December
July 5, 2023Six Weeks Old
July 5, 2023The Church of Unbent Knees
AS I went by the church to-day
I heard the organ cry;
And goodly folk were on their knees,
But I went striding by.
My minister hath a roof more vast:
My aisles are oak-trees high;
My altar-cloth is on the hills,
My organ is the sky.
I see my rood upon the clouds,
The winds, my chanted choir;
My crystal windows, heaven-glazed,
Are stained with sunset fire.
The stars, the thunder, and the rain,
White sands and purple seas–
These are His pulpit and His pew,
My God of Unbent Knees!
Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was an American journalist, novelist, and poet. He was a popular writer in the early 20th century and his work often explores themes of love, friendship, and the joys and struggles of everyday life. His notable works include "Parnassus on Wheels," "Kitty Foyle," and "Where the Blue Begins."