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Tag Archives: poetry

Ascension

“Ascension” by Malcolm Guite We saw his light break through the cloud of gloryWhilst we were rooted still in time and placeAs earth became a part of Heaven’s storyAnd heaven opened to his human face.We saw him go and yet we were not partedHe took us with him to the heart of thingsThe heart thatContinue reading “Ascension”

Posted byStephen IsaacsonMay 12, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:ascension, christianity, love, poetryLeave a comment on Ascension
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