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(The following poem is based on Rev. 9)

The Abyss

There is a cursed place known as the Abyss -
Many don't know that it even exists;
It's a bottomless pit with smoke-filled air;
Abode of dark angels; the old dragon's lair.
Miserable creatures; banished and chained
As spoils of rebellion - a prison they gained.

They've waited long for the turn of the key;
For a short while they'll all be set free;
It's written that they will torture the doomed
Before they themselves are forever co… Continue

Another year has come to an end;
A new one's awaiting around the bend -
It's time to recall memories painful or dear;
Some now quite faded; some crystal clear.

How did we fare – did we stay at our posts;
Was knowing the Father our only boast;
Did we see hardships as stepping-stones
Or did we face trials with pitiful groans?

How did we fare – can we honestly say
We did God's will for us every day?
When we were weak did we kneel down and ask
God for strength to complete ev'ry task?

How did we f… Continue

Do You See That Man?
Do you see that Man - the One upon the Tree
Who used to walk the shores of the Galilean Sea?
Some say that His coming has long since been foretold;
By dead kings and teachers and our own prophets of old.

He claimed He was the Son of God… Continue

The Shepherd King
As nighttime cloaked my velvet dream
I heard Him call your name
He said “I Am the Shepherd King;
It was for you I came.

It was for you that I was born;
It was for you I cried;
It was for you my flesh was torn;
It was for you I died.

I thought… Continue

In the Northern Hemisphere
It gets cold this time of year.
Frozen rivers stop their flow;
The ground below covered with snow.

Families gathered together
Sheltered warmly from bad weather
Sharing a meal on Christmas Day
Served in bone china from a tray.

Drinking chocolate hot and steamy
Eating pudding sweet and creamy;
Exchanging gifts 'midst Christmas cheer -
Oh, what a lovely time of year!

In the Southern Hemisphere
Christmas-time is drawing near;
The weather's gone from cold to hot
And wint… Continue