The Flame (from “Abba’s Way”
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1 min readMay 2, 2018
Only the flame, the flame alone prevails.
Turn flame to creed and all must start again.
Come, close your eyes until you see the flame.
Creeds cannot carry souls to their full height.
Both priest and creed were given this command:
Seek far off heaven, sinner, on your knees.
Truly, I’d rather hear a shame-free laugh,
Than see the shame-drenched eyes of sinners saved.