Upon the Threshing Floor
Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)
You will do what’s best for all; of this I am assured.
When You explain your words to me I’m never ever bored.
Excitement is the way of love; a joyous wonderful thing.
And when I leave this earth dear Lord I’ll get to wear your ring!
A symbol of our commitment to each other evermore;
Someday I’ll lie down by your feet upon the threshing floor.
You’ll place the corner of your garment over me there at night.
And darkness there will reign no more; I’ll only see your light!
When will this day come O Lord, of this I am not sure?
I only know you’ll cover me upon the threshing floor.
The wheat you’ll gather to your barn; the chaff will blow away.
We’ll rest upon your promise there and we’ll be home to stay!
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Written on March 22, 2008
Submitted by dawg4jesus on February 14, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Scheme | XXAA BBCC XBDD |
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Closest metre | Iambic heptameter |
Characters | 731 |
Words | 151 |
Stanzas | 3 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4 |
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