Tune: Langran
('Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face')
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Lord, in your human need upon the cross
Did thirst when suffering to redeem our loss
You died, then rose again, our sins bearing
Full human, full divine, now reign as King
O depth of pain and humiliation
You gave your life for all of each nation
We could not save ourselves, but only you
Could save us, your Father's will perfect do
Your love, the Son, unto your Father true
And His love shared mutually with you
Filled with the Spirit, you would e'er obey
Made possible for us salvation's day
Yet can it be, your Father's will, that you
Should take the cup of suffering to do
What we cannot do, to save us from sin
And make us new creations, cleansed within?
But yes, 'tis so, upon your offering
We meditate, and unto you praise bring
Holy Lamb of god, sacrifice for all
Forgiveness, new life, to who on you call
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: July 12th, 2020 02:16
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10.10. metre, inspired by a phrase in a book: Jesus' words, 'I thirst', and bringing in some themes from the book. Also, some insight into the area of suffering hopefully.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments2
It's a pity he didn't take the suffering that Joyce had before she passed.
Andy
Thanks Gold. I understand. It's a cliche maybe, but I read another book of a sufferer. He said 'Let's not ask too much of the 'Why in suffering?' but rather ask more of the 'What in suffering?' i.e. what is God trying to show me here?
Nice one O - Miss Berles would love this.
Thanks M.
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