Live Aid Because God has Allowed Famine in Ethiopia

Live Aid Because God has Allowed Famine in Ethiopia

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All things work together for good  ~ Romans 8:28

The congregation raises hands and wrists

In Christ Church, Washington, antennae high

For Jesus vibes and Holy Ghost.  The lists

And waves above rapt heads are towards the sky

Despite the roof and ceiling of the church.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t come, not in

A rush of wind and tongues of fire.  The lurch

Of limbs in Wembley raised to praise the sin

Of Freddie Mercury does not bring on

The Holy Spirit, but the voices do

Accompany large funds as bands sing on.

The songs of Satan trump the church and pew.

  The singer’s arms raised up shout pits of love

    As he and Queen attempt to punch the sky above.

Phillip Whidden