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Aslan on the Move
Lewis’ powerful allegory, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. Today’s WORSHIP QUOTE may remind us of what the Bible means by the "fear of God." ASLAN ON THE MOVE [Mr. and Mrs. Beaver have just told Susan and the other children that they will certainly meet Aslan, the great Lion, the King of the wood and the son of the great Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea. Susan is asking some questions about Aslan. . . .] "I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion." "That you will, dearie, and no mistake," said Mrs. Beaver, "if there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking they’re either braver than most or else just silly." "Then he isn’t safe?" said Lucy. "Safe?" said Mr. Beaver. "Don't you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ’Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you." — C. S. Lewis (1898-1963), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. New York: Macmillan Company, 1950 [Collier Books Edition, 1970, p. 75.] ISBN 0-02-044220-3 [For some reason Mr. and Mrs. Beaver sound like the psalmist in Psalm 33 and Psalm 111. See what you think; and please remember that Narnia is not just for children. C. S. Lewis fans may want to take a look at the WQOTW index by author. Perhaps you’ll find something for your summer reading list.] Have a great week, Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.carlstam.org www.sbts.edu |