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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
GOD KNOWS WHEN Lord of the universe, You've let us probe the cold, dark secrets of the deepest seas, the hellish fires that in volcanoes rage, the fearsome voids of outer space, and even the awesome power that spurs the birth of light... O Lord, our God, how great Thou art! You've taught our hearts to recognize the miracles that fill our lives with joy: the fragrant beauty of a flower, a singing bird's sweet song, a newborn baby's hungry cry, the tender and most sacred mystery of life... Still, You have left one craving unfulfilled, one gift withheld, the one for which our hearts will always yearn: to know the blessed hour of Christ's return... But, mercifully, You gave each of us a flame of faith to kindle, and to light our way, until the day and hour You will divulge Your flawless Masterplan! And then our eyes, no longer blind, shall see, our minds, unshackled, comprehend, our entire being reflect Your beauty, Lord, in all its glorious, infinite dimensions! by Willem [This message has been edited by Willem (edited 01-31-2000).] |
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Geo Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 73Nebraska |
Well done!! Amen!!! I really enjoyed this!! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
This poem is majestic, willem. That,s the best word I could come up with to describe how your poem affected me. I always think the second coming is when we finally see Him face to face at our death. But, He is a God of surprises! 02 |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
..."But, mercifully, You gave each of us a flame of faith to kindle, to light our way"... Willem..this is an amazing poem...we live in the light.Take Care Janet Marie Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding- remain the most beautiful words ever heard. Janet Marie |
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dovesongs Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 102Michigan |
Such passion and longing in your work. I can almost feel your longing for the second coming. Magnificent! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WOW Willem! What a piece of work! No one knows the exact hour, but he did give us signs to go by! His master plan is already laid out in His wonderful book of the Bible. "Behold, for I have foretold you all things." |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
definitely wow! What an amazing poem... i really liked this! It's so cool how God knows everything, yet only lets us know what we need to know, and when we need to know it. By us not knowing the exact hour, we will not despair, saying "it's so long, i can't keep going for another ..... years!", and will keep going with the fire he rekindles, pressing into Him until He does come. I love the fact that everything is in His hands, and all we have to do is trust Him and let Him guide us til the very end. I find such peace in that... thanks Willem for sharing that - it's made me go off in a tangent but it's all good. Bless you. |
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