Faith-filled Poetry and Art for the Lunar New Year: From the Dawn of Creation to the Covenant of the Rainbow

While AI-assisted art is remarkable, encountering poetry that marries spiritual depth with divine grace is truly rare. This Lunar New Year, Brother Lawrence Cheng of Rock House Publishers has composed two evocative poems, beautifully paired with imagery by Brother Joseph Yu. Together, they invite us to journey from the dawn of creation to the promised covenant of the rainbow.

The Second Day: Praise from the Beginning of Time

(On the "Opening of the Year," Lawrence reflects on the arc of history from creation to eternity, weaving the characters for "Second Day, Opening Year" into his verse.)

In the dawn of time (初), there was only God,

The One and Only (二) Sovereign over all.

As heaven formed and earth opened (開), humanity rose,

To leave a legacy that outlasts the ages (年).

The Third Day: From Judgment to the Covenant of Peace

(Following the opening reflection, the "Red Mouth" (赤口) poem bridges Chinese tradition with Biblical truth, tracing the path from human frailty to the triumphant redemption of the cross.)

Since the very beginning (初), humanity fell,

For no earthly peace (三/Harmony) could restore the soul.

Yet where judgment flowed, the Crimson (赤) Promise appeared,

As countless voices (口) now rise in a triumphant song.

Closing:

These works—where poetry and art breathe as one—capture the profound transition from human brokenness to divine grace. May you walk in His favor throughout the Year of the Horse, anchored in the hope of His eternal promises!