Tune: Solothurn
('Now let us from this table rise')
Acts 2 v.42-47
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The early church, they continued
Together, were daily renewed
Sharing steadfastly day by day
Following Christ the Life, Truth, Way
Continuing in apostles'
Teaching, hearing the Lord's sure calls
And in fellowship, friendship dear
The presence of the Spirit here
And in breaking of bread and prayers
Sharing joys, sorrows, loves, and cares
Godly fear came on every soul
The Lord did work and make them whole
Many wonders and signs were done
Through the apostles, e'en each one
All that believed were together
Had all things common, all did share
They sold their goods and possessions
Distributed to needy ones
Continued daily, one accord
Aligning to the living word
They daily met in the temple
Broke bread from house to house, they all
Did eat their food with true gladness
in singleness of heart did bless
Praising God and having favour
With all the people who were there
And the Lord to the church added
Daily church as were being saved
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: July 31st, 2018 01:57
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Daily Church does not seem an option nowadays. Good write.
Thanks Gold. I see what you mean. Not practical. Or even with daily short services, hardly anyone can make it - work, home, shopping, etc. A Christian author 'swans off' for retreats 4 times a year. It's all right for some. Well, he probably is in charge of his department at work, so can swan off as he pleases. Since when did many managers do any work anyway?!
I've always believed the Gods churches aren't big enough for him. Although we go and pray in church and it's a simple place to be filled with the love of God. God is everywhere touching in our souls driving us towards better lives. I pray everyday a child is born free of Heroin addiction from the mother, I pray for babies not to be born blind, deaf and dum. Why does God allow this to happen. It makes me angry and I ask him not to do such things in our world. I love your poem. A great tribute to the almighty himself.
Thanks Kevin. It's mysteries - the 'why's of life. That sounds like a nice pat answer, I know. But it's 'mystery in the sense of 'don't know', rather than the Biblical sense of 'mystery', which can often mean 'hidden truth'.
You speak of one Accord. As it should be. Thanks.
Thanks Heart. The only thing not in accord is the dis-cord of me singing. Nothing new there then?! lol.
Orchi - had you been around when I was at an impressionable age you probably would have been the one to get me on the bandwagon...... that is intended as a compliment to you oh sage of 1066.....
Thanks Lorna. Wonder what church was like in 1066? I was there, but I've forgotten! lol
HI STEVE ~ Thanks for the ORGAN RECITAL ~ very uplifting on a Tuesday. Acts 2 v 42 ~ 47 is a very very important passage in answer to the Q "What is a CHRISTIAN CHURCH and what do they DO ? X things stand out in this passage which define NEW TESTAMENT ~ PATTERN CHURCH. 1. Baptism and that would be Total Immersion signifying identification with the Death & Resurrection of Christ ~ not SPRINKLING which is unscriptural ! And note it was Believers Baptism ~ not Children which is also unscriptural ! Steadfast not just on a Sunday but 24/7. 2. The Apostles Doctrine ~ study of the Teachings of the NT Gospels ~ Acts ~ Epistles ~ Revelation ~ by the end of the 1st C (AD 100) these would be availableand in several languages. And of course the OLD TESTAMENT which is an integral part of the CHRISTIAN BIBLE (66 Books only !) Today the complete Bible is available in over 2000 languages and is always the World's "best seller" ! 3. BREAKING OF BREAD ~ The Communion Service. Simple directions are given BREAD (Symbolising The Body of Christ) WINE (Symbolising the Blood of Christ). Groups that do NOT have a regular Communion Service are not NT Christian Churches. 4. PRAYERS ~ An NT Church has regular Prayer Meetings ! 5. FELLOWSHIP (Greek KONONIA) it signifies meetings to Care & Share and also "Christian Get Togethers" in the CHURCH BUILDING or in Houses this can include ALPHA GROUPS ~ Ladies Meetings & Mens Curry Nights ! There is also ~ Evangelism in the Church & Communities (Gospel Rallies etc) & Overseas ~ Missionary Work etc etc. Buildings are not mentioned ~ they came later as did ritual and Extrascriptual Doctrines such as Transubstantiation & Mariolatry & Purgatory & Infallibility of the Pope etc etc. Also Heresies ~ Mormons ~ JW's ~ Christian Science ~ Unitarians etc. These are big subjects but ever since the Day of Pentecost (AD 33) There have been Christian Churches who have met in a simple way and according to the NEW TESTAMENT~ but also Global Churches like the Roman Catholics ~ Eastern Orthodox etc and of Course Islam. You & I are personally responsible for what we believe ~ which Church (Denomination) we join and what other "Churches" & "Doctrines" we embrace ~ AMEN Sorry to pontificate but Acts 2 vv 42 ~ 47 is for Angela & I ~ very very HOLY GROUND ! Thanks for caring & sharing ~ Every Blessing ~ YOURS Brian & Angela
Thanks for all this B&A.
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