Hark, the Herald Angel’s Sing - Demythologized
The following is a three stanza excerpt from Dr. Eric Mascall's remix of "Hark, the herald angels sing":
Hark, the herald angels sing: "Bultmann is the latest thing!" (Or they would if he had not Demythologized the lot.) Joyfull, all ye nations, rise, Glad to existentialize! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and Science reconciled. Lo, the ancient myths disperse, Hence, three-storied universe! Let three-decker pulpits stay: Bultmann has a lot to say, Since Kerygma still survives When the myths have lost their lives, Hark, the herald angels sing: "Bultmann shot us on the wing!"... Let us with a gladsome mind Leave the ancient world behind. Modern man, rejoice with us! We have read Copernicus. While the herald angels sing: "Bultman ist ein gutes Ding!" We respond in simple trust: "Demythologize or bust!"
HT: Fr. David Houk
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Date Published
Dec
09
2008
