Tune: Ravenshaw
('Lord, thy word abideth')
Adapted from a prayer 'Singing to the Father'
by St Ignatius of Antioch, 35-108AD.
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And you have all been formed
Into one choir, and warmed
By the Spirit to sing
God's song, praises Him bring
So that you Father praise
With one voice, worship raise
Through Jesus Christ, that when
He hears you, He may then
May realise from what
You have done, thankful lot
Is yours, so singing well
God His people can tell*
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(*tell, meaning here: discern, know, etc)
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: February 3rd, 2023 03:21
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.6.6.6. format. Of course, it does not depend on how well (or not) we sing, for God to know us. Maybe it means He sees and knows our devotion, attitude of heart, etc.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Aww, why they say to me: Sing 'Over the hills and far away'? And the further away, the better! lol.
That's the "quack, quack, quack,quack" song!
There's nothing that quite beats sincerity!
Thanks CB. Though Neville says one can beat an egg! lol.
they can tell by the tone of your voice you know 🙂
Thanks N. lol.
Very nice Orchi,as always it's a beautiful ode to our Lord
Thanks BC. An ode, but me singing it is odious! lol. Screech, screech!
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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