“A house divided ‘gainst itself
Can’t stand” is said by many
Who said it first? Abe Lincoln? Or
That “President”…
Whose “term” is neverending (Mt 12:25)

Big Arnold’s “I’ll be back!” is quoted
Lots by funny guys
And long ago, One promised that
“They’ll kill Him; and
In three days He will rise” (Mk 9:31)

“Son, with great pow’r comes great
Responsibility” said Uncle Ben
A paraphrase to Peter of
“To whom is given much
Is much required, then” (Lk 12:48)

“There’s no place like home!” was spoken
By a girl with longing face
Recalling wohopin’
“My Father’s Home
Has many dwelling places” (Jn 14:2)

The title “greatest in the world”
Is claimed by only some
Augustus, Trajan, Genghis Kahn
Yet once a Rabbi dared to claim
“The world I’ve overcome” (Jn 16:33)

D’you think that quote, “to find yourself
Is to lose yourself” sounds squalid?
This Gandhi quote falls short of Christ’s:
“Who’d lose their life
For Me, will find it” solid (Mt 16:25)

That golden “Love your neighbor” phrase
Has gotten massive cover
Yet Christ commands a greater rule
“As I’ve loved you
So you must love each other” (Jn 13:34)

By many tongues His words resound
Like, “Turn the other cheek”
“No greater love”; “Be not afraid”
“Ask and you’ll receive”…

His echoes guide, enflame, and free

All those who dare

To seek