To Us A Child, A Son

orchidee



Tune: Carol (Willis)

('It came upon the midnight clear')

Isaiah 9 v.6-7

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For unto us a child is born

Was on first Christmas morn

Unto us a son is given

The Christ-child sent from heaven

The government shall be upon

His shoulders, ruling One

And names He shall have lastingly

He the Son of God be

 

His name shall be called Wonderful

He full of glory all

And Counsellor, He shall us guide

Within our hearts reside

The mighty God, the Prince of Peace

Whose reign shall never cease

The everlasting Father He

Son of God, same He be

 

Of increase of His government

And peace, no end, [the] intent

Peace shall be upon David's throne

Israel's King, so known

And upon His kingdom, it shall

Be ordered, stablished well

With judgement and justice for e'er

The LORD's zeal works this fair

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 1st, 2021 03:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: Happy New Year to all! A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. 8.6.8.6. metre. Still Carolling for now!
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 38
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  • Goldfinch60

    Please not a child for you and KP, I know she collects kids form many people.

    (sorry about the wisecrack for this religious poem of yours)

    Andy

    • orchidee

      Thanks Andy. Ohh, KP's about age 150 really, beyond child-bearing. You can't tell her age for the Botox! heehee.

    • Neville


      aren't baby Guinea-pigs called kittens ... nah' leave it as it is... nice flow sir.. and nearly had me foot tappin .....

      • orchidee

        Thanks N.

      • Dove

        Nicely written! Happy New Year

        • orchidee

          Thanks RB.

        • Amon

          What else should I expect from a brethren if not pieces of Grace and Salvation?
          I can see the vision of a manger in Bethlehem, crying baby in it clinching his fist and of course not letting go of our gift of peace and freedom he held. That was the beginning of salvation, I wish I was there among the wise to be the first to offer a worship.

          Thanks for publishing this one
          Amon

          • orchidee

            Thanks Amon.
            I expect He did cry at times, or He would not be human. Some carols make Him a super-babe, as if in a fur-lined manger with central heating: 'No crying He makes....' .Though He is human AND divine.

          • FineB

            Hi Orchidee,

            A good write.

            May the good Lord protect us and keep us safe during this pandemic.

            Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
            FineB

            • orchidee

              Thanks Fine.



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