LORD, \u00a0IT\u00a0 IS\u00a0 WELL\u00a0 THAT\u00a0 WE\u00a0 ARE\u00a0 HERE
\nA Week\u00a0 of\u00a0 Light\u00a0 to\u00a0 Ashes<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd Peter said to Jesus:\u00a0 “Lord, it is well that we are here.”
\nWe’ll build three booths:\u00a0 for Prophet, Law, and King —
\nto house the glory of the mountaintop
\nFor human eyes dare not gaze upon this great illumining…
\nThe cloud descends, and Voice commands:
\n“This is my well-beloved Son.”<\/p>\n
Then Polycarp did have his turn:\u00a0 “Lord, it is well that we are here.”
\nFour-score-and six you’ve led me well; I’ll not deny you now.
\nWe’ve journeyed long and far and hard
\nto meet this day at Caesar’s call:
\nNow joyous flames will consecrate the love that asks not gain.<\/p>\n
And Sisters said to Jesus:\u00a0 “Lord, it is well that we are here.”
\nO day of ash and penitence! Your awesome weight surrounds;
\nThe desert calls:\u00a0 We turn again in silent prayer
\nTo offer heart and soul and limb to join the sacrifice of God.<\/p>\n
Then Matthias said to Jesus:\u00a0 “Lord, it is well that we are here.”
\nI followed you through hill and vale; I listened at your feet.
\nI did not know you knew me, Lord, but now your call comes clear:
\nYou’ve chosen me to fill the gap; and I say “yes” — in fear.<\/p>\n
George Herbert ends the week:\u00a0 “Lord, it is well that we are here.”
\nPriest and poet I did not seek, but a Country Parson feeding sheep.
\nYet you have called me Lord, of your great Love, to enter in
\nand taste of thy sweet meat:
\n“So I did sit and eat.”<\/p>\n
LORD, IT IS WELL THAT WE ARE HERE.<\/strong>
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