Storm Stilled

orchidee



Tune: Christchurch

('Now is eternal life')

Mark 4 v.35-41

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When passing o'er the sea

The sea of Galilee

A great storm did arise

Did them all there surprise

Disciples panicked, Jesus slept

In back of boat, yet control kept

 

They came to Him, Him woke

And words to Him they spoke

"Master, do you care not

That we perish, our lot

Upon this wild and restless sea?

Help, save us here, this company"

 

Then He from sleep arose

And His power He shows

Rebuked the wind, said, "Cease"

And to sea, "Be still, peace"

Silencing angry elements

They obey and His presence sense

 

For wind did cease, was calm

On sea still, healing balm

Jesus to disciples [said]

"Why fearful, what appals

You, how is it that you have no

Faith? Believe now, and so faith show"

 

They feared exceedingly

Said, "Who can this man be?

What manner of man He

Who commands e'en wind, sea?"

He Christ the Son of God He be

Now and through all eternity

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 5th, 2020 02:07
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.6.6.6.8.8. metre. One in a series of short meditations on Mark's Gospel.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments7

  • Neville



    a finely tuned write .. can't beat a good storm tho, can ya...

    • orchidee

      Thanks Neville. Nope!

    • Laura🌻

      Orchi,

      Yes...,
      My Mom’s pearls of wisdom,
      “have faith and believe and the rest will take care of itself.”

      Thank you for sharing.
      Have a wonderful day.

      Laura🌻

      • orchidee

        Thanks Laura.

        • Laura🌻

          You’re very welcome.😊

        • ron parrish aka wordman

          fear not for i am with you

          • orchidee

            Thanks Ron.

          • dusk arising

            Aaah, thats where the five fishes came from is it?

            • orchidee

              Thanks dusk. Yes!

              • orchidee

                And - why, yes! There is one in this short series of the feeding of the (over) 5,000, as it says '5,000 men' plus women and children. I could post it soon - make of it what you will!

              • Fay Slimm.

                What better example of the powers that Christ demonstrated. a good read Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Fay.

                • Michael Edwards

                  Anything stilled for me but I do prefer whisky. AND NO WATER!!!

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks M. lol.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    God one Orchi.

                    • orchidee

                      Thanks Gold.



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