Tune: Everton
('Son of God, eternal Saviour')
1 Thessalonians 5 v.12-23
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Know them which do work among you
They who faithful labours do
They who leaders in the church be
Able to admonish, see
Esteem them in love true highly
For their work's sake, so it be
And be at peace among yourselves
That it prosper your soul's health
Warn the unruly, and comfort
Feeble-minded and that sort
Those faint-hearted, and do support
The weak, strong in faith fight fought
Be patient unto all people
Give not evil for evil
But ever the good do follow
Christ-likeness to others show
In church community do so
And your goodness let it flow
To those also who be outside
The church, on earth it Christ's Bride
Rejoice evermore, and do pray
Without ceasing, night or day
And giving thanks in everything
To God, praise Him, to Him sing
Theses things be will of God for you
Quench not the Spirit anew
Despise not the prophesyings
Prove in life here of all things
Hold fast that which is good, abstain
From evil, covered or plain
The God of peace sanctify you
Spirit, soul, and body too
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: May 9th, 2023 01:44
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7. 8.7.8.7.
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Comments4
Being practical and prudent is the gift of wisdom! Yes.
Thanks CB.
What have we dear Orchi if we have not each other. Thank you.
Thanks Bella. We have - me singing. Arrgghhh! lol.
“The God of peace sanctify you
Spirit, soul, and body too”
These blessed words brought calm and peace to my night, poet friend.
Thanks P.
9 out of 10 rats reckon practice makes perfect .. 🐭🐭🐭🐧
Thanks N. It's them Thessa -wotsit folk again! Not that I'm from Thessalonica meself. Is it in France? lol.
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