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Ode to St. Stephen

Contributed by elizabeth_dandy on Friday, 26th December 2003 @ 11:07:01 AM in AEST
Topic: ChristianPoetry









Saint Stephen - on the second Christmas Day,
Is my departed husband's patron too,
Thus for all Stephens worldwide I will pray
And greet: Dear Steves and Stephens "HAIL TO YOU!"



At gale's force blew the Holy Ghost
Through Stephen, - Protomartyr bright
And Deacon,- who since Pentecost
Was spurred to spread the Spirit's light.

His name is Greek, - a Hellenist,
One of those Jews from foreign land;
The second Christmas Day his feast,-
So close to Christ does Stephen stand.

A man of faith and fortitude,
Endowed with wisdom deep and grace,
With mighty speech and charm endued,-
Angelic features graced his face.

As Deacon eminently fit
To bring the needy sweet relief,
Orphans' support and favorite,
And widows' friend in want and grief.

His powers oratorical
No one was able to resist,-
He kept his audience in thrall,
But irked his foes and slick sophist.

Replete with divine energy
St. Stephen spoke,- but wounded pride
Blinded the mob that failed to see
And to accept the Spirit's light.

A pupil of Gamaliel,-
With "Signs" he thrilled his audience,-
God added these great gifts to tell
He governed Stephen's self-defense.

Now they suborned false witnesses
To testify he had slighted God,-
Charged blasphemy and godlessness-
No charge more apt to rouse a mob.
.
"Man is God's temple" he had said-
And not the one that's made by hand"-
This called forth rage and enmity
The riff-raff did not understand.

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Let's stone him, - stone to death! they cried
And louder rose the hue and cry,
While scholar Paul,- much satisfied,
Approving the foul deed stood by.

"Lay not this sin upon them Lord!"-
St. Stephen drew his final breath
And echoed the Redeemer's word.
And seeing Him went to his death

Archmartyr Deacon Stephen died,
His blood first fruits and precious seed
For harvests yet to come with might
The Master's flock to feed.

Christ's martyr primal hear I plead
Accept this humble ode,
By your great merits intercede
For all of us by God.!.



In memory of my beloved husband Stephen
+9/30/02







Copyright © elizabeth_dandy ... [ 2003-12-26 11:07:01]
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Re: Ode to St. Stephen (User Rating: 1 )
by venkat on Wednesday, 31st December 2003 @ 04:23:56 AM AEST
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Nice pictures..beautifully written.I enjoyed its reading. venkat


Re: Ode to St. Stephen (User Rating: 1 )
by Menelaus on Thursday, 15th January 2004 @ 01:10:39 AM AEST
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Excellent write.


Re: Ode to St. Stephen (User Rating: 1 )
by faith_my_eyes on Thursday, 15th January 2004 @ 04:02:09 PM AEST
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I really enjoyed this poem. It is a wonderful rendition of the martyrdom of Stephen. But I have one question: why would we need Stephen to intercede on our behalf in prayer? Scriputre tells us that the Holy Spirit and Christ Himself intercede on our behalf. Here's the verses: Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Just some thoughts on that. God bless.
Emily


Re: Ode to St. Stephen (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Monday, 16th January 2006 @ 07:48:30 PM AEST
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Lovely poem Elizabeth. Yes he suffered a lot, and you know what, I volunteer my time to share, witness the truth, and not saying for any religion, just facts, how many will sacrifice their life for the greatest loving creator, I do not mind being call a martyr at all, yes, I do believe I would lay down my life for God. To suffer for a wonderful cause. Thank you for posting.. Raquel Leah





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