Poems and song words received from Heaven
By CQ

All I Ever Wanted is Your Heart -- July 9, 2019
You try to do, what works for you,
 To try to be what’s best for Me.
I see you there, I know you care,
But all I ever wanted is your heart.

You try to give, so they can live.
You want to grow, and learn and know.
You seek My face, implore My grace,
Though all I really want is still your heart.

Because I care, and hear your prayer,
For you to know, I’d like to show
You a bit of Me, so you can see,
That all I ever wanted is your heart

You say you need a way to feed
The hungry lost, you bear the cross,
You think this will My own needs fill,
When all I still am wanting is your heart.

Each gift you give Me to be near Me
Is a treasure is a pleasure.
I take each one and say “well done”,
Though what I need most always is your heart. 

You passed the test, and strove your best,
You laid aside dreams and you cried,
Came through My door, and gave Me more
So I could at last always have your heart
***
If—for Women
20/12/2014

If you can plead upon your knees for those in dire need
And cry ‘til Heaven soothes their weary soul,
Not wishing for a better lot nor giving place to greed,
Contently making kindness creed and goal; 
If you can deal a better hand than that you have been dealt,
Enriching those whose life may twine with thine,
Forgiving and forgetting the blows that have been felt,
Prepare a meal, inviting them to dine:

If you can work in house and home, on stage or throne the same,
Give your best, endure the test, your ego laid to rest,
Nor taking undue heed when given credit or the blame;
If you can serve with humble airs those who God has blessed,
Not wishing roles in favour were reversed for you,
Not seeking for acclaim or long to be renown, 
Hold head up high, live joyfully, though pennies you have few,
Your focus on the betterment of mankind all around:

If you are spent, yet you can toil bravely through the night,
Calming cries, attending needs, of those within your care,
Casting off your vanity, you choose to do the right,
Your focus on the little ones, not heeding those that stare;
If you can keep a secret so, your lips you wisely guard,
Not tattle a tale, bemoan and bewail, nor chatter needlessly,
With hurtful words, rage and hate, let not your speech be marred,
Yet when the time is right not shirk but speak out fearlessly:

If you can unashamedly be who you’re meant to be,
You’re beauty’s worth a thousand more, when deep within your heart,
Sits genuine love, Godly confidence, and blithe tranquillity,
A heart enriched by gems—the dear ones from whom you part;
If you can love and keep on loving, though others not remain,
To know what to hold to, and what to let go; not quit until your done.
Change sorrow to salve, to heal another; bitterness washed with the rain,
These things will make you a true woman, my beautiful dear one.

*** 
Bleedin’ Tears (song)
--By Chalsey Dooley
1 July, 2011

Sometimes I just can’t take it
And wonder why
I just can’t shake it
I start to cry

I’m bleedin’ tears
Where’s the valve?
To stop the pain
And bring the salve

Tortured souls
Fears compel
Lashing out darkness
A living hell

Can a single drop
Of a heart torn tear
Sent with a prayer
Bring help down here?

Can a single glance
Of a tender smile
Soothe a hurt
At least for awhile?

I know I guy
Whose tears ran down
His bleedin’ side
Now wears crown

He’ll wipe your tears
Release the valve
To stop the pain
And bring the salve

He gave the plan
To salvage man
Love—for Him and you
Can it be that hard to do?

To send a smile and a prayer
Have we tried? 
To lend a hand, show we care
I just can’t hide...

I’m bleedin’ tears
Let’s turn this valve
To stop the pain
And bring the salve
*** 

13-Sept-2022 
I was singing in a dream within a dream, a heart felt song to Jesus. Recorded the basic tune. Jesus, please with the power of the keys of prophecy can you give me the words and the rest of the melody?
It’s called “Darling”
Darling
--Precious ointment to Jesus

You are 
so beautiful
my Darling; 
my heart desires
 for Your touch
always (down up)

Darling, 
I long to hold You
I need You, 
I so long for You
My treasure, 
Jesus (down up)

You are (up up)
all that I crave and need
Within me 
Is where I want You
Darling 
Oh give me,  (down up)

Your Spirit	 (up up)
to ever be near it
All over,
Inside me forever
To hear it
always (down up)

My Darling 
I need You with all my 
heart I 
yearn for Your love to 
al-wAAys be 
near me (down up)

Forever, 
I’m Yours, my Treasure, 
my Darling
Hold me and thrill me
Be one and fill me
Come in and seal me 
for You

Together 
IS all that I want to be (up, up up up, down, down down)

I love you! (up up up)

Jesus: (deeper, lower)
Darling, 
nothing can keep us 
apart now, 
for you have vowed that
together 
you and I will always be.

*** 
Different tune:
Master, take my life   
Make it Your own.
** 
Music, tune of the song, but more upbeat, with other instruments, danceable; celebrating the union/salvation

You are 
so beautiful
my Darling…
 I love you!

*** 
(Song words go along “Dino Discovery” ) 
Yellow for Antho’s version he wants to make for youtube/ band
2018

Somewhere near to Babylon
Around the year 4000 B.C.
Lay a land, a garden
Full of wonder and mystery

In this garden man was placed
Surrounded by plenty and good
And choice for wrong and right
To shun evil like he should

Creeping into God’s paradise
That serpent-dragon came in
Taunting souls to turn away, 
Doubt, disobey and sin.

To the ground he was thrown down
And a solemn promise declared
The God of love that cared
Though he’d bruise Christ’s heel,
The pain he will feel,
Crushed and trod under the foot of God.

You’ll see the dragon and hear its roar
It looks so big and brave,
But the Son of God is coming down
The dragon’s victim He will save.
***
Somewhere in the wilderness
Were travellers, like refugees
When the people turned from God
They met with fatal calamity

Fiery serpents came to that place
Yet death would flee, if humbly
One turned up his face to the God of grace
Depicted like sin’s death on Calvary.

When Jesus Christ rose alive again
Salvation was offered to all men
The dragon had met his fate
And bruised now was his pate

All power is given 
To the King of Heaven
He is true. 
He will do
Every word of prophecy
And unveil each mystery

You’ll see the dragon and hear its roar
It looks so big and brave,
But the Son of God is coming down
The dragon’s victim He will save.

*** 
Leviathan lurks under the waves
Impenetrable, fiery, and strong
The behemoth in a marsh eats but grass
Large and powerful, his tail is long

Most dragons of the past, could not last
But the stories often are told
Depicted in artefacts, poetry and art
That a place in history they hold

With trickery and treason and treacherous ways
The dragon still tries to invade
Slithering and spitting out venomous lies
To destroy the souls God made.

He whose destiny is hell, with pride he’ll swell
As he controls a serpentine knave
But the King of all He will recall
Those who depend on Him to save
He will restore, right to the core
The creation, whose creator it craves

You’ll see the dragon and hear its roar
It looks so big and brave,
But the Son of God is coming down
The dragon’s victim He will save.

***
Somewhere in the distance
A flood as fierce as the sea
Rages lies like torrents
Destroying nations deceitfully

The Earth swallowed up the flood of lies
The dragon spewed out as he raved
With the Word of truth, the Word of God,  
The Bride of Christ was saved

Unbeatable, invincible, and powerful
The true Gregorio we’ll see
He will stomp, He will stop, and the dragon will drop
Locked away with the Kingdom’s key

God will silence the roar 
And will restore
Truth and beauty, peace and plenty
There will be no more 
The sounds of war
With the rightful King ruling in supremacy

You’ll see the dragon and hear its roar
It looks so big and brave,
But the Son of God is coming down
The dragon’s victim He will save.

***

Oh, God I plead
You’re all we need
Restore us to your side
Cast out our sin
Please enter in
With You we will abide

Take over our land, 
Your sceptre in hand
Right the wrongs You see
Humbly we and kneel
Your spirit to feel
Reign now, Your Majesty 

*** 
Eulogy to a Eucalyptus Tree
26 August, 2016 

At sunrise, when painted skies
Heralded morning to our eyes,
I loved that, because of you
The scented air mixed with dew,
Gave sensory surprise.

So many memories we hold dear,
Just because you were here,
Like a tall, and special gentle friend,
We ache to think this is the end.
We want you always near.

Oh let me hear the rustle,
Of grey-blue leaves atop,
As the wind caresses and he dances
Please, don’t let it stop.

It’s hard to think when I blink
My eyes when tomorrow’s here,
How I will face the empty space,
Where you once stood, without a tear.

Our own dear Eucalyptus tree,
The one we daily liked to see,
Things won’t be the same, you know,
But maybe you will once more grow.
For us three.

Oh let me hear the rustle,
Of grey-blue leaves atop,
As the wind caresses and he dances
Please, don’t let it drop.

We sat and read in your shade,
Around your trunk we ran and played,
With your leaves some things we made,
In your branches we hid and stayed.

I wish this were a dream and when
We wake in the morning that we see
You still standing there again--
Our favourite Eucalyptus tree.

Oh let me see the beauty,
Of grey-blue leaves up high,
As the wind caresses and he dances
Let him reach the sky.

Some things I wish could always be,
Like home, and friends, and family,
And perhaps each stately, lovely tree,
Though I suppose, like a thorn on a rose,
It’s not the only things to see.

We still have much to see and touch,
My loved ones dear are all still here,
I’ll wipe my tears and look above,
And thank God that we still have love!

What a loss that would be,
More precious than a favourite tree,
If the light of life were to grow dim,
Or if I’d never known or heard of Him.

I know there still is beauty,
Though sometimes I may sigh,
God’s wind will caress and we can dance,
And one day never more cry.

So tomorrow I’ll face the sunrise,
Whether it’s clear or cloudy skies,
For if rain drops fall from cloud or eyes
I still have God, and you, and you,
Surrounded with love, we’ll make it through.

With love and the Son of God above,
To surround, engulf, uplift, and renew,
Sorrow will dissipate; He then can recreate,
My joy; like roses sparkling with dew.

*** 
By Koriane
2015

Leaves and Fruits
Seeds and roots

Lots of veggies that are raw or cooked healthfully
Is the most health-promoting food everyone needs

Nourishing protein from food that grows
Helps us build and repair from our head to our toes

If you’re growing or need it, some organic meats
Occasionally some natural dried fruit treats

Moderate use of oils that are good
Not overly refined or too much in our food.

A little pure salt, if it helps to aid
Nothing processed or unnatural, or with chemicals made

Each one must choose what’s best to do
Like skipping gluten, dairy, eggs, and sweet things too

With seed-based starches that contain much protein
We feel comfortable and calm, have stamina and stay lean

Fresh fruit and homemade juice helps give good health
We must guard it well, for it’s better than wealth

Orginal:

Leaves and Fruits
Seeds and roots

If you’re growing or need it, some organic meats
Occasionally some natural dried fruit treats

Moderate use of oils that are good
Not overly refined or too much in our food.
A little pure salt If it helps to aid
Nothing processed or unnatural, or with chemicals made
Each one must choose what’s best to do
Like skipping gluten, dairy, eggs, and sweet things too

Lots of veggies that are raw or cooked healthfully
Is the most health-promoting food everyone needs
Nourishing protein from food that grows
Helps us build and repair from our head to our toes
With seed-based starches that contain much protein
We feel comfortable and calm, have stamina and stay lean
Fresh fruit and homemade juice helps give good health
We must guard it well, for it’s better than wealth
*** 
By Koriane
11/10/14

I sent a child into this world
To see what you would do
He’d not just touch the life of one
Rather of quiet a few

Oh, a baby is a stir of activity
Life in motion, a choice, a change
I gauge how you react to it
What you accept, or rearrange

Your life won’t ever be the same
No matter who you are
When a little one comes to you
To bless and bruise, soothe and scar

Don’t worry about the outcome, 
Of accepting this one near you
The rewards of loving a little one
Are many, abundant, not few.

I’m pleased to see the choices
Made in lives he may touch
For accepting this gift of a baby
Means to Me so much

For this baby is Me, a bit of Me
Sent below to earth 
My craftsmanship, my heart, my soul
Alive in a human of worth

When you make room to take him in
“the least of these, My bro”
It’s like you’ve done it unto Me
And My gratitude I will show

The grandmother kind, in her own gentle way
 Moved house and home, made a place to stay
She did what she could, though not rich and alone
To give the babe a home

The child’s father was touched with joy
While behind prison bars he pined
He had hope; He’d change his ways
To be a good father was on his mind.

Grandfather was moved to do as was best
He gave and gave to his daughter in need
Beds were built, a place was made
Though the house was small indeed

His wife too, had an open heart
To hold, love and raise this tender one
Though her duties full well filled the plate
She bought supplies to raise a grandson

The children made room in their young hearts too
They’d bear with the challenge and fun
Ready to love, to share, to hold,
Let their parents help a young one

Far away, not just once, but twice
The package was packed and sent
Giving and buying, washing and drying
At last arriving where it was meant

The mother herself, though at first not inclined
Decided to give it a try
She gave of her body, to carry the lad
Though she struggles and craves to get high 

Her heart filled with warmth and love for her babe
Accepting him now as her dear
But life’s tosses and tumbles, straightening and stumbles
She may lose him now, she fears

The choice is in her hands
Options abound all around
Which way will she go, will she wither or grow?
At attention many wait to assist.

Room has been made in the hearts of many
This I’m pleased to see
For though he appear but in human form
This baby is a bit of Me.

Do not fear what the outcome may be
For the goal was to test and to see
What would you do if a babe came to you?
Love shown to him, is love shown unto Me.

I reward the love, not just the completion
Of goals or wishes involving this mission
What happens is not your concern
It’s an experience for all to learn
Something can always be done
When I send to Earth a son.

