And so, we've come to the end of 2009. It is, naturally, a time of remembering the past year and looking forward to the fresh beginning of a new one. I spent some time this morning walking the shores a frozen lake with my best friend. The sky was clear and the air was crisp--anything more still and beautiful is hard to imagine. Our conversation reminded me of this poem, an appropriate view of setting off into this new and unknown year.
The Gate of the Year
I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year
'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.'
And he replied, 'Go into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God
That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way!'
So I went forth and finding the Hand of God
Trod gladly into the night.
He led me towards the hills
And the breaking of day in the lone east.
So heart, be still!
What need our human life to know
If God hath comprehension?
In all the dizzy strife of things
Both high and low,
God hideth his intention.
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us,
And establish the work of our hands for us;
Yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90
And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us,
And establish the work of our hands for us;
Yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90
4 comments:
That is a beautiful poem; one that I've never read before. Thankyou for sharing it!
BTW, I came via Rachel's blog, just in case you were wondering who in the world I was and where I came from. =)
Beautifully put Anna.... you three are such a blessing to me! Happy New Year!! :)
Much Love to you all..
Very good. So where are the promised Hawaii pictures? :)
We've been told we can post Hawaii pictures as soon as Anonymous reveals their identity. :D
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