Using “The Saviour of the World” With Logos Bible Software

It is now possible to view all six volumes of Charlotte Mason’s poetry in the context of the Bible itself, linked to the exact verses that Mason was writing about. This is possible using Logos Bible Software from Faithlife. Here’s what it looks like. Let’s go to Mark 2:23 on Logos:

Note the purple dot circled in red. If you tap on this purple dot, here is what you see:

Here we see Charlotte Mason’ poem “Jesus Walks the Cornfield,” which was inspired by this very passage of Scripture! Instead of having to track down volume II book I, the poem is there at your fingertips! When Logos is configured in this way, it enables you to read and meditate on the Scripture with the additional add of poetic reflection and commentary.

Getting Started

In order to set this up for yourself for the first time, you need to follow these steps:

1. Install Logos Bible Software by Faithlife on your phone, tablet, or desktop. It is available in the Apple App Store as Logos Bible. You can also obtain it for the desktop (Windows or Mac) for free.

2. Create a Faithlife account. This may be done from within the Logos app or on Faithlife.com.

3. From your web browser, go to the Charlotte Mason Readers group on the Faithlife web site and request to join the group.

4. When you have been approved to join the group, go to the Logos documents page from your web browser.

5. Click on the arrow (circled in red below) and select “Charlotte Mason Readers”.

6. Find the document “Saviour of the World”, hover your mouse over the row, and click the “Connect” button on the right:

7. Go back to the app and navigate in your Bible to John 1:1. You should see a purple dot. Tap on it to see the first poem! Enjoy reading the Bible with poetic reflections from Charlotte Mason! And be sure to join Charlotte Mason Poetry Readers on Facebook to discuss what you are reading or to let us know if you spot any typos in the poems.