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Much as I try to prevent this blog from becoming too much about me, I think this is an exceptional instance. I spent the last week in hospital (don’t worry, I’m ok!). During my time there, many, many friends - especially from the Bible School where I am currently studying - came to visit me and even stay with me. This poem is dedicated not to them, but to my Lord Jesus Christ, whose love constrained them...

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When, you ask, is pure love best evidenced;
Of that rare unadulterated breed?
How to be sure such love you’ve experienced,
That this concern observed is true indeed?
The key to knowledge here in one source lies
Look no further than in your affliction
For in times as these do true friends arise
Their love not just feeling but conviction.
But hold, wherefore do they come and support
Who to me are by no means beholden?
Surely excessive is love of this sort;
Who can explain love with such abandon?
Though family genuine care may provide
Tis but a picture of Christ’s heavn’ly bride.

Friday 13th October 2006
Tsagkari Hospital (annex of Amalia Flemming), Athens