Faithful Following

orchidee



Tune: Binchester

('Happy are they, they that love God')

Based on John 10 v.22-30

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Jesus He be the good Shepherd

His sheep they hear, have heard

He knows them, they will Him follow

No stranger's voice they know

 

His nail-scarred hand showing the way

Lord keep us safe we pray

And as He walks His wounded feet

We see, mercy entreat

 

His side was pierced, His heart broken

In suffering for all men (mankind)

A Shepherd on a cross, my place

He took, and all, each race

 

Inspire us Lord, sheep to be bold

We members of your fold

You crucified, then rose again

Grant us fresh grace for when

 

When we follow you, self deny

And sense that you are nigh

None can take us out from your hand

Nor can your power withstand

 

Eternal life, life from the dead

You promise us, our Head

Be our Shepherd, our Leader, Guide

Here in our hearts reside

  • Author: orchidee (Online Online)
  • Published: May 13th, 2019 02:11
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. metre, based on a recent talk/sermon, linking Jesus the good Shepherd with His Passion. Plus a pic, not of a sheep, but....of Fido?! He might be a sheep-dog today (lol).
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments5

  • Lorna

    Poor guy who was playing didn't get any billing at all! He's not you is he Orchi? Do you play the organ?

  • Lorna

    Poor guy who was playing didn't get any billing at all! He's not you is he Orchi? Do you play the organ?

    • orchidee

      Thanks Lorna. I know - I keep wheeling the guy out. It's not play. I can't play it. I gotta pay him overtime, ya know! lol.

      • Lorna

        It's funny because the organ is magestical but only really seems to belong in a church. In someone's home it's strange and oddly corny.

      • Andrew Charles Forrest

        Blessings Orchi
        Have a great day

        • orchidee

          Thanks Andrew.

        • ANGELA & BRIAN

          Good Evening UNCLE STEVE ~ Nice picture of FIDO ~ Jack Russell ? WE like the Organist ~very avuncular (good word) ~ He looks much too YOUNG to be YOU unless you have a DORIAN GREY in the Attic ?????? Love the HYMN (sophorific ~ 2nd good word !) and the paraphrase on JOHN 10 ~ always an uplift on to higher ground. ANGELA loves the Psalms (especially in Spanish) but my fave is the Gospel of John ~ AWESOME ! Thanks for caring & caring 24/7. We will beware of low flying SHAMANS !
          Blessings and Doggy treats for FIDO
          Love in the Spirit ~ ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡 + 🧡

          • orchidee

            Thanks B&A.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.



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