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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

 WE’VE A STORY TO TELL TO THE NATIONS, an Epiphany Hymn, 14 January 2025 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide

 


16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Gentile).    Romans 1:16

 

            Epiphany Season is not simply beautiful in description, but also in its profound meaning to all nations. The story of the poor shepherds on the hills over Bethlehem who were visited by a heavenly​ ​angel is a wonderful account of the Jewish poor​ ​folk being informed of the birth of Christ; but the story of the Gentile Magi coming to visit, worship and adore Him is just as pleasing because it opens the gates of Heaven to all nations, tongues and people who are drawn to Christ. This hymn is the composition of H. Ernest Nichol (1862-1926) in both lyrics and tune, in ​published in 1896.

WE’VE A STORY TO TELL TO THE NATIONS

 

1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.

Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.

2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil,
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]

3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
has sent us His Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. [Refrain]

4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow has trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
may come to the truth of God,
may come to the truth of God! [Refrain]

 

            1 We've a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light. [Refrain] Certainly, we have such a marvelous story to tell to the nations of the world that cannot be kept secret in the heart of every believer.  It is a story of the Gospel that serves as salt and light to the whole world, but of special treasure to the elect of God​ who follow the Light from on High. “19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”  Gospel of St. Matthew 28:19-20

            2 We've a song to be sung to the nations, that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, a song that shall conquer evil, and shatter the spear and sword, and shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain] The influence of the Gospel, well received by the people of God, has a comforting influence on all nations – even among those populations that have not yet believed. Public cursing, excess drink, and immodest dress are even limited by the moral grace of believers among a society. Can a song conquer evil? How about the song of Moses at the Red Sea, and of Deborah​, the prophetess​, before battle? Those songs stayed the glittering arms of pow​erful armies. On the other hand, songs of immorality and irreverence can also disarm a people before the enemy.

            3 We've a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reigneth above has sent us His Son to save us, and show us that God is love, [Refrain] The same faith in the promise of a Redeemer to Abraham was made effectual to every man, woman and child of faith. The children of faith of Abraham are the true children of Abraham and not​reserved for any specific race and people. “And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.”  Galatians 3:7

            4 We've a Savior to show to the nations, who the path of sorrow has trod, that all of the world's great peoples may come to the truth of God, may come to the truth of God! [Refrain].  The message of the Gospel is hateful to the world. It is a message of love and not hate, of charity and not greed. Unfortunately, the whole world will never accept the Gospel​ until too late when Christ returns with great power and majesty. In fact, the portion of true believers may be the minority in the churches of our day. In my opinion, there are no atheists – only those who fear God unto salvation, and those who fear unto damnation.

Refrain:
            For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright, and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, the kingdom of love and light. Truly, the​ ​nature of the Kingdom of Christ is light and love – of the world, darkness and hate. It is worth noting that Light heralded the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, and it was the bright morning of Resurrection that heralded His rising again. But His death was made manifest by a prevailing darkness that continued during the three hours prior to His giving up the ghost. But, praise God, Light was victorious over the darkness of hate at the moment of Resurrection morning.

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