Death And Life

orchidee



Tune: Melcombe

('New every morning is the love')

Genesis 2 v.15-17; Genesis 3 v.4-7; John 11 v.25-26

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Why does one die, why do all die?

'Tis sure in life, there no deny

Adam and Eve in Eden there

Presence of the Lord God did share

 

They could eat of each tree but one

Of that tree to partake fruit none

It was the tree of knowledge, see

Of good and evil it sure be*

 

The Lord said if they of that tree

Did eat then the outcome would be

That they would surely die, but they

Tempted by serpent ate one day

 

Yet Jesus comes as Saviour to

Redeem mankind from death's curse, true

We all descend from Adam, Eve

Death comes to all and so we grieve

 

But Jesus the resurrection

And life He be, He God's own Son

Who lives in Him, in Him believes

Eternal life in Him receives

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* but they could eat of any other tree,

including the tree of life.

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 14th, 2024 01:46
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. Our Dad has sadly just passed away. We hold on to what gives us hope. For me, and what I seek to share with others, is my Christian faith. My view is - what else is better, what else can there be to hold to, and not only in experiences of death?
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 24
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  • LP2187

    Such a beautiful poem orchidee. Sorry for your loss.

    • orchidee

      Thanks LP.

    • sorenbarrett

      A great story and the metaphor is one of the best in all Christianity in fact what Christianity is based on. Nicely written Orchi

      • orchidee

        Thanks SB.

      • Cassie58

        I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May your strong faith embrace you always through your days of grieving. Beautiful spiritual offering.

        Thinking of you 🌹

      • Tony36

        Beautiful

        • orchidee

          Thanks Tony.

          • Tony36

            You're welcome

          • Goldfinch60

            Fine write Orchi and a tribute to your Dad. So sorry for your loss.

            Andy

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.

            • Neville


              I am so very sorry to hear about your sad news Steven .. Having been in your situation myself, I know how wretched you & your family must be feeling at this moment in time .. Please accept my very sincerest of condolences to you and your remaining family & friends .. I have no doubt your faith will hold you firmly throughout and beyond the period of immediate mourning and associated grief .. Neville

              • orchidee

                Thanks muchly Neville.

              • Thad Wilk

                A really touching and
                poignant poem
                and dedication to
                your beloved Dad. 😢
                My deepest condolences! 🙏
                Best regards ✌️ Thad

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Thad.

                • Thad Wilk

                  Wonderful hymn poem! 🙏
                  And dedication to your
                  beloved Dad, my deepest
                  condolences I send my friend!
                  Best regards ✌️ Thad

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks Thad.



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