Tune: Christchurch
('Now is eternal life')
Matthew 13 v.47-50
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The kingdom of heaven be
Like a fisher's net, see
'Twas cast into the sea
Gathered all kinds freely
When net was full, it drawn to shore
Then they sat down to sort it store
Thye gathered the good, they
Kept them, not thrown away
Good in vessels preserved
And their goodness conserved
But they did throw the bad away
It was of no use in that day
So at end of the age
At history's final page
It shall be like this for
Angels shall come forth sure
They shall sever and separate
Wicked from the just, not be late
The wicked's end shall be
Cast into the fire, see
There wailing and gnashing
Of teeth, agonising
But all the good be gathered in
Secure for e'er from evil, sin
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: September 8th, 2023 01:59
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.6.6.6.8.8. I know the 'wailing and gnashing of teeth' - my daily experience married to KP! heehee.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
I am not fond of nets, but the word nuance must rate among my faves, alongside moist, tawny, squaw and thimble .. 😎👍
Thanks N. You thought it would be about the internet? 😁
Lovely dear orchi. 💖
Thanks T.
I love the parable of the fisherman's net. But I have to ask, when you cast your net did you catch KP?
Thanks Bella. Bet you know I'm gonna say this - Yes! I caught KP in my net, but unlike the poem she did not stay fresh or preserved, but turned into an old trout. lol.
Hope you have better fishing next time!
Thanks for the warning - I'll be travelling in a flame retardant suit..............
Thanks Dave. Oops! You gone fishing?!
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