Dusk And Dawn

orchidee



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

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 27th, 2019 03:22
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 9.8.9.8. metre.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 74
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Comments6

  • Neville

    fight the good fight tho never the twain shall meet coz in between there's day and night ....

    • orchidee

      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!

      • Neville

        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........

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      • Goldfinch60

        I know that I will be in that endless rest for eternity.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Gold. We're hob-nobbing with Bishops here? You know any socially?

        • Andrew Charles Forrest

          Bring light, salvation, understanding

          Guide us and guard us in each thing

          How apt today as ever... Top notch Orchi keep em coming

          • orchidee

            Thanks Andrew. Em, this occurred to me with Brexit, etc. Not that I understand Brexit - who does?!

            • Andrew Charles Forrest


              Le jour apportera ce que le jour apportera et nous serons toujours anglais as they say in france

            • Laura🌻

              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~

              • orchidee

                Thanks Laura.

              • Michael Edwards

                A good 'un for Sunday Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Michael. I had another poem 'Dusky Dawn' on somewhat swoony theme! lol. You know her? All these extra people on MPS.

                  • Michael Edwards

                    I think Dusky was a bit of a bully - she was always pushing Dora Jar

                  • psychofemale

                    Lovely write. 🙂

                    • orchidee

                      Thanks PF.



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