Scripture inspired poem.

[inHisgripkim]

BUILDING THE BRIDGE FOR HIM​

An old man, traveling a lone highway,
Came at the evening cold and gray.
To a chasm deep and wide. ​

The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
For the sullen stream held no fears for him,
But he turned when he reached to other side,
And builded a bridge to span the tide. ​

"Old man," cried a fellow pilgrim near,
"You are wasting your strength with building here;
Your journey will end with the ending day,
And you never again will pass this way. ​

"You have crossed the chasm deep and wide.
Why build you a bridge at eventide? "
And the builder raised his old gray head:
"Good friend, on the path I have come," he said,
"There followeth after me today
A youth whose feet will pass this way.​

"This stream, which has been as naught to me,
To that fair-haired boy may a pitfall be;
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim __
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him."​

by: W. A. Dromgoole​

 

[inHisgripkim]

THANK GOD FOR THE LITTLE THINGS

Thank you, God, for little things
That often come our way.
The things we take for granted
But don't mention when we pray.
The unexpected courtesy,
The thoughtful, kindly deed.
A hand reached out to help us
In the time of sudden need.
Oh make us more aware, dear God.
Of daily little graces
That come to us with "sweet surprise"
From never-dreamed-of places.

~By Helen Steiner Rice~
​

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

BUILDING THE BRIDGE FOR HIM

An old man, traveling a lone highway,
Came at the evening cold and gray.
To a chasm deep and wide.

The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
For the sullen stream held no fears for him,
But he turned when he reached to other side,
And builded a bridge to span the tide.

"Old man," cried a fellow pilgrim near,
"You are wasting your strength with building here;
Your journey will end with the ending day,
And you never again will pass this way.

"You have crossed the chasm deep and wide.
Why build you a bridge at eventide? "
And the builder raised his old gray head:
"Good friend, on the path I have come," he said,
"There followeth after me today
A youth whose feet will pass this way.

"This stream, which has been as naught to me,
To that fair-haired boy may a pitfall be;
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim __
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him."

by: W. A. Dromgoole
​

Great poem, sister. Thanks for sharing it. We have to think of those who follow behind us.

 

[walkin2e]

Great poem, sister. Thanks for sharing it. We have to think of those who follow behind us.

Amen! Thanks for sharing!

walkin2e

 

[JPPT1974]

God is indeed building bridges for us!

 

[inHisgripkim]

Jesus Only

Oh, how my heart would spend itself, to bless;
It hath such need to prove its tenderness!
And yet what heart can my heart comprehend?
What heart shall always love me without end?

All — all in vain for such return seek I;
Jesus alone my soul can satisfy.
Naught else contents or charms me here below;
Created things no lasting joy bestow.


My peace, my joy, my love, O Christ!
’Tis Thou alone! Thou hast sufficed.
Thou didst know how to make a mother’s heart;
Tenderest of fathers, Lord! to me Thou art.

My only Love, Jesus, Divinest Word!
More than maternal is Thy heart, dear Lord!
Each moment Thou my way dost guard and guide;
I call — at once I find Thee at my side —

And if, sometimes Thou hid’st Thy face from me,
Thou com’st Thyself to help me seek for Thee.
Thee, Thee, alone I choose: I am Thy bride.
Unto Thy arms I hasten, there to hide.

Thee would I love, as little children love;
For Thee, like warrior bold, my love I’d prove.
Now, like to children, full of joy and glee,
So come I, Lord! to show my love to Thee;

Yet, like a warrior bold with high elation,
Rush I to combats in my blest vocation.
Thy Heart is Guardian of our innocence;
Not once shall it deceive my confidence.

Wholly my hopes are placed in Thee, dear Lord!
After long exile, I Thy Face adored
In heaven shall see. When clouds the skies o’er[wash my mouth]spread.
To Thee, my Jesus! I lift up my head;

For, in Thy tender glance, these words I see:
“O child! I made My radiant heaven for thee.”
I know it well — my burning tears and sighs
Are full of charm for Thy benignant eyes.

Strong seraphs form in heaven Thy court divine,
Yet Thou dost seek this poor weak heart of mine.
Ah! take my heart! Jesus, ‘tis Thine alone;
All my desires I yield to Thee, my Own!

And all my friends, that are so loved by me,
No longer will I love them, save in Thee!


