Thursday 10 April 2014

A SELF-CONTROL VILLANELLE

True self-control is when the Spirit fills
The soul and shows us Christ, to captivate
The heart – and not by human works or wills.

With noble self-control amid men's ills
Stephen's demeanour can well demonstrate
True self-control is when the Spirit fills.

Good self-control comes as the Just One thrills
The soul and moves the saint to consecrate
The heart – and not by human works or wills.

A self-control that's pharisaic chills
The soul, but, as the pure in heart relate,
True self-control in when the Spirit fills

The Spirit loves the self-control He instils
In souls; and by His grace will elevate
The heart – and not by human works or wills.

The Spirit quickens though the letter kills
So this is the report we promulgate:
True self-control in when the Spirit fills
The heart – and not by human works or wills.


This concludes the interaction of Galatians 5 and Philippians 4.

1 comment:

I'm glad to hear how this strikes you!