Though things may seem impossible
Difficult and impractical
The way seems hazy, you have too much to do
But I’ll help you out; you’ll make it through.

*** 
17-7-2016
Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Thank you for living Matthew five, forty-one,
Helping not just one, but two sheds get done.
Instead of the mile, you walked with us twain,
It feels like sunshine coming out after rain.

The personal giving I did for years,
That cost me in strength and cost me in tears,
When Christ compelled me to live this verse, too.
Perhaps the sheds are a part payback, through you.

But more than a box, they are vessels for Him
To use to help bring His children in
All for the Kingdom, all for His name,
We're all working for Jesus, with goals the same.

When crowns are passed out, to the children we've won
For their lives lived for Him, for the great they have done,
We'll smile and know it was worth all it cost
To feed His sheep and rescue the lost.

Then God'll give to those who played a part,
In fulfilling the desires of His Kingly heart
A great reward too, for all they had done
For the souls brought to Him, and the race they won.

Thank you!  --Chalsey

18-8-10
Rain fall, blend with mine, wash my eyes, restore my sight
Sun shine, make me whole, cleanse my soul, shed your light
Rainbow there,  magic bend, showing good that troubles send.
Wipe my tears now washed with rain, restore my strength, bring joy again.

Delight my soul, once aching sore, give me grace down to my core
Flower drear, let me water, with the rain flow that I’ve felt
You too will see the rainbow that can come from darkened skies.
Light your eyes, to see the blessings that come to us in disguise. 
(Aug. 19th, next day, saw 2 rainbows, in AM and in PM)
*** 
Poems
12/97

Fair maiden, I sit here on My fine steed,
	Waiting to lift you and bid you God speed.
	Off we will ride 'till morning meets night, 
	'Till start light twinkles an unearthly light.
We'll do our God's biding, and follow His plan,
	Together we'll do it, as woman and man.
	*
	With My fine arms holding you dear,
	Rhythmically riding, I feel you so near.
Each stride makes Me want to mount your darling frame,
I send you, I thrill you, you call out My name.
	I hear it echo through the golden sky,
	We dismount, embrace and in ecstasy lie.
*
	You won't be the same, when I'm through with you,
	I'll excite your thoughts, and you'll want Me to,
	Lay with a passion each inch of your bod
	Naked and panting for My sexy rod.
	You'll want Me inside you to ravish again
	Ever more thrilling than all sons of men.
*
	For with Me you can know you're always My child,
	Free in the spirit to love-make so wild
	Free as ever the wind blows the trees
	It softly caresses with a tender breeze.
	You felt it's presence blow through the air
	Though you see it not, you know it was there.
*
	Loving you greatly I come in your soul,
	Enchanted, ecstatic, you are made whole.
	Oh, won't you let Me love you, My friend,
	Take your dear hand and each broken strand mend?
	I want to make you and fill you with love.
	I know I can be all that you've dreamed of.
*
	So ride with Me now, 'till the dusk sees the light,
	We'll writhe with a passion, in pleasures all night.
	'Till the doves coo the morn and the moonlight fade,
	And we rise with new strength from the love that we've made.
For the new day we'll mount on our horse,
	Carry out our commission, and follow our course.

12/15/96
Jesus:
I have called you away
On the bed of sickness to lie
Though you hurt and understand not why.

But, My love,
Through your toil and your tears,
Can you see how I've carried you all these years?

You fuss and you sigh,
And say life's joys you are missing,
That there are things your heart is wishing.

Do know that I care,
Every prayer, thought and part
Of your life is dear to My heart.

I will answer your prayers,
Every broken piece mend,
Fear not this isn't the end.

For joys you will see
As you have before.
I have so many things in store.

But come now, My dear,
My love, to Me,
By My side is where I want thee.

You love Me, 'tis true,
And you want to be near,
So I've brought you, for a while, right here.

So give Me your heart,
Love Me like no other,
And I'll be your greatest Lover.

I'll tenderly care,
Love gifts I'll bestow,
Thrills and joys you can know.

Me:
Lord, You know I want you,
So I'll take this time
To love You with all heart and soul.

Teach me what You want to
So with You I can shine.
Please cleanse Me and make me all whole.

For You I do live,
My life's not My own,
All I have now is merely on loan.

I'll trust that You're doing
For me what is best
And I yield to you through this test.

Ah, yielding brings rest,
Trusting brings peace,
Causes trials and struggles to cease.

Just think, Dear Lord,
It's just You and me,
We can love so passionately.

How much fun we can have,
Like a honeymoon,
We can praise and kiss and spoon.

As I receive Your Word seeds
May they be part of me,
And change me to be more like Thee.

Lord, You see all My flaws
Yet You love me still
And continually with love You fill.

Please teach me greater love
So when I arise and go
Your unrestrained love I can show.

1/97
Take Me

I'm tired and spent, the day's been long,
Yet there rings within a true love song.
You're my heart's melody.
Oh, darling please be near me!

I lift my soul to You above, 
You fill me with Your dearest love.
You come to Me, I hold You tight,
"Let's love, Dear, though it's late tonight."

I'll put on the perfume of my desire for You.
I will disrobe and put on humility too.
We'll  kiss and caress with words that are dear.
We'll love so great it's like You're here.

Take me as Your yielded Bride,
Let me feel You deep inside.
Melted with You Lord our tender lips can meet.
I want You to fill and make me complete.
Lord I crave Your Love with all my soul.

Give Me Your seeds, Your Golden seeds.
For them I hunger, they're what I need.
Take me, Jesus, take all of me.
I'm raptured in such ecstasy!

Tender embraces, affection in Your eyes. 
Kisses with such passion, loving, gentle sighs.
The love making of the Spirit is so deep and true.
For the way that You love me, thrills me through and through.

‘96
IF I CARED…

Why should my life be thus controlled
By craving passions that I hold?
With a soul entwined to be,
To love, to hold, who cares for me?
Like grasping on a passing breeze,
I cannot turn my heart to these.

For if I cared, of that I wot,
Would only make me sore distraught.
To need is human, to love, divine,
Of these passions I can't decline.
For though I bar my soul in brass,
Inside would crave this wanting lass.

So I'm resolved of what I'll do
To tame my heart, yet life pursue.
I will not hide for fear I'll show
The feeble side, or bending low. 
I shon't condemn the way I am,
But trust the sculpturer of this dame. 

Not with worry, pride and doubt,
Measure love that I give out.
If I'm aloof and cannot deign, 
Then me Christ's love does not constrain.
For freely give and I'll receive,
His boundless joy, if I believe.

I will not care for Earth's attire,
To eyes and mind and heart inspire.
For things not mine I will not lust,
Sole things that stand the test of trust.
God can fill every desire,
Though my need be oh, so dire.

Contented I will be in Him,
For His Love makes all else seem dim.
Christ, divine, immortal treasure,
Will give unending, haunting pleasure.
There's not a thing that makes me whole
Than cherishing the Lover of My soul.
				By C.True

From: 27
To: 18
Cc: 17
Subject: RE: Little teensy weensy announcement
Date: 26/06/1996 14:43

Oh, yes! PTL! Whatta big girl!!
	--Once I started a poem about her, but just never quite finished it...till just now! I'll type it here, on this apropriate day. Some is for when she was younger, but it may bring back cute memories. She really is a special girl. --She got Mama's fighting spirit and gift of encouragement. XX!
 
	Kings and princes,
	Queens and princesses.
	Everything purple,
	From hair ties to dresses.

	Dollies and puppies, 
	Mud cakes and pies,
	Are things our girl likes,
	With flashing blue eyes.
	
	Understandly cares,
	She loves and she shares,
	A bracelet or toy.
	--And at times a tomboy.

	A friend to her brother
	They get along great.
	To wrestle or mother,
	A good playmate.

	She fights through her tears,
	And encourages us all,
	A precious jewel from Jesus,
	She's Heaven's doll.

I love you and thank you for mothering these dear ones. GBY! Love, Charity
	 
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14/9/00 

The battles have been hot,
In this year of tests and choices,
With malice, fear and hate,
As we battle Satan’s forces.

The outward strife been intense,
Rare surcease can we find.
But the war’s a raging yet
Within my heart and mind.

I feel all hell is screeming,
“You’ll never make it through,
Not made of the right stuff,
Take a look at you!”

With trembling, weak hands,
I carry on my ministry
It’s what I love to do,
Yet now feel it’s in jeopardy.

The fog’s so thick I can taste it,
My minds been spun like a screw.
My will and heart seem lost.
Lord, the only hope I have ‘s in You.

My feelings are mashed like potatoes
With gravy of despair.
I want to press on—I do,
Just feel caught in this terrible snare.

* * *
“Quick, send help from Heaven,
Dispatch a fearsome team.
My mate, My love’s in trouble,
Things aren’t the way they seem.”

By my side my shepherds
With prayers and Jesus’ love,
Fought with me and for me; and I saw
A ray of light from Above.

I cling to Him for dear life,
I see how I need Him so, now.
There is no way I can fathom, 
Getting through alone, somehow.

I see how nothing I am,
I need Jesus, and others—yes you!
His words are now my life,
The new weapons I tightly cling to.

With deep confusion subsided,
With new vision I see past this place.
No matter how intense the trial,
I’ll make it with Jesus’ grace.

Only in Him I find refuge
He’s My purpose, dreams, and all,
For Him I will go through these fires,
I’ll live to heed His call. 

With new courage I now fight on,
For the war has just begun,
In these final days of testing,
As we fight for God’s wonderful Son.

* * * 

My wounds still wet and bleeding,
Battle scenes ‘a fresh in my mind,
Each muscle I feel is aching,
From this war of the fiercest kind.

My sword is red and soiled,
My foe’s remains lie in the dirt.
They’ve proved to make me stronger
As I fight on through turmoil and hurt.

Just now I hear a pleading,
A voice of a mate so dear,
I see her tremble with pain,
In this battle ground so near.

She feels she’s alone—as I do,
Fighting brave and tenaciously,
When every moment you want out,
Something to give you peace.

Oh, dear friend, I feel the struggle,
My tears fall for you now,
I know how intense the war is,
But He’s promised for us a crown.

It’d go back to past painful battles,
If it would help to feel me near,
But I know our wonderful Jesus,
Fights on with you, sweet dear.

I’m only an arm’s length away,
We’ll pull each other through.
Together we’ll fight on and see,
All He’s promised for me and you.

“Don’t quit, My angels, My dear ones,
The victory’s round the bend.
The song sung when you return Home,
Each wound will soothe and mend.

“All loss will be repaid
For each hurt, great joy given back,
For each time you’ve felt alone,
Sweet love, no more you’ll lack.”

Tenaciously hold on, don’t waver,
Though the strength lies but in Him.
We’ve got to see past this moment,
To the victories that we will win.

And oh that joyous moment,
When we’ve finished the course on this Earth
Humbly kneeling before Him,
Receiving a crown, the cost worth.

All glory will be to Jesus,
For we know but of dust is our frame,
Each trophy we’ve bled for and won
Was only through His precious name.

We worship you Lord of our heart,
To You bound for eternity.
Together we’ll live to see,
Your love reign eternally. 

10/9/00

You let me become part of Your world,
Of You, You made me a part.
You took me in Your arms, wiped my tears aside,
Placed Your key in my hands--free access to Your heart.

When You caused my life to form,
Knowing I’d affect you forever,
You said with pleasure, “I won’t regret
This moment I made you—not once, not ever.”

Sure, You’d know some pain
When it seems my heart strays far.
Though You knew the depths Your heart might go.
Your love and Your plans nothing could mar.

All would give great dividends
And not only to you—me as well.
You accepted me into Your heart, Your world
The full affect of this love time will tell.

You weren’t afraid of pain,
Said the tears that’d flow,
Would only deepen and enrich this love,
Cause a fervent flame to burn and grow.

Your thoughts and words came true
I see this fire each day,
Setting ablaze fresh parts of my soul
This heart You ravish, set free, yet tame

‘Tis a mystery to me.
I’ll thank You for eternity
I want to live out Your dreams, darling Love
I surrender my all, I’ll live but for Thee.

1996
Oh, Thou Whom my soul loveth,
I give myself anew to Thee.
I rest upon Thy precious bosom.
Keep me ever near to Thee.

You alone can fill my longings.
Grace and power are in Your hands.
I stand upon Your precious promise.
On the Rock, not sinking sand.

When these traveling days are over,
And I reach the golden shore,
I will see then Thy full beauty,
And will only love Thee more.

Resting, trusting, loving, giving.
These make the life so sweet.
When through You life I am living,
You make everything complete.

I know I dare not put my trust,
My hope and things I desire,
On passing things, but I must
Keep my eyes on Someone higher.

Oh Thou Whom my soul loveth,
Let me fly anew to Thee.
Holding firmly to Thy promise.
You will always be near me.

I cast upon You every burden,
Leave with You my every care
Not a worry need I cling to
For You’re with me everywhere.

How wondrous are the secrets
I can find in quiet prayer,
When I take still time to listen,
You work out my every care.

As I walk on this life’s journey,
I will firmly hold Your hand.
For each golden step I climb
Has by You been fitly planned.

