Tune: Sine Nomine
('For all the saints')
Ephesians 5 v.13-21
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All things are reproved, manifest by light
They not hidden, but revealed to our sight
O shine on us Lord, more of your beams bright
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For it is written, Awake you that sleep
And arise from the dead, not slumber, sleep
And Christ shall give you light, you be His sheep
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Live not foolishly, but do live wisely
Taking steps and walking circumspectly
So God's children, sons, daughters, you shall be
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Redeem the time, for the days are evil
Be not unwise, but o know God's good will
And spiritual understanding have still
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Be not drunk with wine, but be filled within
With the Spirit, and with hearts cleansed from sin
Holding on to faith too through thick and thin
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Speak to yourselves in hymns, spiritual songs
Make melody in your hearts all life long
To the Lord, joining with the heavenly throng
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Giving thanks always for all things unto
God and the Father, gratefulness renew
In the Lord Jesus Christ's name, even you
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Submitting yourselves to one another
Humbly unto each sister and brother
In the fear of God fresh grace discover
Alleluia, Alleluia!
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: May 6th, 2019 02:27
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10. metre with Alleluias. Yep, I will add water to it (verse 5)!
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments3
does adding water to it lighten the spirit or just make it weaker..... just askin.....
Thanks N. lol.
A poetic example of combining light and spirit with giving thanks for their wonderful shine.
Thanks Fay.
Good one once more Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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