Epiphany Expectations

orchidee



Tune: Dix

('As with gladness men of old')

Matthew 2 v.1-6

Epiphany - Jan 6.

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Now when Jesus, He was born

In Beth'lem on Christmas morn

In days of Herod the King

Wise men made their way, did wing

From east to Jerusalem

To view scene serene, solemn

 

They said, Where is he that is

Born King of Jews? True is this

For we have seen His star in

The east, and we did begin

Our journey from there, and we

Come to worship Him, so be

 

When Herod these things had heard

He was troubled by their word

As was Jerusalem all

Wondered meaning of this call

That the wise men had known, they

Made their announcement that day

 

Herod gathered chief priests, scribes

Demanded that they describe

Where Christ should be born, they said

In Beth'lem there be His stead

As Micah, prophet of old

Declaration had foretold

 

He said, Bethlehem in land

Of Judah, by God's good hand

You are not the least among

Judah's princes, praise be sung

For from you a Governor

Shall come, my people's Ruler

  • Author: orchidee (Online Online)
  • Published: January 6th, 2023 03:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7.7. format. The story/text continues in another poem - to follow,
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • arqios

    Epiphany was our childhood playground where we lived! It was a time of post Nativity presents and promise!

    • orchidee

      Thanks CB. For years I said 'E-pip-a-nee'. It's 'E-piff-a-nee'.

    • sorenbarrett

      So many times from childhood I have heard this story but you have told it well in verse and it brings the feeling of the season.

      • orchidee

        Thanks SB. The wise men haven't unpacked their treasures yet - poem to follow!

      • Neville


        can't wait for the sequel ......... 🙂

        • orchidee

          Thanks N. They might have some gold for you. Prefer it to frankincense or myrrh?

        • Bella Shepard

          The story is ageless and beautiful. No matter how we commercialize and Santa-fy, it is the true reason for the season. Amen dear friend.

          • orchidee

            Thanks Bella. Nooo - "I said 'sanctify' not 'Santa-fy!" So I said to one, who thought there was a job vacancy for Father Christmas! I made all that up! lol.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.



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