Kingdom Kindlings

orchidee



Fits tune: Ach Gott Und Herr (= O God and Lord)

('Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands')

Based on a Formal Prayer

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Goodness' fountain, God Almighty

Look on our nation, do see

Kings, Queens, Governments, our plea

[That] They lowly, penitent be

 

This our prayer that they may order

According to your will sure

All things in righteousness and peace

Enhance your kingdom, uncease (unceasingly)

 

And too in wisdom, equity

That your fair judgement we see

All to the honour of your name

Lord, who remains e'er the same

 

For the good too of your church here

Your saving mercies appear

And for people of every race

Comfort them by your true grace

 

Lord our petitions now do hear

We ask all with godly fear

And in the name of Christ your Son

Who saves, He the only one

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 16th, 2017 10:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 87 87 metre on a 'National' theme.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 58
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  • orchidee

    Was you there (with me) Goldie, when St Ephraem the Syrian wrote the original around 350AD?!

    • Goldfinch60

      Yes I was there, who do you think critiqued it for him!

    • Michael Edwards

      Another great piece of composition O

      • orchidee

        Thanks M.

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        THANKS STEVEN ~ For another fine Poem based on a hymn tune. The beauty of Hymns ANCIENT ~ is they always Rhyme and always have Rhythm (scan !). This is equally true of your "Hymn based Poems" I I have printe them with a view to reciting them in a Service ~ Thanks BRIAN

        • orchidee

          Thanks Brain. You're welcome to say, or even sing them, in Service. Well, a Choirmaster/Organist did prepare one song once (originally a 'said' poem). I don't hate modern, but some places don't have traditional. They say it's not where they're "at". But there's literally hundreds of hymns I've not heard of, or don't know the tune to! Really, even if my range seems copious!

        • swingline

          You are a daily inspiration to all who read . Or should be if they opened their eyes . Thanks , keep posting .

          • orchidee

            Thanks S.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good write.

            • orchidee

              Thanks G. Did ya help old St E.?! Well, he was not that old. Maybe just looks old from some pics.



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