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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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Once upon an Eternity God said,"Let's take a break, And I'll begin this thing called Time To go with the worlds we create." The WORD with power spoke it so And the SPIRIT upon the deep moved, To make of things a beginning-- To shape, to form, to smooth. Day by day, for 6 days God's creative Powers were unleashed, Until the initial creation By the seventh day had been reached. And God surveyed the Masterpiece Of man, beasts, planets, and seas, Possesing infinite hues and potential And God, Himself, was pleased. But sin soon made it's debut In the Garden of Adam & Eve, The World became corrupted Man, His Eden, was forced to leave. But God promised to send a Savior Sent uniquely through woman's seed, To triumph over the sepent To help o'ercome man's sin need. But mankind continued to faulter Until God said, "That's it! If it weren't for Righteous Noah With mankind, I'd say, I quit!" So later, after God's Judgement Washed away sinful man by a flood, He chose a man He named Abraham Through whom He'd show mankind good. Through Abraham came a nation And a People God claimed for His own, To unfold His Divine Purpose In sending forth His Son. Yet even God's Chosen People Divided and oft' went astray, Through God's Powerful Providence Even yet through Christ found a way. When Time had reached it's fullness God sent forth His Saving Son, Born of Woman, under the Law (To die for man, He'd come!) Tho' man underdstood not His Mission And with jealousy, Him they defied, They nailed the King to the cross one day Which with God's will fully complied. But Death could not keep the Savior He arose, as the Prophets foretold, And ascended back to His Father The Kingdom, His Church to unfold. Thus we've been given the Gospel To last to the end of all time, Given by God, for man's saving Eternity with Him, to find. Again the Divine Son is comming The world thus to judge by Him, Meaning an end to all things Time ended--Eternity again! Once upon an eternity Came the short interval of time, When God took a break from forever Redeemed man to save & find! < !signature--> To put together words & rhyme--and touch a life--is so sublime! Thank God for such precious contact! (D.L.White) [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 11-27-2000).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; Magnificent poem that encompasses all of scriptures powerful message of love and redemption. You have written this so well and I feel the inspiration and I am blessed by your gift of His Love. Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
 Well done. With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Beautifully written David! We are all so blessed to have you share such wonderful messages with us. Bonnie |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 In contrast to the many fairy tales that begin with once upon a time, you have aptly begun your brief chuch history with "Once upon an eternity..." So true is you title to describe a moment in time for our God who knows no limits of time. God Bless You, Bob <>< |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
You've succeeded in putting all in a nutshell in this one! Very, very nicely done! It really highlights the tremendous zest of God's awesome persistant love for fallen mankind. Thank you. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Bravo David! Way to bring Genesis together in rhyme! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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