This poem came simply because of its first line. Let that line and all those that follow it speak for themselves!

Hush Now

Hush now! Do you hear?

Though howling winds hurl hatred,

Its stinging stones striking those who stand

And sing of seldom sought-for peace

Amid the weary wounds of war,

Ah! Do you hear?

From hedgerows edging humanity’s highways,

From woodlands green and wet with wonder,

From the place where mortal tears touch Eternal Truth,

The sound of flying footsteps comes stealing,

The lilt of lightsome laughter leaping lovely and clear

To greet the one with wit to welcome its wild wisdom.

That deep freedom can never be silenced!

Its thunder, soft as sighing, thrills through all,

Calling the living dead to the heights of undying love,

Bringing hidden healing to the bruised and broken heart,

Singing surely of deepest mercy without death,

Springing purely from the crowned and crucified Christ!

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