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[i]I have decided to rearrange the order of the verses, so it more reflects the Biblical pattern of salvation to service. I also changed one phrase from "the house of God" to "the Father's house". It sounded more personal, and doesn't just give the impression that I am inviting others to church, but to the Saviour.[/i] [size=18]Compel Them To Come In[/size] All things are now ready, sinner, come in from the cold, Come in from the streets and lanes, enter into His fold. Calling for the blind, when your sins have blocked your view, Calling for the lame, when your sins have crippled you, Calling for the poor, there is great treasure still in sight; Come in from th…
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Not sure if this is the final form this song will take, but here it is so far. I had the first stanza and chorus written in April, but did not add any more until tonight. Please let me know if you have any suggestions as to how to make it better. [size=18]The Altar Is Empty[/size] The altar is empty - The sacrifice has walked away. The heart's gone cold - Where's the willingness to pray? Something is wrong, it shouldn't be, No peace within, convicting me! [i]Chorus:[/i] Kindle my heart, stir into a flame. Restore my soul, as I call on Your name. Oh Lord above, grant me the grace To deny myself and put Your will in its place. The altar is empty - Th…
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5/3/05 Death Of A Marriage When men abdicate And women pontificate Nerves begin to grate Actions agitate, irritate, and aggravate Angry words proliferate So they bicarbonate and medicate Until they separate In a fit of hate From the one they chose as a mate Thus their family they decimate By swallowing satan
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Be Careful of your thoughts for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character for your character becomes your destiny. --Unknown
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Mercy Flowed There
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Luke 22:52-53 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. The Dark Tomb The Light of the world flickered and dimmed; The Lord of Glory was crucified. Darkness veiled the whole world from Him As blood poured from His wounds and side. His loved ones gathered around His cross, Heard, "It is finished," as Jesus cried - Their souls overwhelmed by grief and loss, Watched as He gave up His life and died. They laid …
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Life is like a car without reverse and on a really long one way street running about 60 MPH like an interstate and not able to stop cus other cars follow in the path, some go around you speeding cus of no patience. Others road rage cus they don't know how to control their anger and are in a hurry cus they like the open road, not knowing where they are going, or their purpose, they are jus in it for the ride and don't want anything to get in their way to slow them down plus taking no caution as to what could happen, others go slow, cus they have found their ways of patience and they enjoy life, that's why they take it slow, They have no reason to speed, cus they have fou…
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Several years ago, I believe the Lord has moved me to write poems that re-cap the Old and New Testaments. Because of the length of the O.T., I have decided to submit only the New for now. I hope it can be a blessing to someone. THE NEW TESTAMENT Matthew portrays Christ as a great King, As through it
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I have heard of you, rose. Crossed your path countless times - often brushing up against your leafs. Patient, you face the sun, lifting to catch rain... a quiet pursuit, even in want. "Stop, for a moment? Inhale, capture this texture meant to share?" you ask. Yet, I worry of thorns, have a different agenda - one of protection. Emotions slow... capturing under my lids an image which does not want to settle - of your life now. What I see within your autumn branches is only a glimmer, sparkled from true color by the Sunset low, calling. What I see within your autumn branches is not a budded flower, waiting - but thorns, sharp, and I am sud…
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The beautiful early Spring day nagged me out for a walk. Down the street I went, a nice easy pace, breathing deeply the heady fragrances of industrious neighbors mowing their lawns. The sun, warm, teased through the first dressing of finest leafed trees and brindled the bright sidewalk with cool shadow. Amy, my neighbor's daughter, (too young for school), was preoccupied with something which claimed earth or stone as home. Digging deep with a broken twig, her tongue stuck out at the side of her lips. Deep in concentration, she suddenly dropped the twig, and carefully lifted a tiny creature off of the ground, placed it gently in her palmed hand, and slowly stood. I cou…
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I wrote a song too, but don't know how to get permission to use the tune, so I just keep it in my records. (Actually, you could say it is merely a poem) The Lord of Calvary (Fits the tune of
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"Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" My new saying. I practice it in my head. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" I picture the different times I run into him. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" All the different situation. "Hi Lucifer, didn't recognize you!" All the different people. "I wouldn't have preached like that." HI LUCIFER "Too much money goes toward....." HI LUCIFER "I love this ministry, but the way they..." HI LUCIFER, DIDN'T RECOGNIZE YOU! Think it's harsh? Lucifer was in a ministry, he said he would do things different Lucifer listened to preaching, he said he could preach better. Lucifer was a member of First Baptist Church of Heav…
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This was written today by a friend of mine who is going through a very tough time in her life. Please pray that the Lord will work it all out, as well as give her His comfort and peace during this trial. Thank you. [size=18]God's Love Through The Storm[/size] I did not know His love before, The way I know it now. I could not see my need for Him, My pride would not allow. I had it all, I was secure, The "self-sufficient" lie. My path was smooth, the pasture green, Not a cloud was in my sky. I thought I knew His love for me, I thought I'd seen His grace, I thought I did not need to grow, I thought, "I'd found my place." But then the way grew rough and da…
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[i]I thought this was a nice story. Too bad it doesn't have any Christian content. But I thought it was worth sharing anyway.[/i] [size=18]Bobby's Gift[/size] Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his back yard in the snow. Bobby didn't wear boots; he didn't like them and anyway he didn't own any. The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold. Bobby had been in his backyard for about an hour already. And, try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mother's Christmas gift. He shook his head as he thought, "This is useless, even if I do come up with an idea, I don't have any money to spend." Eve…
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[b] My Witness Before Others[/b] My LORD how I long so much to please you; Yet so many times, I have let you down. I want my life to show my faith is true, Reflecting your light on all I'm around. If they could only have a piece of my heart, So they'd know what it's like to have you there, To have that joy and peace that you impart; And for them to know you really care. LORD Jesus please make your light shine through me. Help the ones around me to hear your Word. Oh LORD open their eyes so they will see. Let no one I meet say they never heard. Someday Jesus, we will meet face to face, May it be I told others of your grace.
