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Tuesday, 4 August 2020

Places on the Way - Sacred Spaces


Church in Caleta del Sebo on La Graciosa in the Canary Islands


Joshua 5:15 The captain of the Lord’s host said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.


As I travel long life’s road

Burdened by my tiresome load

I often find upon the way

A Sacred Space, a place to pray.


Not always made of stone and wood

Where centuries long disciples stood

To worship God with heart and voice,

But neath the sky I sing, rejoice.


Though simple in it’s outward form

Each wayside chapel stands to warm

My very heart, my aching soul

And there in love to be made whole.


Help me dear Lord, to strand in awe

And for a moment there withdraw

As in each space assured I find

That sweet renewing of my mind.


On holy ground unshod I stand

To find your righteousness at hand;

Your presence and your lasting peace

That I in you may find release.


“Tread softly, all earth is holy ground.” Christina Rossetti 


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