Tune: Stuttgart
('Earth has many noble city')
2 Timothy Chapter 2 parts
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Be strong in the grace that is in
Christ Jesus, who dwells within
Us by His Spirit residing
Grow more like Him in each thing
See examples shown naturally
In this world in which we be
Be as a discipling teacher
In word, deed, and as preacher
Be as single-minded soldier
Of Christ, let naught you deter
Seeking to please God who makes you
Of His army a part true
Be as husbandman* enduring (*farmer)
Planting, tending to each thing
Eating fruit of produce before
Labouring in duties sure
Be as a workman diligent
Study truth with good intent
And so teach wholesomely, wisely
Not ashamed, but share freely
Be as a vessel set apart
Seeking after Father's heart
Having value, honour, prepared
God's purposes with you shared
Be as gentle servant, lowly
Christ's life show expressively
He our Master, with Him all share
With everyone everywhere
- Author: orchidee ( Offline)
- Published: December 22nd, 2021 03:02
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7. metre.
- Category: Spiritual
- Views: 16
Comments7
Something wrong with the header pictures maybe? I got cut off trying to choose some of them!
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
Time spent trying to better the spirit is never wasted as love, peace and joy are traits that please "everyone everywhere" - good thoughts and thank you Orchi
Thanks Fay.
Make me a vessel of your love oh Lord, your poem so reminded me of this, very beautiful. ☺
Thanks WH.
The Lord, your Lord
Who takes hold of your right hand
And says you
Do not fear my child,
I am with you....
Thanks N.
to be or not to be, that is the question .. I think given the options available, I would opt for the husbandman .. one knows where one sands with husbandmen .. and if you can't beat em, then why not join em ....................................... N
Thanks N.
Beautiful words filled with blessings of Jesus Christ
Thanks Audrey.
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