by Phyllis J. Everette, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis Maryland
When we are given a name we become
The baby’s name is the newborn
In the moment of name giving – a unique soul
Names have power
Names are power
The name grows and transforms
Time gives life and purpose to the soul
In experience the name becomes more
Names have power
Names are power
The name adapts itself as it accepts
The soul envelops the days, the nights
Situation refines the Name-soul
Names have power
Names are power
Oversoul; Soul of Eternity; Soul of Grace
Possessor of the Name
Transformer of all names
Names have power
Names are power
Name-Giver names the souls:
Beloved, Embraced, Nurtured,
Partnered, Perceived, Guided
Names have power
Names are power
Names transform; the Name-Giver does this
Transcended are circumstance, experience
Soul-name is reborn; renamed by God
Names have power
Names are power