Monthly Archives: January 2014

Shine

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Bless thee, Jesus, God’s chosen Light, Only thy Love exceeds thy might. By thou men given a second chance, Thy grace and mercy, this life enhance. Nail scarred hands bid us to come, From sinful ways, we all are from. … Continue reading →

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Bill’s Necklace

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

While walking down the street one day I spotted Brother Bill, He was huffing, puffing, straining in pain, trying to crest the hill. “Oh Brother Bill, you must be ill, what’s that necklace that you wear? Do you realize it’s … Continue reading →

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Slave to Fashion

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Sackcloth and ashes my fashion of choice, I wear for the souls who hear not God’s voice. “With dust on my head and tears in my eye, Salvation is now, but justice draws nigh.” With Love and great Mercy, He … Continue reading →

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Alchemy

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

The wise men came from many a mile to see the infant king, With gifts of gold, spice and myrrh and worship they did bring. John and Jim they followed Him, left net and boat and dad, They gave their … Continue reading →

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Perserverance

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Life’s storms rage on in darkest hour, Our sails are torn, we’ve lost all power. Keep the faith, seek God’s face, His hand has put you in this place. When all seems lost, with nothing to gain, At such great … Continue reading →

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Halfmast Clare

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Clarence was the boss’ fave, his special right hand man, The greatest of intentions, he had the best of plans. But everything that Clarence did, he never finished up, Poor Clarence never cleaned his plate; he left coffee in his … Continue reading →

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Anno Domini (The year of Our Lord)

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Born in a stable, flies, dung and mud, The hymen is broken, water flows out with blood. Born in the trenches of battlefield earth, He had a price on His head, soon after His birth. From the Ancient of Days … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Open their eyes that the blind they may see, With a vision of faith that you’ve given to me. Open their ears that the deaf they may hear, The message of Love that to me is so clear. Release their … Continue reading →

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Sinners & Winners

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Old blind brother John’s never seen the light of day, And ever since his day of birth, it’s always been that way. But faith is his vision and Jesus is his way, And every morning when he rises, this is … Continue reading →

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Sonburst

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Golden skies, remind my eyes, of God’s great city that awaits, And when I find, it’s come my time, I will not hesitate To enter in, all cleaned of sin, by the precious blood of Christ, For in great pain, … Continue reading →

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