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The Verger

Ancient white haired verger, Pillar of the church, Standing as God's masonry cast in flesh and blood Silently moving, Gliding down the aisle, Chalking up the hymns for plain evensong. Brushing out the church With a broom full of silent bristles Polishing the gold with a soft yellow cloth. Sorting out hymn books, prayer books and psalters Lining up the hassocks in their bright red cloth. Now the black gowned figure Receives the faithful flock Ready for the start of plain evensong. The priest pours out of his blessings Sustained by Him above And then hurries home for a late evening meal. Parishioners disperse to their homeside fires And the ancient white haired verger, That pillar of the church, Gathers up the hymnn books, prayer books and psaleters, And keeps his silent watch.

Copyright © April 2001 Alan Booth


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