Tune: Dominus Regit Me
('The King of love my Shepherd is')
1 Peter 1 v.17-21
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You call on God the Father, He
Without partiality
Judges each ones work righteously
Serve Him humbly, reverently
Pass the time of our earthly days
In godly fear, in His ways
Knowing this your temporary home
Until Christ for His people come
For you know you were not redeemed
With worldly things, though they gleamed
Nor saved through silver and gold things
They perish, though they world's wealth bring
You were redeemed with precious blood
Of Christ, it a cleansing flood
He as a lamb, no blemish, spot
His atonement our perfect lot
He truly was ordained before
Foundation of the world sure
But was shown in these last days for
You, to bring you salvation pure
By Christ you do in God believe
He raised from dead, no deceive
God raised Him, and gave Him glory
That in God our faith, hope might be
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: October 21st, 2021 02:32
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7. metre, though the last line fits to 8 syllables, as in my poem.
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Comments5
I actually went to a Christian church the other day to attend the internment of my Father-in-Laws ashes .. He was the former vicar there .. and despite all the Covid restrictions in place that obviously impacted on numbers attending the service and the service itself .. I did feel a certain spiritual presence and although it would be wrong to suggest I enjoyed the experience .. the whole event had a very special feel to it ......... Your words today took me back there and made me think and wonder ............ Neville
Thanks Neville. Maybe you 'enjoyed' it in experiencing comfort - whether in the sense of 'strengthen' or 'solace' or both.
An aside - any hymns? Any 'e'ermores' spotted? They're escaping! So have I, from the nutty house.
Who's side was he on in 1066 at hastings? shouldda been king fido u know.
Thanks dusk. lol. I dunno whose side. I should know, as I was there in person!
Great singing to go with a great poem. I think we'll all need faith this year going into next.
Thanks Paul.
Is he always so impartial I sometimes have my own doubts on this. He is definitely our salvation
Thanks T. Yes, impartial, in a general senses at least anyway, I would say.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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