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  1. Blank

    Infant Artistry

    by Blank
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    Infant Artistry Bach, pausing on his clavichord, listened in awe. Caravaggio, through tearful eye, layed down his pallete. Michelangelo, with shaking hands, could barely follow the curvatures; As they beheld their Incarnated Creator/Saviour, Crying in an ox trough, Clothed in human rags, Shaping sounds, sights,and form- Infinitely beyond their created /creative imaginations ...and ours.

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  3. Jerry

    Jerusalem - The City Of The Great King

    by Jerry

    Jerusalem - The City Of The Great King Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. It’s the city of our Lord, where one day He will reign in majesty. Though we do not see it now, this future will soon come to be - So pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. When all things will be fulfilled, what glorious beauty will we behold; Let us go to the city of our God, which He has chosen from of old. We long to see your walls called salvation, and your gates called praise - Where the Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour, will rule and reign always. A beautiful city not forsaken, where righteousness and truth …

    Jerry
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  4. Jerry

    Christmas Project 2024

    by Jerry

    Last year, I started a new Christmas project for my friends and church family. I would like to try the same thing this year too, Lord willing. The project was to get those interested to submit to me what their favourite passages or verses are, and what theme they would most like a poem written for them to be about. Basically, I will take your ideas and favourite verses and put together into a poem specifically for you. Yes, I will share them with others (like on my website), if that is okay with you, but the poem will be dedicated to you. Here are some from the Christmas Project I did last year, to give you an idea of how this will work out. Can’t promise t…

    Jerry
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  5. Jerry

    My Beloved Child

    by Jerry

    My Beloved Child Comfortless? Abandoned? No, I would never leave you that way. You’re My child, and I love you. I’m watching over you each day. Forsaken? Defenseless? Impossible - that could never be. I’m with you every moment; oh, My dear child, can’t you see? I will never leave you, nor forsake you - you have that promise from My heart. You are walking close beside me, from you I will never, ever depart. I will carry you safely in my arms, and beside you I will stand; I could never leave you; oh, My child - you are graven upon my hands! Though you struggle in the darkness, troubled at the trials you see, I could never leave you comfortless; o…

    Jerry
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  6. Jerry

    To Be With Christ Is Far Better

    by Jerry

    To Be With Christ Is Far Better To be absent from my earthly body Is to be present forever with the Lord. Here with you or at home in Heaven - This dilemma seems a two-edged sword. I want to be here with my loved ones, I want no sorrow to come their way - But to be present with my Saviour Is a desire that means more than I can say. I’ve walked with Jesus for so many years, Is it time now to leave this mortal domain? Torn between two desires - which is better - To depart for Heavenly shores or to remain? The hope of a new body, oh to be glorified, No more trials - gone forever - is it time? There’s so many wonders to look forward t…

    Jerry
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  7. Jerry

    Open Doors

    by Jerry

    Open Doors In every person’s life, we find so many doors opened or closed; The True Light shines out amongst us, which the darkness has always opposed. Jesus is the only Saviour - He is the Way to Heaven’s shore. For all the lost and scattered sheep, Jesus says, “Behold, I Am the Door.” All we like sheep have gone astray, but the price has been fully paid; On the cross of Calvary, all our iniquities on Him were laid. Today is the day of salvation; oh, sinner, what are you waiting for? The Saviour still is pleading - behold, He is knocking at your heart’s door. Open doors and open windows, filled with many blessings from above. “See how I will p…

    Jerry
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  8. Jerry

    God Is Still Upon His Throne

    by Jerry

    Here is a new poem for my Christmas Project 2024. Please see other thread to learn more about it. God Is Still Upon His Throne I know that there's a reason for the brokenness in me: There's a purpose, there's a plan for all the things I see. When I'm ready to give up and feel abandoned on the shelf, Sometimes it's only just a matter of getting past myself. Even through my trials, there’s a purpose in God’s plan: There’s a higher will at work that does not depend on man. When I bow to Your will, Father, all things fall into place. One day at a time, running with patient hope in this race. Putting my eyes back on the Lord, looking to Je…

