Tune: Finlandia
('We rest on thee, our shield and our defender')
Based on a prayer in the book of 1 Clement (c.96AD)
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We ask you, Master, be our help, defender
Rescue those in distress, to their aid stir
Raise up the fallen, and assist the needy
Heal the sick, and turn back who wanderers be
Feed the hungry, release captives, revive
The weak, so strengthened by you they may thrive
Encourage those who lose hears, and let all
The nations realise you are God and call
Upon you, and have faith in Jesus your Son
Who the great work of salvation has done
And give to us your Holy Spirit, here fill
Us your people, sheep of your pasture still
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: February 1st, 2024 03:11
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10.10.10.10.
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Comments5
I get the impression you are far too tense sir pig ..
Thanks N. But I'm half-human, half-guinea pig. Is there help for me?! lol.
This Master - he's deaf as a post, ain't he?
Fido's my master, not vice versa! lol.
SONS (too hot and humid and me thus too languid to tap out the full title), so who are the geezers mentioned in the last stanza? Fido's got a lot of responsibility in his paws, ain't he?
I guess this was before CPR or proper medical attention was available lol. Good write Orchi
Hmm yes lol. And no welfare state either. I can't trace if you're in UK as I am?
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
Dave - those geezers could be anyone - it says 'all the nations'.
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