Oh Thou Whom my soul loveth,
I need Thee every hour.
I will give my heart, mind and soul,
And receive Your love, strength and power.
*** 
I stand on the shore of by gone memories
As they fade like stars with the kiss of the sunlight’s beams
I face the new, my soul lit anew
As I take the next step
He leads, I know not where

I cannot count on the sunshine to last
Night will fall in time
And His hand the only sure reality once again
But even stars have a beauty amidst the darkness and shadows
Diamonds that could never attract my gaze in blaring day light
So on I’ll walk, hand in hand 
With Him Who has charted my path all along

“Take me to shores yet to be explored
Sail me far into the distance
Where sky meets horizon
Let go of me not ever
In day and in night
In dreams and in sweat
And yea in these blissful times of the in-between
--Together, that’s all that will ever matter

Time will pass, but You are eternal
The traces and memories of life will fade
But eternal will be the love we share.

*** 
Celestial Exaltation

The unheard whispers
From the hearts of those Above
Who live to sing our Redeemer’s praise
Never will be silenced
For the light of praise empowers all
To live in joy unmeasured

When I sing I join that angels’ song
As my thoughts fill with wonder
At our Creator’s design
I run with the strength of Heaven’s empowerment
As I give due exaltation to Him who made it all

I’m infinitesimally small
Yet I am known unmistakably
And there is rejoicing in celestial realms
When the path of trust I choose
I feel Heaven’s touch, miracles abound
With each breath of gratitude

Let me live in the realm of the praiseful
Worship His love unendingly
There never will be a more glorious mission
Than rejoicing for eternity
*** 
Somewhere Between
--By Koriane  (19 July, 2012) 

Somewhere between dreams and conflict
There is a haven
When my feet first touch the isle of wishfors-become-reality
Somewhere between moon beams and sweat
Where the dreamed-of breaks forth into reality

Here I lie. I look up. I gaze in wonder at the miracle
Formed in the hands of He who holds the stars
Yet gathers the pieces of my heart, torn and jagged
And forms a new creation
Something I was not, nor knew I could become

I stand on the shore of by gone memories
As they fade like stars with the kiss of the sunlight’s beams
I face the new, my soul lit anew
As I take the next step.
He leads, I know not where.

I can not count on the sunshine to last
Night will fall in time
And His hand the only sure reality once again
But even stars have a beauty amidst the darkness and shadows
Diamonds that could never attract my gaze in blaring day light
So on I’ll walk, hand in hand 
With Him Who has charted my path all along

“Take me to shores yet to be explored
Sail me far into the distance
Where sky meets horizon
Let go of me not ever
In day and in night
In dreams and in sweat
And yea in these blissful times of the in-between
--Together, that’s all that will ever matter

Time will pass, but You are eternal
The traces and memories of life will fade
But eternal will be the love we share.

*** 
By William & Anthony Dooley (5-6 years old)
6 July, 2011-07-06

When Golden Jesus comes with the angels
We’ll fly right up to Heaven
When Golden Jesus comes with the angels
We’ll have the funnest  time we’ve ever had

* * *

No matter who we are, or what we like now
Though we’re all different, amazingly somehow,
When we get up there, we’ll know and see
Heaven’s just right for you and me
* * *

Master of the Universe
Song by Koriane
Sept 2016 

Who is your Master? Who do you answer to?
He is our Master!
To Him we will stay true.

Don’t you know that
He can grow that
Just to show that,
 On Him we can depend!

He’s the Creator
He’s our Saviour
Said He’ll wait here
Be with us to the end!

This world He did make
This world He can shake
From this world He will take
Us to a place just for His friends

He’s our Chief, He’s our Captain, 
He’s the Master of the Universe
With heart, mind and soul, we love to put Him first!
What name do you call when you need the God of all?
I say..
Jesu (French)  --William
Eeshush (Greek) --Anthony
Iesu (Japanese)  --Mommy
Eesho(w) (Aramaic) --William
Prayesu (Thai) --Mommy
Yeazoss (German) --Anthony
Gesu (Italian)-- Callum
Jezoos (Portuguese) --Mommy
Yesua (Arabic) --William
Hesus (Spanish) --Anthony
Yeshua (Jewish) --Mommy
Esoos (Latin)  --Anthony
Aheesa (Hebrew) --William
That’s ar’  -- Callum
Jesus  -- Callum

On Him I call
Cause He’s the Lord of all!

Who is our Master? To Whom will we be true?
To Jesus Christ—God’s Son—that’s Who!
He’s the one we answer to.

We kneel and say: Lord Jesus,

You’re our Chief, You’re our Captain, 
You’re  the Master of the Universe
With heart, mind and soul, we pledge to put You first!

You’re our Creator
You’re our Saviour
Know that You’re here
Always with us to the end!

This world You did make
This world You can shake
From this world You will take
Us to a place just for Your friends

You’re our Chief, You’re our Captain, 
You’re the Master of the Universe

Echo
You’re our Chief, You’re our Captain, 
You’re the Master of the Universe

You’re the Master of the Universe
*** 
PSALM 63
(A)		   (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall 
(E)	(A)
praise Thee!

Verse 1:
(E)
Early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh 
(B)		       (E)
longeth for Thee. To see Thy power and thy glory, as I have 
(B)
seen Thee in the sanctuary.

Chorus:
(A)		 (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				        (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	 (A)
in Thy Name.

Verse 2:
      (E)						(B)		
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my 
(E)						(B)
mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when I remember Thee upon my bed.

Chorus:
(A)		 (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				         (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	   (A)
in Thy Name.

Verse 3:
(E)			
Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of 
        (B)		      (E)
Thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after Thee, and 
         (B)
Thy right hand upholdeth me.

Chorus:
(A)		       (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				         (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	 (A)
in Thy Name. (Repeat) B-E-A

*** 
Songs
‘96
You're My Center
(F#)		        (G#)		     
You're my center, You're my desire, 
(F#)		   (G#)
You're my anchor, You're my fire!

(Am)
As I look into your face, and feel You're warm embrace,
(Dm)
The clouds seem to erase, and You fill every place.
(Am)
Though I'm weak and frail, I know You'll never fail,
(Dm)
In prayer to You I'll sail, You're Word it will prevail.
(E)
You're my center.

I know  dare not trust in things that will soon rust,
Turn to ashes, turn to dust, but wholly in You trust.
These passing things of earth won't always be the same,
Lord You're the only one that ever will remain.
You're my center.

Chorus:
(A)					(D)
Let my hold Your hand, so I don't sink into the sand.
(E)				     (A)	
Lord I need Your power each moment, day and hour.
(E)	          (A)  (E)					   (A)	
Oh, hear my cry. Lead Me to the rock that is higher than I.
You're my center!

Music break: F#, G#, Am, Dm, E)

As I take the time with You, You always pull me through,
No matter what I do, You're love for me stays true.
I'll give you every part of soul and mind and heart.
And with all my heart I pray, I'll love you more each day.
You're my center.

Chorus

FERVENTLY LOVE ONE ANOTHER   (4-1-96)—Written November 1995 (Taken from "State of the Nation" prophecy called: "Choose the way of love and sacrifice.")
         G				D		A	A7	    
How much of yourself will you tenderly give, to fervently love one 
  D
another?
Verse 1:
D		 G	    A	 
What is more important to you?
G		A	 D
What holds the greatest value?
D			   G		A	
Your place of service, the work that you do,
      G		D	    A	
Or giving and sharing your love?

Chorus 1:
	G			D
How much of yourself will you tenderly give?
	E			A
How much will you reach out to others?
G		  D	
I challenge you, Children of David,
      A	        A7		D		
To fervently love one another.

Verse 2:
   D		   G		A		
I see things very different than you.
G	     A	       D		
For in My Kingdom above,
	D                             G	     A	
No service or deed is more greatly rewarded,
	G	      D		  A
Than time that you took to show love.
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge:
  G 		          Em	    E		
You are My eyes, My lips and My hands.
D		      E	
On Earth I have no other.
	G	     	       D	      		
The affection and comfort I want to bestow,
         G		A		   D		
Can best be shown through each other.
(Repeat Verse 1)
Chorus 2: 
 G			  D	
Help me, dear Jesus, to tenderly give.
	E			A
With Your love to reach out to others.
     G				D	
I know You will give Your love, blessings and joy,
	A	A7	D
As I fervently love one another. 
	    A	     A7	      D		
Help me fervently love one another. (G -A -D)

PSALM 63
(A)		   (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall 
(E)	(A)
praise Thee!

Verse 1:
(E)
Early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh 
(B)		       (E)
longeth for Thee. To see Thy power and thy glory, as I have 
(B)
seen Thee in the sanctuary.

Chorus:
(A)		 (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				        (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	 (A)
in Thy Name.

Verse 2:
      (E)						(B)		
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my 
(E)						(B)
mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: when I remember Thee upon my bed.

Chorus:
(A)		 (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				         (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	   (A)
in Thy Name.

Verse 3:
(E)			
Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of 
        (B)		      (E)
Thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after Thee, and 
         (B)
Thy right hand upholdeth me.

Chorus:
(A)		       (D)	   (A)   (D) (A)
Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
(E)	(A)				         (B)	   (E) 
praise Thee. I will bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands
	 (A)
in Thy Name. (Repeat) B-E-A

25th Aniversary

Husband:
D		Dmaj7		./.		F#m
Come unto me, my new wife, sweeter than ever before. 
						Em
Let me hold and take into my heart as I have longed for. 
Em		C	Em	      C	
Come unto me now. Let us partake of fresh new wine. 
C		Em		A7		     D	D7
Let us love with our Lord, & give our hearts, bodies and minds.

Chorus: 
	G	.	Em				C
This is the first day, this is a new day, where love is born fresh and new.
D				G		Em		C
To you I re-commit myself. Let’s explore where His love will take us to.
		C
This is our heart’s desire,
	Em			A7
To be filled with His passion and fire. 
	D		G
Joined together, with our Lover and King
	D		G
His love will be our everything.

Wife:
D		Dmaj7		./.		F#m
Come unto me, my new husband that I have yearned and longed for.
							Em
Let us set the past aside, claim the new blessing our Lover has in store. 
Em		C		Em	C
We can keep this treasure, it is yours and mine, 
	C		A7		D	D7
My darling and my love, for us it ever will shine.

Bridge: 
(Jesus) 
G	D		D		G		D		A
I love you, My loves, My darling mates. Our marriage was created in Heaven above.
Em					A
I’ll join your hands here upon My heart--together we’ll make a pledge of love.
G	D		D		G		D		A
You are My loves, with you I am one, because you’ve chosen to be wed with Me,
Em					A	A7	D	D7
To love, to hold, to never leave the side, always in love, for eternity. 
	
(chorus )

*** 
Poems and songs in Prophecy_DEC 2020

A Pathway for Strong Men
There once was a man named Joe
And off to work he’d go,
Again and again, and back once more
Until it made him sore.

He had a friend called Steed
Who liked to smoke a weed.
But that was ill, his life it would kill.
It’s not for me, Joe said,
For soon I too will be dead.

Joe thought once more
Why he went to the store.
“Do I need all this stuff? I wot.
It’s nothing but trash that will rot.”

One day he at last recalled
Why he’d even stalled
Doing the thing that was meant to be done
He had a commission from Christ God’s Son.
So off he went to find the pathway again,
That led to the way for strong men.
“I’ll stay on it now, 
Not budge for a cow
Or whatever stands in my way.
I better make hay
While it’s still called today
While the sun still shines at all
I better get on the ball. 
***

The Joy of the Lord
The Joy of the Lord will get you through the day,
Just sing a little merry tune and carry on your way.
Don’t wait for man’s approval to say something good and true,
For everything you say and do, will come again to you.
The Joy of the Lord will lift you from the dregs,
Those things that bug and things that beg
And try to get you down
And dress you with a frown.
Just be lifted instead on the wings of praise
And rejoice in the Lord always.

***
Briers and Balloons 
Keep your heart on the up and up,
Don’t let it sink like a deflated balloon, 
Pricked and popped and flop it falls. 
Keep it filled with the lighter-than air Spirit of God. 
And up you will go!

There are thorns aplenty ready to pop your joy,
Briers that will tear and tangle.
But if you are made of unpoppable stuff,
Then up you will fly yet higher, 
Away from the mire, Away from the briers.

Are you filled with your own sense of “right”? –That’s air.
That will get you nowhere
But down on the ground, 
Where pride is found and abounds.
Get up pumped, get high, 
Filled with God’s Spirit that won’t let you down.
***

Don’t quit, whatever you do!
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. 
Folly will fall; and fain will be the vain
That falls like rain, into the muck it will go
Up will plants arise, from the dust where they lie
Bearing fruit again and again. 

***
Tweet-a-lee-da-dee
Just a tweet-a-lee-da-dee
I’m just a little birdie
I may have wings
But it’s the song I sing
That really gets me flying!

Tweet-a-lee-da-dee
The song I like to sing
Tells those around
That I have found
 A mystery
In my tree
That, when I tweet-a-lee-da-dee
Joy comes back to me!

Sometimes my wings have to heal
When weariness or pain I feel
Then I sit snug in my tree
And just tweet-a-lee-da-dee
And health comes back to me!

*** 
Pure Connection
A thousand voices keeping me from You
They yell out the way I ought to go, 
And what I ought to do, they seem to know. 
What am I to do? What do I choose?

When at last I find my way through
The brambles of opinions galore
That push, press and stress,
“You have to do more!”
And I find that rare tranquillity
With none else, just You and me
It is the only thing that seems right
But getting there is a daily fight.

When our hearts and minds get a pure connection
Everything seems to fall in to place
I no longer struggle in exasperation 
Your voice all else can replace.

Like leaves that fall from the trees each year
Flutter away and can no longer hold on, 
I too may crumble and wither, I fear
If my connection to Your sap-source is gone.
***
The Tables Will Turn
It’s a mystery
How what seems to be,
Eventually
Will change and then
The ways of men
Will be gone, and again
And once more will be
Eternally
The ways heavenly.

