Tune: Saffron Waldon
(one tune to 'Just as I am')
Matthew 4 v.8-11
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The devil took Jesus to high
Mountain, showed Him there by and by
All the kingdoms of the world, He
And their glory did see
The devil said, All these things will
I give you, each vale, town, and hill
If you will fall down, worship me
All these things shall yours be
Jesu said to him, Get you hence
Satan, and tempt not providence
For it is written, That you shall
Worship the Lord, know well
Worship the Lord your God, and He
Only shall you true serve, so be
The devil left Him, and, behold
Angels helped Him, it told
Jesus ne'er to temptation yield
Did you, though Satan words did wield
To turn you from the way of cross
But the outcome his loss
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: March 8th, 2023 03:10
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.6. format.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
my personal Buddhist path precludes my worshiping anyone or thing .. but I have no objection to the beliefs of those who hold dear differing thoughts and principles .. and with that now off my chest, I wish thee well and must dash .. I gotta plane to catch .... 🐧🐭😎👍
Thanks N.
Good one Orchi
Thanks Gold.
Great piece Steven, I always enjoy your work very much and look forward to the next one you write
Thanks B.
Anytime my dear friend
I don't get it - who said the devil had title rights to all that stuff anyway. Probably wasn't his in the first place--- Did Jesus ask to see the title deeds...Alright - He may not have wanted to accept, but it would have been wise to know for sure that he was dealing with a con man....
Thanks Dave. The devil lied to Jesus about it. If Jesus gave in, He would be under the devil's power.
How did Jesus know the D. was lying if he had not seen the title deeds and consulted his lawyers?
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