Question of Authority

orchidee



Tune: Sandys

('Teach me, my God and King')

Mark 11 v.29-33

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Jesus to leaders said

'Answer me, how you read?

Was baptism of John of men

Or sent from heaven then?'

 

They midst themselves discussed

Said, 'Answer give we must'

But if we say, 'From heaven', He

Will say, 'Why you not agree?'

 

'You did not him believe

Not his message receive'

But if we say, 'Of men', they feared

People, they John revered

 

And counted him prophet

Indeed, his mission set

So they answered to Jesus, 'We

Cannot tell, here do see'

 

Jesus then did reply

And told them by and by

'Neither by what authority

I work, how my deeds be'

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 7th, 2023 02:12
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 6.6.8.6.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • Neville



    good old john eh ..

    • orchidee

      Yes, thanks N. This seems fair - if you won't tell me, I won't tell you'.

    • Bella Shepard

      To listen and to question, forces thought, both of which we need. Good write Orchi!

      • orchidee

        Thanks Bella.

      • Teddy.15

        Ah right now my flu is my authority. ❤️

        • orchidee

          Oh dear, get well soon! 🙂



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