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Deliverance |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
“You’ll burn in Hell if you don’t repent” I’ve heard it since I was two. It still echoes in My head each time I do something for Myself. I can see him, Tall and thin with Black hair combed Back over a thin spot. His speech was pure country, his mannerisms broad, He could cry on demand And get lost in a song. He would point and shout, Shrink inside him self And then explode with The fury of the righteous Sweat would pour from his brow As he worked himself and the seated Into a frenzy of emotional torment Then release it… And them… With a tearful reminder “You’ll burn in Hell if you don’t repent” as he held out his hands. As a family we were there Because appearance counts But it was only appearance I knew For we prayed at home for deliverance |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh LOL...not funny I know but I can just SEE him standing there...wonderful |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
fire and brimstone have I none but what I have--- "Thy will be done." this is so well woven, Capt!Cpat! yep, good *looks* ain't ever'thin' [This message has been edited by VAS (edited 07-12-2001).] |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
"as he held out his hands." (with a collection basket...?) Don't even get me started... Vivid write, Ron, and some important Wisdom to ponder. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh please, deliver me from self righteous preachers..What images here, very strong. Sandra |
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helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
I think he emigrated to Australia...he means well. I loved this and sat for along time thinking of my own hard pews. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Of all the things this made me think of (and there were many), the one that stands out, sadly, in my mind...is that I cannot imagine my family praying together. |
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Waseem Cheema Member
since 2001-03-16
Posts 369Pakistan |
Cpat it is very true .. we must realize it..thanx for remembring...  |
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