Author Archives: Joel Emerson

The Roommate Divine

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

God’s Holy Spirit, residing in me, Opens my eyes, this blind man can see. The rooms that I give Him, are the rooms that He takes, He cleans up my house and His house He does make. A temple, an … Continue reading →

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Message From Above

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

He paints for me a picture, He whispers in my ear, Although you may not understand, to me it’s more than clear. The Light that shines from heaven, this light shines down on earth, Reveals the things of God and … Continue reading →

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The Most Excellent Way

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

If I could sing like an angel, but no love was ever there, It would all be but mere noise, no point in it to share. If I knew the future as a history book the past, But no love … Continue reading →

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No Pain, No Gain

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

I prayed unto God to make me lean, make me buff, I prayed and I prayed, but it wasn’t enough. I prayed unto God to make my brain very smart, That didn’t work either, but it was a good start. … Continue reading →

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My Brother’s Keeper?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

While rushing down a crowded, busy, lonesome city sidewalk, I had no time for chit or chat, no time for boring small talk. A crippled beggar, called out to me, “Have you some bread to spare?” An open hand I’ve … Continue reading →

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Investment Securities

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Joel Emerson

A man can no more catch the wind and hold it in his hand, Than take the things of worldly wealth and make eternal plans. Like sand inside an hourglass, possessions slip away, They serve no purpose, no not one … Continue reading →

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Contrary to Ordinary

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Where are you at, my precious Lord, where are you at today? I cannot feel your presence like I did just yesterday. I feel so cold and lonesome like you’ve left me all alone, When I can’t feel you near … Continue reading →

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Suitable for Framing

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joel Emerson

        Bless me in the morning with your hand painted sky, A lift for my soul, a feast for my eye. A token of your Love, a whisper of your grace, A glimpse into heaven of your … Continue reading →

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Offering

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Each piece of silver placed in the plate, Rings a bell that Satan hates. The Gospel sound this bell does ring, For which Christ died and angel’s sing. The smallest stone thrown in the lake, On every shore does ripples … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Revolution

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Joel Emerson

I’ve made up my mind; I’ve taken a vow, Next year I won’t do the things I do now. A fresh start is just the thing that I need, I’ll have only good thoughts and do only good deeds. Next … Continue reading →

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