(a bit of a Gospel tune)
According to St Luke
Norah Jones–The Last Month of The Year
Tamar what are you doing
with the family jewels?
old Judah, no lion, Judah,
save us from these old sad fools
these Ladies bring the King
and so I will sing
Rahab from the streets
who are these strange men that you meet?
you hide the exiles in your skirts
when the soldiers come to flirt
these ladies bring the King
on the last month I will sing
Naomi gives her love to Ruth
Ruth finds love and light and truth
a widow who gives birth
to the light and truth on earth
these ladies bring the King
the sparrows in the trees will sing
Bathsheba, queen by David’s lies
in you the knot of faith was tied
bear witness Wisdom here on earth
a queen who bear’s the Servant’s birth
these ladies brought the King
Hear the song that Saint Luke sings
Mary knew the sacred names
when the mighty angel came
Sister Wisdom sings her song
all Creation sings along
these ladies bring the King
and the Universe will sing
Cover photo courtesy of Rick Watson; captured by Wendy Voeller, Wiess Photo Creations.
