Tune: St Clement
('The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended')
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Lord, give wisdom to all the nations
Both small and great, of all stations
That they collective, individual
Your kingdom seek, your will fulfil
Midst troubles, struggles, or distractions
Help us live as your daughters, sons
Witnesses in your world, you reign o'er
Your earth and heaven evermore
In faith we trust none e'er surprises
You, though oppression up rises
Against you and your people here placed
Yet still your good hand we have traced
Bring light, salvation, understanding
Guide us and guard us in each thing
To glorify you, that be our aim
And reverence too your great name
'Til final evening of the world come
All human activity done
Then you shall come, gather your people
We with you shall dwell eternal
Give repentance while days do remain
And your forgiveness clear and plain
Empower us to gather harvest
Then safe for e'er in endless rest
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 27th, 2019 03:22
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 9.8.9.8. metre.
- Category: Spiritual
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fight the good fight tho never the twain shall meet coz in between there's day and night ....
Thanks Neville. Ahh, you saw me recent poem then, to the tune of that well-known wedding hymn: 'Fight the good fight'! lol. The video is of Salisbury Cathedral. I hob-nob a bit with the Bishop of Salisbury ya know. Well I did, when he was with a previous church, before he was a Bishop. That Cathedral is having its organ re-done. Does that mean no singing then? I should go there then!
My Father in Law was formally the Bishop of Peterborough's Advisor... and tho retired, he is still around... You did say twas the Cathedral was having its organ re-done and not the Bishop didn't you........
Erm yes N, the cathedral organ! lol. Oohh, a Minister here in local town now works part-time as some Evangelism Advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury. A fine guy you could ever meet - not upper class or snooty, High-Church.
on a hill per chance ......
I know that I will be in that endless rest for eternity.
Thanks Gold. We're hob-nobbing with Bishops here? You know any socially?
Bring light, salvation, understanding
Guide us and guard us in each thing
How apt today as ever... Top notch Orchi keep em coming
Thanks Andrew. Em, this occurred to me with Brexit, etc. Not that I understand Brexit - who does?!
Le jour apportera ce que le jour apportera et nous serons toujours anglais as they say in france
Orchi,
I’ve rested and slept from “Dusk to Dawn”...
and now I’m drawn to this wonderful site...
to read and comment on your fine write!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura.
A good 'un for Sunday Orchi.
Thanks Michael. I had another poem 'Dusky Dawn' on somewhat swoony theme! lol. You know her? All these extra people on MPS.
I think Dusky was a bit of a bully - she was always pushing Dora Jar
Lovely write. 🙂
Thanks PF.
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