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After Pentecost Pentecost 9 Matthew 14:22-33
After Pentecost Pentecost 9 Matthew 14:22-33
The story in context (YA No 62)
The story in context (YA No 62)
When the early church was born
When the early church was born
Conflict lines with Rome were drawn;
Conflict lines with Rome were drawn;
Those who followed Jesus’ way
Those who followed Jesus’ way
Knew the risks they took each day.
Knew the risks they took each day.
On chaotic waters tossed
On chaotic waters tossed
Little churches could be lost;
Little churches could be lost;
Boats could wreck in fearful storms;
Boats could wreck in fearful storms;
Vi’lence surged in all its forms.
Vi’lence surged in all its forms.
In the darkest night he’d come;
In the darkest night he’d come;
Help believers not succumb
Help believers not succumb
To the Roman harsh decree;
To the Roman harsh decree;
He’d come walking on the sea.
He’d come walking on the sea.
If they could but keep their eyes
If they could but keep their eyes
Fixed on Jesus, they could rise;
Fixed on Jesus, they could rise;
Stormy dangers, pulling down
Stormy dangers, pulling down
Could cause panic. Then they’d drown.
Could cause panic. Then they’d drown.
Walk on water! Follow him -
Walk on water! Follow him -
Live the risk! Or should we swim?
Live the risk! Or should we swim?
By our loving we might see
By our loving we might see
Marvels like on Galilee.
Marvels like on Galilee.
Tune – Harts AHB 11(i) Not in TiS
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