Poetry in Sermons

We at St. Paul’s are poetry and literature lovers. It’s not surprising, then, that the art of the spoken word would express itself in sermons that draw from a range of poets and poetry. Poetry in the sermons at St.Paul’s serves a variety of purposes. Sometimes a poem captures the human condition to which our Gospel will speak. Sometimes a poem can capture the awe of the God we worship. Whatever role a poem plays in a sermon, it is not unusual to see people close their eyes as it’s read. Enjoy this selection of poetry that has occurred in our sermons and, if you wish to savor the entire sermon, go to the sermon itself in the link at the end of the poem