Tune: Epiphany
('Brightest and best of the sons of the morning')
Ephesians 5 v.8-20 parts
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You were once in darkness, but now are you light
In the Lord, so live now here in His sight
As children of light, for fruit of the Spirit
Is in all goodness, righteousness, truth lit
Show what is unto the Lord acceptable
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful
Works of darkness, but rather them expose
For they do shameful things, secret, God knows
But all things that are reproved, exposed by the light
Visibly seen, though they secrets of night
So it is said, Awake, you that do now sleep
Rise from the dead, Christ gives you light, His sheep
So see that you then live here circumspectly
Not as foolish, but sensibly, wisely
Redeeming the time, it saving, not wasting
Because the days are evil, deceiving
Be not unwise, but do be understanding
What the will of the Lord is in each thing
Be filled with the Spirit, singing and praising
Giving thanks to God, in Jesus' name bring
The first verse is often repeated at the end, so......
You were once in darkness, but now are you are light
In the Lord, so live now here in His sight
As children of light, for fruit of the Spirit
Is in all goodness, righteousness, truth lit
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Author:
orchidee (
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This is another great hymn poem Orchi where light just as it is used in other verses is a metaphor for knowledge, truth and through them vision. This seems to align with Gnostic beliefs that knowledge alone could save one. That sect being excluded from the main stream and the acceptance that grace was the main saving power. Now I'm going to have to look for that church in the caves where the dead sea scrolls were found. Good one Orchi
Thank you SB. Is that you in that cave there? Found any more scrolls?! heehee.
Most welcome my friend no just pottery shards some shepherd kid beat me to it. Said that he's selling them so he can pay the priest for an indulgence
Well written.Your poem revolves around the transformation from darkness to light that occurs through faith in the Lord. It emphasizes living a life that reflects the values of goodness, righteousness, and truth as children of light. The poet urges believers to reject the unfruitful works of darkness and to embrace a life filled with the Spirit of God, calling for awareness, wisdom, and active engagement with faith.
Thank you F.
Orchi, this feels reverent and steady. The cadence carries Scripture with care, letting the light unfold without force. It reads as devotion meant to be sung as much as read...it's a hymn-poem at all. Fantastic write! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Speaking of steadiness...did you just hear that...?
Glug!
Thank you T. Yes,all was steady until one turned up...... lol. This is becoming a level of daftness unheard of. They'll take us to the nut-house soon - only to find more gluggers there. Doh!
LOL! You know it! It might become the definition of high (low?) daftness...if there ever was such a thing...if not, there is now! 🤣 You are most welcome, O.
He seems to ruin everything. But don't answer the question 'How?' lol.
This is the bright we need for January.
Why can't we cope with snow anymore.
Thank you P. Yep, never know Epiphany to be in June, April, October, or whenever! lol. Let's got Australia. Just starting their Summer now.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
a very motivating and enlightening message..thanks for sharing
Thank you N.
welcome - take care
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