Tune: St Stephen
('In Christ there is no east or west')
Luke 9 v.51-56
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James and John, they sons of thunder
Nicknamed by Jesus were
When passing through Samaria
Asked that they there well fare
But Samaritans they did not
Receive them, for their lot
Was that they Jerusalem went
For that was their intent
So shall we call down fire, they said
James, John, in their hatred
As did Elijah, days of old
Commanded that fire bold
But they were rebuked, Jesus turned
To them, of Him they learned
They knew not their spirit's manner
For wrong thoughts then did stir
For was explained, the Son of Man
Did not impose a ban
On any, came not to destroy
But to bring life and joy
He came to save men's lives, did He
And showed humility
Love to friends, even enemies
That all salvation see
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: February 3rd, 2018 02:57
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. Common Metre (CM). Clip from St Martins-in-the-Fields, London, UK. The title is double-edged: James' judgement (condemning) the Samaritans, and Jesus' judgement (discerning), explaining His way in the situation.
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Comments5
Cracked it again O
Thanks M.
Another good 'un Orchi.
Thanks Gold. Did we meet James in person? or was it John, or who was it?!
‘Twas, Peter.
This was my Primary School main 'School Hymn' in the clip. A sort of motto for the school.
It seems to me orchie, that no matter what you touch, it comes out good!
Thanks Fred. Ohh maybe - except if I touch a song-book and start singing! heehee.
Thanks STEVE again an uplifting Hymn & Poem ~ AMEN There are many "Sons of Thunder" in the Christian Church today I have a Uncle Jim (aptly named) who would happily burn Ifidels at the STAKE ! Being true to the teaching of the BIBLE and being CHRISTLIKE in dealing with those who oppose the GOSPEL is a fine line to tread ! Yours BRIAN
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