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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
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Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-09-29 12:51 PM


If I were a lamb I would give him my fleece
To keep Him in comfort, in warmth and in peace
Then I’d sit by His manger and watch through the night
With His guardian angels til dawn’s early light

I’d perch high in the rafters if I were a bird
In a temple which harbored each echoing word
The wisdom displayed of a seasoned old man
From a child of twelve, I’d spread all through the land

If I were a fish I would offer a meal
To the world that His miracle hands would reveal
I’d lay at His feet all a fish could afford
To my Jesus, Redeemer, my Shepherd, my Lord

If I were a sinner, I’d kneel at His cross
And grapple with horrific and meaningless loss
Then I’d notice His words that would sooth and uplift
And hold deep in my heart this most meaningful gift

Elizabeth Santos


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1 posted 2009-09-29 01:15 AM


I think you are a "fish" You are sure up late lovely lady.  This was a beautiful poem in worship.  I believe you would do all those things and more.

        
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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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2 posted 2009-09-29 06:34 AM


Wonderful, dear Elizabeth, filled with awareness of love and tenderness too.

Love,
Margherita

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28
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Oklahoma USA
3 posted 2009-09-30 09:33 PM


This is exactly what I would do, too. Another beautiful poem, Dear Liz.
sweetthing21
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since 2009-09-05
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4 posted 2009-09-30 11:58 PM


I loved reading this..
it was amazing!!
love Tricia

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