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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2001-06-12 10:52 AM

The following was written during last Sunday's message and completed ( ? ) this morning:

What are we to receive today?
for mistakes seem tempt
to lead astray
of the word
so planned for us on which to dwell
Scripture read
erroneously
'bout cutting self
while walking through
the tombs
Then closer still
he comes
regaling that
the happy ones
seek desires of God’s heart
therefore...

What Truth Shall Come?

And now the preacher
still bent, still bent
to speak his first intent
on being meek
Holding up beatitude
in contrast
of the world
That holds aloft
the power of might
in arms so full unfurled

So what is meek
what shall we seek
to follow the Word of Christ
Gentleness, self-control,
expert humility
Yet standing strong
in righting wrong
and keeping God’s children free.

Yes, meekness shown
is not milquetoast
but with power of
Holy Ghost
Shall it reign in one’s life
as the giving of control
which empowers
one’s whole soul
Ceding its full rein
unto the Lord of love and light
giving Him the guiding right

© June 12, 2001
Virginia Salter

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

1 posted 2001-06-12 06:07 PM

Amen, Virginia...so inspiring and beautifully written! (thank you for all your lovely replies to my poetry) Love, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

2 posted 2001-06-12 07:23 PM

Virginia,
It soundslike to me you are under the influence of some mighty good preaching-How good of you to listen so well, and seek to share it with others as well!
David

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-06-17 10:55 PM

I loved this one, VAS. Especially the last stanza. Bravo!

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

[This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 06-17-2001).]

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

4 posted 2001-06-22 06:49 PM

VAS,

Written very eloquently. I feel that I have been there dwelling in the tombs before service and what a blessing to have such a change in character after. Also, a blessing to know the "beatitudes" once again..... Bob <><

scout
Member

since 2001-06-16

Posts 175
no place owns me

5 posted 2001-06-24 11:44 AM

I like this poem, especially how it flows, it's really sweet.

xscoutx
"Son of man with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears." - Ez. 24:1

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

6 posted 2001-06-24 12:27 PM

You are all so wonderfully kind in your comments. So often I find myself wondering just what I'm supposed to get out of a particular service...especially when it doesn't go as 'mere humans had planned.'

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