I am thinking of a word
Without it there is no church
It is associated with people
And it never ever hurts.
In our disagreements
It sometimes takes a knocking,
But if it is kept in focus
There will only be a rocking.
It means members together
Standing firm and strong,
And it is a clear indication
When we are getting along.
Seventeen times you will find it
On the pages of Holy Writ,
Fifteen in the New Testament
Go there and check it!
Sorry, I know you don’t know
The word I am thinking about
But the very next verse
Will give you reason to shout.
We share it with our fellow saints
The children of the kingdom
And also with the Father
And with Jesus Christ, His Son.
That should be a big clue
Though not a walk in the park
But as we walk in the light
We have it from the start.
It has a lot in common
With the concept of unity
And two cannot walk together
Except they both agree.
There are mutual benefits
Whenever we come together
And when that thing is strengthened
Our relationships get better.
O that this phenomenon
Would be evident when we meet
And when we part asunder
It would still be very sweet.
It occurs when we are together
But continues when we are apart,
Its evidence can be very physical
But it lives right in our heart.
We sometimes use the right hand
As a meaningful gesture
In a vice like grip at times
But I hope you get the picture.
I will not tell you the word
But I will tell you of its location,
You will find it in a well-loved hymn
Enjoy the exploration.
In the very first line
And it is word Number two,
You will definitely find it there
This is another big clue.
Or, friendship with Jesus
And now for sure you have it,
If you have reached this far
You have a very good spirit.
In case you are still puzzled
Lean on the everlasting arms
And friendship with Jesus
Will take care of all alarms.
May the grace of our Lord
And Saviour, Jesus Christ,
The love of God and the koinonia of the Holy Spirit,
Be with us all, now and forevermore
Amen
Stewart Russell © October 2019
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