Soli Deo Gloria
John 6:56-58
Soli Deo
God alone
gloria glory
untouchable yet
the light
Comes down
to this
particular place
all gathered
and acclaiming
With one
voice one
eternal song
one renewal
of one Face
All light
creating here
that City
without darkness
this Word
The City’s
light Himself
the small white
votive candles
and the liturgy
Our prayers
another voice
the single
Word resounding
as light
Giving each
new birth
each grace
unbidden taking
place within
This body
this cathedral
temple built
in darkness
born to light
Yes, it was
better He
should go
and multiply
His light
Appearing like
a fiery tongue
on every
altar offering
the One
Light for
all time
light of
the world
the Word