Tune: Melcombe
(New every morning is the love')
* First line from a sonnet by John Milton (1608-1674)
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They also serve who [only] stand and wait*
They always ready, not be late
Enabled by the Spirit's power
To meet the tasks of every hour
For even the Lord came to serve
Though His service we not deserve
To do some deed, some word to speak
Our service e'er be humble, meek
Attending unto poor, needy
Of those around us who we see
Share something of Christ's life and love
By His Spirit, the gracious dove
So e'en if one [person] a day comes near
To know more of the Saviour dear
It will be one, better than none
Some kind at, word, through Christ be done
And in the church, the fellowship
Of believers, in deed and lip* (*word)
Sharing community, grace free
Growing to what Christ have us be
By your grace at the end times we
Among the blessed sheep shall we be
We who did serve you in the least [person]
You invite such to your great feast
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: July 21st, 2023 02:04
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem 8.8.8.8. Here's the sonnet in the video, instead of the hymn this time.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments3
just dont forget the mint sauce ..
Thanks N. Baaa!! Bah-humbug?!
May our service be always sincere.
Thanks CB. Shincere Shervice - I've had a gin or three!
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold. You standing and waiting? Ahh, if so, you are also serving! I'm waiting for a No.7 bus, I know that. lol.
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