    Jerry
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  9. Jerry

    Duct-Taped Smiles

    by Jerry

    Duct-Taped Smiles (A Mother’s Day Poem) As a mother, you reminisce over the many winding roads you’ve travelled; Filled with wonder and with joy, though at times your threads seem a little frayed and tangled; But the Lord has paved your path with love over each and every weary mile - The cracked pottery of your life is covered with bandaged elbows and duct-taped smiles. Each day of motherhood is like a book, with the pages a little tattered, a little torn; By gleaning God’s wisdom through the years, those rough edges have softened and become a little worn; The cover is more faded now, and you see some new creases here and there, But the joy of bein…

    Jerry
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  10. Jerry

    Shine Your Light

    by Jerry

    Shine Your Light Shine Your light into my soul, dear Lord; Like Moses, I long to see Your glory. Shine the Truth into the hearts of men, Enlighten them to the Gospel story. Illumine my spirit through Your Word, Open my clouded eyes that I may see - Then shine brightly through my life to others - May they catch fiery glimpses of You in me. Change my heart by Your radiant glory: Dispel the shadows that are a part of me; Transform my soul through Your Holy Spirit; Remove the dross of my sin - make me free. Shine Your light into my life, Lord Jesus. Like a glowing jewel, burn intensely through me. …

    Jerry
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  11. Jerry

    From Broken To Beautiful

    by Jerry

    From Broken To Beautiful From broken to beautiful; Made with the Potter’s own hands, Transformed into gold and silver - Part of God’s wondrous plan. Vessels of the Lord’s mercy, Of His forgiveness and His grace; From a past of brokenness To true beauty in its place. Once separated from God’s family, Now adopted as a child of the King; Precious treasure in earthen vessels - To the Lord, worth more than anything. Vessels of honour, fit for the Master, Sanctified, forgiven, and set free; From forsaken to accepted in His sight - Beloved, and transformed for eternity. From broken to beautiful, Given a new purpose for His glory…

    Jerry
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  12. Jerry

    A Call To Remembrance

    by Jerry

    Here’s a poem that I attempted to fit together the idea of being grateful for God’s forgiveness and remembering what He has done for us on Calvary (ie. thinking on these things in light of the Lord’s Supper - which my church will partake of in the evening service this coming Sunday). Thanks to my friend Gary for the suggestion (of the first idea). A Call To Remembrance I’ll never forget all the things You’ve done for me; How You died on the cruel cross of Calvary; You redeemed me from my sin and set me free; Now Lord Jesus, I am Yours eternally. I was a black sheep that had wandered astray; As a Good Shepherd, You sought me that day; You rescued m…

    Jerry
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  13. Jerry

    Martha And Mary

    by Jerry

    Martha And Mary Martha and Mary, two sisters together one day. Each sought to follow Jesus in their own unique way; Martha was so busy still, but Mary would not be dismayed: She wanted to spend time with her Master - with Jesus, come what may. Nothing wrong with serving, but what is the end goal of your life? Do you desire the Saviour more than the bustle and the strife? Would you rather be so focussed, with everything placed so neat - Or does your spirit and soul crave to worship at His feet? In all of our opportunities, with each day that we face, What’s the outcome, what’s the priority, when everything finds its place? Did we seek to spen…

    Joe Chandler
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  14. Jerry

    More Than Enough

    by Jerry

    More Than Enough Mankind is always seeking for some lasting substance to be found; Everywhere the heart can glean, he thinks valuable treasures will abound; But it seems of the world’s riches, there is never enough to go around - With all that I have in Christ, the Word of God clearly resounds: More than enough wisdom to guide me in His sight, More than enough strength for these battles that I fight, More than enough truth - in fact, the Lord is my Light! Whatever I face in this life, Jesus Christ is more than enough. More than enough new mercies to help me through each day, More than enough forgiveness when my steps lead me astray, More tha…

