Tune: Westminster Abbey
('Christ is made the sure foundation')
1 Peter 2 v.4-10 parts
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It is written in the Scriptures
I lay in Sion stone sure
A chief corner stone, it chosen
Precious it be now, since when
It was laid, and who do believe
Comfort, not shame, shall receive
To you therefore who do believe
Christ is precious, no deceive
But to those who do ont obey
They do stumble in the way
For that stone, that rock to them be
Stone of offence, stumbling, see
But you believers are, as one
A chosen generation
A royal priesthood, a holy
Nation, even so you be
And God's special people, that you
Should show His praises anew
The praises of the Lord, for He
Has called you from darkness, we
Called into His marvellous light
Radiant beams banish night
One time we were not a people
Now we be God's people all
And one time we had not obtained
Mercy, nor kindness un feigned
But now have obtained God's mercy
Praise and honour to Him be
Built on Christ, the chief corner-stone
Salvation in Him alone
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 11th, 2019 03:08
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.8.7. metre, and a clip from a service in 2010. Tune and place name are the same!
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments3
a top ten on the charts
Thanks Ron.
Stones Ginger wine - a whisky mac - heaven.
That was Joyce's favourite drink at one time.
Thanks M.
That chief cornerstone has crumbled in my belief.
Good write though Orchi.
Thanks Gold. Doesn't the corner stone remain though? You not fallen to pieces?
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