Silver Searching

orchidee



Tune: Ratisbon

('Christ, whose glory fills the skies')

Luke 15 v.8-10

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What woman has pieces ten

Of silver, her dowry then

As a garland round neck worn

What if one piece lost, forlorn

She shall be, she lights candle

And then takes broom, sweeps house all

 

She does seek diligently

Until she finds it, so be

When she has found it, then she

Calls her friends, neighbours, says, We

Can rejoice for I have found

Lost coin, let praises sound

 

So, likewise, there is joy in

Heaven, with angels therein

Over one sinner who turns

To God, repents, of Him learns

As lost coin is restored

So we now found with our Lord

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 17th, 2024 01:51
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.7. No, not to contradict the poem recently, saying wisdom is better than gold or silver. This poem is a parable.
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • Neville


    I do believe this poem is comparable with a previous hymn poem of yours in which you refer to wisdom, silver and gold and the values thereof .. Neville

    • orchidee

      Thanks N. Yes, though there I was advocating getting wisdom, understanding, etc, as 'treasure', not tangible gold or silver. You got gold hidden under your mattress?!
      In this case it was very important the woman find her lost coin - part of her dowry.

    • Jerry Reynolds

      A good write, Orchi.

      • orchidee

        Thanks J.

      • sorenbarrett

        Silver or sheep, prodigal son returned it is by repetition that we learn. Great write Orchi

        • orchidee

          Thanks SB.

        • Thomas W Case

          So true. Beautiful.

          • orchidee

            Thanks T.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi, I thought you gave that silver coin to KP for another operation. LOL

            Andy

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold. Yes lol. She must have spent 9 of the 10 coins of her dowry now.



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