The Covenant Spirit
They were times many decades ago
when the truth of God cost much blood
in those days when scripture was banned
threats of execution flowed like a flood
Covenant meetings were not allowed
forcing believers to go upon a hill
hoping and praying they won’t be caught
for if they were they could be next kill
But these God fearing believers
were determined and solidly brave
not caring about their own life
many hid undercover even a cave
Some gave their lifes at the stake
others hung some set on flames
those that travelled all over Scotland
never be forgotten whatever their names
We have God’s inspired word today
but lack that same covenant spirit
oh for God to grant that power again
may we treasure it and not bury it!
(In the 17th century in Scotland they were great persecution among Christian believers, many going to their death for standing for the truth of God and it's largely due to their stand for God that we have our relative Christian freedom today in Scotland.)
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2016
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