St Marks Church spire, Deloraine, Tasmania
If
in God’s starry universe there throbbed
No
heart but His and mine, I would not plod
With
eyes earthbound, hungry of soul, and robbed
Of
a sweet sense of nearness to my God.
For
mystic notes that issue from His soul
Would
wing their shining way in singing showers
Into
my waiting heart, when spared the toll
Of
intercourse with men that waste my powers.
Alone
with God! My soul, invite the art,
As
One who climbed the heights alone to pray,
And
in the gentle stillness, heart to heart,
Let
Heaven’s dew transform this house of clay.
Oh,
God is everywhere. Yes, God is here!
Only
my faith is dim...the world too near.
(Edith Alice Bang)
from The Nut, Stanley, Tasmania
Yes, it's true that our daily busyness and necessary communications with others will distract us from communing with God. One must always try to find the proper balance.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! And that word 'balance' seems to be appearing frequently in my life at the moment. xx
DeleteOh! And I forgot to comment on what is so obvious - that beautiful photo up above of the church!
DeleteThat's the church I attend, and I always enjoy seeing the spire on my daily walks. xx
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