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Tom Zart
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0 posted 2007-02-19 12:44 PM


JONAH


God’s words to Jonah were to preach at Nineveh
A great city from which armies against Israel often came.
Instead he went to Joppa a city by the sea
Where he paid his passage and sailed without shame.

The ship had not gone far before a tremendous storm arose
And the crew became frightened and began to pray.
They threw the cargo overboard to help stay afloat
As they pondered who among them should be cast away?

They chose to draw lots to expose God’s offender.
And the lot fell upon Jonah who ran from his call
The sailors tried their best to bring the ship to shore,
When they failed they pitched Jonah to suffer God’s law.

Jonah’s body hardly touched the waters of the deep
When up came a huge fish, and swallowed him whole.
From within it’s belly he had time to think of his sins
Make peace with God, and purify his soul.

After three days, the fish swam close to shore
Casting up Jonah on dry land unharmed.
Again Jonah heard God’s voice from his heart
Saying save Nineveh from Lucifer’s charm.

Soon after he preached, that Nineveh along with its people
God would destroy unless they turned from their wicked ways.
To his surprise, they listened and repented their sins
And were told by their king to pray for God’s praise.


By Tom Zart


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I Love Jesus
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ar.
1 posted 2007-02-26 10:29 PM


WOW! THIS WAS AWESOME!
Stacey

Tom Zart
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since 2006-05-18
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2 posted 2007-02-27 12:17 PM


Thank you,thank you for your kind words.
Marie777
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MI.
3 posted 2007-03-02 11:14 PM


This is a very good poem Tom. I enjoyed it too. I hope you think of a poem for the rest of the story, you know, the sad part and the lesson for us that goes with it. I'll be looking for it.

Hugs,
Marie

Tom Zart
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4 posted 2007-03-03 10:51 AM


Dear Marie777,
Thank you for your kind words of support.
Tom Zart


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