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This was written for/about a friend I sometimes think about at this time of year. The Hope Of Christmas In the midst of my sorrows, troubles and tears, I sought the Lord and He saved me from my fears. In this time when you are overwhelmed by loss, Remember the Saviour who died on the cross – That’s my hope this Christmas. Struggling to overcome my dark addictions, And learning to make some braver decisions; You broke through all those chains that held me so tight, You scattered my darkness because You’re my Light – That’s my hope this Christmas. This Christmas, I know you’re not celebrating, But our reunion’s worth anticipating. My s…
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True Meaning of Christmas Why all the fuss at Christmas The crowds running everywhere With colored lights and Christmas trees And not a moment to stop and share A bearded fellow in a bright red suit Children lined up to his door Everyone says this is Christmas Even for the hungry and poor But where is the Christ this Christmas Who was born this very day? Don
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My Child, Just Be Still By: Sadie Katharine _________ Verse 1 So many times I?ve questioned of things I did not understand, Prayer after prayed I have prayed, But I must remember I am guided by God?s hand Though sometimes I struggle, I must be still let Him show me the way. Chorus He said my child just be still, Just rest in my arms today, I will show you my perfect will, My child, Just be still and pray. Verse 2 and Verse 3 Sometimes I am weak and the way seems long, Tears flow down my face, But to my eternal King I belong, He reaches out His hands of grace, At times it may seem like the way is dim, Sadness you may feel. But we must remember we can…
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Must Mountain (Or, ?When ?Maybe? Turns to ?Must??) In four different styles. l I walked through the valley of ?Maybe?, And waded the swamp of despair; Looked for the hope of the lily, But found that it was not there! I fell in the pot-hole of depression, And forded the creek of doubt; Ploughed through the jungle of Sorrow, Looking for the elusive way out! I was lost in the Wilderness of frustration, Circling round and round, Ignoring the map I had with me, Heeding no vision nor sound; ll A mountain loomed mightily before me, But too tired to make the great climb, I camped at the base in a woeful place, Amid an oasis of slime! Up the mou…
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I've been writing since '68. Here is a sample. The Rock The rock! The rock! The forces of evil rage Around me like a wildfire! Fears, doubts, and failures Howl fiercely within me, But I will stand. I WILL STAND On the Rock, on the Rock! That Rock is Jesus!! July 15, 2000 Death Of A Marriage When men abdicate And women pontificate Nerves begin to grate Actions agitate, irritate, and aggravate Angry words proliferate So they bicarbonate and medicate Until they separate In a fit of hate From the one they chose as a mate Thus their family they decimate By swallowing satan
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[color=blue]Just a note before I start... I love to write poems Im not very good but that isnt really the point, is it?? well this one I accualy had to write for my school awhile back... whether it is good or not you can decide!! So that
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The Lord has blessed these many years, and I am growing old. The twilight calls my spirit, as these memories unfold. Leaving behind all worldly things, I say my finest work was in the job that I have cherished long: our church's clerk. Here, in this little building that has stood a century, I kept the records of our fellowship for all to see. Our heritage is precious. Over by that one side door, Gramps Davis told us how he lived through Shiloh, in the War. Each harvest time, our Sunday School put on a jubilee--- fried chicken and the fixin's underneath that yonder tree. And Brother Robertson was always first to sneak som…
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A British supermarket is currently running a Christmas advert featuring a song of Christian testimony. How can I keep from singing? R Lowry wrote the words, Sankey wrote the music. (Lowry also wrote "Low in the grave, he lay .... Hallelujah! What a Saviour!) My life flows on in endless song; Above earth
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