The Light of Love

orchidee



Tune: Winchester Old

('While shepherds watched')

1 John 3 v.16-19 - For St John's Day, Dec 27.

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Hereby we God's love do perceive

In it we do believe

That He laid down His life for us

In his Son sent to us

 

And we ought to lay down our lives

For each other, so thrives

The love of God, so we do share

With each other His care

 

But who has this world's goods, its store

And sees the needy, poor

And closes heart of compassion

To them their fellow-men

 

How in them does love of God dwell?

It does not, we do tell

Let us not love in word only

But in actions too, see

 

So do we share God's love, His light

It appears to man's sight

May we His love show, word and deed

His command to love heed

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  • sorenbarrett

    A subject dear to heart. We as poets speak in words but unless they are put to action they fall on deaf ears. A subject I have recently written more than one poem about. Very nice Orchi

    • orchidee

      Thanks SB.

    • arqios

      Nice to use a carol tune, perhaps the message will get through! ‘Silent Night’ got to me after decades of singing it; now like a memory aid!

      • orchidee

        Thanks A.

        • arqios

          You’re welcome O with a V

        • Tony36

          Excellent write

          • orchidee

            Thanks Tony.

            • Tony36

              You're welcome

            • Neville



              He aint heavy .. he's our brother .. regardless of what banner we wave .. . Neville

              • orchidee

                Thanks N. You watching them sheep? Baa!! Or is your reply: 'Baa, humbug, I got no sheep!'

              • Thomas W Case

                Beautiful.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks T.

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Great job, Orchi! Loved it! 🥰

                • Thad Wilk

                  An awe inspiring hymn
                  poem 🙏 almost like
                  a song! 🎵 🎶 🎶
                  Beautifully scripted,
                  made me want to
                  sing along!! 🎤
                  Thanks for sharing
                  much enjoyed!! 😊
                  Best regards ✌️ Thad

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks T.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Good one Orchi.

                    • orchidee

                      Thanks Gold.



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