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Vincent Spaulding Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 59 |
I've long marvelled at the Apostles' Creed, how in very few words the entire Christian faith is put forth in kernel. Here's my poetic take on it: Our Common FaithIn God the Father I believe, who made the heavens, earth, and sea. And I believe in Jesus Christ our Lord, God's only Son, who by the Holy Spirit wrought into the Virgin's womb, begotten, born a Man, humanity and deity in one. Though innocent of any crime, was tortured, mocked, crucified. Dead and buried, down He went to regions dark and black. The third day He arose again, ascended up to heaven, sits enthroned beside the Father till in judgment He comes back. And I believe in God the Holy Spirit, in the holy Catholic Church, the blest community called forth from every tribe. And baptized in His wondrous Name, forgiven, we are freed from blame. And though we die, again we'll rise to claim eternal life. [This message has been edited by Vincent Spaulding (edited 02-05-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Summed it up in a nutshell. God made flesh, come to save humanity! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Vincent, this is a lovely message and poetic lesson.very inspiring... very good work!!!!!!  take care,janet marieSome 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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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
How very true and how lovely you've set it in verse. We all need to repeat these affirmations often. Thanks for the new slant on it. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Beautifully written. It sounds like a hymn. This poem does say it all. 02 |
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Geo Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 73Nebraska |
Vincent, this is absoulutly superb!! Its going up by my computer for all to see!!! |
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Vincent Spaulding Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 59 |
Thank you all, especially Geo. I'm always flattered when someone actually wants a copy of one of my poems. I recently revised this one. I originally spaced it according the 12 articles of the Creed, but that made it hard to read--the meter was easily lost. So I adopted this simpler format. Here's how it originally looked: Our Common Faith (1) In God the Father I believe, who made the heavens, earth, and sea. (2) And I believe in Jesus Christ our Lord, God's only Son, (3) who by the Holy Spirit wrought into the Virgin's womb begotten, born a Man, humanity and deity in one. (4) Though innocent of any crime, was tortured, mocked, crucified. Dead and buried, down He went to regions dark and black. (5) The third day He arose again, (6) ascended up to heaven, sits enthroned beside the Father (7) till in judgment He comes back. (8) And I believe in God the Holy Spirit, (9) in the holy Catholic Church, the blest community called forth from every tribe. (10) And baptized in His wondrous Name, forgiven, we are freed from blame. (11) And though we die, again we'll rise (12) to claim eternal life. Amen. [This message has been edited by Vincent Spaulding (edited 02-08-2000).] |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Vincent you summed it up quite wonderfully! It is great~ I enjoyed it! Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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Vincent Spaulding Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 59 |
Echo, Thank you. |
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