Whose Will To Do?

orchidee



Tune: Breslau

('Take up thy cross, the Saviour said')

Luke 22 v.39-46

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Jesus came to Gethsemane

Garden, disciples followed free

He said to them, Pray that you do

Enter not in temptation true

 

He went from them a little way

Then to kneel down, and then to pray

Saying, Father if you willing

Remove this cup of suffering

 

Remove it from me, yet not my

Will be done, I do know it nigh

Then angel did to Him appear

Strengthened Him and to Him drew near

 

And being in an agony

He there did pray more earnestly

And His sweat was if drops great

Of blood falling*, such was His state

 

When He to disciples returned

They were sleeping, sad, not discerned

To do as Jesus said, Rise, pray

Lest you tempted fall from my way

 

Jesus, who for me sweated blood

Yet your blood it a cleansing flood

Help us to follow in your way

Whate'er may come to pass each day

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* A rare medical condition called hematidrosis.

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 26th, 2024 03:40
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. The description here is only found in Luke's Gospel.
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • Thomas W Case

    Powerful work.

    • orchidee

      Thanks T.

    • sorenbarrett

      Very timely Orchi and well written as well.

      • orchidee

        Thanks SB.
        Meanwhile - it's a pity I always do KP's will and give in to botox. lol.

      • Goldfinch60

        Good one Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Gold.



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