    Jerry
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  15. Jerry

    Jesus In You

    by Jerry

    This poem was written for my pastor and his wife for Christmas. Jesus In You Day by day, and throughout all the years, You both taught us by faith what was right and true; You modelled our Saviour in word and in deed - We learned so much about Jesus through you. Faithfully trusting and serving our Saviour; We are amazed by all that our God can do Through those who follow in the footsteps of faith - We know we can see Jesus living in you. Through the years, I’m sure you’ve entertained angels; By your example, we know our hearts grew too; You showed compassion in your care for us all - We see Jesus loving others through you. You sh…

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  16. Jerry

    Be Strong And Of A Good Courage

    by Jerry

    You know how people are always passing on certain blessings - like, May the road always rise to meet you, etc., etc.? Well, here is my attempt at a Biblical blessing poem: Be Strong And Of A Good Courage “Be strong and of a good courage,” My child, “Fear not, nor be afraid,” saith the Lord. May your life be filled to the brim with His promises, Overflowing with hope and wisdom gleaned from God’s Word. Jesus is your Shepherd who will lead and guide you; He will walk beside you every step of the way; He will lift you up and carry you there in His arms, Bring you back close beside Him whenever you stray. There is so much the Lord wants to do f…

    Jerry
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  17. Jerry

    My Prayer For Sanctuary

    by Jerry

    My Prayer For Sanctuary I need a quiet place, Lord, where I can get away; Where I can seek Your face, as I kneel to pray; Somewhere there’s a refuge, away from the world outside, Where I can be at peace, Lord, as I’m walking by Your side. I need a Sanctuary, my own hiding place, Somewhere I can get away and daily seek your grace; A place of peace and solitude, a place to call my own - Where I can focus on my Saviour, and spend time with Him alone. A place I can put my worries away up on a shelf; A place of joy and comfort, where I can be myself. A solace and a refuge, Lord, a haven in Your sight; A shelter from this world - my own harbour …

    Jerry
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  18. Jerry

    The Gift Of Myrrh and Other Christmas Poems

    by Jerry

    Here is a new Christmas poem I wrote. I wanted to tackle it from a slightly different perspective - and this one is from the perspective of the gifts given by the wise men and what they mean. The Gift Of Myrrh The wise men came to Bethlehem, Came to worship the young Child; They brought their gifts to offer Him - Jesus, the Saviour, so meek and mild. Each of the treasures the wise men gave Told of great riches they had in store; Though worth much to this poor family, What they symbolized was so much more. The wise men brought to Him their gold - Oh what a precious offering. A fitting tribute for this Child Who was born the King of kin…

    Jerry
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  19. Jerry

    How Shall They Call?

    by Jerry

    I was intrigued last Sunday by the last passage my pastor quoted in his sermon on Missions - Romans 10:9-13. How Shall They Call? In a world that is blinded by darkness, Men’s souls that are shadowed by night, We shine out among those around us - To the lost and perishing, we are the light. How shall they call unless they hear the truth. How shall they respond unless they know; How shall they ever hear the Gospel, Unless someone here tells them so. Jesus Christ paid the price that was needed To redeem mankind back from their sin; The Holy Spirit came to this world, So that lost man could be born again. But how shall they call unl…

    Jerry
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  20. Jerry

    Walking On The Water With Jesus

    by Jerry

    Walking on the Water With Jesus Walking boldly on the water with Jesus, Knowing the waves are under His full control; Having sure footing in the midst of the storm, Oh, the joy and wonder that thrills my soul. Stepping out in faith is so amazing, Though this situation seems almost unreal; I’m the only one brave enough to stand on the waves, Imagine what all these fishermen must feel. But looking out upon the deep is very daunting - The wind is scattering the clouds across the sky; Slowly, I’m beginning to sink in the water; Faltering, “Lord, save me” is all I can cry. Immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught me, He held…