Just because
Mankind does
What’s wrong right here
And many shed a tear
The tables will turn
The rubble will burn
The true King will reign
And make things right again.

Though troubled temporarily
And oft must trod on warily 
These words tell us verily 
The good that is in sight
If we stay with what is right
And follow in God’s light
***
Rest and Revive
When troubles multiply
And all seems set against me
I take flight to somewhere high
To the arms of He Who loves me.

Things will always be too much to bear
If alone in constant struggle I go,
But I will revive with rest and prayer
For me His power He’ll show.

***
Belonging
I want to feel surrounded in love,
Bathed in care.

I want to know there is One up above
Who answers prayer.

When I’m still and quiet absorbing His thoughts
It confirms to me:

I belong to Him; He plans and plots;
He’s there for me.
*** 
I know You See
I’ve cried;
I know You see.
I’ve prayed;
You’ve heard my plea.
Though Your magic I don’t see today
And out of this turmoil I scarcely see a way
Yet I know, that because of this great struggle,
The end will be more beautiful.
*** 
That’s God’s Job
I don’t need to take on me
Justice and get angry
That’s God’s job, and I
Can pray and to Him cry
For pain’s surcease; for wrongs
He’ll right before too long.
***
Altogether
When the starlight shines on a bright clear night
I think of Your omniscience,
You know each detail—from atom to universe
I’m always within Your reach, Your thoughts, Your sight.

When the super-natural becomes reality, then I see
You are altogether omnipotent,
There is nothing You cannot do, You simply wish it
I’m secure in the knowledge we’re cared for by Thee.

When the day seems bleak and I hear You speak
In Your quiet yet confident way
I feel your omnipresence and give You full sway,
You are able when I can’t, strong when I am weak.
*** 
I Am
You are weak—I am omnipotence
You are small—I’m a tall fortress
You feel helpless—I can do anything
You have no power—great power I bring
You get lost—I know it all
You are poor—I’ve got it all
Each thing you can’t, I can do
Each time you slip, I carry you
You can’t see far, the way isn’t clear
I know what’s ahead, and what’s past in the rear
I’m faithful to take you one step at a time
As this challenging, steep mountain you climb 
Hold on to Me, dear, with Me you’ll go far
I have a perfect plan that nothing can mar
You may not know what lies ahead of you
But I’ve got the tools and gear to bring you through
Fight though you are weary and feeling faint
It’s not perfection I look for in a disciple saint
Hold on to My hand, don’t go astray 
In spite of the challenge, I know the best way 
One day at a time is what you must face
And I give the courage and strength for the race.
*** 
Five Forces
There is a word that can calm the tempest of fear.
A word that says, my Lord is here.
A word that no matter what others say,
This word will dispel voices of dismay.
—Trust.

What will endure beyond anything else known?
What brings greatest harvest when it’s sown?
How can I find the secret of true success?
An element strong in the One Who made us:
—Love.

What will bring right in the face of wrong?
What is fit in times of sorrow or song?
What can lift, guide and comfort me,
And will be current down throughout all history?
— God’s Word.

Through this I can reach God’s very heart.
And with this, sickness and troubles depart.
Through it the impossible becomes possible,
With faith and fervency to Jesus I call.
—Prayer.

It’s like looking for a rainbow before the shower is past.
It’s knowing good will come, and no harm will not last.
It’s telling the One Who made what’s down here and above,
That we’re assured He does all from His bounty of love.
—Praise.

*** 
Take Time
Take time to love, it’s your source of joy
Take time to appreciate and enjoy
The simple things, oft gone unseen
Take time to listen, learn and glean, 
The lessons & dreams from others’ lives
Take time to embrace and realize
The wonder of God’s eternal care
Take time to give the gift of prayer
For those in straits graver than your own
Take time to reap the good you’ve sown
Take time to share a kind look, a smile
Take time to walk the “extra mile”
Take time to savour what’s truly best
Take time to tell of how you’ve been blessed. 
Take time to encourage a friend in their need.
Take time to sit, absorb or read
Enhancing understanding, refreshing your mind.
Take time to share the treasures you find
When you have taken the time
*** 
Bible Ballads

A Brand New Day
A Travelling Day 
A Desert Day 
A Victorious Day!
A Marvellous Day
A Prophetic Day
A Patient Day
A Christmas Day
A Miraculous Day! 
A Joyous Day

A Brand New Day
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a brand new day (repeat)

1.) Thousands of years ago it was very black in
The universe; it was time for something to happen.
In the beginning God made the Earth and Heavens
In just six days, and rested on day seven.
First God said, “Let there be light!”
So we’d have bright days, and not only nights.

2.) Water was divided, up above and below
The firmament—the atmosphere, you know.
The seas God gathered into their place,
The land He formed on the Earth’s surface.

3.) Flowers of all colours, scents and designs
Beautified creation—it looked divine.
Trees, grass and plants God put all around,
Fruit trees and edibles grew from the ground.

4.) Figs, plums, peaches, mangoes, dates and cherries;
Oranges, pears, nuts, apples, grapes and strawberries;
Rice, beans, broccoli, olives, herbs, carrots and beets,
God made great food grow, and yummy treats. 

5.) Two big lights were seen in the sky,
Then stars and planets were also placed up high.
The sun would make the day warm and light,
The moon and stars would be seen at night.

6.) God wanted there to be creatures all around,
In the sky, in water, on land, and even underground.
He made birds to swim, walk and to fly in the air,
God began to put animals everywhere.

7.) All waters, lakes, streams, seas and oceans, too,
Were filled with fish—not just a few.
All kinds of water creatures God made also,
“Multiply”, God said, and so new life would grow.

8.) On day six, Creation’s final day,
Animals were formed and began to play.
Big, small and tiny creatures walked and crept,
They crawled, hopped, dug, slithered and galloped.

9.) God made bunny rabbits, lizards and wombats;
Tigers and giraffes, elephants, dogs and cats;
Cheetahs, butterflies, bugs and kangaroos;
Guinea pigs, sheep, horses, pandas and cockatoos.

10.) God formed a man from the dust of the ground, 
Made in His image—the only human around.
Until a woman was created, to be Adam’s wife,
Her name was Eve, into them God breathed life.

11.) For those first people God made a garden,
A lovely place, it was called Eden.
They learned to respect what God said to do;
When they disobeyed they felt so blue.

12.) To multiply was God’s command,
So many people would fill Earth’s land.
But eventually, to the world crept in
Pain, sorrow, and trouble, because of sin.

13.) God loved each person He had made,
If they loved Him, too, they would be saved.
Things got so bad, most people forgot
The one who made ’em! –For a good man God sought.

14.) Noah was found to be good in heart,
God would wash the world and give it a new start.
Noah and his family obeyed and chose to begin
To build an ark, and with animals they entered in.

15.) The promised flood came at last,
To their faith in God, Noah’s family held fast.
Safely they floated, around only water was seen,
They got out and walked when the land was dry and clean.

16.) Noah’s family saw a rainbow up above,
It was God’s promise, His sign of love
To all people—men, women and children,
A flood of all the Earth would never happen again.

17.) When people again began to multiply
They decided to make a tower reach the sky.
Proud they were, doing things not in God’s way,
God gave new speech, all work stopped on that babbling day.

18.) Today many languages are spoken on Earth
In a multitude of cultures from Taipei to Perth.
And people living in North, South, East and West
Are loved by God—let’s also love Him best!

A Travelling Day 

1.) Abram was born in Ur of the Chaledees. 
God called him to travel from Canaan and go see
The land where one day his descendants would be,
He packed and left his father’s family.

2.) With his wife Sarai and Lot his nephew, 
And all their flocks, there were not a few,
Abram led them on; God told the way.
This “Father of Faith” was quick to obey.

3.) God said he’d have a son one day,
And to change their names, they heard God say,
Abraham and Sarah now, in time they’d be,
The great-great grandparents of many.

4.) When water and grass was in short supply
A solution needed, Abraham was the guy,
To suggest Lot choose a better place to go,
Patience and unselfishness he did show.

5.) God said his descendants would be countless as sand,
Three angels later walked over the dusty land
To visit Abraham and announce with joy
That his wife Sarah would soon bear their boy.

6.) Isaac at last was born and learned as he grew,
How to talk with God, and have faith too.
A wife was found when the time was right,
When Rebekah arrived, she was a lovely sight.

7.) Twins were born to this travelling pair:
Jacob and Esau, they were raised with care.
When selfish folks took Isaac’s wells away,
He was patient, and “I’m sorry” later they did say.

8.) Jacob had to learn, when he became a man,
To be honest, unselfish, and follow God’s plan.
To live with Laban Jacob went on a long walk,
Then he had a dream of angels as he slept on a rock.

9.) Jacob married and had one girl and 12 sons,
Then God said to move, his time there was done.
He prayed, brought gifts and was forgiven,
By his brother Esau, they were friends again.

10.) Jacob’s son Joseph had plenty to learn,
And when troubles came, to the Lord he turned.
He worked hard in Egypt and told what dreams meant,
To help store grain, Joseph was God-sent.

11.) Jacob’s sons, Joseph’s brothers need food for their team,
Corn was saved in Egypt because of Pharaoh’s dream,
Joseph saw his brothers again and gave them food,
Pharaoh said they could all come and live there, too.

12.) To bring their families, Pharaoh had wagons sent,
Jacob and all his descendants went,
They lived in Egypt and flourished there,
Until things got tough and God heard their prayer. 

A Desert Day 

1.) Moses was the man God sent and prepared
To save the Israelites so burdened with care.
He was brought up in the palace of Pharaoh,
Then to Midian for 40 years he had to go.

2.) While tending sheep on the mountains there,
A blazing bush made Moses stare,
Burning with God’s fire, Moses listened well.
God said he was to go to Egypt and to tell,
Pharaoh to let God’s people go,
And then miraculous signs he could show.

3.) His brother Aaron would join him too,
They’d speak God’s words and do what He said to.
At first Pharaoh refused and told them “no”,
But after miracles and sad troubles he let them go.

4.) The Israelites packed and left Egypt rapidly,
But Pharaoh soon regretted, “Bring them back to me!”
To cross the Red Sea God made a wind to blow,
Then God led and protected with a cloud that could glow.

5.) Safe and dry, they continued on their trip,
But needed clean water, they had not a sip. 
Moses prayed, God said, “Throw in that tree.”
Then the water was clean miraculously.

6.) “What shall we eat?” Moses felt pressured,
“You’ll have food from Heaven,” God reassured.
Sure enough on the ground lay an edible treat,
For 40 years they had daily manna to eat.

7. ) Thirst compelled Moses once again to seek the Lord,
God sent water bursting to satisfy the hordes 
Of people who depended on God’s daily care,
As His cloud led the way—they knew God was there.

8.) Writing onto stone, God gave His commands,
They were to be followed, and Moses wrote God’s plans.
While on a mountain he absorbed God’s light,
Then told the people to do what’s right.

9.) Wise men and women helped to build a tent,
“The Tabernacle” and also the “Ark of the Covenant”.
This travelling team learned much as they went
On their way to a new land, that was abundant

10.) Aaron’s old rod budded, blossomed, bore almonds and leaves,
To show all that with these brothers God was pleased.
Moses wrote a song, when he was soon to go,
So God’s ways and plans they’d remember and know.

11.) To their Heavenly reward went Aaron and Moses.
To be the new leader, Joshua was chosen.
A faith-filled man he moved at God’s command,
And followed His instructions how to possess the land.

12. ) Priests stood and God parted Jordan’s flow,
Then into the new land they all did go.
Entering Jericho when the walls fell down,
With walking, shouting and the trumpet’s sound.

A Victorious Day!
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a victorious day (repeat)

1.) Gideon looked up and was surprised!
An angel stood there before his eyes.
A message from God he came to tell,
God had heard their prayers and would make things well.

2.) Gideon did what God said to do.
To show His power, God chose just a few
To be on Gideon’s team for the special night,
Just 300 good men scared the Midianites.

3.) With a torch, jar, shout and a trumpet sound
They startled the sleeping unkind folks around,
Who were selfish and so were chased away
God wouldn’t let them any longer stay.

4.) Manoah’s wife looked up and saw someone!
It was an angel saying they’d have a son.
A special boy he’d be indeed,
Instructions in his care they were to heed.

5.) Samson was his name, his hair was long,
He taught God’s word, and helped to right the wrong
That was going on, in troubled Israel’s land.
Amazing strength was given to his hands.

6.) Naomi and Ruth, who had a kind heart
Travelled to Bethlehem to have a new start.
To get food Ruth went to the fields to glean,
Boaz thought she was the kindest lady he’d seen.

7.) “Let her take some barley, she’s doing well.”
These instructions Boaz to his men did tell.
He married Ruth, for she was kind hearted,
With baby Obed added, their family started.

8.) “I have no son” was Hannah’s lament
As she prayed inside of the special tent.
“God will answer you,” Eli gave her hope,
Her heart would sing, instead of mope.

9.) She promised to let her son serve the Lord,
To learn of Him, and study His Word.
When Samuel was born and then a bit he grew,
He began his ministry with Eli, too.

10.) One night when Eli was fast asleep,
And all was quiet, without a peep,
“Samuel” a voice called, and he ran right away,
To see what Eli wanted to say.

11.) “I called you not, but if you are real still,
“And listen to the Lord, you’ll hear His will.”
Samuel did as Eli said, 
The Lord spoke to Samuel while he was in his bed.

