Author Archives: Joel Emerson

NOT ALWAYS OPEN

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

The old preacher man called for rain, The world they laughed, called him plain insane. He was building a ship far from the sea, And believed in a God they said, “Just couldn’t be”! Then that same God shut the … Continue reading →

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RESURRECTION DAY

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

The stone was rolled, the grave was opened, A body once cold has death’s power broken. It could not keep the Son of God, He will not sleep beneath the sod. He stepped out into morning’s light, I have no … Continue reading →

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REAR-VIEW REFLECTIONS, FULL SPEED AHEAD

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

Looking back, I’d live my life different if I could, You’re making this heart of stone into what it should. So many years I’d roam, Till I finally heard you call me home. All the worthless time I wasted is … Continue reading →

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POSITIVELY NECESSARY

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

I got a call from a friend last night, Released from prison, but things weren’t so bright. His father had died while he was locked down, As for friends and family, not one was around. Prison clothes were his only … Continue reading →

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ONE OF US

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

God came down from heaven to do what He couldn’t do up there, He took on flesh and bone and skin, and a heavy heart of care. He could of came by plane or train, limo or a bus, But … Continue reading →

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MY EXCEEDING GREAT REWARD

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

MY EXCEEDING GREAT REWARD Oh to see my Jesus, oh to see His face, In that land of glory, in that wondorous place. When I leave this earthly garment, dirty, stained with sin, He will give a new white robe … Continue reading →

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LIZ

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

I saw a little lizard on the church house wall, The building huge and grand, the lizard oh so small. I couldn’t help but notice in my multicolored friend, The craftmanship displayed on and ‘neath his skin. Tiny bones held … Continue reading →

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JACOB’S LADDER (STAIRWAY FROM HEAVEN)

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

Do not seek eternity in passing things of earth, Corruption is their nature as time reveals their worth. The only thing of permanence of this world we know, Is the winds of change, incessant they do blow. Do not seek … Continue reading →

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GUARANTEED

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

Jesus, He does hold me within His nail-scarred hand, I have no fear of Satan or of any man. They cannot snatch me out, His Word has clearly told, The Creator of all there is, the Keeper of my soul. … Continue reading →

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GOSPEL SOUP

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Emerson

The Gospel is real hearty fare, protein for the soul, Get it while it’s piping hot, don’t let your heart grow cold. It will give you power to help you seize the day, And fatten up your spirit as it … Continue reading →

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