“Replace those clothes so soiled and worn,
with rich, clean garments that adorn.
So famished, that you pigswill crave:
the Prince adopts you! and will save
from such a life, that Monster’s slave,
by ‘friends’ impoverished, and bled,
who later disappeared, well fed;
the riches you will now enjoy
no rust or scoundrel can destroy;
receive a strength secure, and ‘eyes’
that understand, and grow more wise,
a ‘Husband’ trustworthy and kind,
brings satisfaction, peace of mind,
and helps you use your talents, gifts;
– you’re loved, and liked (your spirit lifts),
respected, thanked, fulfilled, worth while
your life and labours, no more vile;
a sense of purpose and a view
that stretches through the troubles true,
and knows that happiness will yet
remain supporting, and will get
still better, fuller, richer, sweeter,
and truly be ‘for ever after’ ”.
on Ephesians 1:15-23
Pray for each other that we’ll grow
taught by his Spirit, more to know
increased acquaintance with our God,
greater perception of his Word.
Pray, pray for each other,
pray, pray to our Father,
pray, giving thanks for all he’s done,
thanks for each Christian, every one.
Pray that we’ll more the riches see,
glorious hope of what’s to be,
and that he’s sanctifying me
to be his child eternally.
Pray that his power we’ll understand
power to help, fulfil, command,
Head of the church, may we display,
more of our Saviour: this we pray.
Tune: More about Jesus LM+
The holy God of reconciliation
Holy God of light and splendour,
sovereign majesty and fire;
he created man to know him,
though his being is far higher;
all his greatness and his wisdom
none can fully comprehend;
God omniscient who alone has
no beginning and no end.
Absolute in moral cleaness,
and completely undefiled;
loving good, and hating evil;
how can man be reconciled?
Son of God – all pure – took judgement,
that this God may be our Friend.
We may know him as our Father,
on his help and love depend.
Mighty glorious gospel message:
holy God approached and cared,
cared for enemies, for sinners,
and the broken bond repaired;
and he drew us, recreated
in his image to do good;
clothed and pardoned, gave his Spirit:
stand in awe, adore this God!
Why ‘Good’ Friday?
The Romans chose
excruciating crucifixion,
to frighten into subjugation,
deter attempts at revolution.
No death of ease,
so why should it be ‘good’?
– he paid the debt,
the wage of much transgression,
signs the release,
– eternal life for all who so desire, acquire,
and ‘It is finished’ cries in joyful celebration.
A foretold gamble
An idle gamble, careless toss,
while Christ was pierced upon the cross:
these both were long ago foretold
by God, by whom all is controlled.
Though not yet ending, by his breath
all evil, malice, pain and death,
the miracles and resurrection of his Son
encourge (warn) — those bitter things will soon be gone.
‘This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said ot one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” This happend that the scripture might be fulfilled which said, “They divided my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.”’ John 19:23,24 and Psalm 22 esp. v.18
The Defeat of the Archetype
A spirit of the Great King’s court,
had mutinied, sedition taught,
and sought to cause much trouble, fear,
amongst the subjects; he would steer
them from the rule and care so kind,
and make them of rebellious mind;
but soon they found their master new
a harsh slave-driver, monster too
– the only way they could be freed
was if the King’s own Son agreed
to take him on, fight to the death,
– the guilty then could have new birth,
be freed from this tyrannical rule,
and realise they’d each been a fool,
and glad to find they could return,
receive acquittal none could earn
and what is more, the battle won,
he lives forever, their Saviour-Son.
The most important world events
Many philosophies, only one
where God himself stepped into history;
many killings, but only one
immortal person died, a mystery;
many injustices, but only One
sinless, suffered crucifixion,
many claims but only One
foretold, displayed his resurrection.
Only one such momentous sequence –
events that brought to millions
far-reaching consequence,
eternal relevance.
What is a church?
(not a building)
That place of stone with vaulted ceilings high,
and spire that points up to the sky
may sober and subdue our mood,
but will not of itself give warmth and food
to help our spirit’s sadness,
or lift our hearts in gladness,
and worship to the King.
If there, or in a country hut
there gather those whose joy is great,
(and love), to pause and listen to a liberating word,
then that can touch us, spirits helped and stirred.
That ‘church’ word doesn’t really mean a place,
or building, but the people drawn by grace
to follow, hear and worship and believe,
– the people, family who choose to leave
the path that walks away from Him,
and everywhere they go they praise their King.
and when they meet together on this earth,
their company will always be a place of worship and of worth.
“Greet also the church that meets at their house.” Romans 16:5
“To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those every where who call on the name of our Lor Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:2
Truth is unchangeable
Truth has always been and is;
lies had to be invented –
some may frighten, some may please, –
but truth can’t be supplanted;
for truth is truth and cannot ever
change – its light extinguished never.
Reliable words!
God of truth, he cannot lie; –
on his Words we can rely, –
necessary, full supply:
Bible, perfect truth.
Satan, father of all lies –
cunning, crafty, clever, tries
by deceit men’s hearts to seize
from God’s words of truth.
Every day we talk a lot.
So much we can speak about!
God considers, – never doubt!
Purify your speech!
Do not gossip, slander, bear
witness false, but speak with care
what is right and true; don’t share
idle words unkind.
Men don’t always want to hear
truth; for truth will interfere
with their lies, but have no fear
truth will be made known.
For my failings I repent,
trust in Christ, with discontent
at my past, pray grace be sent
to help me purge my sin.
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