Open

From the graveyard of Gadara

and the well of Isaac's son,

sweeping Light and footsteps

the Kingdom Walking, comes.

 

With Word, touch and gesture;

            muscled arm and steady eye,

the Calling Love of heaven,

            brings Himself to die.

 

No give up in this moment

            but Consummated Plan

bound there by the nail and rope

            our Lover's Open hand.

 

Now Open --gates and tombstones

            Open -- hearts of men

              Open to the Love of God

                        And never shut again.

 

                       

@2006 A. Kirk Johnston

 

 

Kirk Johnston

First Presbyterian Church

Paola, Kansas