Glory Gave Up

Romans 3:23 for fall have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Humanity's glory shines greatest in the earth In beauty like the flowers, in strength strong as stone; They each build subduing, weaving for their worth A net to capture blessing to make this world their home. But brighter still and greater, God shines in glory above Hidden in Invisible substance behind indiffractable light— Who rules with right justice, works wisdom in love Accomplishes his purpose with irresistible might. But marred is our humanity, our monument temples fall; We slave to grab only to loose all that we’ve begotten; We seek meaning in our buying, sell ourselves unto the thrall Though wind is all we’re reaping sown souls to be forgotten. But Glory gave up weal taking on humility Bearing the woe and breaking to make us nobility.

(c)Randy Edwards

#sonnet #christian #devotional #lent artwork: Christ washing the Apostles' feet, from the Otto III Gospels. Beyerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich; late 10th / early 11th century