We Remember

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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We remember helpless baby:
growing perfect child will be,
teacher of God’s truth so wise:
Source of all the earth and skies.

Why? oh, why, what have we done
to need the advent of God’s Son?

We remember midnight’s message
to the shepherds, Herod’s rage.
Jesus later was so kind,
healed the sick, the deaf, the blind.

Why? oh, why, what have we done
to need the advent of God’s Son?

We remember Mary’s sorrow,
watching Jesus suffering so:
crucifixion for our pardon,
giving life through resurrection.

Saviour born to heal the rift,
now friends of God? the Christmas Gift!

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Comments

Submitted by Bee on

This is beautiful, Rhiannon. Is it a song / hymn ? It feels as though it should be sung. 

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Bee, I'm glad you thought it so. The metre is a little unusual, but it was written to be sung, and my son composed a tune for his A level music, and the college choir sang it in their carol service. But it is therefore slightly unusual, and I ought to see either how to put music on, or find an alternative tune! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Rhiannon,

This poem does have a lyrical feel about it and I can imagine it could be set to music.  I like it as a poem though.  It carries a powerful Christian message too.

Much enjoyed

Moya

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank  you, Moya, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nice to hear from you, and I hope you are coping reasonably well. Rhiannon