True Teachings

orchidee



Tune: St Francis Xavier

('My God, I love thee not because')

1 Timothy 1 part

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In following the true teachings

Of Christ, the outcome be

Love from a pure heart so displayed

With graces all arrayed

 

And love from a good conscience too

His Spirit does renew

And love of faith unfeigned, sincere

Believing in Christ here

 

From these things some have turned aside

To vain talk, and denied

The gospel truths, though they desire

To teach the law, go far

 

But they understand not the things

Their supposed wisdom brings

Nor understand affirmations

They make, they are false ones

 

Paul thanks the Lord for His good grace

Continues, even pace

The Lord enabled Him to share

Gospel with no impair

 

Did count him faithful, ministry

Did give unto him, see

He obtained mercy, so was shown

A pattern of grace known

 

A pattern to those who after

Would believe, their hearts stir

To believe on Christ, His life show

Life everlasting know

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 29th, 2023 02:10
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. format.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • sorenbarrett

    This one struck a chord. A beautiful chord. Here you have sorted out the meaning of love. It must come from a pure heart, good conscience, with faith unfeigned. Lovely indeed.

    • orchidee

      Thanks SB. 'Tis what St Paul said!

    • Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

      Beautiful

      • orchidee

        Thanks Dr S.

      • Goldfinch60

        Good one Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Gold.



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