"Let
the mountains skip with gladness, and the joyful valleys ring...Christ...has
lifted up the portals of our home beyond the stars." Let the Holy
Anthem Rise (Hymn)
Sometimes it
is a hymn that moves our spirits, and surely the Easter hymn, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Let the Holy Anthems Rise, can lift our hearts in praise. A poem, this song is filled with images that help us
recognize how impossible it is to adequately acknowledge the transforming power
of Easter. That the mountains skip, and the valleys ring out with song, remind
us that all creation has been changed by the God who can't wait to
welcome us to our eternal home.
At times,
the language of poetry and hymns reminds us of what some unfairly label
"new age" spirituality, but how else can we speak of Easter without
setting our imaginations free? Skipping mountains may not appeal to everyone,
but it is a wonderful way of helping us picture God's love for us. That
creation itself rises up with joy because of God's gracious forgiving love
helps us step beyond the rational language of ordinary discourse in order to
celebrate how much God loves us and wants us with him forever.
Today,
breathe in the breath of God and let it free you to dream.
Have you
known someone who helped unlock your imagination so that your faith might grow?
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please be discreet in your comments. I will monitor the comments, and only exclude those that are patently offensive.