Comforting Creator - Ye Olde Prayers series (18)

orchidee



Tune: Fulda

('We have a gospel to proclaim')

Based on a prayer by Thomas á Kempis (15th Century)

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In confidence of your goodness

And great mercy, O Lord, me bless

I draw near to you, healing need

You our healer, your sheep you feed

 

I come as one hungry, thirsty

To you, fountain of life you be

I come as a creature unto

You great Creator, only you

 

I come as a desolate soul

Tou you, who I trust make me whole

You my tender comforter here

Your consolation to me dear

 

Behold, in you is all whate'er

I can or ought to desire, ne'er

Forsake me, you my salvation

And redemption, you e'er God's Son

 

You too my hope and strength, make glad

The soul of me your servant, sad

I shall not there remain, to you

I lift my soul, Lord, me renew

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 9th, 2024 03:23
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. A Sunday theme recently in some churches was 'Christ the Healer'.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 8
  • User favorite of this poem: Bella Shepard.
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Comments6

  • Neville


    You clearly get great comfort yourself from your faith ..

    • orchidee

      Thanks N. Sounds bit strange saying 'You creature, you...' If said in a negative sense, it could refer to some monster - such as KP! lol.

    • Doggerel Dave

      Same with hymns? Do you reach maturity at 18, or must you wait 'til 21?

      • orchidee

        Thanks Dave. lol.

      • sorenbarrett

        As one of his sheep I love lamb chops does that make me a cannibal? Good write Orchi

        • orchidee

          Thanks SB.

        • Thomas W Case

          Beautiful work.

          • orchidee

            Thanks T.

          • Bella Shepard

            Such faith is a gift my friend, you express it beautifully!

            • orchidee

              Thanks B.

            • Goldfinch60

              Good one Orchi.

              • orchidee

                Thanks Gold.



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