Tune: Albinus
('Jesus lives! Thy terrors now...')
John 20 v.26-29
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After some eight days again
Disciples were gathered there then
In one room, with Thomas too
Then cam Jesus to them anew. Alleluia!
Doors were shut, but He appeared
Said, Peace to you, unto them neared
Said to Thomas, Reach here your
Finger, behold my hands' wounds sure. Alleluia!
And put forth your hand and touch
My wounded side, and know this much
It is I, be not faithless
But believing, not comfortless. Alleluia!
Thomas said, My Lord, my God
You who on this earth have sure trod
You same one, though crucified
Were, now risen, though you had died. Alleluia!
Jesus said, Thomas, cause be
You have believed, for you see me
Blessed are they that have seen not
Yet have believed, happy their lot. Alleluia!
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.8.7.8. format.
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Comments4
That's a powerfully true message.
Thanks 2781.
It might have been one of the other disciples, not there the first time Jesus appeared. Then it may have been 'Doubting Peter / John / James / etc, rather than unfortunate 'Doubting Thomas'. Now that's stuck through history, though he did believe, though he had to see first.
I like the bit about those that don't see, kind of like the last being first, I think sometimes!
it would appear the Fat Controller failed to put in a show ..
Thanks Neville. lol.
As a kid I felt closest to the Thomasian personality... needing confirmation and assurance.
Thanks CB.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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