Mary's TreasureУзорак

Dedication Defined

The eighth day obliged circumcision by law

An outward reflection of hearts’ inner flaw.

In following ritual, how could we know

His wounds this own covenant would overthrow.

We chose the name Jesus, from angel received

Decided before mind or body conceived. 

The name above names all creation exalts,

Commands time, spans ages, defeats death’s grave vault.

We, offering sacrifice, dedicate him

I pull out a feather from turtledove’s limb

It’s delicate fringe, may it aid me recall

This boy is the Lord’s, I entrust him withal.