012
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v5”
(editing version 3)
Edited September 20, 2012
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v4”
(editing version 2)
&
edited June 6, 2012
Isaiah 6:1-8
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v3”
(editing version 1 again)
&
revised September 30, 2011
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v2”
&
October 19, 2008
“Living Water, the Stain of His Blood”
Pastor Ruth Foss
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“God’s Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

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