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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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THE SITUATION We live in a world where many each day Are told by their doctor, "You'll soon pass away." Your condition is Terminal, Nothing more I can do, These words to my Father-proved painfully true-- And yet still may be said, to me and you. AN ILLUSTRATION The Doctor entered his patient's room With a slow and steady gait, Though the matter was urgent-- His thought to deliberate. His sad dark eyes spoke volumes To his anxious sickly friend, Who soon sensed the inevitable His time's coming to an end! The Doctor spoke very softly And yet he made his words very clear, "The test have now confirmed this-- You haven't much longer, I fear. I wish that I could help you But now it is out of my hands, So make the most of your time left Now, while you still have a chance." "The best advice I can give you Is to get all your business squared away, To make it much easier on your Loved ones Once that you have passed away. And now is the time to tie loose ends Of Relationships left in ill ease, Don't die with regrets, Hard feeling begets But Strive ye with all to make peace." "And by all means, be at peace with the Lord For sin separates the sinner from Him, But the Lord died to Save, For your sins He has paid So the Heav'nly Glory you can enter in." The Doctor then rose and turned to the door All had been said, he was through, The patient in numbness, glance the mirror toward-- Oh my God, his poor patient is YOU! THE APPLICATION This subject is not for just a sad few For ALL here are "Terminal," yes, me and you! We refer to this Life as "The Land of the Living," But is doing this, are we not a misnomer giving? For the Land of the Living- is that Heavenly,Divine, 'Tis the Land of Dying-in this life we find. So the Great Physician enters both mild and meek, He's come on a Mission-with a message to speak. It is about Us, and our earthly life here, The truth is made known,how short are our years! We get concerned about illness- run to doctors we know, But of so much greater importance- is the Sickness of our soul! So the Lord has come to save us, though death must come our way, He bids us to prepare, for our Eternal stay. Yes, get our house in order,for to this life we'll die, But if we're living in Him, Heav'n won't pass us by! Redeeming the Time-make the most of your days, Praising the Lord and following His ways. Striving as Peacemakers, both with God and men, For such are His Children, such are His friends. But if you should choose to ignor his wise counsel You find your self doomed fore'er in a sick Hell! Sin is Terminal-But God's Grace is the Cure, So heed the True Physician-thus His every word hear. So that when He comes again-and before Him all stand To you He'll say "Well done, Redeemed and Cured Enter in My Promised Land! < !signature--> "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- [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 03-04-2000).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear David; This poem is definitly a masterpiece. I forsee this showing up all over the place. Many people are going to be profoundly touched after reading it, because the Grace of Jesus' calling to them, will be heard and headed, we pray. The sickness of the soul,{what a good idea], is the cause of all sickness. You have, once again, used your tremendous gift to uplift and teach us all the lessons that are timeless. Thank you, dear friend, Love, Ellie 02 |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I must agree with Ellie, David ..... this is a masterpiece and writing at it's best !!! I've saved it in my poetic favorites file, to bring back to read again and again ..... Just wonderful !!!! A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
masterpiece it is. Written and flowing with the Master's spirit. A message straight from heaven. He is the cure! He is the treatment! He is the healer of all. Thank you so much. God bless you with more each day. Sincerely, Rwood |
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blueyz75 Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 138IL |
Bravo, two thumbs up, and thunderous applause! Kelly I love the male body, it's better designed than the male mind.---Andrea Newman |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This was a beautiful piece, and so true. Keep up the good work! "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world" |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
David the spirit just pours from this one! WOW, did this touch me deep today. Excellent message, masterpiece...thank you David, thank you! <*\\\>< 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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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
deleeme,WOW!!Thiscertainly made me think and yes how true it all is. This is superb writing!!! Well Done.  What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, this is a masterpiece, indeed, David! Truly inspired by the Master!! Denise |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Oh, David, how true it is, we're all terminal here in flesh but the Healer, Physican, has given us eternity, if we sincerely confess our soul's sickness to Him. This, as all your works, radiates Jesus' love. Thanks for all your kind replies on my attempts. You're a real blessing to me and I'm sure all on this forum! |
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