Tune: Helmsley
('Lo, He comes with clouds descending')
Matthew 4 v.12-17
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Now when Jesus heard that John [Baptist] be
Cast into prison, then He
Departed unto Galilee
There the people did Him see
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Prophecies with this agree
Leaving town of Nazareth He
Dwelt in Capernaum free
It be upon the sea coast there
They in the good news did share
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Saviour comes their sins to bear
It be on borders of Zabulon
And of land of Nepthalim {1}
The it might be fulfilled, spoken
By Isaiah unto men {2}
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Salvation came to them then
Prophecy was, The land, Zabulon
And the land of Nepthalim
By the way of the sea, beyond
Jordan, Galilee, hear sound
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Here the Lamb of God is found
Galilee of the Gentiles, you
People sat in darkness true
You have seen great light, and to they
In shadow of death the day
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Has dawned, sprung up, bright alway
From that time Jesus began to
Preach, saying, Repent, here view
The kingdom of heaven is near
The Light of life does appear
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Worship now in godly fear
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{1} Isaiah 9 v.1-2
{2} Zabulon and Nepthalim were two northern tribes of Israel.
Enemy nations often attacked from the north, and so these regions
who were invaded first were the first to see Jesus the Light of the world.
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.7 with Alleluias. A bit tricky poem to write as there are 'extended' musical notes in some of the lines of the hymn. The poem may jar in a couple of places and seem a bit uneven.
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And the story continues in this hymn. Nicely worded this hymn speaks in familiar biblical style. Very nice Orchi
Thank you SB. Historical notes added, or one may think Z and N are in, Oh I dunno, USA, UK, or wherever!
Moat welcome Orchi
Oops, forgot the hymn. Added it in now! A grandiose tune.
You keep this up, and I'll know more than the vicar soon.
Do vicars only work on a Sunday, could this be a career change for me.
Sundays used to be double time, is this still the case.
Thank you P. Why yes, of course - they only work one day a week, and at double time! Heehee. Well, some may seem to, or would like to. It's naughty saying that really, as they tend their 'flock' and have church business matters, family matters, etc. Erm, they are human!
On the other hand, from olden days - working on a Sunday? Shock, horror - what next?!
Well written,
Thank you F.
Dawning day 337's light as dusked and is now well...dark. That's how it works, no? Hello?
Glug.
😮💨
Orchi! Is that you in their messing around with the...💡
Swoon.
Thank you T. 337? Anything to do with Ol' Popeye?
Well, just that yesterday was his 337th day of his year chugg...excuse me...glugging spinach. Does he ever take a break?
Doubt it! lol. Well, he is busy 23 hrs 59 mins of each day. That leaves him 1 min free per day!
Lol! What does he use that minute for? Wait...don't answer that!
I can partly answer that - ooh! The same as he spends the other 23hrs 59 mins?! heehee.
Whew! I almost forgot where I am. I swear I must have blacked out for a moment while commenting on this. All I remember before I swooned was some awful glugging in my ears and then suddenly I woke back up, post was already sent, but who sent it? We know who!. This is a full hymnal journey you’ve crafted here. I had to sit up, blink twice...as I was only seeing green for a minute...truly though…you put real care into this, and I can feel the devotion and craft in every line. Love it, Orchi! Thank you for those smelling salts. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
We gotta be careful this time of year - he's in disguise, that glugger! lol.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
nicely described - and the rhyme is there definitely...even if it seems wobbly to you...
Thank you N.
welcome SIR
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