Wholesome Witness - Mark's Gospel (6)

orchidee



Tune: Louvan

('Lord of all being, throned afar')

Mark 5 v.25-34

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A woman had issue of blood

It ceased not, was continual flood

Twelve years she had it, and suffered

Though medical help was offered

 

Yet she was not healed, and had spent

All that she had, with no relent

Was no better, but rather worse

Though she sought to be free of curse

 

When she had heard of Jesus, she

Knew that He in the crowd would be

And she came and the hem did touch

Of His garment, it availed much

 

For in her faith she said, If I

May touch His clothes as He goes by

I shall be healed and so made whole

Comfort for body, spirit, soul

 

For straightaway her fount of blood

Dried up, it was no more a flood

And she felt in her body she

Whole and free from her plague was, see

 

Jesus did know that touch of faith

Virtue had gone from Him, He saith

Who touched my clothes, the woman did

Confess trembling, she was not hid

 

Jesus said, Daughter, your faith here

Has caused your wholeness to appear

Go in peace now, and be whole for

You did touch me in faith for sure

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 23rd, 2019 03:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. metre. it is suggested the woman was suffering from a 'woman's problem', a haemorrhage. This may be emphasised by the fact she wished to keep it secret, and would have been considered 'unclean' by society then.
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • Neville

    it is indeed amazing what a touch of faith can do... a familiar tale told well... nice one orchidee... N

    • orchidee

      Thanks Neville. I chose a bit of a swoony pic, but that can't be helped! lol.

      • Neville

        Forgiven

      • ANGELA & BRIAN

        Thanks UNCLE STEVE : I know the tune : new words : beautiful ! I have healing hands in my profession as a Physio & Masseause : but I wear white cotten dress for work : I doubt if the hem could cure sciatica ! Up lifted me this morning (6:30 am Wednesday) first clinic @ 9 am I am praying God will give me a healing touch ! Blessings in the Spirit : ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡

        • orchidee

          Thanks B&A.

        • Goldfinch60

          Good interpretation of the bible story Orchi.

          • orchidee

            Thanks Gold.



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