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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
What if the Book was really true When most thought it fiction? What if it held hidden truths, Written to be studied Written in picture code language In order for it's message To be discerned Through generations To come? What if it's vital message was hidden Because men scoffed at it Saying it was old fashioned Holding no intrinsic value? What if most men burned it like Yesterday's paper Or placed it high On a shelf For display Thinking it value Was only sentimental Or an old history book? What if one day all awoke to find those tales That many of their Grandparents had believed Were really true Jesus had been Who he claimed And now every eye Could see him as FRONT PAGE NEWS! Who would be the foolish ones? Those who believed and didn't care Those who refused or neglected to read it Or the ones who said it was a lie? [This message has been edited by Septsong (edited 02-17-2000).] |
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Vincent Spaulding Member
since 2000-01-16
Posts 59 |
A strong message. Of course, all three groups would be the foolish ones. I read a lot of religious works, and unfortunately many of the modern Christian scholars are bigger scoffers than the average sinner. Example: Have you ever read the footnotes of the New American Version or of the Oxford Annotated Bible? Pretty sad stuff. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WOW! This is excellent! It is true, it is hidden. For it says, here a little there a little! A little searching must be done. There are those who don't believe, and what a shame that is! When he returns, EVERY knee shall bow, and EVERY eye shall see, the coming of His glory! Very well stated here! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This reminds me of my grandfather saying an aquaintence asked him, what if he tried so hard to live according to the bible and found out when he died that none of this was real? My Gramps said his whole life would have been so much better for his belief anyway, then said to his friend, "And what if you die and find it is real?" Nice poem, packed with truth. Thanks |
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OWPEMT Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 63389 Noble Road West, Shiloh, Ohio 44878 USA |
I ENJOYED YOUR WORKS VERY MUCH AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE, SANDY OWPEMT |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
ooh, septsong, this is chilling! I love it, because its so true. Aren't we blessed out of our minds, to know our Lord and Saviour, and His Word? Talk to you soon.. love ellie 02 |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
As a researcher of the "Old & New" testaments in the Greek & Hebrew... this piece really hits a strange note, in that... the many times down through the ages "man" has altered God's Word. As my wife I talk of it often how little things have slipped in over time, like God's name (YHVH) Yahwah, and how it's been changed 7000 times in the Old T. alone... with the divine title of LORD inserted instead. Jesus told His Father in a prayer that he had declared his Father's name to the disciples. My wife and I chuckle many times when we read stuff like "...my name is the lord, or ...who ever calls upon yhe name of the Lord." Research is great..! But thank God we have the Holy Spirit to get us through, we'd surely be lost without Him. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Your question in poem is very compelling-the WHAT IF of reality & truth! Why are so many willing to gamble that it isn't--they really don't gain anything--But in trusting that it is, through Christ we have everything to gain. Thank you for your wonderful inquiry & insight. God Bless, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
Just as David found the What if of your poem compelling, I found the last question compelling. What a brilliant way to end such a thought-provoking poem! I agree, all three would be foolish. It's amazing when you look around how many there are that fit into those categories - and to think that i was once in one to! We need to be praying about exactly what your poem talks about - thanks for sharing - and a great poem!  |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Well, I came in a little tlate to give adequate reply but this was fantastic, Septsong. The day will come. michael |
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