Preparing The Way

orchidee



Tune: Winchester New

('On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry')

Luke 7 v.24-28

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When you John Baptist went to see

Jesus asked the people, so be

What went you to desert to see

A redd shaken by wind freely?

 

Or to see one in soft raiment?

When you went was this your intent?

Behold, they who are dressed richly

They found in kings' palaces be

 

Or went you for prophet to see?

Yes, John Baptist a prophet he

And much more than a prophet for

He be my messenger for sure

 

As Isaiah of old did say

Behold, I send him you this day

Before Christ comes, he shall prepare

His way, then you shall see Christ there

 

Foe among those born of women

No greater prophet than John then

But who in God's kingdom least be

It true, such is greater than he

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 15th, 2024 03:37
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 21
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange
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  • Neville


    A fine hymn poem O .. N 😎👍

    • orchidee

      Thanks N.

    • sorenbarrett

      Good choice of topic Orchi nicely worded and I always liked that the last should be first and the least the greatest. It has such a Taoist feel to it.

      • orchidee

        Thanks SB.

      • 2781

        God said he would
        John said he didn't
        Jesus said: "And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come."

        • orchidee

          Thanks 2.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Another mighty fine Advent Hymn/Poem my friend. I am thoroughly enjoying the proper pace through Advent as so many people want to rush on by to Christmas. One cannot fully appreciate Christmas without the wait in Advent...just like one cannot fully appreciate Easter without first experiencing Lent and Holy Week, leading up. A wonderful job here, Orchi! 🌹👏

          • orchidee

            Thanks T. Yep, it sure is Advent 3 Sunday!

          • Cheeky Missy

            I used to keep a very old hymnal on hand with the tunes for these rhyme schemes listed, for twas useful on several counts. This is charmingly rendered with a haunting poignancy and apt imagery. I half wish I could sing it.

            • orchidee

              Thanks CM.

            • Thad Wilk

              👍👍
              A fine hymn poem
              you have penned! 🙏
              Much enjoyed thanks
              for sharing friend!!
              Best regards ✌️Thad

              • orchidee

                Thanks Thad.

              • Goldfinch60

                Good one Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Gold.

                • Thomas W Case

                  Superb

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks T.



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