Nine ladies dancing – a recurring themeWhen Spirit is broached, or so it would seem ‘Tis Spirit’s nine fruits, emerging in timeA sign of her work in a soul’s growth sublime. Love, joy and peace a-twirlingWhile Patience, kindness, and goodness Sync their pirouetteAnd faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control Complete the set with a new pas-de-trois. (c)Continue reading “‘Twas the Ninth Day of Christmas”
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Ninth Day of Christmas
The Good Book tells us “… the [nine] fruit of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5), and the song gives us nine ladies dancing. Ninth Day of ChristmasPirouetting, whirling danceSpirit rejoices. In the soft tones of nativity, Spirit nurtures maturity.
Wondering Pilgrim 