Tune: St Hilda
('O happy band of pilgrims')
1 Peter 4 v.12-16
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Beloved, think it not strange
It not be out your range
Concerning the fiery trial
It not despise, revile
For it does come to try you
Your faith strengthen, renew
It not some strange thing happened
Will of God did it send
But rejoice then, inasmuch
You are partakers such
Of Christ's sufferings, that when
His glory revealed, then
Then you may be glad also
And exceeding joy know
If you reproached for Christ's name
In suffering or defame
Then happy are you, for rests
Upon you through the tests
The spirit of glory, he
The spirit of God be
Though men on their part they do
Speak evil then anew
But on your part sure He is
Glorified, true be this
But let none of you suffer
By these, do not incur
Suffering as murderer
No blessings will confer
Nor suffering as a thief
Shall only bring much grief
Nor as does of evil
It shall lead to your fall
Nor as a busybody
Interfering bold, free
In other people's matters
Peace shall be in tatters
Yet if anyone suffer
As Christian, do refer
To God, glorify Him, for
You bear Christ's name e'ermore
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Well, we may not murder anyone, but - you being a busybody, interfering in other people's matters?! ooohh! You gossiping there?!
Gossip would never pass my lips. By the way did you here about that St George fellow killing that dragon, he never did because you took it away - is it still with you?
Great work Sherlock - or is it Fuddy?
Thanks M. Which one are you - Fuddy or Duddy?
You'll murder me for my singing. Nope, just a mo - it's me that murders the songs by singing 'em!
I'm Diddly Squat.
A great posting, Orchi!
The last stanza really delivers the message! I enjoyed the write and the great organ piece...joyous and uplifting!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura. It's not me own thoughts, ya know. I just adapt it from Scripture verses!
Just like adapting a screenplay from a book! Good job!😊
Thanks L. No use me calling you 'L'. It could mean Laura or Lorna!
The best laugh I had today!🤣🤣
Thanks STEVE ~ Unique sound of a PIPE ORGAN to spur me into action on a Monday Morning ! Thanks for sharing & the Poem TOO ! Please check my latest FUSION ~ GOOD HABITS ~ BAD HABITS ~ Thanks ~ YOURS BRIAN
PS ~ Where did you put that Dragon ???????????
Thanks Brian. It's a kimodo dragon! heehee.
If I haven't murdered anyone, or robbed anyone or busybodied anyone - have I passed "Go" and do I win Orchi?
Well, you nicked anything off anyone Lorna (thief verse)? Will 99% of people fail the busybody line?! heehee.
Fine words and great video on organ playing Orchi
Thanks Fay.
blessed be in the name of the lord.
Thanks pauly.
Thanks, orchidee. God is good!
Thanks w c.
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