We are in difficulties on all sides.
But never cornered.
Buffeted by ingoing  and outgoing tides.
But in his loving grasp, never betrayed.

We see no answer to our problems.
But never despair.
We know our guiding emblems.
We need not fear.

We have been persecuted.
But never deserted.
Not often feted.
But never , we hope, feared.

We carry within us the body of Jesus.
So that in our body may be seen the life of Jesus.

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In difficulties
But we are never cornered
Held in loving grasp

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See 2 Corinthians 4 : 7-15