Mr Eternity
His life changed forever15 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, it was a wonderful thing to see the bridge lit up for the turn in the millennium, a fitting reminder to all to consider Eternity. Each one has a work for the Lord and Arthur Stace did his without acknowledgement at the time, but is now recognized and a household name. Thanks for paying tribute to him.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Yes, it was a wonderful thing to see the bridge lit up for the turn in the millennium, a fitting reminder to all to consider Eternity. Each one has a work for the Lord and Arthur Stace did his without acknowledgement at the time, but is now recognized and a household name. Thanks for paying tribute to him.
Wendy
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Hi Wendy, My poem has struck a chord with the Yanks, we know him well. Thank you my friend. Love, K xx
Comment from LisaMay
I remember seeing 'Mr Eternity' in Sydney when I was a young teenager. All I saw then was a vagrant nut-case, but life experience has shown me he was a man on a mission, not aimless at all, with a message of salvation to share. You poem of homage to him is well written with good rhymes. Thanks for sharing this true story. To think he became famous enough that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up on New Year's Eve 1999 with his special word more than 30 years after he died. How fitting to welcome in the turn of the millenium.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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I remember seeing 'Mr Eternity' in Sydney when I was a young teenager. All I saw then was a vagrant nut-case, but life experience has shown me he was a man on a mission, not aimless at all, with a message of salvation to share. You poem of homage to him is well written with good rhymes. Thanks for sharing this true story. To think he became famous enough that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up on New Year's Eve 1999 with his special word more than 30 years after he died. How fitting to welcome in the turn of the millenium.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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He promised god and he became a sober man.
I first saw it at Circular Quay, near the Opera House. What one man can do. Thanks for reading. K xx
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It proves however humble our circumstances we can still achieve something in eternity.
Comment from lancellot
So this is a true account. It seems incredible. He was a transient and a drunk, but to maintain his sobriety he wrote a single word in chalk, in the places he travelled. That is was a promise done from God or so he thought is interesting.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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So this is a true account. It seems incredible. He was a transient and a drunk, but to maintain his sobriety he wrote a single word in chalk, in the places he travelled. That is was a promise done from God or so he thought is interesting.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Arthur is still a celebrity here. Seeing the Harbour Bridge on New Year's Eve - lit up with Eternity, well, that was amazing. Thanks for reading. K xx
Comment from mermaids
This is such a marvelous tale, this gentleman deserves a poem. It is quite the feat to write "eternity" in chalk so many times. Your poem reads like a mini movie and the character of this man comes through clearly.
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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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This is such a marvelous tale, this gentleman deserves a poem. It is quite the feat to write "eternity" in chalk so many times. Your poem reads like a mini movie and the character of this man comes through clearly.
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thanks for reading my friend. He was a well known character who lived at the Seaman's Mission. The Harbour Bridge was amazing lit up with Eternity. Love, K xx
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a great story poem for the club, Aussie. Love it! I love that it's a true story. Your words were well thought out and filled with great imagery. I could see everything you wrote as I read. Thanks, too, for the informative notes. Arthur had a great legacy. I like the smooth glow of your words/lines, the rhymes, and the message.
Respectfully, Jan
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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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What a great story poem for the club, Aussie. Love it! I love that it's a true story. Your words were well thought out and filled with great imagery. I could see everything you wrote as I read. Thanks, too, for the informative notes. Arthur had a great legacy. I like the smooth glow of your words/lines, the rhymes, and the message.
Respectfully, Jan
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Hello Jan, Soon as I saw the photo, Arthur came to mind. He dedicated his life to the Lord. The Harbour Bridge lit up with Eternity was something to see! Love, K xx