12.) As he grew he did what pleased the Lord,
He prayed for the people, and told them God’s Word.
He was a travelling judge and prophet too,
He showed by example what God asked them to do.

13.) The time had come to choose a king
Though God had warned of the sorrow it’d bring.
Saul asked Samuel where his donkeys went,
God told Samuel, Saul was the king He’d sent.

14.) Though he was shy and hid among the stuff,
God said where Saul was, and he was humble enough
To be the king. And he was very tall!
In fact head and shoulders above them all.

15.) “Long live the King!” the shout was heard.
But he’d need to listen and obey God’s Word.
And when he started to go astray,
Young David was chosen to lead God’s way.

16.) David cared for the sheep in his father’s fold,
And was anointed, though not tall or old,
God saw David’s heart—he loved to pray and praise,
He would do his best to follow God’s ways.

17.) After years of training, at last he was the king.
He made harps and taught others how to sing
Psalms, prayers, and praises as they served the Lord,
He liked best to learn and meditate on God’s Word.

18.) A victorious day at last had come,
To bring the Arc of the Covenant to Jerusalem,
With singing, music and dancing freely,
David shared his love for God joyfully!

A Marvellous Day
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a marvellous day (repeat)

1.) Solomon, King David’s son, listened well
To the proverbs and instructions his Dad did tell.
Plans of a temple were made and passed on,
Solomon would build it when King David was gone.

2.) Many helped him build the temple, like King David planned.
King Solomon was the wisest in all the land,
The Queen of Sheba, laden with gifts did come
And found none so wise as King Solomon.

3.) When the temple was built, a celebration was held,
And a cloud of the Lord filled it; all there beheld!
King Solomon prayed and dedicated it then,
Everyone rejoiced—all children, women and men!

4.) Good King Hezekiah was sick and sad,
Thought he’d pass away from the illness he had.
Isaiah prayed, God said He’d move the sundial
Backwards to prove he’d be healed in a short while.

5.) Elijah prayed, and for three years no rain fell
Because of their wrongs, his message did tell.
Beside a brook he hid and was fed
By birds, morning and evening, and then God said:

6.) To travel to a place where a certain woman was,
She gave him water and her last food because
He was a prophet and God promised to give
Endless meal and oil; through the famine they’d live.

7.) The time had come to demonstrate
God’s power through fire and BOOM! It was really great!
The people chose to believe in God again,
Elijah prayed and God sent the rain.

8.) The time had come to finally pass on,
His job as prophet, for he soon would be gone.
Elisha was faithful and chosen to be
A prophet, twice anointed, if he’d see,

9.) Elijah got up to Heaven on that day.
He saw it and it was in a marvellous way:
A fiery horse chariot and a whirlwind took
Elijah up! His coat he forsook.

10.) Then with Elijah’s mantle in hand
The Jordan parted, he walked on dry land.
All who saw him said he had God’s Spirit,
He travelled and told God’s Word to all who would hear it.

11.) When Jericho’s water was not good they sent
A messenger to Elisha, and he went,
Salt he threw where the water sprung up,
Clean water could then fill every cup.

12.) Naaman was sick and with no hope in sight,
A girl said Elisha could help make things right.
He washed in Jordan’s river seven times and then
His skin was healed, he looked young again.

13.) Elisha’s team of prophets had to build a new
House of logs, a borrowed axe they used.
It broke while they worked on the river bank,
Elisha threw in a branch, they recovered what sank.

14.) With prophets a friendly farmer wanted to share,
20 loaves and corn with those men there.
Elisha prayed and then served what they had,
And it was more than enough—everyone was glad.

15.) To make a room where Elisha could rest
A woman and her husband did their best.
As a “Thank you” they got what they’d appreciate,
Elisha prayed, they had a child. It was great!

16.) This miracle son got sick one day,
Then in Elisha’s room and on his bed he lay.
His mother rode to find Elisha on Mt. Carmel,
Elisha came and prayed for him, and then her boy was well!

A Prophetic Day
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a Prophetic day (repeat)

1.) Amos was a herdsman who God called to be
A prophet, speaking God’s words faithfully.
Hosea told and showed that God cares and loves all,
A prophet he was, who had heard God’s call.

2.) Joel was a prophet and said that one day
God would pour out His Spirit in a special way.
Everyone who wants could hear God speak,
Rich or poor, man, woman, strong or weak.

3.) Jonah was to warn those in a bad place
To change their ways and seek God’s grace.
He fled from doing this and went on a ship,
But things got tough on that stormy trip.

4.) Three days in the sea, travelling in a whale,
He prayed, then obeyed, this time he’d not fail
To go at last and give the warming he should. 
All there repented, prayed, and changed for the good.

5.) Obadiah the prophet spoke of humility.
Micah told of a time when all live peaceably. 
Prophecies also told of the King to come,
How God would send the world His only Son.

6.) Nahum encouraged through God’s Word he shared
To spread the Good News—the Gospel—everywhere.
Habukkuk wrote of thanking God always
No matter what happens, to choose to praise.

7.) Ezekiel wrote many words as God’s prophet,
He showed and told what the people should not forget.
Messages for the present and the future too,
Special visions he saw; he was faithful and true.

8.) Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord’s throne bright,
He said he’d speak God’s words to help tell the right.
The prophecies he wrote told of peace at last
On Earth when the troubles of today are past.

9.) Jeremiah felt young but was willing to be
A prophet warning, praying and speaking
God’s Words to help the people turn
To God’s ways or a hard lesson they’d have to learn.

10.) It happened like God said and they had to leave
The country, and they wished they’d believed.
Jeremiah prayed and God said He was near,
He’d help them through and wipe their tears.

11.) Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Daniel,
Said they’d not eat food from the King’s table.
Just pulse and water they instead were fed,
They were strong, wise and prayerful, by God were led.

12.) King Nebuchadnezzar liked them the best,
When after their training they passed his test.
Ten times wiser the king found
Them to be, than all others around.

13.) Daniel was a prophet and prayed real well.
The meaning of the king’s dreams he would tell.
God showed and told him amazing things,
World events to come, and creatures with wings.

14.) Haggai was a prophet, and Zephaniah,
Malachi too, and Zechariah.
They told God’s Words, how to live
A happy life, and tithes to give.

15.) When people needed some encouragement,
A prophet with God’s Words to them was sent.
At times a warning would be given,
When they turned to God He would forgive them.

A Patient Day
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day a day a patient day (repeat)

1.) Job loved God and was wealthy too,
Many animals he had and plenty crops grew.
When he lost it all and became real sick,
It was a test, would he to his faith stick?

2.) Some thought it was ‘cause of some wrong he’d done,
But God said to trust, because He’s the One
Who’s wise and cares for all His creation.
When Job learnt humility, he got full restoration.

3.) Healed and well and wiser too,
He trusted that God knows what’s best to do.
More than before Job got back in the end,
Double wealth and animals, family and friends.

4.) The king wanted to choose a nice lady,
Esther was the one he chose to be the Queen.
Esther loved the Lord and was pretty,
She was the best he thought he’d ever seen.

5.) Troubles were planned, by an angry, proud guy,
Esther was informed by her uncle Mordecai.
She prayed real hard, then went to see the king,
Who made a decree that would victory bring.

6.) The time came at last for the Israelites to
Return to their land, like king Cyrus said they could do.
The gold and silver vessels were given back,
And he told people to give them whatever they lacked.

7.) He wanted the temple to be built again,
So they could pray and worship—but then
Some people caused them to stop for awhile,
Until king Darius said, “Continue” with a smile.

8.) To learn and hear God’s Word was the best
Way to keep the country at peace and at rest.
Ezra knew the scriptures and so the king sent
This man to teach them—all over he went.

9.) When the temple at last was built and stood
In place of the old one, it looked good.
The people rejoiced and sang very loudly,
They said they would follow God’s ways faithfully.

10.) The walls of Jerusalem were still broken down,
When Nehemiah heard this it made him frown.
What could he do? He thought he should
Be the one to rebuild. The king said he could.

11.) With wood supplied from the forest royal,
He got those to help, who to God were loyal.
Though some tried to stop the work on the wall
Or joked that even a fox could make it fall,

12.) With praise and prayer and a focused team,
They worked determinedly, did not daydream.
Soon it was done, surprising all
At the speed and strength that they built the wall.

A Christmas Day

(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day a day a Christmas day (repeat)

1.) T’was foretold to men of old
A king would come, down from above,
It’s what the prophecies had told,
Born as a babe God would send His love.

2.) The priest was solemnly in prayer,
Surprised he saw an angel there.
“You’ll have a son, though your wife is old.”
“John’s his name!” so the angel told.

3.) Zacharias thought it impossible;
But with God all things are possible.
Gabriel said he wouldn’t speak a word
Until the babe’s first cry was heard.

4.) God chose a lady called Mary,
And Joseph was King David’s seed.
They were engaged to be married,
Parents of God’s Son on Earth they’d be.

5.) She had a shock and saw a guy,
An angel sent from the Most High.
Gabriel told humble Mary,
She’d have God’s son and soon there’d be...

A day a day a Christmas day (repeat)

6.) Mary took a trip to see
Her cousin who would also be
The mother of a special boy.
John heard Mary’s voice and leapt with joy!

7.) John was the one sent to declare 
God heard their cries and answers prayer.
He was to prepare everyone,
To receive God’s love and accept His son.

8.) Baby John was born and then
Zacharias’ tongue was loosed again,
“His name is John, now I can say,
“With Elizabeth, his mother, it’s a joyous day!”

9.) When Joseph slept and dreamt at night
An angel said it’d be alright,
The babe that Mary talked about
Was Jesus and then all could shout...

A day a day a Christmas day (repeat)

10.) All in the land heard the decree:
In their hometown they’d have to be.
When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem,
Only a stable sheltered them.

11.) The promised child at last had come,
God’s love was shown to everyone.
It was a merry happy birth,
The One had come who’d save the Earth.

12.) Shepherds watched their sheep that night,
A fire glowed and kept them warm,
An angel appeared, the sky grew bright,
He said Baby Jesus had been born.

13.) Angels sang and filled the sky,
Singing glory to God on High!
To see the babe the shepherds went,
And worshiped God, on knees were bent.

14.) The shepherds ran to tell all around
About the Baby King they’d found
As angels said in a manger bed.
Rejoicing the good news was spread!

15.) Jesus’ parents went to the temple for prayer
To dedicate their first born son
Some special people met them there,
Faithful ones called Anna and Simeon.

16.) God told them Jesus was the One
They’d waited all their life to see;
So glad they were to see God’s Son
This very special new baby.

17.) Majestic men had seen the star,
Bringing gifts they travelled far.
Led by the star they’d found the place,
They knelt and worshiped face to face. 

18.) That’s the story of the King;
And on His birthday gifts we bring.
Today we honour Him with love
And spread the joy from Up above!

19.) I believe that Jesus came to say,
“Come to Me, I’ll show the way.
Then you’ll never be alone
And one day I will bring you home!”

 A Miraculous Day! 
(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a miraculous day (repeat)

1.) When Jesus started His ministry
There was no wine for the wedding,
Obeying Jesus, the pots were filled up
The water was changed into wine for every cup.

2.) A girl was sick, her family sad,
Then to find Jesus, quickly ran her dad.
“I’ll come and heal, no need to weep”
Then she arose, as if she was just asleep.

3.) Bartimaeus was blind, sitting on the ground,
A crowd walked with Jesus, he heard the sound.
He called loudly to Jesus, “Please help me”
Because he believed, Jesus helped him see.

4.) Ten sick and sad men called out Jesus
“From our leprosy please free us”
Healed as they went to tell the priest they were fine,
Just one thanked Jesus, rejoicing went the nine.

5.) A man who couldn’t move was carried by four
To a house that was filled, crowds were at the door,
A roof hole was made, they lowered his bed,
“I’ll forgive and heal you, rise up” Jesus said.

6.) When the boat arrived, people flocked to see
The One who healed them, they were hungry.
With no food to give, Andrew found a lad,
Jesus blessed his lunch, a good meal thousands had.

7.) A stormy night on Lake Tiberius,
On the water walked a man—it was Jesus!
“If it’s You” Peter said, “Let me walk on the waves”
He walked and learned it’s faith in Jesus that saves.

8.) Asleep through the storm, Jesus lay in the ship,
The men called for help, it was a dangerous trip,
The storm went rumble-rumble, crash, and bang,
Jesus said, “Peace be still” it was quiet again.

9.) A centurion showed faith in Jesus’ power
Jesus gave the word, his servant was healed that hour.
A boy was healed too, in that special way;
His father found him well at home, like Jesus did say.

10.) “Come quick, Jesus, ‘cause Lazarus Your friend
“Is so very ill, His life will end”
Jesus brought life, though he had passed away,
“Lazarus come forth” loudly He did say.

11.) Many folks who were sick, deaf, crippled and blind,
Were healed and restored when they went to find
Jesus God’s Son, who helped everyone,
He healed, loved, and cared with compassion.

A Joyous Day

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(Chorus to add throughout:) 
A day, a day, a joyous day (repeat)

1.) “Hosanna! Hurray our King has come!”
The people said in Jerusalem.
Jesus rode a colt, palm branches were waved,
Glory to God! We all can be saved.
Everyone there wanted to rejoice,
So they all sang at the top of their voice.

2.) Time for a special meal it was,
Jesus took a towel and some water because
He wanted to wash their dirty feet
When they had finished their food to eat;
To serve in love with humility
Show’s true greatness and Christianity.  

