PHILIPPIANS

From prison walls, Paul’s letter rings

With joy that soars on eagle’s wings

He writes to saints who stand & pray

Encouraging love in every way

He thanks them first for gifts they gave

For helping him the Gospel save

Though chained in Rome, his hope won’t cease

For Christ is life & death is peace

“Let your conduct shine so bright

Worthy of Christ, the Lord of Light

Stand side by side, one spirit, one soul

Press toward the prize, the heavenly goal”

He urges them, “Be like the Son

Who humbled Himself, though God, the One

He took on flesh, obeyed, & died

Exalted now, at God’s right side”

“Do all things without complaint

Live pure, unblameable, true & saint

Shine as stars in a darkened land

Holding the word with steadfast hand”

He names Epaphroditus dear

Who risked his life to bring good cheer

& Timothy, loyal & true of heart

Will come to them, to do his part

He warns of those who trust in flesh

Who boast in works & claim they’re fresh

But Paul counts all as loss, indeed

Compared to Christ, his hope, his creed

“Rejoice in the Lord, again I say

Rejoice in Christ in every way

Forget the past, press on, be strong

The upward call will keep you long”

With gentle words, he calls for peace

For quarrels among the saints to cease

Content in Christ through want or gain

His joy in the Lord will still remain

“My God shall supply your every need

Through Christ, who loves, in word & deed

To Him be glory, high above

Forever praised for endless love”