The saints sing loudly on tune (and off)
Welcoming their newest colleague.
"Phyllis Natalie Alexander Tickle,
You are finally here.
We've been looking forward to meeting you."
"Sit down with us on the porch --
Here, you take the rocking chair --
And tell us one of those stories from the farm. ...
And your laugh -- it's as great as they said it would be!"
"Oh. You have an appointment?
Well, what are you waiting for?!
You've got people to see.
Come back here at sit with us anytime."
"You'll be back? It reminds you of home?
Well, thank you kindly.
Bring your husband next time ...
And anyone else you'd like to bring.
So glad to have you here after all this time."
“Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.” The Book of Common Prayer Quoted by Phyllis Tickle, 1934-2015 in The Divine Hours
Photo: Taken by Beth A. Richardson at The Upper Room's SOULfeast 2010.
Comments