Tune: Lancashire
('The day of resurrection')
John 20 v.1-18 parts
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Th first day of the week, Sunday
Mary Magdelene, yea
When it was yet dark, came unto
Jesus' tomb anew
She did see the stone rolled away
From the entrance that day
Then ran back to the disciples
And told them story all
She did tell Peter and John how
Stone was rolled away now
And said, The Lord they have taken
From there, I know not when
Nor where they have now laid Him for
Tomb was empty for sure
Peter and John to tomb they went
In haste, with no relent
John, he did arrive first, and he
Stooped down to look and see
He saw linen clothes lying there
Then Peter scene did share
Went into tomb, saw linen too
And face cloth he did view
That was round Jesus' head, now see
Wrapped by itself it be
Then John went into tomb also
He saw, believed, did know
Now that Christ from dead arisen
Fulfilling Scriptures then
Then they went home, but Mary
Stayed at the tomb, and she
Saw Christ in the garden revealed
Her fears and frets were stilled
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orchidee (
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The thought occurs to me. Why do christians keep repeating the same old stories? Why? For what purpose? And for whom?
There's a poet on here always finishes a post with the phrase 'persistence is key' (he really ought to examine the meanings of the word persistence in more detail).
I wonder whether in repeating these same old stories christians are fulfilling the need to reinforce their belief.... but why should it need such reinforcement? Surely once the belief is held... it is there and needs no reinforcement?
What is the purpose of repeating old stories time after time?
Thanks dusk. Part of it is traditional maybe - events in the 'church year' calendar. It's also expressions of praise and of faith, I feel.
Like an alcoholic and a bottle of liquor... has to have it or can't exist.... a habit like smoking? Tradition or habit or addiction.... what's the difference?
Well, it's rather to reinforce our faith and beliefs, I think, that we mention same things year after year.
LOL reinforce...like you weren't really convinced in the first place so you need to do it again just in case.... i'm thinking mostly about part - timers here orchidee.... u know the midnight mass and easter sunday occasionals.
Well, we can't get in some churches easily at Easter or Christmas - they're full of the part-timers then, you know!
Oohh no, I don't feel I'm writing on themes from a base of insecurity nor being unsure.
LOL sorry Orchidee i wasn't for a moment thinking you are insecure in your christian faith. Truth is, you are one of the few who will actually respond sensibly to questions about faith and organised religion.
Thanks Dusk. There's other sincere folk here too, even though we may seem to bang on about it at times.
Erm, I am not bashing the Bible - I am reading it! lol.
……… Eggzactly as they say it happened, I do believe.....
Neville
Thanks Neville. If in another story, a disciple other than Thomas was missing (though he appeared later), it might be 'Doubting Peter/John/Matthew....' instead of 'Doubting Thomas'. The odds were 10-1, seeing as Judas Iscariot had gone by then.
A & B HERE - Thanks Uncle Steve know the Tune - nice to sing along to ! The Bodily Ressurection of the Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most attested facts in History. As in Poetry REPETITION is so so important. We say the Lords Prayer many times in a WEEK and indeed the CREED. At Communion we express our Faith in the Death & Ressurection of JESUS - Until he Returns. The *Second coming of JESUS* is another great Spiritual Truth which we constantly need to Preach & Teach. The ALPHA COURSE - which has reached millions - is a Simple Restatement of Basic Christian Theology - AMEN !
Blessings to You & Faithful Fido
Spiritual love A & B 💛💛💛💛💛
Thanks A&B, I say, thanks A&B. Notice the use of repetition here?! Woof, shut up, says Fido to me. lol.
In fine tradition, from age to age, we pass on this good news - in poem, in parable, in bible teachings, and yes through repetition. The world lavishes its pornographic and secular euphemisms without mercy; it plays upon our emotions and fears minute after minute through broadcast media. The Christian's worthy response today is fearlessness because, as we are reminded in this fine poem -He has Risen! "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21
Thanks Gary. 'Be not overcome by [insert your worst 'soap' programme here] either'!
Baptized Christians - it’s our great commission (per Jesus Christ himself) to spread the good news. Well done O, well over 1000 and counting on your part!
Thanks Gary. We can keep on batting with our poems - a Babe Ruth quote there? He seemed very philosophical in his quotes.
Are you sure?
Thanks Gold. Well, yes - though I was not there in person just over 2,000 years ago. You and I were there in 1066 though!
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