3.) Jesus passed a loaf and cup of wine
When with His disciples He sat to dine.
Each took a bite and sip and passed it on;
This was the first communion.
Jesus said it was a demonstration
Of His gift to us of Salvation.

4.) In a garden Jesus knelt in prayer,
While His disciples went to sleep right there.
“Father, help Me do what I should,
You always know what is best and good”
Angels came after He prayed,
Encouraging Him so the world could be saved.

5.) Jesus gave His life, took our sins on the cross,
He paid the price so we wouldn’t be lost.
He forgives and saves those who believe
Jesus’ gift of eternal life we can receive.
After three days He rose victoriously,
Jesus lives forever—and now so can we!

6.) Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene,
And to the disciples He appeared again.
He walked and talked and ate with two men
Who saw it was Jesus, who had risen.
He asked Simon Peter, “Lovest thou Me?”
After doing a fishing miracle at the sea.

7.) When it then was time for Him to go,
Jesus told them important things they should know:
He’d always be there, to care for them,
And to wait for God’s gift in Jerusalem.
Jesus arose until clouds obscured,
Angels encouraged; the team obeyed His Word.

8.) When waiting in a room together in prayer,
A strong wind sounded, the Holy Spirit was there!
Little fires showed they then had God’s power
To preach and teach, it was now their hour;
Speaking in the temple, in all kinds of tongues
Helped them witness to many thousands.

9.) Peter and John went to the temple one day,
But on their way to go and pray
They saw a begging man who was lame,
“We’ve no coins,” they said, “but in Jesus’ Name,
Rise up and walk into the temple with us.”
He then leapt and jumped and praised Jesus.

10.) As a team the believers worked together
Sharing all they had, with one another,
A family of disciples, of sisters and brothers,
Reaching out with healing and God’s Word to others.
Things weren’t easy, but they gave their all,
To tell of Jesus, and follow His call.

11.) Saul was angry, didn’t know the truth yet,
But through a bright light Jesus he met,
Who changed Saul’s life and healed his eyes.
Paul preached God’s love, everyone was surprised!
In every way he could, he spread the good news
On land or sea, to Gentiles or Jews

12.) Miracles happened for those who believed:
Crippled were healed, sight the blind received,
Aeneas rose up after sick for eight years,
Kind Dorcas gained life, joy replaced the tears.
Angels appeared to the disciples in need,
To speak of Jesus they were then freed.

13.) Philip talked to an Ethiopian,
He was a rich and important man,
Gladly he believed in Jesus too!
An angel told Cornelius what to do,
He found Peter, and asked him to tell
The news of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as well.
 
14.) Those weren’t the only disciples, you know
Today Jesus still tells believers to go
Into the world to spread His Word.
Though things are tough, as you have heard,
Jesus will return, in the clouds above,
We’ll rise to meet Him, and know His love!

15.) One day we’ll go to a glorious place
And get to see Jesus face to face!
All tears and pain will be wiped away,
When we fly to heaven—what a joyous day!
For a thousand years with Jesus we’ll reign,
And He’ll make the Earth peaceful again.

*** 
Gift of Faith book 15: 

Time for a Rhyme 

By Charles (5) and Liam (7)
And Mummy Chariane  

Table of Contents

Animal Tales:
The Giraffe’s Sneeze (p.6)
Singing Geese   (p.14)
The Frogs and the Mud (p.22)
A Buffalo’s Story (p.30)
The Ants That Could Dance (p.36)
Big Eared Ellie-Phant (p.38)
Happy Creatures (p.50)
Walking and Squawking (p.66)
God Made Us Great (p.72)
No trouble, if You Are a Bubble (p.80)
Grumble Bumble Bee (p.84)

Things We Like:
Rescuing the Capsule (p.86)
Lego (p.92)
Ball Play (p.94)
Dollhouse (p.96)

Life ‘n’ Living:
Pea Pods (p.98)
Hands and Ears (p.100)
When Things are Gone (p.104)
Occupations (p.108)

Bible Ballad Bits
· A Brand New Day (parts) (p.116)
· A Victorious Day (parts) (p.118)
· A Christmas Day (parts) (p.120)
· A Miraculous Day (parts) (p.122)
· A Joyous Day (parts) (p.124)

The Giraffe’s sneeze

Sad-sack Sally
A tall and slender calf
Slumped under a tree,
She was a sick giraffe

“A-A-Achoo
Me-oh-my
What can I do?”
She said with a sigh.

Billy Buzzard
Flew to the tree
“How’z it going
My friend, Sally?”

When she tried to answer
She could only sneeze,
“Got chilly?” said Billy
“From the evening breeze?”

“I think I was silly
Got wet, then cold”
Said Sally to Billy,
“I didn’t do what I was told.”

“Well, you’ve learned that now”
Said her Buzzard friend.
“I’m sure it won’t be long 
‘Til your sneezes end.”

“How ‘bout we try
Something else to do,
We’ll praise away the sigh
’Til you’re as good as new!”

“Cheer up now and laugh
Not everything is wrong 
You’re still a giraffe
Your neck is still long!”

Sally thought that was funny
So started to tell,
A joke, then said a praise,
And soon she felt swell!

“A few more days,” said Billy,
“And then again you’ll run,
But while you’re waiting here
You can still have fun.”

“I’ll do my very best
Obey and take a rest,
But I can always laugh
For I’m still a giraffe.”

Buzzard Billy prayed
For Sally the giraffe,
For her sneezes to end
To feel glad and to laugh!

Sally soon was well
Without a single sneeze,
She felt so very swell
Eating leaves off the trees!
Singing Geese

“Aaaah, aaah,  ...uuff!” 
“To sing is just so tough
We’ve sung at night and in the sun
And when we walk and fly and run!”
The geese friends were trying 
But then they started sighing,

Said Miss Goosey in dismay 
Before she went and “hit the hay”
“I can’t seem to make a song
Sound just like a songbird,
But I’m sure it won’t be long 
‘Til from me a song is heard.”

She fell asleep and dreamed, that
Wishing to be more than a cat
The farmer’s kitten tried to be 
A lion, roaring fearlessly.  

It looked so funny
And Goosey said “Honey,
The farmer wants a cat
He likes you just like that
Soft, gentle, and fluffy,
A pet, and not a toughie.”

“Okay” said Cat ”I’ll ‘Meow’, 
I won’t moo like a cow
I won’t bark like a dog
I won’t leap like a frog
I won’t graze like a lamb
I’ll just be, who I am.”

Then Goosey awoke
And to the others spoke,
“I had a dream and I’m guessin’
That it was for a lesson.
The farmer wants me.
Not a songbird in a tree
Or a colourful parrot
Or rabbit with a carrot
Not a big brown moose
He just wants a goose!”

Although she couldn’t sing
She gladly flapped her wings.
She could really fly
A long way in the sky!

And before the winter weather
Brought the snow all white,
They flew so happy together
‘Cause God made them just right.

The Frogs and the Mud

Hop hop
Stop stop!
Oh yuck
It’s muck!

Freddie, Francis, Freeda and Frog
Then hopped up to a nice dry log,
They were a mess
With mud, oh yes!
They saw the dirt
But didn’t get hurt
“I feel very muddy.”
Said Frog to his buddies.

“Let’s hop off this log”
Said the hoppers to Frog,
“There’s a pond near by
So we needn’t cry.”

They leapt and jumped 
They danced and romped 
They splashed and washed
They sang and sloshed!

They were clean
They were green 
They could hop
They could bop!

Then back to the log
They spied the muddy bog,
They stopped to pray
And find a better way.

They said, “Dear Jesus
Please help and keep us
Show us a better path
So we stay clean after our bath.”

Freddie, Francis, Freeda and Frog
Found a hole right through the log,
It was a path all dry and hollow
So in the mud they didn’t wallow.

Hearing a woodpecker’s peck
Frog stuck out his little neck,
It was a pretty place they found
Where they could safely leap and bound.
 
A Buffalo’s Story

Barty Water Buffalo
Was trying to lift a log,
He didn’t have a crane
So he asked his friend the dog

“Can you get Ellie-phant,
The one who has a nose
That is so long and strong
It reaches to his toes?”

So friendly dog scampered
To get help right away,
For a friend in need
He never would delay

And Ellie was soon found 
Taking a muddy splash,
“Can you help us Ellie-phant?”
Said the dog with a dash,

“Sure, I’ll come and help
And with my trunk that’s long
I’ll lift the log for Barty
That’s why God made me strong!”

**
Ellie-phant kept his word,
And with friendly dog
Lifted the log
And then a cheer was heard!

If your friend needs you
And it’s what you should do,
Take the hike 
Or ride a bike
To go and help him through.

You may need to run
Or it may be easy and fun,
But do it in style 
And help him to smile
You’ll be glad you got it done!

Sometimes you’ll hear the “I can’ts”
Each one has different talents,
Be what you are
Help friends near and far
Just like the team-working ants.

The Ants That Could Dance

Larry and Lance
Were two little ants
Who liked to dance 
And play and prance.

“Please put on your pants,
Then you’ll have a chance
To play and dance.”
Said Mum with a glance 
To Larry and Lance.

So they put on their pants
And started to dance
And play and prance.
You could see at a glance
That Larry and Lance
Who put on their pants
Were happy little ants.

Big Eared Ellie-Phant

There was a lonely calf
Who seldom seemed to laugh
An elephant no doubt
Who had a big long snout.

He sat under a tree
Observing peacefully
The wildlife around
Listening to every sound.

Then his mum came near
 “My calf, what do you hear?”
She said in a loving tone
As Ellie sat alone.

“I hear the buzzing bees
The rustling in the trees,
I hear the running herds
And squawking jungle birds.

“But Mum, I cannot run
Out in the shinning sun,
It’s not because of heat
But it’s my aching feet.

“I’ll rest until I’m well
And then I will feel swell.
I’ll run again, beside
The herd, or play and hide.”

Mum whispered to her calf,
“Though you’re not tall like a giraffe
Or stripy like the zebra
Or fast like the cheetah,
Besides your big size and nose
Your strength and your large toes 
You’re special in another way
Now can you guess and say?”

She said, “I’ll give a clue,
It’s something you can do
Even while you sit to heal
Until you better feel.”

His ears began to flap
As a fly was on his lap
“Oh! I know,” he said
“These big ears upon my head.”

“Yes! That is it!
While you sit
You’ll hear the sounds
Of these jungle grounds.”

He waited and listened,
And was a real friend
To those who passed by,
“How happy am I
For this time I have spent
Being a listening elephant.

“I sure want to try
To be a friendly guy,
To listen more than talk
Be quiet more than squawk
To hear what others say
Before I speak to pray,
To not be rude and rough
Stop when I’ve said enough
To use my ears much more
Than I ever did before.”

Ellie was so glad
For the quiet time he had,
He learned the listening game
And he was not the same,
More friends than he could count
Had this creature with a snout,
‘Cause he would hear them out
What they told him about,
He quietly heard
Then shared a kind word,
He was nice to be around
And happiness he’d found.

Happy Creatures 

The anteater scowled 
The bear cub growled
The tiny bee cried
The deer fawn signed
Groaned the antelope
The chick began to mope
The frog had a grumble
The ostrich had a mumble
And sulked the crane
The lizard would complain
A murmur was heard
From the perching song bird

Oh what is this?
I cannot tell,
Is there something they miss?
Things are not well.

Then an angel fairy
Came to make things cheery.
“Don’t be sad or down
And wear a grumpy frown,
There’s something better to do
If you come, I will show you.”

She took each creeping bug
From ant to sliding slug
The galloping horse
And pony of course
The furry hopping bunny
The monkey acting funny
The toad and frog
The cat and the dog
The spiky hedgehog
The snail on the log
The deer and the moose
The duck and the goose
The owl too
And the kangaroo
The goat and pig
And the hippo so big
The lion with a roar,
And so many more
Led the angel fairy,
With her smile so cheery,
All who wanted to go
See a special video.

They saw Adam there
In a place so fair,
A beautiful garden
Its name was “Eden”,
He was naming all
Creatures, great and small.

Each beast that he found
From giraffe to hound
Liked living in this place
And wore smiles on their face,
Each animal knew
God cared for them, too.

Then the big black crow
Said, “I think I know
What we all should do
When we’re feeling blue.
Instead of getting down,
We can turn around
And look a different way
--Up to Heaven, and say:
We know God made and cares.
For all the furry bears
The chatty cockatoo 
The hopping kangaroo
For funny ground hogs
And all the croaking of frogs
For every prairie dog
And every warthog 
For every beast so big
And the little guinea pig
For every large iguana
For every stripy zebra
For every clucking chicken 
The peacock and peahen
For every guinea fowl
For every hooting owl 
For every running cheetah
And even the gorilla!
For the funny monkeys
And the braying donkeys
For the fish with a tail
And the big grey whale
For tame and wild cats
And the digging wombats
For every ostrich and emu
And the woodpecker too
For the bird called a crane
And the swinging orangutan
The clever chimpanzee too
And all those we find in a zoo:
We’re glad God made us all,
For He loves us, big and small.”

Walking and Squawking 

There once was a kid named Azar
Who had a toy guitar
He’d grab that thing
When he wanted to sing
And played it like a star.

He had a brother called Stede
Who was a friend indeed
Whatever the day
They liked to play,
Or draw or run or read.

One day on a walk
They heard a loud bird “Squawk!”
They looked to see 
There were twenty–three,
In the cockatoo’s flock.

With ease, it seemed they flew
Through the sky so big and blue
“Wish I could fly!”
“So do I!”
They wanted to join them too.