St Teresa of Lisieux​

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

A hero lives across the street,
As modest a person you'll ever meet;
He cannot fly or lift a car,
And all his senses remain within par;
He's not know combat like in Iraq,
And his harsh words he'd rather have back;
He's not an alien, just an average guy-
Yet he's a hero, and here's the reason why:
He turns off the TV and goes upstairs,
And bends his knee to share his children's prayers.

Shawn Priest 3-3-07

 

[abigale]

A hero lives across the street,
As modest a person you'll ever meet;
He cannot fly or lift a car,
And all his senses remain within par;
He's not know combat like in Iraq,
And his harsh words he'd rather have back;
He's not an alien, just an average guy-
Yet he's a hero, and here's the reason why:
He turns off the TV and goes upstairs,
And bends his knee to share his children's prayers.

Shawn Priest 3-3-07

post

 

[inHisgripkim]

A hero lives across the street,
As modest a person you'll ever meet;
He cannot fly or lift a car,
And all his senses remain within par;
He's not know combat like in Iraq,
And his harsh words he'd rather have back;
He's not an alien, just an average guy-
Yet he's a hero, and here's the reason why:
He turns off the TV and goes upstairs,
And bends his knee to share his children's prayers.

Shawn Priest 3-3-07

Amen to that brother!!!!!!!!!!
​

 

[walkin2e]

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Jesus is coming soon to set the world straight
His new world will be one of love instead of hate
He will reign with wisdom from his father above
And on the whole world will rain showers of love

"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is the tune I am humming
Will you be ready to celebrate His glorious coming
The sad fact is many will suddenly meet their doom
Because in their hearts they gave Jesus no room

2007 Irvin L. Rozier aka walkin2e

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Jesus is coming soon to set the world straight
His new world will be one of love instead of hate
He will reign with wisdom from his father above
And on the whole world will rain showers of love

"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is the tune I am humming
Will you be ready to celebrate His glorious coming
The sad fact is many will suddenly meet their doom
Because in their hearts they gave Jesus no room

2007 Irvin L. Rozier aka walkin2e

Well said, poet, well said!

 

[JesusCovered]

Beautiful!!!

Quietness​

"Be still and know that I am God,"
That I who made and gave thee life
Will lead thy faltering steps aright;
That I who see each sparrow's fall
Will hear and heed thy earnest call.
I am God.​

"Be still and know that I am God,"
When aching burdens crush thy heart,
Then know I form thee for thy part
And purpose in the plan I hold.
Trust in God.​

"Be still and know that I am God,"
Who made the atom's tiny span
And set it moving to My plan,
That I who guide the stars above
Will guide and keep thee in My love.
Be thou still.​

~Doran~​

 

[JPPT1974]

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Jesus is coming soon to set the world straight
His new world will be one of love instead of hate
He will reign with wisdom from his father above
And on the whole world will rain showers of love

"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is the tune I am humming
Will you be ready to celebrate His glorious coming
The sad fact is many will suddenly meet their doom
Because in their hearts they gave Jesus no room

2007 Irvin L. Rozier aka walkin2e

He is indeed coming sooner than we expected
Full of love and with wisdom
Never with hate and from His father God!

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

He is indeed coming sooner than we expected
Full of love and with wisdom
Never with hate and from His father God!

Amen!

 

[inHisgripkim]

Acceptance​

I cannot think or reason,
I only know He came
With hands and feet of healing
And wild heart all aflame.​

With eyes that dimmed and softened
At all the things He saw,
And in His pillared singing
I read the marching Law.​

I only know He loves me,
Enfolds and understands--
And oh, His heart that holds, me
And oh, His certain Hands!​

~Willard Wattles~​

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

Great post, sister. Good morning!

 

[inHisgripkim]

Great post, sister. Good morning!

:


Your image of the Christian soldier made me recall the chorus line of a hymn.

Rise up people of power.
Stand tall across the land.
Take up the Sword of the Spirit.
Pull down the enemies plan.
When He arose.
When He arose.
When Jesus arose
He defeated all of our foes.
​

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

As Christians we are to bring the fight to the enemy, rescue the lost children of God from his clutches, and defend each other from losing faith, because the battle rages for a long time and in darkest night there may be no memory of the sun on our faces. The heart of a Christian shall always be the heart of a warrior.

 

[abigale]

As Christians we are to bring the fight to the enemy, rescue the lost children of God from his clutches, and defend each other from losing faith, because the battle rages for a long time and in darkest night there may be no memory of the sun on our faces. The heart of a Christian shall always be the heart of a warrior.

 

[PaladinWithGun2]

Thanks for the kudos. Amazing what the Holy Spirit will pull out of you when you're fired up, huh?