Tune: Monks Gate
('He who would valiant be')
Matthew 25 v.34-40
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At Judgement, King will say
Come, you blessed today
You sheep at my right hand
Gathered from each land
You of my Father blessed
Now midst heavenly guests
Share in eternal bliss
Ready now, all this
The kingdom inherit
With lasting light lit
It prepared for you here
Its fullness you share
Ready since foundation
Of the world for each one
Has it been, sheep come in
For here be no sin
For I was hungry, you
Gave me food anew
I was thirsty, and you
Gave me to drink too
I was a stranger here
You helped me, calmed my fear
Took me in, gave shelter
Kindness not defer
I needed clothes, your aid
Garments me arrayed
I was sick, you did see
Came to visit me
I was in prison bound
You came to me, me found
You did these things to lest
Now come, share my feast
Christ you did not ignore
But served Him for sure
When e'en you unto one
Of the least, deed done
Happy your hears be e'er
You did show love and care
Rejoice, you good, faithful
You obeyed Christ's call
- Author: orchidee ( Offline)
- Published: April 1st, 2020 03:10
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.5.6.5. 6.6.6.5. metre, apt for this present time, and for any time. I wrote this before current restrictions. We 'visit' still now, but not in person.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments2
I dunno Orchi, you christians are a questionable lot. In the bible thers something about not making brazen images of god yet here you are putting words in his mouth 'A judgement King will say' etc...
The original 'he who would valliant be' was of course a fav choice in school assemblies all across the country back in the day. Yes i was brought up as a christian.
Thanks Dusk. I try the mild approach, maybe I'm too soft at times. I'm going by Jesus' words in this parable here of what we believe will happen. I mean, as it reads:' At Judgement, then comma, King will say....'
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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