Sunday, May 8, 2016

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HALLOWED IS HER NAME
And the maiden shall conceive and bear a son; Is 7:14

Angel of God descends from on high
Proclaiming a destiny, already realised
Her Yes prophesied, maiden meek and mild
She to carry the Jesus child

And a sword shall pierce your soul; Lu 2:35

Sorrow her anguish, potion of her cup
Yes! in pure kneading, bane of her bread
Foot of his cross, her heart there bleeding
Mother of nations to Heaven uplifting

O death, where is thy sting? 1 Cor 15: 55-57

To Death Land he descended anointed Christ
Son of Mary, destined to rise
A gaping hole his tomb a sign
Resurrection day cannot be denied
HALLOWED IS HER NAME © gillena cox 2016


written for Brendan MacOdrum's prompt
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
Sunday Mini-Challenge: Harrows and Hallows
Challenge: write about something that is both harrowing and hallowed.