Tune: Heinlein
('Forty days and forty nights')
James 4 v.6-10
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God resists the proud, but gives
Grace to the humble. each lives
Submit yourselves therefore to
God, yield Him your life anew
Reist the devil, and he
Will then from you swiftly flee
Draw near to God, and he will
Draw near to you this day still
Cleanse your hands, you sinners here
That your good deeds may appear
Unto God, and purify
You hearts, minds, know He is nigh
Be not double minded, be
Single-minded, clarity
Be afflicted, mourn, and weep
Yet God takes us for His sheep
Let laughter turn to mourning
And joy turn to lamenting
Humble self in the Lord's sight
He shall raise you, give you light
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: February 22nd, 2023 03:04
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem on a Lenten theme - Ash Wednesday, first day of Lent today.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
Good one Orchi
Thanks Gold.
I saw someone the other week who was in two minds whether or not they would turn up for their second appointment .. mind you, they had multiple personality disorder 😎
Thanks N. Doh!
I was in two minds whether to go shopping or not. I met myself coming back, on the way there. Eh?!
Don't often turn out for your hymn poems orchi, but one part line caught my eye: 'Cleanse your hands,' - I'm already a compulsive hand washer (how this came about, you don't want to know) so wot more can I do? Therapy?
Thanks Dave.
Thanks doesn't hack it, orchi I need advice....
Hi, very moving and emotional, touched my heart, thank you.
Thanks Eileen.
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