Remembrances

orchidee



Tune: Supreme Sacrifice

('O valiant hearts')

John 15 v.12-17 parts

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There no greater love one can have than this

To lay down their life, sanctifying bliss

Lay life down for their friends, as Christ did say

And fullness of His love to us display

 

And in remembrances of battles, wars

Troubles and conflicts reaching to the shores

Of this earthly land, King of Peace, your peace

Send to us, kingdom that shall never cease

 

We now your friends if we do you obey

Obeying your command to love, you say

Shown in many ways here in deed and word

Your voice, the good Shepherd, we true have heard

 

You the sacrifice, offering for our sins

In you we trust, and so new life begins

Give us grace to in your service down lay

Our lives, self deny, follow in your way

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 11th, 2024 03:29
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10.10. A hymn not sung so much lately. One verse, omitted in the clip, mentions 'lesser Calvaries' which makes the hymn unacceptable to some people.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 33
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Comments9

  • Neville



    I think this works on so many levels ..

    • orchidee

      Thanks N.

    • sorenbarrett

      A beautiful hymn in tribute of those lost to this life and offering their life for that of another nicely worded

      • orchidee

        Thanks SB.

      • arqios

        There are amens to be had in their. Bring it all in to view for the dividends of their sacrifice aren’t shy or few.

        • orchidee

          Thanks A.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Hymnody! Wow! Awesome my friend! This is a beauitful hymn/poem! And a fitting tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives selflessly. Love it and a resounding amen! 🙏🌹👏🖤❤️🖤

          • orchidee

            Thanks T. One of my usual genres is 'hymn-poems' though I've rather dried up on it recently.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              You're welcome! Good you are keeping that tradition alive! Really enjoyed this!

            • Tony36

              Great write

              • orchidee

                Thansk Tony.

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • Doggerel Dave

                  LEST WE FORGET all subsequent wars, the casualties on all sides, (both civilian as well as military) and the stupidity of the politicians and the military industrial complex which inflicted it all.

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks Dave.

                    • Doggerel Dave

                      Wot fido and Sir Orchi NS on holiday?

                      • orchidee

                        Sir Orchi NS with Fido says ' Don't forget us two. But how could anyone ever forget us?!' lol.

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          Dunno - might give it a red hot go! 😇

                        • Thad Wilk

                          A beautiful
                          hymn poem and dedication
                          to all our soldiers who gave
                          their lives to keep our country
                          free. Loved it!! 😍
                          Best regards ✌️ peace. Thad

                          • orchidee

                            Thanks Thad.

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Good words Orchi.

                            Andy

                            • orchidee

                              Thanks Gold.

                            • Tom Dylan

                              A fine write, Orchi. A lovely tribute.

                              • orchidee

                                Thanks Tom.



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