Tune: Lobe den Herren
('Praise the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation')
Ephesians 3 v.4-12 parts
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The mystery of Christ
We may understand, shall suffice
Our knowledge of Him, for
Was not known in past ages sure
But now revealed
No longer hidden, concealed
Apostles, prophets show what God willed
'Tis that the Gentiles should
Be fellow-heirs, planned as god would
And of the same body
With the Jews, partake with them, see
Of His promise
In Christ by the gospel, this
His purpose be that none do miss
It be so that all may
See His plan in salvation's day
That heavenly powers
Know by the church what endowers
He does set sure
Upon the church evermore
His manifold wisdom from His store
This be according to
His eternal purpose, we view
Purposed in Christ Jesus
To bring salvation unto us
He our Lord, so
Boldness and access we know
And confidence, faith, in Him grow.
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: August 13th, 2021 01:53
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem, originally in 14.14.4.7.8. metre. I have set it to 6.8.6.8. 4.7.8. metre. Bit tricky with 14-syllable lines, then jumping to a 4-syllable line, then to 7 and 8 to finish each verse. Sounds like Bingo this! Can you spot the extra syllable in one of the verses? I had to sneak it in.
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Comments3
The poem is a bit involved. Basically it sayings that one of God's mysteries revealed, is that Gentiles as well as Jews are included in his plan of salvation.
We are all Jews or non-Jews (Gentiles). unless you are like me - I'm half-human, half guinea-pig! lol.
Well it makes sense as God created us All in his image
Thanks SC. Yes, see what you mean. At one time it was for Jews only though. Centuries ago, I mean.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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