Persevering Purpose

orchidee



Tune: Louvan

('Lord of all being, throned afar')

Romans 8 v.28-30

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We know all things work together

For good to those who love God, share

We in this assurance, 'tis they

Called in His purpose, e'en today

 

For whom He did foreknow, He too

Predestined them, it in His view

To be conformed to the image

Of His Son, He the way did bridge

 

The way for us of salvation

His people from every nation

That Christ be as first-born* among

Many, from each kindred, tribe, tongue

 

And whom He did predestinate

He also called, in His plans great

And them He also justified

And also them He glorified

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* 'first-born' here is not meaning literally, as an eldest child in a family,

but more in the sense of 'an heir whose position is unique',

or 'one who is pre-eminent', or 'first in rank'.

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 22nd, 2022 03:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. format. A bit verbose - I swallowed a dictionary today! Yet 'verbose' meaning 'using more words than is needed'. But all the words here are necessary!
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments6

  • spilleronsheet

    Hmmmm
    In his plans though unobvious to me, I try myself to believe
    Good one dear Orchi….

    • orchidee

      Thanks Spill.

    • Fay Slimm.

      I enjoyed the read of how to find peace - thank you Orchi.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Fay.

      • Neville


        Amen ... I think you missed that one out ............................................... 🙂

        • orchidee

          Thanks N. Can ya beat a bit of persevering - or not?! And furthermore, what am I on about in this comment? lol.

        • Michael Edwards

          Nice one O

          • orchidee

            Thanks M.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.

            • Rocky Lagou

              And everyone says, "amen!" Nice poem and the message is conveyed at its finest! ✨

              • orchidee

                Thanks R.



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