SACRED: "BEFORE THE BEGINNING" BY NIEL

The world is full of glory,

The perfection of His majesty,

The soul, an entity without memory,

Splitting away like a star.

In the eyes of the sky

Liveth the Maker;

In the heart of the holy man

Liveth the Breaker.

Where wast Thou

When the beginning was commanded?

Where wast Thou

When the earth was being established?

I told You of the rays;

You showed me the way.

But You were there

From the beginning

Of the year.

The souls He died for,

Why wouldn't He care?

He did,

Even before we were here,

All by His grace.

Hallelujah to His holy name,

The song above and beneath.

Hallowed be Thy name,

Creator and Saviour of all.

 © NIEL 

-Nigeria 

In “Before the Beginning,” Niel celebrates the eternal existence, majesty, and creative power of God. The poet reflects on God's presence before the creation of the world and acknowledges Him as the Maker and Saviour of humanity. He emphasises God's love, grace, and concern for human souls, suggesting that His care existed even before humanity came into existence. Through rhetorical questions, biblical allusions, and expressions of worship, the poet highlights God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The poem concludes with a heartfelt declaration of praise and reverence for God's holy name, presenting Him as the Creator and Saviour of all.