Life
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:1-5 ((NIV)
Life-Giver
Strengthen my resolve,
Life-Giver,
Stir an intolerance of half-truth;
Fuel my outrage
when compassion is denied
And bread stolen
Leaving empty hands.
Grant me discomfort,
Word Of God,
Be the spur of my contempt
For duplicity and double talk
When self-interest masquerades
As a courageous choice
And the helpless are despised.
Illuminate my spirit,
Defeater of darkness,
Renew that ancient hope
Of justice unleashed,
The humble honoured
And all things re-ordered
As the meek inherit the earth.
Chris Matthews
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