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I Upward Glanced
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I Upward Glanced |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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I Upward Glanced I heard Him speak as up the hill I plod And I believed he was the Son of God For what he preached upon the mount that day Changed my life and took my pain away Multitudes had gathered in this place I upward glanced into the Prophet’s face He spoke of God’s forgiveness of man’s sin He looked at me as I looked up at him. On burro’s back to Jerusalem Jesus came The people gathered ‘round to praise His name I upward glanced at Him as he rode by And He looked down at me with loving eye I saw Him pace in silence up the street And fell in reverence at His Holy feet The burden of a heavy cross He bore To save my sinful spirit evermore My head was bowed so humbly to the ground But it was not a lowliness I found For when I upward glanced His face to see He stood above me smiling down at me I followed to the hill where He was hung To witness deeds that could not be undone Crucified by those who didn’t believe So sorrowfully I hung my head to grieve But it was not a sorrow that I felt Before the cross of Jesus where I knelt For when I upward glanced into his face He was looking down in Heavenly Grace I followed then to see the rocky tomb Where He was buried in the earth’s cold womb I hid there near the rock both night and day And bowed my head in reverence to pray My tears were flowing from the spirit deep But it was not unhappiness, this weep For I was lifted upward by a Light That fell upon my head and pierced the night And when I upward gazed into the skies He was looking down into my eyes He said, you are forgiven of your sins As I was humbly glancing up at Him Now every night I bow my head in prayer I somehow know that He is always there For when I upward glance into the night He pours into my soul His Heavenly Light Elizabeth Santos |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I can only say bless you. I'm sure he heard your poem and is smiling. Love Sy |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is so beautiful. It touched me deeply, and reminded me of how much I need Him right now. Thank you for sharing. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Thank you for your sweet comments Lovebug, Glad this came to you at the right time Love Liz |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This is most awesome, Liz!! (has anyone ever called your work awesome before??  )Marie~ |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Beautifully done. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I agree with all of the above. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
A lovely, and fitting tribute to Him, as we approach the Passion season. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marie, Thank you for the "awsome" (The answer is yes) Mike Thank you very much Septsong Your comment is appreciated Gunslinger, Thank you,dear friend, you warm my heart Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
So lovely...I enjoyed reading this..James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ He gave us all the most He had to give. We kneel in reverent prayer at the blessing. Lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Lovely , Liz ...... Have a wonderful Easter .... LOve ya |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
As I search through the attic shelves and feel and see the things I know today. I thought it would be nice to say... He still hears you today... with such exquisite words I cannot express quite like you, but I know he hears even if the words never find the paper. Prayers in sending, Dale Gwaltney If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, Elizabeth! It is the only place to look!  Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Somehow I knew it was going to be Lucky who brought this one back up, Thank you all for your responses Liz |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So reverently beautiful, Liz... |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
You are so loved Lis, no reply needed... I'll just go back a wandering through the shelves. Our hearts are ever with you. Love Love Love, Forever DW & RJ If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley) |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Elizabeth, this is wonderful! Some pastor should read this in church. Now I know where the source of your inner beauty comes from, and now I know that we will know each other in person, in Heaven. What a marvelous friendship that will be! Thank you for putting this into such reverent and loving words, and sharing it with us. ~ ~ ~ The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, Thank you Rosemary and Lucky, I sure wish we could meet before then! Wouldn't that be fun. Who knows. Thank you both Liz |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is absolutely inspiring Liz, and touched my heart deeply ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Somehow I missed this one. It is lovely and I feel blessed to have been able to read it. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
how could he not hear such a beautiful heart reaching upwards...this is stunningly touching...and I needed to read this today...hugs and prayers for you and yours my poet friend |
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