Tune: Aberystwyth
('Jesu, lover of my soul')
Luke 12 v.16-21
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Ground of a rich man brought forth
Plenty produce, gave its worth
He did say, What shall I do
All this before me I view
I have no room where to store
My crops, I have even more
He did think only of self
He not sharing of his wealth
He said, This will I do, I
Will pull down barns by and by
And will build greater ones, so
There all my fruits, crops bestow
And i will say to my soul
Soul, you now satisfied, whole
Goods laid up for many years
Of lacking I have no fears
Take it easy, eat and drink
Of poor, needy do not think
Be merry, do what you will
Your goods protect you from ill
But God said to him, You fool
This night required be your soul
Of you, then whose shall these things
Be, which you false comfort brings?
So are they that lay up store
Treasure for self, more and more
And are not unto God rich
But rely on their goods, which
They keep and store to provide
For themselves, in good confide
Lord, may our true treasure be
In you now, eternally
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Author:
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This indeed, is very you Mr. O 🙂
You mean, it's me building bigger barns, thinking of no one but self?! Yep, that's me! lol. Just call me Ken - as in Dodd. He could not take it with him!
There's times for taking it easy, putting our feet up though, maybe outside of the context of gaining earthly riches.
And - oooh, he gonna pull them barns downs and build bigger ones. That will be more work for him. Doh!
I like the example used and the good message behind it! Nice poem orchi!
Thanks Judy. You got any barns?! heehee.
Oh no ,not me😂
Well I could buy the finest cheeses, but what good is cheese without a refrigerator
Can’t eat it all up, that would be gluttony, what is my true treasure is ? I must I share it
lol sorry just trying to give an analogy, cause I haven’t seen a barn…
Thanks Dove. lol. Got any mice to share your cheeses with?!
I've been away for a while and have missed your lovely lines. This one is a gem. What is life without giving, without sharing?
Thanks Bella.
Oooh yes, more blessed to give than to receive. Send all your donations my way! heehee. Erm, I not quite understood this properly. lol.
But it's bad in the sense that evangelists and preachers want money, but have enough money already.
Good one Orchi and good words.
Thanks Gold. Awww, why they say? - 'my treasure is my ear plugs!' lol.
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