Poem to St. James

(The following is a poem-homily for the Feast of St. James, July 25, 2014)

 

An earthen jar of Jewish stock; Servant became lord.

Fighting for God, his brother at his side,

James deeply drank of His Lord's Cup; indeed, to the dregs,

Drinking of the death of his dear master.

His ending brought a martyrs crown; Gladness sown in tears,

Dying the death of a “Son of Thunder.”

O James, our brother in faith, Please pray that we search to serve

Learning to relish in Christ's lowliness.