Simple Symbols

orchidee



Tune: Corpus Christi

('Jesus, in thy dear Sacrament')

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This we do in remembrance

And here your presence sense

You bid us partake of bread and wine

Symbols of life divine

 

Your gifts of grace you with us share

No riches can compare

These e'er be enough, for us suffice

For our sins paid is [the] price

 

Help us Lord keep in mind and heart

That we not drift apart

From Communion, but while we

Can, may take of it free

 

Fro this shall feed our spirit, soul

Bring healing, make us whole

For we feast on you, the living bread

Saviour, risen from the dead

 

And too drink of your blood outpoured

You who, our King and Lord

Did such Sacrament institute

In you [is] our ground, our root

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 9th, 2019 01:41
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. metre. A couple of extra syllables in verse 4 I think.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 12
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  • orchidee

    These are 'spiritual' words that Jesu spoke. They are not literal, as if implying cannibalism. I continually emphasise that they are symbols or emblems.

  • Goldfinch60

    Those symbols are very true to you Orchi, may your belief be forever with you.

    • orchidee

      Thanks Gold.

    • Andrew Charles Forrest

      Nore drums than symbols
      Great stirring write Orchi

      • orchidee

        Thanks Andrew.

      • Neville


        I have a thing about symbols... I like the snare drum and tom toms as well though.... Nice one sir....... Neville

        • orchidee

          Thanks N. You got a psaltery to play? (whatever that is!).

          • Neville

            psaltery will get you everywhere.... Neville

            • orchidee

              The word reminds me of salt and pepper, but ya can't play a salt cellar!

              • orchidee

                The word reminds me of salt and pepper, but ya can't play a salt cellar! How's the iambic pentameters going? What are they, when they are at home?

              • Michael Edwards

                I hope Miss Berles knows about those extra syllables.

                • orchidee

                  Ooh yes she does. One of her brothers, Sim Berles, said it was OK too.

                • Christina8

                  Good one Steve!! I hope that you keep the faith.....

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks Christina.

                  • Laura🌻

                    Orchi,

                    A fine read! Thank you for sharing!

                    ~Laura~

                    • orchidee

                      Thanks Laura.

                      • Laura🌻

                        You’re very welcome!



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