
The Miracle Songs of Jesus
This lyrical religious poem presents Jesus as the “poet of Galilee,” a visionary whose songs offer freedom, compassion, and truth in language ordinary people can understand. Set among fishermen, scholars, outcasts, and the poor, it contrasts the living force of his message with the rigid judgments of critics who cannot hear beyond tradition and formal rules.
As the poem unfolds, the wilderness, the crowded streets, and the temple become stages for a spiritual struggle between wonder and skepticism. Miracles draw the multitude, but the poet’s deeper gift reaches the faithful few who listen with open hearts. Rich in biblical imagery and musical repetition, this work explores why acts of healing may astonish a crowd while a transforming truth can be overlooked. It is a reflective choice for listeners drawn to devotional verse, dramatic readings, and imaginative interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus.
Language
en
Duration
~6 minutes (5K characters)
Release date
Feb 18, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1967
A celebrated Canadian poet and magnetic performer, Wilson MacDonald turned poetry readings into lively public events across Canada and the northern United States. His best-known collection, Out of the Wilderness, helped make him one of the country’s most popular poets in the 1920s.
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