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Encomium The Evangelist Saint Mark
Your Gospel is more than theology;
more than a documented history;
more even than sacred biography:
it is, holy and wholly, Poetry;
and should be read by those who, gratefully---
despite some doubters' clamored perfidy---
appreciate poetic artistry.
They say your Greek is bad, a degradation;
but I suggest it is a poor translation---
of your Latin; and the original
was lost to Christians; but someday, somewhere,
the manuscript will be found, and will bear
witness to the skillful presentation
with which Christ blessed you by His inspiration.
Starward
