Virtuous Visitation

orchidee



Tune: Woodlands

('Tell out my soul')

Luke 1 v.39-45

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Mary arose, went into hill country

To a city of Judah, where there be

Elisabeth her relative, and she

Went into her home, all acceptably

 

Elisabeth, husband Zacharias

She said, We welcome your visit to us

At greeting of Mary, then the baby

In Elisabeth's womb did leap, so be

 

And she with the Holy Spirt was filled

Spake with loud voice, said, You blessed as God willed

And blessed your child that you will come to bear

Why this honour granted, that I should share?

 

That you, the mother of my Lord to me

Should come, for when I heard your greeting, see

The babe in my womb leaped for joy, could sense

You and your unborn child's gracious presence

 

And blessed you be, Mary, who have believed

And God's promise unto you have received

For it shall be fulfilled, shall be performed

The words spoken unto you from the Lord

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 31st, 2023 02:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10.10. A 'lesser festival' in the church year of 'Mary's visit to Elisabeth' (May 31). The hymn in the video is based on the words Mary said (or sang) immediately after the words of Elisabeth to her.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 6
  • User favorite of this poem: Bobby O.
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Comments4

  • Bobby O

    It’s nice art. I’m in Chicago and have somr recent anger, not toward the Lord, but toward the Cardinal and other diocesan Hierarchy for the orchestrated coverup of child abuse. I just can’t wrap my head around it , the acts are heinous and the coverup is selfishly self serving and without grace

    • orchidee

      Thanks Bobby. Yes, it's horrible. What you say, I mean. Erm, not the actual words of the comment. Doh! I will go back to sleep. heehee.

      • Bobby O

        You have more than earned the benefit of the doubt Dear Poet. It’s funny, I just posted a piece pretending that I’m scared and nervous on first dates w pretty women. It’s a one minute read and I’m poking fun at myself. Title Measure Twice

      • Rocky Lagou

        Mary is an icon! She's the ultimate vessel of God.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Rocky.

        • Teddy.15

          Nice one orchi.

          • orchidee

            Thanks T.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.



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