At the time of the prophet Samuel …

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]            1 Samuel chapter 4
As Israel neglected their Lord and had lost
the ark in the battle of terrible cost,
a baby was born and was called ‘Ichabod’
– the meaning, ‘no glory’:– repent now to God.

Not just the ark’s loss: God’s blessing had left,
and all who deny Him forfeit, are bereft
of His presence, His comfort, His glorious might,
His care and His wonderful, truth-giving Light.

But those who receive Him, and own Him as Lord,
repentant, forgiven, delight in His word,
are given Christ’s Spirit within them to dwell
to guarantee, guide, and to train us as well.

Tune: 11 11 11 11 eg Montgomery (tune of 'How firm a foundation') or Houghton (10 10 11 11)

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