Distance

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 03 May 2020
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

How easily we drift
or take offence at those
we used to care for, growing rift
– it’s hard the gap to close.

Some may be many miles
apart or overseas,
but that’s not what has stilled the smiles
and hindered former ease.

Who was it then to blame?
Don’t really need to know.
Longings remain to see again
how they are faring now.

If there’s a God, what rift
there is between us two,
and only He has got the gift
to draw me near, make new.

The faults are on my side,
– in Christ he can forgive
then help me to be reconciled
with people that I grieve.

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Submitted by Nolan on

By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another. Go in my name and because you believe, others will know that I live. Freely freely you have received, freely freely give.

It is carols I remember from sunday school days the words of which are almost identical from the Good News Bible. It's incredible how easily the chorus works in these songs. And beautiful yes.

All the best enjoy the week. Keep calm. Don't let the bastards grind you.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Yes, people are often astonished at the love that God creates in our heart – for him, for each other, and for those around: love without demanding back.

But 'pray for those who persecute you' !

I hope you are coping with lockdown and the present problems, and with our God's help. Rhiannon