Tune: Ode to Joy
('Joyful, joyful, we adore thee')
Joel 2 v.21-27
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Fear not, O land, be glad, rejoice
The Lord has made you His choice
He will do great things, do not fear
You beasts of the field rest here
For pastures of the wilderness
Do spring, I the Lord them bless
For the tree bears her fruit, fig tree
And the vine shall fruitful be
Be glad then, children of Zion
Rejoice in your Lord God then
For He has given to you rains
To water valleys, hills, plains
Threshing floors shall be full of wheat
Vats flow with wine, oil, complete
And the Lord will to you restore
Years locusts have eaten sure
And you shall eat in plenty, be
Satisfied, praise the Lord, He
You God, that has dealt wondrously
With you, you shall never be
Ashamed, and you shall know that I
Am in midst of Israel, nigh
And that I am the Lord your God
Bring you blessings like a flood
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7. 8.7.8.7. The Old Testament prophet speaks to the flora and fauna of nature, as well as to people here. The video may be bit dark, as it is 12 years old.
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Comments4
Wow Orchi I don't know about the locust thing I have tasted grasshopper but locust goes too far the legs have to be removed like stems from a cherry and the head is a bit mushy while the wings stick in one's throat. All kidding aside nicely done my friend well imaged and written
Thank you SB. lol.
Always a pleasure Orchi
Your poem addresses themes of agricultural abundance, divine favor, and the joy of the community in response to God's restoration. It invokes agricultural imagery to symbolize spiritual and material prosperity, portraying a vision of renewal and celebration.
Thank you F.
Orchi, this is praise rooted in memory and hope together. You honor the text while letting it sing forward, reminding the listener that renewal follows scarcity. A beautiful, faithful rendering. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Now, do tell I pray thee, was P and co restored too?
Glug.
I guess not! 🤣
Thank you T. I can't answer the P restored question. It's in the category 'don't answer that!' But there's no scarcity for him. No scarcity of what? Again, don't answer that! lol.
LOL! Is that the category they always exist in? Why? Wait...don't answer that!
We can't answer hardly anything cos of ole Popeye & Co! lol.
Joy in restoration! Still can’t believe it’s a national anthem. (Aside) 🕊️🙏🏻
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