Holy Homage

orchidee



Tune: Morning Star (Harding)

('Brightest and best of the sons of the morning')

Matthew 2 v.1-11

********

There as a young child in house you revealéd

To the wise men, by a star they were led

Exceeding joyful and high exaltation

They saw you there, Lord of every nation

 

Precious gifts they there to you then presented

As lowly there they bowed to you, worshipped

Treasures of gold, myrrh, frankincense, high value

Given in gratitude all unto you

 

Epiphany light shine bright in hearts daily

That others Christ in us true they shall see

Be led to worship you, humbly repenting

Forgiveness, eternal life you do bring

 

For Bethlehem, 'tis small in land of Judah

But from there prophecies fulfilments stir

For from there would a Governor come forth, rule

God's people Israel, He Lord over all

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 6th, 2018 02:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 11.10.11.10. metre for the Epiphany = manifesting, revealing, showing of Jesus to the wise men, representing the Gentiles (i.e. all non-Jews).
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 22
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

✔ Receive the ebook in seconds ✔ 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments7

  • Fay Slimm.

    A fine word-picture of the glorious Governor revealed back then - an inspiring read Orchi

    • orchidee

      Thanks Fay. I suspect some modern translations may put something weird for 'Governor'!

    • Goldfinch60

      Good write again Orchi.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Gold. You got any gold to give? Or do you say 'I never had any in the first place!'

      • Michael Edwards

        Keep writing Orchi.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Michael. Ooh a word without vowels - 'myrrh'. And 'rhythm' too? The thing is to find a word without a,e,i,o,u, or y in it!

          • Michael Edwards

            Hmm, will have to think about it, shh don't tell the others but does nth count?

            • 1 more comment

          • orchidee

            You all took those Christmas cards down by the end of today? It would be bad luck not to - if I believed in 'luck', that is!

          • orchidee

            Note that acute accent Brain - on 'revealéd'?! (use of AltGr + e there).
            How does one do other accents? I dunno.

            • Laura🌻

              It’s easy on an iPhone!😉
              à á â ä æ ã å ā
              è é ê ë ē ė ę
              ì į ī í ï î
              õ ō ø œ ó ò ö ô
              ū ú ù ü û
              ÿ
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
              A national holiday in my native country...
              ...la Festa della Befana!...
              ...la Festa della Epifania!...
              Happy Epihany Day!!
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
              A beautiful write to celebrate today’s feast!
              Enjoyed the read and the reminder of what today is all about!
              ~Laura~

            • orchidee

              Thanks Laura. Sometimes whole poems appear in Greek or something else. it's some gremlin in certain scripts! Happy Holiday there!

              • Laura🌻

                Thank you...
                Just coal in my stocking! LOL

              • FredPeyer

                Orchi, I am continuously surprised at how well you write, even with the chains and balls on your legs! I guess once you sit at the table you don't get around much anymore, so you might as well write! 🙂

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Fred. Yes, that must be it, as I can't move around much now KP has trapped me! lol.



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