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Mistletoe Angel
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0 posted 2002-04-27 11:59 PM


Keepers Of The Flame
By: Noah Eaton
4/27/02

"Who is like you among the gods. O Lord...
In your steadfast love you led the people whom you redeemed;
you guided them by your strength to your holy abode." (Exodus 15, 11, 13)


St. Augustine said,
"Our hearts are restless until they rest in you!"
Forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us
Whilst to link his forgiveness with that of others
is not that easy to do

Jesus teaches us that we have a filial relationship with God,
He is our territory
Take off your sandals now
as Moses did on Mount Sinai
Stand on this holy ground upon this infinite chasm
and host this liturgy

What you've got inside of you
is more than just some set formula
But rather like some song
you always hum in your head
To awaken and stimulate the trust in you
and clear your sense insomnia

Know you are always invited
to draw near to the all holy
Let Him sprout blessings in your hearts
like cherry tress in spring
Let Him breathe alsike clover upon your meadows,
this is more than just an allegory

We are the keepers of the flame
We are the keepers of the flame


It only involves a prayer to sum up
The teachings Jesus laid before us all
You know we are all His children
What can be more childlike to call
For the daily bread that bears the nutrients
Asking for what we need to keep us standing tall

I bear my sword at name
And recite the shawm when I meditate
We must urge not into temptation
We ust not let our good intentions procrastinate
Come with Him and let Him deliver you whe you are tested
There is much more life than this that He can facilitate

We are the keepers of the flame
We are the keepers of the flame


Blessed are the peacemakers
Blessed are the followers
So come and join me now
we are all children of grace, your spirits selective borrowers
For each tear I plant a daffodil, for every laugh a tulip
Sowing my wild oats and fertilizing the with His comfort

It is those who can see that should lead the blind
I suppose this is how the story goes
We are all within your sight
In you lies an intimacy that helps us grow
Follow His word and you will get all you are trying to find
Home is where the heart is, and your heart is His abode...

We are the keepers of the flame
We are the keepers of the flame
We are the keepers of the flame
We are the keepers of the flame...


[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (04-28-2002 12:21 AM).]

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1 posted 2002-04-28 02:13 AM


I like your enthusiasm in relating our relationship to God.  We are the keepers of the flame, indeed.  Joyce
2dalimit
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2 posted 2002-04-28 08:45 AM


I like the way you have cultivated Jesus’ teachings into this poem.

Let Him sprout blessings in your hearts

Thanks,
Melton

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3 posted 2002-04-28 01:52 PM


Nicely written, Noah. We are keepers of the flame!

((Noah))
-newell

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4 posted 2002-04-28 05:02 PM


Noah:  I have enjoyed your poem and the teachings it holds.  Also think it's a great title.

Betty Lou Hebert

tracie66
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5 posted 2002-05-06 09:46 AM


Oh Noah
Well done my friend, this is very well written and inspiring...thanks for sharing.
~HUGS~
Tracie

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It is the harmony of the universe



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6 posted 2002-05-11 10:56 PM


Beautifully written Noah,
God bless you, my friend.
~Hugs, Nancy~

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