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Effortlessly - Mechthild of Magdeburg

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 Effortlessly, Love flows from God into man, Like a bird Who rivers the air Without moving her wings. Thus we move in His world One in body and soul,  Though outwardly separate in form. As the Source strikes the note, Humanity sings-- The Holy Spirit is our harpist, And all strings  Which are touched in Love Must sound.

Effortlessly Love Flows - Mechtilde de Megdenberg

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 Effortlessly love flows from God into man Like a bird who rivers the air Without moving her wings. Thus we move in the divine world. One in body and soul Though outwardly different in form. As the source strikes the note, Humanity sings. The holy spirit is the harpist, And all strings Touched in love Must sound.

A Fish Cannot Drown in Water - Mechthild of Magburg (trans. Jane Hirshfield)

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 A fish cannot drown in water, A bird does not fall in air. In the fire of creation, God doesn't vanish. The fire brightens. Each creature God made Must live its' own true nature; How could I resist my nature, That lives for oneness with God?