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Poem: Gloria Patri

To the one who heals the broken. To the one who breaks the saint.

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Bethel McGrew
Apr 27, 2021
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Glory be to God

For shooting stars

And strong sons, striding

Across an open sky

Of unfurled grace.

For great hearts that could not

Rest

Until they found their rest in Him.

Glory be

To the one who heals the broken

To the one who breaks the saint.

Glory be to the Father

Who stoops to gather fallen soldiers

And rock them in the arms

That rock the sea.

Glory be to the Son

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