Tune: Winchester New
('Ride on, ride on in majesty')
James 4 v.1-12 part
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Friendship with the world's ways it be
To make one God's enemy, see
For the two they cannot agree
But follow paths separately
Submit yourselves to God therefore
It will be true repentance sure
Resist the devil, and he will
Flee from you, not trouble you ill
Draw near to God, and He will draw
Near to you, His mercies implore
Cleanse your hands, sinners, what you do
Do for God in service anew
Purify your hearts, you who be
Double-minded, complexity
And be afflicted, mourn, and weep
Where you have been as grievous sheep
Turn from laughter unto mourning
Await a while to resume sing
And turn from joy to heaviness
Such contrite state the Lord will bless
For God gives grace to the humble
They do obey Him, hear His call
But He does the proud ones resist
Who from their sins do not resist
Humble yourself in the Lord's sight
He shall come to you, give you light
Shall lift you up, then joyful praise
You once again to Him shall raise
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: June 24th, 2019 01:48
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. metre. The original hymn is an Easter theme.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Keep writing O.
Thanks M.
This was just a little too heavy for me Orchidee.. maybe because I am tired from my recent travelling.... I shall re-visit when rested..... Neville
Thanks N.
Humility is certainly needed for faith to develop - good points raised Orchi.
Thanks Fay. I'm taking the titles from some studies. I might not have thought of them on my own.
Had to read this twice when you said God gives Grace to the Jumble I thought "What did Grace do wrong"
Got it know Great write Orchi
Thanks Andrew. lol.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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