Simple Services

orchidee



Fits tune: St Agnes

('Jesus the very thought of Thee')

Based on John 13 v.1 - 15

*********

An upper room disciples made

All items set and laid

For Jesus with them then to share

In fine communion fare

 

During supper, Jesus arose

All things sure there He knows

Knowing now had come His hour

Yet still He showed God's power

 

His love, His care, compassion true

Will serve both me and you

As He did love, and loves us still

Fulfilling Father's will

 

So He arose, disciples feet

He would wash, that was meet

In service as their Lord, Master

Grace on them did confer

 

In humble deeds, example set

He gently their needs met

Nor taken up with over-care

Of load He chose to bear

 

Chose to bear for our sakes, that we

Redeemed by Him may be

He would love all unto the end

Then death's strongholds did rend

 

Risen from tomb on Easter morn

Bright beams, salvation's dawn

He died once, now to die no more

Now lives for evermore

 

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 13th, 2017 09:33
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. metre, also called Common Metre (CM). For Maundy Thursday. The original hymn has 15 verses in all!
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 20
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry and subscribe to My Poetic Side ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors Weekly news

Comments1

  • Goldfinch60

    Good write. Was Steward at our Church's Maundy Thursday Service last night, I am sure that this my favourite Service in the Church's year.

    • orchidee

      Thanks G.



    To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.