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The wind and the sea obey him - Proposed Reading : Mark 4. 35-41
He stopped the storm, brought calm, and the waves died down. They rejoiced that they had calmed down, and the Lord led them to the desired harbor. Psalm 107. 29, 30
A boat, in silence,
Vogue on an azure lake ;
Slowly, she advances,
Under a calm and pure sky.
But suddenly the wind rises,
Chasing a black cloud,
And the waves it raises
Shake, because it's evening.
Great then is the distress
Distraught travelers ;
Great is also their weakness,
Their faith no longer supports them.
But there is one who watches
On them all, although asleep.
Ah! Will we have to wake him up ?
Isn't he their dear friend ?
Master, are you therefore insensitive ? - You see, we are perishing !
Any miracle is possible for you, - Save us, we beg you !
He immediately approaches them, - Then he says to the wind : Shut up !
And tenderly their reproach - For having had so little faith.
So often in life, - The storm darkens our hearts,
Although for us Jesus prays, - Ready to calm our terrors.
Let us count more on his tenderness : - His heart cannot change ;
Of his distressed sheep - He is still the shepherd.
Source (The Good Seed)
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