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Hymn: A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 49: 1 – 7; John 1: 29 – 42


A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word,
an arc-light to shine through the crass or absurd.
The prophet had spoken of just such a voice,
embodied in John who would offer God’s choice.  

A preacher from Galilee joined in the crowd,
not hidden, John pointed and called him out loud.
The lamb, God’s anointed...

 

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)

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