The Poet's Corner
The House of Blessing
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THE HOUSE OF BLESSING By Patience Strong Out of Egypt God His people brought. From Judah's branch came David's royal race, But Israel another Canaan sought And found in Britain her appointed place. Later, as God's wondrous plan unrolled Came Joseph, drawing saints from far and near With the greatest story ever told. Christendom was surely cradled here. Glastonbury! Tor and Chalice Well, Thorn of Spring that flowers on Christmas Day. Charm with the enchantment of a spell That stirs the hearts of all who pass this way. Here is the Divinely given ground, The ground, they say, our Saviour walked upon. Was it His abode that Joseph found On the lovely Isle of Avalon? We of British blood and Christian creed Who claim descent from Abrahamic seed Come, like Joseph, to this holy place To build a house of blessing and of grace ...... Dedicatory poem specially written by the well known poet and author, Patience Strong, for the opening of Mount Avalon at Glastonbury. ............................. To be continued |
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