The lightning flashed
and the thunder crashed
as the rain came splashing down.
The swelling waters rose
and its current overflowed
cascading in a roaring waterfall.
Deeper and deeper it went
in its speedy descent
into the swirling pool... – by Royston | 7 Views added 6 months ago
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He’s dead! I cannot believe that He just died.
They beat Jesus and had Him crucified.
Now He’s gone. The One I used to follow,
and without Him life is bleak and hollow.
What shall I do, and where shall I go?
You tell me what to do, for I... – by Royston | 4 Views added 9 months ago
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Resounding throughout the universe
transcending time and space
Is the greatest shout of victory
heard by the human race
From the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ
came that tremendous cry
'It is finished' was His shout
as He laid down His... – by Royston | 6 Views added 9 months ago
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Our sins divide the Godhead
as Jesus hangs there all alone.
A crown of thorns upon His head
our sins and trespasses to atone
The Father, His Only Son forsakes
as He hangs there upon the cross.
That awful sight, God’s heart it breaks,
‘tis... – by Royston | 6 Views added 9 months ago
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When I doubted my doubts and believed my beliefs
things began to work out bringing me joy and release.
Flexing the muscles of Faith walking close with the Lord,
Praying to Him and praising Him, following His... – by royston | 15 Views added 1 year ago
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I picked the loades dandelion stem and I blew
watching each of the seedlings as they flew.
1-o’clock, 2-o’clock, counting each hour,
hoping each seed would become a new flower.
7-o’clock, 8-o’clock, they wafted into the sky
11-o’clock,... – by Royston | 10 Views added 1 year ago
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In Christ there is no nationality,
no circumcised or uncircumcised,
for we are citizens of the heavenly
and into his family are baptised.
Neither is there any male and female,
barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free.
For the death of Jesus... – by Royston | 3 Views added 1 year ago
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His hands and feet to the cross were cruelly nailed
and deep into his side a roman spear was impaled.
Although Satan fought hard, Christ to overthrow,
Jesus held me tight and He would not let me go.
He was wounded for me there on Golgotha’s... – by Royston | 5 Views added 1 year ago
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We saved up a tanner and ran to the shop down the road
then crept quietly back home hiding our precious load.
No one was around so the three of us crept up the stairs
The excitement mounting as the light from the match flares
We all had a fag... – by Royston | 3 Views added 1 year ago
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Light through the darkness comes from afar
Shining in the night sky from every star.
travelling across such vast distances
and speaking into todays circumstances.
What are you saying to me, oh wondrous star?
What is the message that you have... – by Royston | 8 Views added 1 year ago
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The flask had been broken, and the perfume poured.
It was a love token for the One she adored
Nothing had been spoken, but so much was said,
by her words unspoken, and the tears that she shed.
His body was broken, and His blood outpoured. ... – by royston | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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In the most holiest of places dwells He
unapproachable by the likes of me.
None may stand before Him or dare draw near,
for He's Omnipotent and His name is Fear.
The temple was shaken and filled with smoke
and I trembled there as the... – by royston | 12 Views added 1 year ago
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Where were you, when I laid earth's foundation
and the stars sang with angels at creation,
when upon the threshold of time and space
I flung the mighty galaxies into place?
Where were you, at the dawning of that day,
when firstborn light... – by royston | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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No one has ever loved me like You do,
or gave their life that I might have life too.
For You bore my sins, and You paid the price
wiping out my debts with Your loving sacrifice.
Sometimes words are not enough and they fail
to express the deep... – by royston | 1 View added 1 year ago
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Down in the gutter where the rubber hits the road,
and the people are carrying such a heavy load,
You will find Jesus walking and talking with them
The Son of God, this Holy Man of Bethlehem..
There He reaches out to the man with leprosy.
... – by royston | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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'What manner of Man is this? ' They cried.
'That at His word wind and wave subside.'
This One there in the boat, Who can He be?
The Man Who commands both the storm and sea.
Quelling the storms of life by His presence,
bringing calm in... – by Royston | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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We start life with a cry
and end it with a sigh
as with our closing breath
we enter into death
bidding this world goodbye
our soul then soars so high
to meet with our maker
The Lord our Creator.
I'm so glad that I know
that when... – by royston | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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Tick, tick time goes so quick.
Tick, tock it's now 12.00 o'clock.
Was that what life was all about?
For now my time has just run out!... – by royston | 10 Views added 1 year ago
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He came to me so gentle like a dove,
satisfying me with His warmth and love.
Then opened my eyes and helped me to see
the wonderful love that Jesus had for me.
He breathed upon me His life giving breath.
Taking away from me my fear of... – by Royston | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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Sometimes sad things happen during our life
they flare up suddenly causing such strife.
No stars or sun shine during night or day
so four anchors we drop to hold our stay.
The first anchor is the Teaching of the Lord
for we all believe... – by Royston | 1 View added 1 year ago
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Debt is here to stay
— it will not just go away.
Debt means that I have no heat
— and sometimes do not eat.
Debt is not just overspending
— it's a downhill spiral, unending.
Debt means staying at home
— feeling an outcast and all... – by Royston | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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Lord, what can be said
as I break this bread
and reach out to touch
the One I love so much.
I feel Your cleansing power
in this hallowed hour
as I drink this wine
with One so Divine,
How can I ever show
the debt of love I owe? ... – by Royston | 3 Views added 1 year ago
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When life was tough and the going was rough
I looked to You.
Through the dark wilderness when feeling stressed
I called to You.
When needing a guide with you at my side
I followed You.
Then through heaven's door when life was no more
I... – by Royston | 2 Views added 1 year ago
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The dastardly deed was done.
We have crucified God’s Son.
This wonderful Man called Jesus,
stretched out His arms for us.
“Forgive them, Father,” He said,
and for us His blood was shed.
Then, “It is finished.” Jesus cried,
as He bowed His... – by Royston | 3 Views added 1 year ago
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The lightning flashed
and the thunder clashed
as the rain came hurtling down.
The swelling waters rose
and the fast current flows
over the edge of the steep waterfall.
Down so deep it went
in its fast descent
into the swirling pool... – by Royston | 5 Views added 1 year ago
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He pierced the fabric of space and time
and entered into the world of mine.
Then contracted Himself to a span
and confined Himself to a man.
He who lives in the eternal now
restricted Himself to time somehow,
and the Creator of the great... – by Royston | 22 Views added 1 year ago
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Love indestructible
Love so divine
Love incomprehensible
Love that is Thine.
Love inconceivable
given so free
Love unbelievable
from God to me.
Love unimaginable
How can this be?
Love indescribable
He gave to me.
Love... – by Royston | 6 Views added 1 year ago
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I have heard the sobs and tears you shed
in your bed before the hours of the morn,
and reached down and caught each tear that fell
from your weeping eyes before the light of dawn.
Then I turned each one of those tears into a gem
that mirrored... – by Royston | 6 Views added 2 years ago
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During the fading moments of the year 2022
the sand artist had completed all he wanted to do,
and sat down to watch the tide of time rushing in
washing the beach clear for the new year to begin.
Then with the loving use of kind words and... – by Royston | 6 Views added 2 years ago
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What can I give to the One who came and gave His all
as I bow before Him now and in deep reverence fall?
For He is God my Creator and He is Christ my Lord,
and has no need of Gold and silver, or of empty words.
Nothing in my hands I bring,... – by Royston | 19 Views added 2 years ago
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