Tune: Thornbury
('Thy hand, O God, has guided')
Isaiah 42 v.1-8
********
Behold, my servant here be
I uphold Him here, see
He my chosen, my elect
Will do my will perfect
My spirit on Him, anointed
By me He shall be led
He shall bring forth my judgement
To Gentiles, no relent
He shall not cry, nor shout out
But He without a doubt
Shall continue ministry
Though voice in street not be
Heard loud or raucous, yet He shall
Through me do all things well
A bruised reed He shall not break
But restoring shall make
A smoking flax shall not be
Quenched by Him, He will, see
Bring forth judgement unto truth
Renew us as in youth
He shall not fail, not shall be
Discouraged, know we He
Shall set judgement in the earth
All shall give Him His worth
Thus says the LORD who made all
I did unto you call
My servant, and did Him bless
Called Him in righteousness
And will your hand hold, you keep
You shall gather my sheep
And give you for a covenant
To my people you [be] sent
To Gentiles you be a light
And give spiritual sight
To open blind eyes and free
Prisoners who bound be
To bring from darkness to light
Make prison houses bright
The LORD be my name, this I do
Bring salvation anew
-
Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 14th, 2017 02:29
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7676 7676 metre. It sort of links with Advent. Part of one of the four 'Servant Songs' in Isaiah, Old Testament.
- Category: Spiritual
- Views: 90
Offline)
Comments7
Amen.
Thanks Gold. I'm not aiming to post at 1 minute into the UK day - but bit early today!
Another of your superbly crafted works Orchi.
Wonderful read Orchi - - very inspiring.
Thanks all.
One Church ~ One Faith ~ One Lord ! In the Town i live in STEVE all the Churches unite "Seeking God's Blessing" This is so important especially at Christmas Time ! Love the HYMN and love your Poem ~ Look forward to the next three Servant Songs ! Yours BRIAN
Thanks Brian. Well, I've not done a series. I just read that the original is the first of four Servant Songs by Isaiah.
Thanks for your spirit, orchidee. I feel God at work in your words.
Thanks wc.
'To open blind eyes'
Your writing, Orchi, is opening our eyes.
Thanks Fred. I suppose it can mean 'spiritual eyes' and 'physical eyes'. It's opening ears too. Unfortunately it's me singing that you'll hear! heehee.
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.