Tune: Regent Square
('Blessed city, heavenly Salem')
Ephesians 3 v.1-9
For St Paul's Day: Jan 25.
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Paul the prisoner of the Christ for
To share with the Gentiles sure
Given stewardship of the grace
Of God, for all he would face
By revealing God did make known
To him, hidden truth now shown
It in other ages not known
But now can make it our own
Apostles and prophets sharing
By the Spirit they do bring
Message of salvation, it be
That Gentiles, Jews may have, see
That Gentiles be now fellow-heirs
With the Jews shall be their shares
Of promise of Christ's salvation
Made open to each nation
His gospel, the good news for all
Who believe and on Him call
Paul made minister by God's grace
And His mercies he does trace
It by working of God's power
Not his efforts any hour
Granted to Paul, his place he be
Least of all saints, so says he
So he preached among the Gentiles
Of this message he sure tells
Of the riches unsearchable
Of Christ, cannot tell them full
For they great, high, and marvellous
Yet saving truths unto us
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 25th, 2021 03:09
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.8.7. metre for St Paul's Day. 'Love him or hate him' as some say, but we can't ignore him. Even some Christian believers disbelieve some of his letters in the New Testament. But he is a massive influence and witness in Christianity.
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Comments4
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold. What do you think of St Paul?
Enjoyed this read Orchi.
Thanks Fay.
Good words Orchj.
Thanks Jerry.
Well done, Orchi! And we still listen to him after more than 2000 years.
Thanks Fred. A very British clip there, you will see!
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