Gospel Gladness

orchidee



Fits tune and hymn title: 'Will your anchor hold?'

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Here a tune to sing

And my praise to bring

To you, my Lord, King

Now let voices ring

Tell that you atone

Only you alone

You save us, redeem

Shine your light's bright beam

 

Chorus

We have salvation, redemption too

Christ comes to us, and makes us anew

Trust unto His love, His wondrous plan

Showed, revealed to each child, woman, and man

 

Come now, search my heart

Look in every part

Bring forgiveness where

Dim our faith or care

And re-light a flame

That burns for your name

River's waters flow

From us, we you know - Chorus

 

Yet will still be so

First you us did know

Came to seek us out

And to leave no doubt

That in love to save

You your all you gave

To save such as me

And to set me free - Chorus

 

Strike a tuneful note

There it buoy and float

Like a life-belt ring

Unto you we sing

Songs of sins forgiven

And hopes of heaven

To me, for many

Not to lose any - Chorus

 

Fervent praises due

Always unto you

For eternal life

You grant us, no strife

'Til your kingdom come

And your will be done

Give your Spirit's power

To us every hour - Chorus

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 30th, 2017 11:00
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem with verses in 5.5.5.5. 5.5.5.5. metre, and chorus in 9.9.9.10. metre. The verse could also be in 10.10.10.10. metre. A rip-roaring hymn known to Boys Brigades it seems, though I was not in one myself.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    Thanks for sharing BROTHER ~ this is areal golden oldie ~ which i think my Parents used to sing. Wonderful words in the original and in the excellent poem you have written ~ in the same metre. Gospel Gladness is indeed that "Christ is the answer to our every need". Chrisianity is alive and well in England but increasingly has to compete with secularism and false Religions such as Islam etc. One of the many things I love about this site is that when we post a spiritual poem it is not ridiculed but receives positive and encouraging comments. Also there are many members who are Committed Christians ~ AMEN Yours BRIAN

    • orchidee

      Thanks B.

      • orchidee

        Yep, it's quite old Brian. I traced it back to 1882. But not as old as some hymn tunes that I use!

      • 1 more comment

      • Tony36

        Well written and expressed Great write

      • Goldfinch60

        Good write.



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