Author Archives: Joel Emerson

Word of God

Word of God of His great plan, For all who read can understand. Clear and simple about His Son, Eternal life for us He’s won. A terrible price He did pay, The cost to us that we but pray. Forgive … Continue reading

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The Treasure Chest

One day when I had stopped on by a yard sale full of junk, My little eye, it did spy a rustic dusty trunk. I must confess, a treasure chest, I thought on my first glance, And I did say, … Continue reading

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Unlimited Minutes

I call home to my Father every day, He listens to all that I have to say. No matter how small a problem may be, His ear’s always there and open for me. I thank Him and praise Him, He’s … Continue reading

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I-53

I-64 travels east to west, For north to south I-95’s the best. But if the Kingdom of Heaven is where you would be, Then take the grand highway of I-53. I-53 carry me home, No more to stray, no more … Continue reading

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The Grandfather Clock

The face of this clock is one eighty-six mil, Though its hands move like lightning we perceive it as still. Its rhythm is perfect, no irregular beat, Its center is fire, the greatest of heat. Its hand moves full circle … Continue reading

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The Call of Love

He wooed that free-willed woman with flowers and with gold, He shared His deepest secrets and bared His very soul. The sun each day and moon at night, He gave to her His love, A lofty melody He gave her, … Continue reading

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God’s Book

Our God in heaven has sent down His Book, But it’s only paper till you take a look. When you take His message into your heart, Eternal life within you will start. His Son Jesus, His story is told, As … Continue reading

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Ground Rules (The Story of Richard Brown)

Farmer Brown he loved the ground, the smell of it, the feel, But poor old Rick a city slick, he didn’t know the deal. That he must sow in careful rows, inside a well tilled field. He’d work all day, … Continue reading

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Generations Come

Generations come, Generations go, One constant remains through ebb and through flo. A book that has stood the grand test of time, It seems to get better like the choicest of wine. Read by our forefathers it lit up their … Continue reading

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Songbird

The Mockingbird, he sings alone, to those who hear his voice, He sings a song to God above; in this he has no choice. He spread his wings, in joy he sings, he simply can’t resist, His song of praise … Continue reading

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