Tune: Breslau
('Take up thy cross, the Saviour said')
Matthew 10 v.34-36
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Jesus His twelve disciples sent
Out to preach gospel, not relent
Part of His words were, Think not you
To worldly way I bring peace true
For I came not to send peace on
Earth, but a sword, I be God's Son
For as Micah's* prophecy says
Conflict shall be sure in these days
For I am come to set a man
At variance, my gospel can
Set him apart from his father
And cause a division rather
And I am come daughter to set
Against her mother, shall be yet
And to set the daughter in law
Too against her mother in law
And a person's foes they shall be
Members of their own household, see
For people they not naturally
Seek gospel light, do not agree
Though blessed they who believe, they shall
Prosper e'en in family well
My peace they shall know, but cross-life
Has its troubles, conflicts, and strife
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* Micah 7 v.6
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8. It's the next one this series. A difficult theme, more of a Lenten theme, with a suitable hymn too, I hope.
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I remember that Bible verse well and never thought that people needed any help to set them one against another. I can imagine singing this hymn in church where everyone hates everyone anyway and now feeling justified and sanctified that they are all in conflict. Good one Orchi I think there may be a letter missing second stanza second line first word.
Thank you SB. Yes, where is Eart? lol.
You are welcome Orchi as for Eart I looked on the map but couldn't find it.
Well written, your work brings back memories of my Catholic school days. Having attended Catholic schools throughout my life, I must commend you on your writing and express my genuine appreciation for your work.
Thank you F. Did you get more emphasis on the cross-life themes in the Catholic school. Or if not exactly' cross-life' was it more stern, with more 'heavy' emphasis? I do tend to pick out 'nice' verses but shouldn't leave out more difficult ones - here's one example in this poem.
Good write, Orchi! Powerful representation of the Scripture. I do love your hymn-poems so. Popeyevs Glvg Maximvs Solvs approves...but he hates division so much, he avoid the Days of Division altogether. He highly recommends the Nights of Nutrients. Which Nutrients? **Glug** Don't ask!
Thank you T. Why yes, Ol' Popeye and Co don't want to divide. They want to stay together for 'nutrients'. Oohhh! lol. Now come on, Popeye, where's the 'u' on your keyboard?! We know it's you, using the 'v's to disguise yourself.
LOL! I know! Like what is up with him? LOL! As for the nutrients 🤮
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