    Joe Chandler
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  21. Jerry

    Lift Up Their Hands

    by Jerry

    This poem is based on Exodus 17 - the account of Aaron and Hur helping Moses win the battle by lifting up his hands. Lift Up Their Hands Lift up the hands that have fallen down, Oh, my brethren, strengthen the feeble knees… But what if it’s your hands that have grown weaker, What if it’s you that falters in times like these? What if your hands are feeling too heavy for you, What if the burdens you carry seem too much to bear, What if your soul is overwhelmed by your own struggles, Where are those dear friends to lift you up in prayer? Lord Jesus, bring an Aaron alongside their path, To walk beside them and lift up their hands. They’re fa…

    Jerry
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  22. Jerry

    There Were None Like These

    by Jerry

    There Were None Like These In the time of the kings of Israel, Way back in the olden days, There were kings who made a difference, With their righteous or wicked ways. There are lessons we can glean from, Oh, listen to me now, if you please - In a Book filled with true examples, Good or bad - there were none like these. From the northern tribes, we had king Ahab, From the southern, king Manasseh, These two kings tore apart their kingdoms, Filled them with their unrighteous ways. With all the evil that they pursued, And all their abominable idolatries, For utter destruction to their kingdoms - No remedy was left - there were none like t…

    Joe Chandler
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  23. Jerry

    Choosing To Guard My Heart And Mind

    by Jerry

    Choosing To Guard My Heart And Mind I made a covenant with my eyes, Upon virtuous things my mind is stayed; When temptation comes a-calling, The decision has already been made. Like prisoners of war, I’ve taken captive The thoughts that roam this land; When an invading army comes to battle, I know, I’ve already made my stand. Though I am walking in the flesh, I choose not to war that way; Your Word is hidden in my heart, Before the enemy comes to stay. I give all my cares to my Captain, And He gives me His peace within; Guarding my heart in this warfare - In Jesus, the victory I will win. I will put on Your whole armour - …

    Joe Chandler
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  24. Jerry

    Go Forward On Your Knees

    by Jerry

    Proofreading a chapter on James Chalmers, the missionary to the savages and cannibals in Papua New Guinea, and I came across the statement Hudson Taylor said to him. The quotes are actual statements by missionaries or preachers of the past. I like this missionary poem a looooot more. Hope you do too. Go Forward On Your Knees How brave and sure were those missionaries of old, Those faithful prayer warriors - they were so bold; Courageously saying, “Give me souls or I die!” “Go forward on your knees” was their fervent battle cry. “God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply.” Go forward bo…

    Joe Chandler
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  25. Jerry

    Blazing A Trail God's Way

    by Jerry

    Blazing A Trail God’s Way Way back in olden times, in the pioneer days, “Go West, Young man,” was an often heard phrase. Go make your own mark, go blaze your own trail - In the eyes of the world you will never fail. But the way to make a difference in the eyes of the Lord Is to base your whole life upon the truths found in God’s Word. Jesus is the Author of your faith - He’s already blazed the way; Follow closely in His footsteps, cling to Him every day. “I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” you’ll never walk alone; He has a plan and a purpose that you can call your very own; He will provide all things that will need to serve Him fai…

    Joe Chandler
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  26. Jerry

    Just As I Was

    by Jerry

    I really do love the hymn, Just As I Am, that tells about salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing we need to bring to Him to save us - just repentance of our sins (ie. a change of mind about our sins that we see them as wicked in His sight and we no longer desire them the way we did before - we want the Saviour instead) and faith in His shed blood and finished work upon the cross of Calvary. Unfortunately, to many in the religious world, Just As I Am becomes a creed to justify staying as we are - no change, no repentance, nothing different - but somehow still saved and Heaven bound! When we sang this song as our closing hymn in church yesterday, I was thinkin…

    Joe Chandler
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