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i am resolved
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
when trouble comes like unexpected rain-
drops, when my tears the face of gladness stain,
i am resolved to yield not, though half-slain;
for though i fall, my hopes are not in vain.
though darkness kill the dreams i’ve cherished long
and silence mute the belly of my song,
i am resolved, when cornered by the throng,
to let my light bear witness to the wrong
that evil men, bound by the cords of hate,
on weaker men seek to perpetuate;
for there before me lies the Golden Gate
through which brave men shall one day congregate.
faith hungers not for soft and easy rides
nor trust from conflicts runs away and hides;
justice and mercy rid the heart of pride
that in the Father’s Love safely abide.
© Copyright 2019 September 03
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
when trouble comes like unexpected rain-
drops, when my tears the face of gladness stain,
i am resolved to yield not, though half-slain;
for though i fall, my hopes are not in vain.
though darkness kill the dreams i’ve cherished long
and silence mute the belly of my song,
i am resolved, when cornered by the throng,
to let my light bear witness to the wrong
that evil men, bound by the cords of hate,
on weaker men seek to perpetuate;
for there before me lies the Golden Gate
through which brave men shall one day congregate.
faith hungers not for soft and easy rides
nor trust from conflicts runs away and hides;
justice and mercy rid the heart of pride
that in the Father’s Love safely abide.
© Copyright 2019 September 03
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 4th Sep 2019
| Edited 5th Sep 2019
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4th Sep 2019 5:54pm
Back in the day, this verse was a favorite of mine ; )
Love the meter and pace of this spill
& You've spilled some terrific lines (of thought) -- a definite Wow! for me
Love the meter and pace of this spill
& You've spilled some terrific lines (of thought) -- a definite Wow! for me
9th Sep 2019 8:22pm
Much appreciated, Tallen.
Every time I write a piece that sounds off your tenor, I am assured that the sympathetic vibrations of the universe connect to the same human accord/chord.
In literature, they call it pathetic fallacy but in the hands of the Creator, there's nothing apathetic about the feelings of the soul.
Sincerely
cab
Every time I write a piece that sounds off your tenor, I am assured that the sympathetic vibrations of the universe connect to the same human accord/chord.
In literature, they call it pathetic fallacy but in the hands of the Creator, there's nothing apathetic about the feelings of the soul.
Sincerely
cab
4th Sep 2019 6:09pm
Your an amazing writer. As i read more of your i cant help but wonder if your some type of leader. A pastor, youth minister, youth leader, not even if a religious leader but a caring one your spills always have a think type spill to them harmonious and peace least what ive read have been.
9th Sep 2019 8:36pm
I am sincerely grateful for this observation, Liam. It shows an appreciation on your part for more than the elemental impulses.
Pastor, youth minister, youth leader...! This is a wonderful compliment beyond what I am by title. But then, what does the Lord require of anyone but "to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with...God"?
Thank God, He looks for action and not a title or office or official designation. One way to witness to my readers, I've found, is to reach out with my writing -- in other words, to give it back to the Lord for service.
It takes a benevolent mind to think as you do.
Sincerely
cab
Pastor, youth minister, youth leader...! This is a wonderful compliment beyond what I am by title. But then, what does the Lord require of anyone but "to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with...God"?
Thank God, He looks for action and not a title or office or official designation. One way to witness to my readers, I've found, is to reach out with my writing -- in other words, to give it back to the Lord for service.
It takes a benevolent mind to think as you do.
Sincerely
cab
