Hymn 96

Bribed with a little sunlight and a few prismatic tints, we bless our Maker, and stave off his wrath with hymns. - Thoreau

Up and down.

Side to side.

Faith walking the plank.

Oh this fickle ship of fools.

Reaching for everything but the treasured song.

Staying the course through good times and bad.

Not until the end of the voyage do we realize ...

... that's all we ever really had ...

Author's Note

"Our hymn-books resound with a melodious cursing of God and enduring Him forever. One would say that even the prophets and redeemers had rather consoled the fears than confirmed the hopes of man. There is nowhere recorded a simple and irrepressible satisfaction with the gift of life, any memorable praise of God." - Thoreau

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

Faith cannot be measured or stacked up like cash or material things, but it's the one thing we must keep and hold dear. Indeed, "that's all we ever really had."

Pete, you've again crafted a valuable lesson in a few well crafted words and verses. And, the artwork and good music make it a complete package. Exceptional work, I say.

[Pete]

elusive and evasive but when held brings miracles.
thanks r.e. ... :)