CMP Review 2026-05-24

In her introduction to the The Saviour of the World poetry volumes, Charlotte Mason wrote, “We are at present in a phase of religious thought, Christian or pseudo-Christian, when a synthetic study of the life and teaching of Christ may well be of use.” By “synthetic,” she meant “a whole conception of Christ’s life among men.” She believed that if such a presentation could be achieved, “the Son of Man, lifted up, would draw all men unto Himself.”

Our poem for today is based on Luke 2:41-52. This is the remarkable story of Jesus’ visit to the temple at age 12. But wait till you read Mason’s poetic meditation on this story. It is truly a “synthetic study.” With Charlotte Mason’s poetry, join Christ in His boyhood journey to Jerusalem. As you read, may “the Son of Man, lifted up,” draw you unto Himself. Find it here.

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