“But we can do things you know,
Though we are here below,
Without a wing
We still can sing
Joyful wherever we go.”

Though the birds could fly
The brothers wouldn’t sigh.
Laughing and singing
Cheering and bringing
Smiles to others nearby.

God Made Us Great

Bobcat Billy
Climbed and played
Up on a mountain
Where he stayed. 

He didn’t hop 
Or dance for fun,
But he could climb and prowl. 
The moonlight was
 His midnight sun,
Just like his friend the owl.

Awake at night
He slept in the day,
“I’m nocturnal!” 
Is what he’d say.

Each creature is made
To be just right,
Exactly what they must. 
Brown or grey 
Black or white
Beige or tan or rust,
Fast or slow
Above or below
In sea or air
In tree or lair 
In ponds or land
On rocks or sand
Large or small
Short or tall
Speckled or plain
With shell or mane
Fur or skin
Fat or thin
Eggs or babies
Males or ladies
Stripe or spot
In cold or hot
Noisy or quiet
All kinds of diets
Bold or shy
They walk, swim and fly
On mountains steep
In oceans deep
Crawling or leaping
In gardens creeping.

God gave what each one needs
To live and grow and feed
And Jesus loves us so
From our head down to our toe.

No trouble, if you are a Bubble

The large tail 
Of a blue whale
Can splash down on a wave,
But it’s no trouble 
If you are a bubble
You’ll float up and be safe.

The loud boom 
You hear in your room
Of a thunder storm outside,
Won’t do you harm 
Won’t cause alarm
In your house you safely hide.

The barking dog 
With his friend on a jog
Might give a little fright,
If he comes near you 
Oh what will you do?
With a prayer you’ll be alright!

Rise above like a bubble 
Despite some trouble
And hide in Jesus’ care,
He is everywhere!
You have nothing to fear 
When Jesus is near.

Grumble Bumble Bee

Grumble Bumble Bee
Was sad and not happy
As he flew from flower to tree
Making his sweet honey.
Then he stopped and said,
On a rose that was red,
“Why should I cry, and sigh,
When I can fly, oh my!
I should be glad
And not sad
Because I can see such pretty things
I am a bee and I have wings.”

Rescuing the Capsule

The great big rocket shoots
Through the sky
Dropping the capsule,
My, oh, my!

Flying through the great big space
Heading for the human race
To help it land
Three great parachutes pop out.

The astronauts made it
Hurray! They shout.
Splashing down in the ocean deep
Every astronaut falls asleep.

Into the ocean divers swim
To find the capsule and those within
In their boat they came to get
Astronauts from their capsule so wet.

The divers wake the astronauts up
Rescuing them and their little pup,
The astronauts and divers meet on the waves
A helicopter with a basket the crew saves.

But before the journey’s done
They find something else that is fun
Something caught their eyes
It was a surprise!

They notice something floating on the sea
A chest full of treasure is what they see!
They were glad they found
Fun was all around
Not just on the moon in a rocket ship,
Their whole life could be an amazing trip.

Lego

Lego makes you concentrate
And count by two and four and eight,
So many things we can create
Like rockets, trains and cranes—It’s great!

If a Lego vehicle happens to break
I can use the pieces to something else make
That’s why Lego can be such fun
It can make lots of things, and not just one.

Ball Play

Playing cricket outside is a fun thing to do
Baseball and soccer are great games too!
To get exercise and learn something new
Is why we play these games! How about you?

When we hear our daddy call, 
That he wants to come play ball
Outside we run 
To have some fun
We grab our bat, that’s for cricket
And get the ball, bails and wicket.

Sometimes we miss the ball
Or in soccer we might fall,
But we’ve learned to pray
And show kindness when we play.

Dollhouse

We made a doll house for our friends to use
The shape and colours we had to choose
Sandpaper and paint, hinges and screws
Nails and hammer and wood we used

We tried our best to make it good
And put it together with nice strong wood.

We made it ourselves
It wasn’t store-bought,
It was an extra special
Gift that they got.

Pea Pods

To plant our veggie patch
We had to clear the weeds,
Dig and loosen up the dirt
And then we planted seeds.

We checked our garden every day
To see if sprouts grew there,
At last one day we gladly saw
The answer to our prayer.

Our pea plants grew and sprouted flowers
They drank the rain and soaked up showers
Then, there came a pea-filled pod
A fun snack made just by God.

Hands and Ears

 I’ll use my hands to give and help
And put my things away,
I’ll use my ears to listen well
And wise things I’ll obey.

I like to wash my hands real well
When I hear the dinner bell
I’ll say a prayer and “Thank you”
When I sit down to eat my food.

I wash my hands before I touch
My eyes or mouth, or food and such
For these are things I must keep clean
I wash off germs that can’t be seen.

When I do things that get hands dirty
Like using the toilet or work or play, 
Blowing my nose or going out
Washing helps keep sickness away.

And when I fold my hands to pray
I open my ears and listen well,
To hear what Heaven has to say
‘Cause Jesus has so much to tell!

When Things are Gone

Sometimes we feel sad
When something we once had
Is no longer here,
We sigh and shed a tear.

But when we look up above
And think of Jesus’ love
We know, He’s always near
To comfort and give cheer.

And many things each day
 Will never go away
Like the sun, stars and moon
And we’ll live forever too!

Things of Earth may pass away
But God’s love is here to stay.
Though you may miss loved ones for awhile
Together in Heaven, you will smile.

Occupations

A chauffer who drives a car
Whether travelling near or far
Must be careful and alert
So that no one will get hurt.

A chef in a kitchen is a clever man
Cooking up his mealtime plan
He checks the food is right to eat
He nicely displays his edible treat.

Scientists want to find out and discover
Their detailed notes they must look over
Then study, research, and learn yet more
At last they open the answer’s door.

Way up high in a rocket ship
Astronauts are in for quite a trip
They can’t just jump in and take off fast
They prepare and learn so all things last.

An electrician is a good guy to know
Fixing and making electrical things go  
Faulty equipment could cause some fires
So he’s careful with circuits, fuses and wires.

Fire engines, ambulances and helicopters can rescue
They focus on their job and do what they need to 
Brave paramedics and firemen
Rescue people again and again.

Those who do construction work
Need to build well and must not shirk,
Things must be planned, then plans followed
To make a house, a building, or road.

Detailed work and diligent too
Is what a postman has to do, 
Faithful in all kinds of weather
He delivers packages, postcards and letters.

Patient care and work outdoors
Ploughing, planting and much more
A farmer has to persevere
So we have enough to eat right here.

Cotton picking and sheep shearing
Help provide what we are wearing.
Weavers make cloth, a seamstress sews
And tailors creatively help make clothes.

Colours, lines, and computer tricks
An artist uses these, and depicts 
On paper, canvas, or computers screens
Pictures and images for others to see.

*** 
Added to the song “more like Jesus”
MORE LIKE JESUS
(E)Take my plans and (A) ambitions here
(B-E) My only wish is to (A) have You near (B)
(A) In all I (B) say and do
(A)I want to be used (B) fully by You
(A) So please (B) help me to be (E) more, more, more

Chorus:
I (A)wanna be more, I (B)wanna be more like (E)Jesus,
I (A)wanna be more, I (B)need to be more like (E)You

** 
I SHALL BE RELEASED

Words:
Verses Early Family Members
Chorus Bob Dylan

Music: Bob Dylan

Verse One:
(D)They say a man can't be a (Em)Christian,
(F#m)They say a (Em)man cannot live (D)free.
And so he suffers perse(Em)cution. Jesus said,
(F#m)"They'll do it to (Em)you, 'cause they did it to (D)Me."
But I don't care.

(adapted chorus, and 2 new verses I added: ) 

Chorus:
(D)I see my Lord come (Em)shining,
(F#m)Like the (Em)lightning from the(D) East
Any day now, (Em)any way now,
(F#m) I (Em)shall be re(D)leased.

(Rev 7:13-17)
(D)Who are these which are ar(Em)rayed in white robes, (F#m)Before God’s (Em) throne, whence came (D) they?
(D)These are they which came (Em) out of great tribulation. 
(F#m) And God has (Em) wiped their tears (D)away.
They serve Him night and day!
Chorus:
(D)We’ll see our Lord come (Em)shining,
(F#m)From the (Em)West down to the (D)East.
And day now, (Em)any way now,
(F#m)We (Em)shall be re(D)leased.

Verse One:
(D)So I choose to be a (Em)Christian,
(F#m) Because with (Em) Christ  I am set (D)free.
And though I endure perse(Em)cution. Jesus said,
(F#m)"If you suffer here (Em) now, then you’ll reign with (D)Me."
I live my life for Him.

REV.7:13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
REV.7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
REV.7:15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
REV.7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
REV.7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

*** 
I will give the very best of me
12:13 a.m. 21-10-2021
[Woke with a dream of a man singing this on a guitar. Only remember part. Writing some more now.]

(A) I will give the (E) very best of (Dmaj7) me.
(D) Of me.
I will give the very best of me.
To You.

(F#m) Take my heart my life, (E) even though its broken,
(A) Take my mind, my all, (D) though it’s just a token,

I will give the very best of me.
Of me.
I will give the very best of me,
To You.

I quit my job to do what I felt you callin’
You will get me through, and keep my feet from fallin’.

I will give the very best of me.
Of me.
I will give the very best of me,
To You.

I look into Your eyes, You wipe my tears away
“Come, it’s a new day” I hear you, then you say:

(Jesus speaking: )
I will give the very best of Me.
To you, 
Yes, I will give the very best of Me,
For you.

*** 
Lord I can hear You calling, hear You calling
I know that You are near; know that You are near. 
But I need help, I’m stalling, please help I’m stallin’
With chains that bind in fear; don’t want to live in fear

Lord take me up and clear my slate
Give renewal, please don’t wait. 
I need You now. I need You now.

*** 
Chapter 2: Forbidden Dance
I danced when I first heard Your name,
I danced because my life would never be the same.
I danced in the sun, I danced in the street, 
I danced in the halls where the dancers like to meet
I danced the dance of joy, I danced with passion too, 
There wasn’t a move I wouldn’t dance for You.

Then came the day when the dancers had to pay
The price for dancing and giving You away.
The foul ones schemed, and the world heard them say.
 “Down with the dancers, they’ll be our next prey”

We met in secret dance halls, 
Underground, behind thick walls
We listened to soft music play
And still we’d dance the night away.
Nothing could stop the movement in our feet,
As we danced to the rhythm that God’s loving heart beat.

We danced until the day we dancers had to pay,
When they tried to take the dancers all away.
They found where we freely danced for Your delight,
They found where we hid ourselves to dance all through the night.

One by one shots rang out, through the room so dim,
Yet my heart screamed out, 
“I’ll never stop dancing for Him.”
I’ll dance in the moonlight, I’ll dance all the night,
I’ll dance in the sunshine, I’ll dance in His sight.

Down another dancer fell, 
Just who it was, I could not tell.
Those who came to take our dance away
Had said with blood we had to pay.
The music never stopped,
As one by one we dropped.
Blood was on the floor,
It struck me to the core,
But on I danced yet more.

Before each ardent dancer dropped
They said they’d never ever stop
Dancing in the room so dim
Their hearts yet singing out to Him,
“We’ll dance in the moonlight, we’ll dance all the night
We’ll dance in the sunshine, we’ll dance in His sight.”

Though my partner was the next to go
Yet I felt my passion only grow,
“Lord, I’ll dance and dance for You,
It’s all I really want to do.
No matter what the cost
I know all is not lost”

Even if it seems I’m last on the floor
I’ll dance and dance much more
Like I’ve never danced before.
Till I feel my spirit soar.
Dancers never die
Up to the sky they fly.

When the dancers all meet, 
And the dancing King we greet,
In the halls up above, 
There’ll be no end then to their great dance of love.

They danced the night away,
They lived to see the day
When all tears were wiped away,
And they let the music play!

Those who tried to take their dance away, 
Were now the ones who had to pay,
While the dancers danced all day
In the light of His new day.

Until the end, my heart sings out:
I’ll never stop dancing for You, my King
To the music I hear Your angels sing,
I’ll dance in the moonlight, I’ll dance all the night,
I’ll dance in the sunshine, I’ll dance in Your sight.
I’ll dance the dance of joy, and the dance of passion too, 
There isn’t a move I wouldn’t dance for You.

*** 

Fanny Crosby song
The Saviour is my Shepherd dear,
With Him I will abide.
He leads me through the pastures green,
I stay close to His side.

Oh, rock of my eternal Salvation,
I tremble not though tribulation
Breaks forth on every side,
Safely in You, I will abide.

A cloud or two may drop its dew,
I feel the grey cover the blue.
The sun may hide its cheer eye,
But with me, I know, You ever are nigh.

I’ll take the next step up this mountain track,
I’ll go where you lead me, I’ll never turn back,
Until at last I reach Heaven’s door,
What a wonder I see there—all that is in store!

“Keep near to Me,” I hear You say,
And quickly do I, for I love to obey.
Then You reward and give me gift,
A sight, a word, that gives me a lift
Up from the struggles and troubles below,
Then onward with You Lord, in love I do go.

There is nothing Your love can’t amend
With the healing Word that You send.
I’ll take it as my balm,
Find relief, and sing this psalm, 

The Saviour is my Shepherd dear,
With Him I will abide.
He leads me through the pastures green,
I stay close to His side.
***

St. Patrick:
I feel the call of the isle of Ireland
Its whispering trees flow in the breeze
The land that awaits the touch of God’s spirit
To light it afire, while on bended knees.
I lift me up and get me away,
Off from the comforting bed where I lay
I’ll go to the lost to the hurting ones sore,
I’ll teach and I’ll reach, these Irish once more.
May they always know to where they will go,
For if in darkness they grope without any hope,
They’ll drown out the call,
 Of their heart’s lonely need,
And the Master’s hearty feast,
 Will not get the heed.

