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The Song
by Calvin Miller
1st Review, May 19th, 2019:
Book 2 of the Singer trilogy. If I loved Book 1, I loved this one yet more. Why, I wonder, when book 1 is all about Christ...? Well, as Book 1 was an allegory of one of the gospels, Book 2 could be said to be an allegory of the Book of Acts. And so in this book, the Holy Spirit analog - the Invader - is very much present and touches the lives of thousands of people. Very much the heart of this book is the message of the gospel and how all are in need of being unchained, rescued from our darkness and redeemed by Christ alone - only through Him are we saved. Again, this story is told through narrative poetry and (fairly obvious) allegory and my heart sang while reading this yesterday on the porch at EQ...seeing the work of the Holy Spirit in saving souls and the ensuing passion to share this message (this song!) with all people. Even in the face of harsh and bitter persecution and yea, even to death, would this message be proclaimed. Reading the story of Everyman, one who initially relied on strict reason and rationalism...then who came to be tempted by the devil (Sarkon, the World Hater) and yet eventually he realized the true darkness of the devil's temptations and then came to glorious faith, unchained and filled with the Holy Spirit. Oh what joy! And reading the story of Praxis the Builder, one who persecuted the believers and committed gross sins...and yet even he was forgiven and received the truth and was saved by the love of God. This book was beautiful. I am wary of offering high praise to allegorical works, for I am always slightly hesitant that there may be some flaw in the theology...and indeed this book is not inspired so it isn't perfect. So always read with discernment. But with that disclaimer, this book is beautiful and upon reading it, I couldn't help but offer praise to my God as I remember that He has indeed forgiven me of my sins and filled me with His Holy Spirit. Oh what blissful joy is mine.
2nd Review, April 14th, 2021:
I love this book. This book is a re-telling (or other-telling) of the events soon after the ascension of Christ. But don't expect a parallel account. Really this book is more an account of those who give themselves to Christ and then serve Him as they spread the good news of the glory of the gospel to the world roundabout. The poetry continues to sing and my heart was much encouraged as I let myself be swept away by Miller's tale.
Book 2 of the Singer trilogy. If I loved Book 1, I loved this one yet more. Why, I wonder, when book 1 is all about Christ...? Well, as Book 1 was an allegory of one of the gospels, Book 2 could be said to be an allegory of the Book of Acts. And so in this book, the Holy Spirit analog - the Invader - is very much present and touches the lives of thousands of people. Very much the heart of this book is the message of the gospel and how all are in need of being unchained, rescued from our darkness and redeemed by Christ alone - only through Him are we saved. Again, this story is told through narrative poetry and (fairly obvious) allegory and my heart sang while reading this yesterday on the porch at EQ...seeing the work of the Holy Spirit in saving souls and the ensuing passion to share this message (this song!) with all people. Even in the face of harsh and bitter persecution and yea, even to death, would this message be proclaimed. Reading the story of Everyman, one who initially relied on strict reason and rationalism...then who came to be tempted by the devil (Sarkon, the World Hater) and yet eventually he realized the true darkness of the devil's temptations and then came to glorious faith, unchained and filled with the Holy Spirit. Oh what joy! And reading the story of Praxis the Builder, one who persecuted the believers and committed gross sins...and yet even he was forgiven and received the truth and was saved by the love of God. This book was beautiful. I am wary of offering high praise to allegorical works, for I am always slightly hesitant that there may be some flaw in the theology...and indeed this book is not inspired so it isn't perfect. So always read with discernment. But with that disclaimer, this book is beautiful and upon reading it, I couldn't help but offer praise to my God as I remember that He has indeed forgiven me of my sins and filled me with His Holy Spirit. Oh what blissful joy is mine.
2nd Review, April 14th, 2021:
I love this book. This book is a re-telling (or other-telling) of the events soon after the ascension of Christ. But don't expect a parallel account. Really this book is more an account of those who give themselves to Christ and then serve Him as they spread the good news of the glory of the gospel to the world roundabout. The poetry continues to sing and my heart was much encouraged as I let myself be swept away by Miller's tale.