Sitting inside a double frame in our prayer corner is an old Passionist Missionary card. The front has a pticture of a little black lamb with a gold ribbon around its neck. The lamb is walking to a lighted, domed building in the distance, which is flanked by palm trees. One brilliant star shines above the building.
On the left is that same lamb, the star, and this text:
"They gave Christ frankincense,
myrhh and gold,
Not dreaming of the day
He'd put them all aside,
the better to enfold
A lamb that lost its way."
The credit is Virginia (something--can't make it out) Lowell.
I've always wondered if that was the entire text or part of a larger poem. Either way, I've always loved the art and verses on this card. I've searched online, but found nothing, so if you are familiar with this, please comment or contact me at BryonySeries@gmail.com
On the left is that same lamb, the star, and this text:
"They gave Christ frankincense,
myrhh and gold,
Not dreaming of the day
He'd put them all aside,
the better to enfold
A lamb that lost its way."
The credit is Virginia (something--can't make it out) Lowell.
I've always wondered if that was the entire text or part of a larger poem. Either way, I've always loved the art and verses on this card. I've searched online, but found nothing, so if you are familiar with this, please comment or contact me at BryonySeries@gmail.com
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