*** 
Veiled
(25-DEC-03) 

(Jesus speaking: ) 
When your lover whispers in your ear
When you hear him gently speak to you,
‘Tis a fraction of a millionth,
A percentage of a trillionth
Of what I want to impart and do
When I bring you to Me here.

A gossamer veil, betwixed us shimmers
You on one side, I on another
I see you clearly, you see Me not
You touch with your faith, hope and thought
I feel you so near, My tender sweet lover
The light of our love through the veil glimmers.

Come take My hand—though by faith you take hold
I’ll walk you through this life, I know you well
Each fibre I formed, each thought I read
I see each aching void, each desperate need
In all the greatest fantasies, this world can ever tell
There’s nothing more beautiful that what of My bride will be told.
*** 
Just one…
(13-JAN-04)

Jesus—One step at a time, I help you to climb
Me—One moment with You, You pull me through.
Jesus—One look in My eyes, the truth you realize
Me—One day by Your side, through challenges guide
Jesus—One warm embrace gives you the grace
Me—One heart felt prayer brings Your loving care
Jesus—One breath of praise lifts the haze
Me—One thought from Your mind, and peace I find
Jesus—One whisper from Me, you walk on joyfully
Me—One moment of rest, with You is blessed.
*** 
I Am
(31-DEC-03)
(Jesus Speaking: )
You are weak—I am omnipotence
You are small—I’m a tall fortress
You feel helpless—I can do anything
You have no power—great power I bring
You get lost—I know it all
You are poor—I’ve got it all

Each thing you can’t, I can do
Each time you slip, I carry you
You can’t see far, the way isn’t clear
I know what’s ahead, and what’s past in the rear
I’m faithful to take you one step at a time
As this challenging, steep mountain you climb
Hold on to Me, dear, with Me you’ll go far
I have a perfect plan, that nothing can mar
You may not know what lies ahead of you
But I’ve got the tools and gear to bring you through
Fight though you are weary and feeling faint
It’s not perfection I look for in a disciple saint
Hold on to My hand, don’t go astray
In spite of the challenge, I know the best way
One day at a time is what you must face
And I give the courage and strength for the race.

*** 
All this I Am
(11-DEC-06)
(Jesus Speaking: )
I am your family
I am your closest and funnest friend
I am the life of the party you wish to attend
I am the heart of your deepest desire
I am the peace you seek from having a relaxing time
I am the joy you hope to feel from a time of laughs and merriment
I am the wind of thrilling excitement you wish to catch from a new inspiration and rush
I am the satisfaction you yearn to feel from at long last, seeing a dream fulfilled
I am the source of energy you wish to thrive with in your life’s activities
I am your clarity, understanding, realization
I make it happen, even when your carnal mind can’t grasp it

All this and more I am for you. –Your all-in-all, beyond your dreams and expectations, hope and wishes.
Delight yourself in Me and I’ll give you the desires of your heart.
*** 
Altogether
(18-JAN-04)
When the starlight shines on a bright clear night
I think of Your omniscience
You know each detail—from atom to universe
I’m always within Your reach, Your thoughts, Your sight.

When the super-natural becomes reality, then I see
You are altogether omnipotent
There is nothing You cannot do, You simply wish it
I’m secure in the knowledge we’re cared for by Thee.

When the day seems bleak and I hear you speak
In your quiet yet confident way
I feel your omnipresence and give you full sway
You are able when I can’t, strong when I am weak

*** 
Celestial Exaltation
(2004)
The unheard whispers
From the hearts of those Above
Who live to sing our Redeemer’s praise
Never will be silenced
For the light of praise empowers all
To live in joy unmeasured

When I sing, I join that angels’ song
As my thoughts fill with wonder
At our Creator’s design
I run with the strength of Heaven’s empowerment
As I give due exaltation to Him who made it all

I’m infinitesimally small
Yet I am known unmistakably
And there is rejoicing in celestial realms
When the path of trust I choose
I feel Heaven’s touch, miracles abound
With each breath of gratitude

Let me live in the realm of the praiseful
Worship His love unendingly
There never will be a more glorious mission
Than rejoicing for eternity

*** 
*** 
Delight
(2008)
(Jesus speaking: )
Delight yourself in Me,
I am the source of all you need.
Focus on the wishes of My heart,
Then you’ll have full joy, not just a part.
Give the things I most long for,
You’ll see I’ll give back so much more.
Treasure the dreams I have for you,
Then your own will become true.
Embrace the gifts I wish to bestow,
A deep relationship we will know.
Have a part in my kingdom coming to Earth,
I’ll give you rewards of greatest worth.
***
Passing Season (15-DEC-08)
Melting snow
The end of a season
Have I lived it well?
I’m starting to reason
Our life is like a season
You know
Though it lasts longer
Than wintry snow
It comes and goes
All too quickly by
Like spring flowers grow
Then fade, wilt and die
But the question to ask
Before our “season” is past
Have we invested our life
In things that will last?
Have we passed on seeds
For new flowers to grow?
Are we lovingly caring
For those that we know?
Will there be a “well done”
Said when we go?
Have we loved till it hurt,
Did we kindness sow?
Nothing else will matter
When the tally is done,
Than if we’ve loved and reflected
The love of God’s Son.
*** 
Christmas is for …
(7-DEC-08)

C – Caring and giving to others
H – Heart warming deeds of love
R– Reflection on life’s true priorities
I – Intimate fellowship
S – Smiling and giving cheer
T – Tenderness towards those less fortunate
M – Meaningful and memorable moments
A – Adoring and honouring the reason for Christmas –Jesus!
S – Showing Him to the world

T – Treasuring His gifts to us –family, friends, loved ones, children
I – Inspiring the hearts of others to think about Him and Heaven
M – Missions and ministering
E – End-of-the-year endeavours

***
Part of You
(10-SEPT-00)
You let me become part of Your world,
Of You, You made me a part.
You took me in Your arms, wiped my tears aside,
Placed Your key in my hands--free access to Your heart.

When You caused my life to form,
Knowing I’d affect you forever,
You said with pleasure, “I won’t regret
This moment I made you—not once, not ever.”

Sure, You’d know some pain
When it seems my heart strays far.
Though You knew the depths Your heart might go.
Your love and Your plans nothing could mar.

All would give great dividends
And not only to you—me as well.
You accepted me into Your heart, Your world
The full effect of this love time will tell.

You weren’t afraid of pain,
Said the tears that’d flow,
Would only deepen and enrich this love,
Cause a fervent flame to burn and grow.

Your thoughts and words came true
I see this fire each day,
Setting ablaze fresh parts of my soul
This heart You ravish, set free, yet tame

‘Tis a mystery to me.
I’ll thank You for eternity
I want to live out Your dreams, darling Love
I surrender my all, I’ll live but for Thee.

***
Life’s Joys
(15-DEC-96)
(Jesus speaking: )
I have called you away
On the bed of sickness to lie
Though you hurt and understand not why.

But, My love,
Through your toil and your tears,
Can you see how I've carried you all these years?

You fuss and you sigh,
And say life's joys you are missing,
That there are things your heart is wishing.

Do know that I care,
Every prayer, thought and part
Of your life is dear to My heart.

I will answer your prayers,
Every broken piece mend,
Fear not this isn't the end.

For joys you will see
As you have before.
I have so many things in store.

But come now, My dear,
My love, to Me,
By My side is where I want thee.

You love Me, 'tis true,
And you want to be near,
So I've brought you, for a while, right here.

So give Me your heart,
Love Me like no other,
And I'll be your greatest Lover.

I'll tenderly care,
Love gifts I'll bestow,
Thrills and joys you can know.

(Bride speaking: )
Lord, You know I want you,
So I'll take this time
To love You with all heart and soul.

Teach me what You want to
So with You I can shine.
Please cleanse Me and make me all whole.

For You I do live,
My life's not My own,
All I have now is merely on loan.

I'll trust that You're doing
For me what is best
And I yield to you through this test.

Ah, yielding brings rest,
Trusting brings peace,
Causes trials and struggles to cease.

Just think, Dear Lord,
It's just You and me,
We can love so passionately.

How much fun we can have,
Like a honeymoon,
We can praise and kiss and spoon.

As I receive Your Word seeds
May they be part of me,
And change me to be more like Thee.

Lord, You see all My flaws
Yet You love me still
And continually with love You fill.

Please teach me greater love
So when I arise and go
Your unrestrained love I can show.
*** 
(Jesus speaking: )
Ours is a love that’s never ending.
Ours is a love that’s never done.
We’ll go on and on in our passionate caring,
And be yet more forever one!

*** 
With God as Our Guide

 (D)		(G)			
With God as our guide (music) (Em-A)
(D)		(G)			
And His Son at our side (music) (Em-A)

(G)		(A)
We can overcome all 
(A)		  (Bm)
We can rise when we fall 
  (Bm)		(Em)
Be victorious and strong
(Em)		 (F#M)
Choose right from the wrong 
(F#M)		(G)
Through Earth’s dark night 
(G)		(A)
Brightly shine with God’s light

Rap 
With God as our Guide 
We have nothing  to fear 
We can face life’s tough challenges down here 
Even the impossible is no obstacle to us 
For God is our guide, and our champion is  Jesus

With God as our guide and His spirit to teach us
No reefs on life's stormy seas can beach us
No place on this earth where He can't reach us
God is our guide and our champion is Jesus

God is our Guide... 
God is our Guide..
(fade) 
With God as our guide (music)
And His Son at our side (music)

We can overcome all
We can rise when we fall
Victorious we’ll be
Souls for Heaven we’ll free
Through Earth’s dark night
As we shine with God’s light

Rap words of back of book
With God as our Guide 
We have nothing  to fear
We can face life’s tough challenges down here
Even the impossible is no obstacle to us
For God is our guide, and our champion is  Jesus 

God is our Guide...
God is our Guide..

*** 
We’re Together (new)
Coconuts and beaches they go together
Beaches and playtime go together
Playtime and babies go together
Babies and mamas go together

Mamas and Papas they go together
Papas and families go together
We’re a family we go together
Together, forever, we’re together

Let’s play on the beach and be together
Let’s pick coconuts and eat together
We can help each other when we’re together

Together,Forever,
Whatever the weather

In sun or in the rain, we are together
In rain or in the fog we are together
In fog or in the heat
We always like to meet, 
It’s so sweet and it’s so neat to be together. 

We’re a family we stick together
A joyful family when we’re together
We’re a family, wherever we may be
We’re happy and We’re free when we’re together
*** 
I took time today in the Temple of God
 A place where the two of us meet
I gave Him my empty and broken jar
As I poured out my tears on His feet

Yes I took time,  I took time
For meeting with Jesus takes time
But oh what I gained, 
Far more than I missed
For Jesus refills every time.

I gave Him my best in our time now today
My best was to say I had need
He took my hands and drew me near 
Saying, “I have all you’ll need.”

So  I take time, always taking time
To sit at the dear Master’s feet
It’s here that I learn
That He helps me to live
For Jesus makes all lives complete.

The day went so fast, and I missed His dear presence
Not His fault but mine to be sure
I crumbled and stumbled at fall of the day
Holding my plans, and not His pleasure.

When I woke the next morning, I scarcely did move
Unless it was to reach His heart
“Darling, My Dear, for You I am here”
He replied, “That’s the right way to start.”

Oh I took time, a wonderful time
Jesus and I spending time
He took my cares
And replaced them with joy
For His gifts come with spending time.
*** 
Nurture, Inspire and Teach in God’s Way

As God the Father, and Jesus His Son
And the Holy Spirit together are one,
May we unite to train God’s children
On Earth, as in Heaven, His will be done.
***

With love, faith, courage, and humility
In peace we’ll work with camaraderie
Giving and caring unselfishly
With fruits of His Spirit shown abundantly
***
Chorus:
God’s love is over us all
And we choose to heed and obey Jesus’ call
To feed His lambs we hear Him say
We’ll nurture, inspire and teach them in God’s way
***

Lord, give us today the things that we all need
As with eager hearts Your Word we teach and read
Seeking to please You above all the rest
We surrender to Your plans, You know what is best
***

We can do nothing alone without You
Let us lean on You fully to do what we should do
Bathed in Your Spirit’s Heavenly flow
Enlightened by Your light please help us to glow
***

Chorus:
God’s love is over us all
And we choose to heed and obey Jesus’ call
To feed His lambs we hear Him say
We’ll nurture, inspire and teach them in God’s way
***

May our little ones love You and know of Your care
As they ask and listen to You, Lord, in prayer
Teach us and help us and guide us we pray
So “Well done” each one of us may hear You say.

Yes, “Well done” each one of us will hear You say,
As we nurture and inspire and teach them in God’s way!

***

Stop and Do a Kindness

Stop and do a kindness before you just walk past; 
Take some time for caring doing something that will last.
For moments pass and time it goes, 
And like a river moves and flows, 
This day too will turn to eve; 
Do something now before you leave.
Show a bit of love right now, you know it won’t take long. 
Give a bit of caring, it might help to right a wrong.
Leave blind eyes for poor folks who, 
Have not seeing eyes like you. 
Look around, observe and do, 
A kindness out of love that’s true. 
Do a tender deed right now, before the chance is past, 
The memory of these special gifts in others lives will last.