Gethsemane Gazing

orchidee



Tune: Crucifer

('Lift high the cross')

Luke 22 v.39-46

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Chorus

Rise and pray, lest you fall in temptation

Sleep not, but pray, and so God's will be done

 

Jesus went out to the mount Olivet

His disciples went with Him, followed yet - Chorus

 

When at the garden of Gethsemane

He said, Pray and keep watch a while with me - Chorus

 

So you shall not enter in temptation

Then He went a short way from them, God's Son - Chorus

 

He kneeled and prayed, saying, Father, if you

Will remove this cup of suffering, do - Chorus

 

Nevertheless not my will but yours be

Done, then an angel strengthened Him wholly - Chorus

 

In agony He prayed more earnestly

Seated great drops of blood to the ground He - Chorus

 

When rising from prayer He disciples found

Weary and sad they were sleeping all sound - Chorus

 

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 30th, 2026 10:56
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem with verses and chorus in 10.10. format. Note: In some Gospels it says that Jesus prayed the same words of this prayer three times in a row in the garden of Gethsemane. He says to pray so that we do not fall into temptations. To pray 'Lead us not into temptation' can be a prayer in itself too.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 20
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange
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  • Neville


    I feel my religious education has been enhanced as of just now .. Ta .. Neville

    • orchidee

      Thank you N.

    • sorenbarrett

      You can never rely on even close friends. A wonderful hymn Orchi it carries spiritual and non spiritual messages. Nicely done

      • orchidee

        Thank you SB. Somehow they needed to rise above their natural sleepiness. And being sad made them weary and tired, I suspect. Yet we all doze off at times!

        • sorenbarrett

          Usually the worst times like when driving. You are most welcome Orchi

        • Goldfinch60

          Good oen Orchi.

          • orchidee

            Thank you Gold.

          • Doggerel Dave

            Straightforward account there, orchi - Even I could follow it (the account) tough times.

            • orchidee

              Thank you D.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Orchi, this carries real reverence…you let the moment breathe without forcing it. It walks like a true hymn…steady, grounded, and honest to the weight of it. And then I can’t help but see it…Jesus pouring Himself out while Popeye’s over there trying to keep one eye open while glugging in his sleep (gleeping?)…muttering something about staying strong…Obi Wan gripping his cloak like he’s ready for action…until he’s not…gone…off with the lightsaber instincts again…while Ol Tomás…well…he’s already halfway down the stream wondering where his robe went. That's what happens when you run away naked. 🤷‍♂️🤣 Beautifully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

              • orchidee

                Thank you T.
                Meanwhile - Doh! We knew Popeye wouldn't be sleeping! Heehee.

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Indeed, we did. How is that? Why take it up with the DJs at WCAT!

                  • orchidee

                    We're forever consulting the WCAT Department for answers. lol.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Absolutely...and we keep getting none? Why could that be? WCAT!



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