(A Poem by Kim Thoday) While most within the harbour groan, gripped by the fever of ocean blue deep you set sail with One who comes unknown beyond the gulfs of the throngs that sleep Tips of waves lit by an eternal light how you have given yourself to love, others cling to their anchors with fright into the storm you escape like a dove You set out long ago at the spirit's call sails trimmed sun falling behind earth's rim journey of courage confronts human fall throwing off shackles of self-interest and whim Charting your course by an ancient clear star inspired and moved by an adventure of old service and sacrifice two thousand years far your life has now added to those songlines bold You know the horizons over morning mist on the shoulders of giants you gaze true treasure in rusty wrecks you've kissed jewels of grace, wisdom and praise You've dropped anchor at ports unloved inviting aboard the stranger and the refugee singing, laughing, crying, one in blood oh the privilege to be part of your journey Dear friend you sail wide and true quick to encourage slow to be cold forgiveness first prize in the cache of virtue love that captivates more than can gold Voyages of mystery continue to steal so many lives now changed and free close to your piloting on the ship's wheel are the firm hands of the One from Galilee So our friend we raise a glass of gratitude Drink deep and drink long the ocean tide continue to battle against the oppressor's feud, sailing out of the harbour to the other side * A poem dedicated to my friend, Mike Esbensen, a colleague and mentor, minister of the Gospel and radical disciple. Thanks for sharing the journey mate. Grace and Peace KIM THODAY, HEWETT COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
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