Trials And Testing

orchidee



Tune: St Hilda

('O happy band of pilgrims')

1 Peter 1 v.5-9

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You are kept by God's power

Through faith, through each hour

Unto salvation ready

In end time revealed [shall] be

 

Now you may rejoice greatly

Though for season my be

If need be, you are heavy

Many temptations see

 

It be that your faith, its trial

Be proved here for a while

It more precious than gold, though

That perishes, we know

 

Though faith endures, and so may

Be found so in that day

Of Christ's return, praiseworthy

Brings Him honour, glory

 

Christ you have not seen, but you

Although not yet Him view

You believe, rejoice with joy

Unspeakable, no cloy

 

And it joy full of glory

You receive the end, see

End of your faith, outcome whole

Salvation of your souls

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 19th, 2021 02:11
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.6.7.6. metre.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 36
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Comments3

  • Neville


    I'm with HRH Mr. O .. he took the words outa my mouth ............. N 🙂

    • orchidee

      Thanks N.

    • Paul Bell

      The faith to have your own faith recognised. Yet it's strange how different faiths are so intolerant of others.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Paul. I'm intolerant, in the sense I am 'fundamental' at times. But not fanatical, as in 'if you don't agree with my faith, I have to kill you'.

      • spilleronsheet

        A pleasant and strong poetry…God bless all, let humanity strive and bless all creature with equality in mind…good one Orchi….

        • orchidee

          Thanks Spill.



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