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Transfiguration
O how amazing!- two weeks into Lent-
T'is broken by a purposeful respite,
From penitence's sternness- an event
Does interjects itself with dazzling light.
Disciples Peter, John and James, - these three
With Jesus went upon the hill to pray;
And waking up from sleep had company
Of prophets with the Master in parley.
The Master's face shone like the sun's bright beam,
While He did earnestly with them confer-
His garments had a dazzling glow and gleam
And a mysterious thrill went through the air.
The Master, Moses, and Elijah thus
In deep reflection stood upon on the hill
Surrounded by the glory, to discuss
Profoundest matters and the highest will.
And Peter cried out: "We shall raise three tents!-
Entreating them aglow with fervency;
"I'll go to get the needed implements
To make a fitting dwelling for you three".
But soon the scene was darkened by a cloud
And from its fleeting cracks a voice called out:
"This is my Son!, - do listen to His News!-
His Tidings are the way, the life, the truth.
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This glory flash within the Lenten Season-
- a rift within the penitential tide-
Is there for it perhaps a hidden reason
Or pointer for the things that shall abide?
Transfigured on the mountaintop was He,
And promised that transfigured we shall be,
But how and into what we do not know,-
By faith and hope we all live here below.
Our puny minds so little can conceive,-
Transfigured we shall be - we must believe,
And trust the pledge of the Eternal Word,.
Oh blissful change for those that love the Lord!
by:Elizabeth Dandy
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