Tune and Hymn: Angel Voices
1 Peter 2 v.19-25
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For it is truly thankworthy
If one does, surely
For conscience to God does endure
Grief, suffering sure
Though wrongfully suffer they may
They follow their Saviour's way
For what glory is it, if when
You do suffer then
For your faults, and take it patient
As a penitent?
But if when you for well-doing
Suffer, graces it shall bring
For if suffering unjustly
You take patiently
What may come to you, with God shall
Be acceptable
For even to this you were called
But it leaves your faith unspoiled
For Christ also suffered for us
Saved us, we confess
Leaving for us an example
That we follow all
In His steps, he who did no sin
No guile found His mouth within
Who, when He was reviled, did not
Take up vengeful lot
Did not revile back in return
Though words harsh and stern
Were to Him spoken, and when He
Suffered, did not threaten, see
But He committed self unto
God, Father, anew
He that judges righteously, so
Good outcome shall flow
He, Christ, on the tree our sins bore
We forgiven evermore
In His own body He took there
Our penalty's share
Bearing our sins in His body
That we might be free
That we being dead to sins should
Live unto righteousness good
By His stripes, his wounds, we were healed
By His Spirit sealed
As sheep we were going astray
Wandering all day
But are now returned to Shepherd
And Bishop of our souls word
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.5.8.5.8.7. metre. It can also be in 8.5.8.5.4.4.4.3. metre
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments3
Another good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
THANKS STEVE ~ Inspiration in't middle of week ~ Amazing ORGAN ~ HYMN ~ CHOIR and I am an ALED FAN ! Love the Poem and a bit more of Peter's practical Theology ~ I don't agree with PROSPERITY EVANGELISM as preached by some American Televangelists ! The BIBLE teaches us how to overcome TRIAL & PERSECUTION by resolve & faith ! This was Peter's experience and Message ~ AMEN ~ BRIAN
Thanks Brian.
John Paul II wrote a wonderful Apostolic Letter “Salvifici Doloris” (On The Christian Meaning of Human Suffering). Together, our sufferings joined with Christ’s, we may co-redeem mankind. A thoughtful write!
Thanks Gary. Erm, being rather Church of England/Anglican, I suppose I would consult the Archbishop of Canterbury or of York! Some folk say, What use are they? but there you go!
I must say the Church of England conducted a very fine baptismal ceremony for the American, Ms. Markle, here rather recently. Like the rest of the world my wife and I are in complete awe and are following together with bated breath...
Now I dunno if it's true as is said in the UK - the Church is the Conservative (Tory) Party at prayer! (a political party).
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