Think of our tradition of traveling with a “minute of concern” or of traveling in free-Gospel ministry. So wonderful to revive.
For example:
AFTER THE MANNER
in my travels, presenting
a minute of introduction and approval
even after a stupefaction
“what are we supposed to do with this?”
I’ll explain
this ancient custom revived
what pleasure to meet others also
in public ministry
and encourage the same
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some places their messages will trouble
though many resist
some find
comfort and rest
some hold fast where they wrestle
inwardly and out
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as one clerk endorsed my letter after worship
another Friend announced he’d just received
approval to visit fellow scientists in Siberia
and a voice cried out, “Do you have a minute from Meeting?”
and one was drafted
and approved on the spot
as a start . renewed
poem copyright 2016 by Jnana Hodson
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