Sunday, February 21, 2010
I generally don't think of myself as much of a poet or even a poetry reader. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed and connected with Edward Taylor's writing. Between his metaphors and fluid phrasing, he seemed to be putting such eloquent words to the emotions and realizations I've been having lately.
"I am this Crumb of Dust which is designed to make my Pen unto Thy Praise alone..."
How true is the phrase! We are such insignificant creatures in comparison to our Creator God - mere specks of dust. Yet he loves us beyond what we can even imagine! Our lives are designed to revolve not around ourselves, but around his praise and glory.
"Inspire this crumb of Dust till is display;
Thy Glory through't: and then Thy dust shall live."
I love this! This is what I wish for my life: that God's love and majesty would inspire me, that knowing Him would cause me to be a light for Him within the world. Through this, I know that my life has meaning and significance. I become more than a listless soul in a dying body. I become a truly alive child of God in an eternal body moving towards my eternal home.
"This Bread of Life dropped in my mouth doth Cry;
Eat me, Eat me, Soul, and thou shalt never die.
"I am this Crumb of Dust which is designed to make my Pen unto Thy Praise alone..."
How true is the phrase! We are such insignificant creatures in comparison to our Creator God - mere specks of dust. Yet he loves us beyond what we can even imagine! Our lives are designed to revolve not around ourselves, but around his praise and glory.
"Inspire this crumb of Dust till is display;
Thy Glory through't: and then Thy dust shall live."
I love this! This is what I wish for my life: that God's love and majesty would inspire me, that knowing Him would cause me to be a light for Him within the world. Through this, I know that my life has meaning and significance. I become more than a listless soul in a dying body. I become a truly alive child of God in an eternal body moving towards my eternal home.
"This Bread of Life dropped in my mouth doth Cry;
Eat me, Eat me, Soul, and thou shalt never die.
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I know we've already discussed it but.. I didn't particularly enjoy Taylor. I thought his use of metaphors was slightly discouraging and very confusing. I do, however, appreciate the sections you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI also appreciated you're "I become a truly alive child of God in an eternally body moving towards my eternal home." Amen, sister! I can also appreciate this much from Taylor! His religious aspects of life are very inspiring. I don't know about you but I don't hear of many contemporary authors who write poetry about God anymore. I am inspired by his passion, even if I find his poetry somewhat overwhelming.