Tune: Dix
('As with gladness men of old')
Philippians 3 v.12-16
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Onwards, so that we may know
More of Christ, in His life grow
Not that we have yet attained
To perfection, not yet gained
But as wise men road pursued
On ''til they the Saviour viewed
Follow on, to apprehend
Lay hold on Christ, grace us send
Lord, to go on in your way
Knowing more of you each day
We lay hold on you, for you
Have laid hold on us, 'tis true
Not yet arrived, but one thing
We do, and still praise and sing
Forgetting what is behind
Not distracted, heart and mind
Reaching to those things before
Growing in Christ holy, pure
Pressing on towards the goal
'Tis the prize for yearning souls
The high calling of God, see
In Christ Jesus His Son be
So maturely moving on
Following where Christ has gone
Where we have reached, God will show
And we more of Christ shall know
We His people, His children
He will guide us even when
We may slip or fall, still He
Our guide sure through life shall be
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: June 1st, 2019 01:45
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7.7. - a bit out of season, as it's to an Epiphany tune (Jan/Feb time).
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Comments5
This seemed a suitable tune. The original hymn says of journeying on, persevering, until the wise men finally saw the Christ-child (and stanza 1).
Great piece Orchi
We all journey to our end not knowing what awaits but believe we will get there with achievement.
Thanks Andrew.
My old choirmaster, when I was at school was called Percy Veering.... He gave up on me after only two lessons.... Neville
Thanks N. Heehee.
SING EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS !
Our Choir are already rehersing for the Christmas Schedule
so this KARYOKE VERSION will come in handy ~ THANKS
Hi Uncle Steve ~ Brian here ~ Angela is still in the Land of Nod @ 5am ! When Im preaching I like to introduce a few Christmas Hymns in in JUNE ~ In our CHURCH ~ HE who Preaches also calls the TUNE ! Mind you its First of JUNE today so the Christmas FOOD & FARE will soon be popping out all over ! David & I have booked a RHINE Cruise for AUGUST so we will be able to visit the 12 Month Christmas Shops and stock up EARLY ! !
Thanks for your uplifting ODE "Forgetting the the things which are in the PAST ~ we press on *Walking with the LORD* to the High Prize of our calling in Christ Jesus ~ We love the Language of Zion
Every Blessing for YOU & YOUR PRIMO POOCH
Love in the SPIRIT ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡 + 🧡
Thanks B&A. Arrgghh, wishing the year away? Well, we should get a Christmas catalogue through our door in a day or two.
Good one Orchi but my fellowship with Jesus and Christianity is non existent at the moment.
Thanks Gold.
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