After Pentecost Pentecost 12 Matthew 16:21-28, particularly verses 21-26
After Pentecost Pentecost 12 Matthew 16:21-28, particularly verses 21-26
Growing Tensions (YA No 65)
Growing Tensions (YA No 65)
Jesus faced the growing tension;
Jesus faced the growing tension;
Fierce hostility was grim;
Fierce hostility was grim;
Yet he wished to preach his gospel
Yet he wished to preach his gospel
In streets of Jerusalem;
In streets of Jerusalem;
He knew that his strong opponents
He knew that his strong opponents
Planned his death to silence him.
Planned his death to silence him.
Peter said, “This must not happen”
Peter said, “This must not happen”
Said that this should not be so;
Said that this should not be so;
Jesus, angered by his outburst
Jesus, angered by his outburst
Cried out, “Satan! You must go!
Cried out, “Satan! You must go!
These are foolish words from humans;
These are foolish words from humans;
Not from God. You are my foe!”
Not from God. You are my foe!”
“If you would be my disciple
“If you would be my disciple
Bear your cross; come follow me.
Bear your cross; come follow me.
If you gain the world but forfeit
If you gain the world but forfeit
Your true self, your dignity,
Your true self, your dignity,
You cannot regain your honour,
You cannot regain your honour,
Or your own integrity.”
Or your own integrity.”
When we live a life of loving
When we live a life of loving
It will mirror Jesus’ way;
It will mirror Jesus’ way;
We will find a life worth living
We will find a life worth living
When we give our life away;
When we give our life away;
We will then find true fulfilment
We will then find true fulfilment
Blessings each and every day.
Blessings each and every day.
Tune Regent Square AHB 84, 339 TiS 142, 431, 462
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