Author Archives: Joel Emerson

The Voice

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

I heard a Voice call out my name,It was quite familiar; it was not strange.A gentle whisper as I’ve ever heard,As I listened careful, my heart was stirred.The Voice it spoke of Love and grace,But the Voice it put me … Continue reading →

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THE VARIANT VOICE OF GOD

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

The silent voice of God speaks from a billion stars,It reaches to my deepest soul, though He speaks from so afar.A diamond is brought forth from the heart of darkest earth,But shines like celestial beacon, when light reveals its worth.The … Continue reading →

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THE TARNISHED PENNIES

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

If God wanted perfection, He’d do it Himself,So, the gift that He loaned you, take it down off the shelf.Use it in love with the greatest of care,He loaned it to you, for you to share.Give Him your best; give … Continue reading →

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THE STABLE BOY

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Some animals were gathered in a stable A.D. one,Gazing in wide wonder at a baby called, God’s Son.They’d heard a band of angels singing, bringing news of this wee boy,They gave great praise to God and to men of peace … Continue reading →

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TIES THAT BIND, CORDS TO UNWIND

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Things we bind now, here on earth,Have a stronger bond of greater worth.Bound by the Power of heaven above,Its strength is found in God’s great love.Things we now loosen, all cords of sin,Will free us now, will free us then.God … Continue reading →

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THE SILENT MAJORITY

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Silent jubilation, you know there’s no such thing,The slave released from his chains, shouts for joy and sings.What child of God keeps their joy only to themselves?Like a dusty book on a high and lonely shelf.If He’s not within your … Continue reading →

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TIME AND ETERNITY

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Time is swallowed by eternity, it’s temporal hands so short,But what we do in times wee frame, to eternity will report.Every aspect of the physical world is buried in the hourglass’ sand,Rust and rot take their toll and a person’s … Continue reading →

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THE ROAD TO AMAZE US

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Brother Cleo and also me-o were hoofin’ down the street,Makin time and feelin’ fine when a stranger we did meet.Hey there bro, how does it go? He seemed a friendly chap,Howdy boys, what’s the noise of which you two do … Continue reading →

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TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

Our survival depends upon each other, that’s the herd’s protection,But somewhere along the way we’ve become disjointed, societies great infection.Mr. Graham Bell’s grand invention, designed to bring us together,Causes us to ignore each other, our bond it only severs.Suspicion rises … Continue reading →

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THE PLURAL FORM OF PRAY

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joel Emerson

The word pray is inside the word praise,Unto God both words we should raise.They both come forth from love and faith,Come forth from hearts so blessed with grace.Who can pray without giving praise,As God has blessed us all our days.To … Continue reading →

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