Tune: Gonfalon Royal
('The royal banners forward go')
Matthew 11 v.1-15 parts
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Jesus spoke of John Baptist, He
Said, 'What went you to desert see?
A reed shaken with a wind strong?
Or one clothed in flowing robes long?'
Did you go a prophet to see?
Yes, I tell you a prophet he
Was, John the Baptist, and he more
Than a prophet he was for sure
For he that 'second Elijah'
Was, messenger of God did stir
Sent before the face of the Lord
To prepare folk to hear His word
The Lord's way John prepared, and true
Among them all, that born of you
The human race, there none more great
Than John, his be the highest state
Yet even so, the least, whoe'er
In God's kingdom, 'tis no compare
Such a one is greater than he
They are now saved eternally
Look up, take comfort, for you be
Included in His kingdom free
Where all confess Jesus, Lord He
Subject to Him, all bow the knee
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: December 22nd, 2017 03:01
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem on an Advent theme, to an Easter-theme tune in 8.8.8.8. (Long Metre).
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
Great rhythm Orchi.
Thanks Michael.
Orchi,
Beautiful message!
Wishing you a Merry
Christmas and a very
Happy New Year!
Enjoyed the clip!
Thank you!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura.
Good write once more Orchi.
Thanks Gold. I got a long word in a poem soon. Ohhh! Not the hippo-word though. Did you meet the author of the original hymn, Fortunatus (his surname), around 550AD? He gave me some tips!
Looks like you got it down pat, they just seem to flow from your pen!
Happy Holiday, Orchi!
Thanks Fred.
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