Tune: Winchester New
('On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry')
Revelation 22 v.1-5
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In new Jerusalem there be
Pure river, water of life, see
Clear as crystal, proceeds from throne
Of God and of the Lamb (Christ) there known
In middle of street of city
And either side of river be
The tree of life, does bear twelve fruits
Produces as each month it suits
Leaves of tree were for the healing
Of the nations, comfort each thing
And there shall be no more curse then
God and the Lamb's throne is therein
His servants, they shall serve Him there
Shall see His face, in great joys share
His name shall be on their foreheads
No fears, not condemnations, dreads
And there shall be no night, dark there
No need of candle, sun, to share
For the Lord God He gives them light
They shall reign for e'er in His sight
Shine on us Lord, to us appear
As your return draws ever near
Good Spirit, Christ dwells in our hearts
Fits us for heaven in all parts
'Til day eternal, light does dawn
Shall be the everlasting morn
Gone sin, death, fear, all that offends
With Christ, whose kingdom never ends
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 8th, 2020 02:57
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. metre. An Advent-theme hymn in the clip. Verse 3 of the poem may suggest, or include, some sort of herbal remedies or alternative medicine maybe? I have added the last two verses as a short meditation/prayer.
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Comments3
Good one Orchi, may that light be forever with you.
Andy
Thanks Gold.
I dont think I'm up to eternal elation mate .. I find raising a smile increasingly difficult .... but thanks for trying .......................
Thanks N. Fido won't let me have any swoony sort of 'elation' or 'enjoyment'.
Hope you have at least a bit. Any good being elated ALL the time? Well, yep! Ya can't bit a bit of elation, I say.
BRIAN HERE ~ Good Monday Uncle Steve ~ thanks for a very uplifting Hymn & Poem ~ You are ina high praise mode for ADVENT ! My MUM is a bit of a NEUROPATH (Herbalist) and as a devout Christian believes that Plants provide all the remedies ! Actually a lot of modern medicines were originally from plants ! Please check our latest FUSION *MEMORIES* (you must have many !) and please add a POEM ~ Thanks A & B !!
Blessings & Joy to YOU & Frollicking Fido !
Love in the Spirit A & B & El Gato Ahumido !!!
Thanks A&B. I'm quite prepared to believe it. For example, how was penicillin before someone discovered it?! Whether we talk to trees and plants is another matter!
Should I venture to Ch.... yet? Well, it's not that far off.
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