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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA 
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As Jesus went up to the hills by the sea, He called to twelve men, "come up here, follow me!" He called them by name, He called Andrew and Simon (Who was later called Peter when Jesus renamed him.) He called out to Philip, "come on, follow me!" He called James and John, sons of Zebedee. According to Mark (chapter 3, should you wonder) He nicknamed these two, James and John, "sons of thunder." He called Judas, Matthew, and Thaddeus, too, Thomas, Simon, and Bartholomew (and yes, if you're counting, the Simons are two, and this one was planning a government coup!) He called one more James, "Follow me, come with us!" (This James you should know, was the son of Alphaus.) Then after a time He returned to the beach He gathered the people and started to teach. But the beach was too small for the crowd in this town, so Jesus stepped into a boat and sat down. He spoke of His Father, the Author of love, and the Kingdom of Heaven, ordained from above! ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
I am glad, that I can be among the first to comment on your wonderful poem. I have seen poems on the apostles before, sung the Sunday School songs as a kid, but never have I seen such a treatment that gave so much care to detail--This is wonderful, you are to be commended--Write more! ------------------ "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I love this poem, it flowed so well and had excellent detail. Thanks for sharing your talent shines. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Echo I'm always amazed by your words! You are so gifted! This was unique in I've never seen it done this way before. I love it!!! Funny though sometimes we overlook those words follow me. He wasn't asking would you. He said COME, FOLLOW ME! A command, as they were CHOSEN! Great job sweetie! |
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Kenneth Ray Taylor Member
since 1999-11-11
Posts 139Duluth, Minnesota, USA |
I wonderful teaching poem, well-written and informative. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wonderful poem, Echo. Many people overlook the fact that the deciples Jesus chose were common men as most of us are. I think he did this to let all of us know we don't need to be rich or great or perfect to be special in His eyes. Michael |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Echo, I'm very happy to see this piece from you. A job well done... |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Thank you all for your comments on this piece. Deleeme...Trust me, I will write more, and already have planty more waiting to be posted, glad you liked it! Lost Dreamer...I am glad that you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to read it! Rebecca...Glad you liked it! I am glad you noticed how it was written as follow me of come, commanding them, not asking, cause that is what I was trying to sho with this poem as well as other things. Thank you for taking the time to read this! KRT...Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this poem! MIchael...That is a wonderful way to think about it, because we do not need to be rich or perfect to be special in His eyes as you said. We are all special in His eyes, no matter what! The most common of common are used for special wills of the Lord. Thank you for reading and taking the time to respond to this poem! Sunshine...Thank you most kindly!  ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You are indeed a talented writer! Everything you write is superb and this is no exception! ------------------ Denise |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
I wanted to add one thing about 'Come".."come," IS such an inviting word, especially when spoken by God. The first time it occurs in the Bible is in Genesis 7:1, in the solicitation to salvation. The last reference in the Bible, 65 books later, is in Revelation, "Come, let each one who hears also, say, Come! Let the thirsty one come, anyone who wants to, let him come and drink of the water of life freely." Revelation 22:17. "come unto me and I will give you rest," are some of the best loved words of Jesus. Millions through the centuries have found comfort in trouble and despair from these familiar words of promise. "Rest in peace" should never be used just for an epitaph between two dates on a grave marker, but rather as a daily experience of the living. God's promises are for now, today, for you. His restful presence is yours without exhaustion. Come to Him and receive from Him the "rest of your soul." There is a lot to be said about the word "Come" when spoken by the Lord. I just wanted to add this piece as it has been setting on my heart to post! ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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mojar Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 169granbury, texas, usa |
dear echo, this piece is very moving and inspirational, i have read all of your comments about the work that i have posted, and they are greatly appreciated, i feel that you and i may have a lot in common in some of the feelings inside of us. your work intrigues me, not unlike my own. i have just recently started my work again after a 20 year lapse, and it just keeps flowing, i look forward to reading more of your words. mojar. |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Thank you mojar, and I am sure that we do have a lot in common in some of the feelings inside of us. I have enjoyed your poetry as well and such as you, I look forward to reading more soon! Thank you for commenting! ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This poem is superb Echo! Wonderful in it's detail. Writing at it's best.... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Thank you Pepper...I appreciate it! ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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