Tune: Highwood
('Hark, what a sound, and too divine for hearing')
Matthew 11 v.7-14
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Jesus said, People, what went you out into
Wilderness to see? Was it unto you
As a reed shaken with the wind? But what went
You out there to see? My messenger sent?
Did you expect to see man in rich clothing?
Behold, they such into palaces bring
But what went you out for to see? A prophet?
Yes, John [Baptist] a prophet, and he be more yet
For this is he, of whom it is written, see
Behold, I send my messenger ready
Before your face, which shall prepare you way, he
Goes ahead of Christ, the forerunner be
Truly, I say to you, among then that are
Born of women, there not be one by far
Who is greater than Joh the Baptist, but see
Least in kingdom of God [is] greater than he
And from the days of John the Baptist until
Now the kingdom of God suffers ill-will
And the violent take it by force, though John be
Second Elijah, fulfills prophecy
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 13th, 2021 03:07
- Comment from author about the poem: Rather a confused laddie in this Advent theme hymn clip. Starts off strange from the first line - Hark what a sound - but it's too divine for humans to hear it?! Good tune though, in 11.10.11.10. metre.
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Comments3
One will come before me to pathe the way, another beautiful hymn a joyous affirmation of ones Faith . So enjoy these pieces. ☺
Thanks WH.
Great write orchidee
Thanks Dave. A rather confusing hymn in the clip?
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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