A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.” John 14:23 When Jesus came to visit me, I needed it so much. I was so desperate for His help; I had to have His touch. He came this morning as I woke, and said He’d spend the day; He said He’d stay right by my side, and direct my every way. His eyes looked deep into my own with strength to steady me. I needed His kind leadership if I’d untangled be From all the mess that I’d let build in house and mind alike. His smile brought hope that His great wisdom would set it all aright. I wondered if He had the time, or if I ought to even ask The great King of the universe to bother with my task. He assured me of His love and that, because of omnipresence, He did indeed have all the time to with me take up residence. I tried then to remember to abide in Him all day, For Jesus has the answer for each st...

"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us..." 1 John 4:16 All I need I find in You Because You love me I love You Captain of my salvation Deliverer of my soul from sin Emmanuel - God with me Friend Who listens tenderly God Almighty, Sovereign Prince Hero always my defense Into my heart forever to stay Jesus walks with me today King Who has been kind to me Lord of creation's history Magnificent authority Never changing eternally Open arms to all who come Perfect holiness is this Son Quickening Word within my heart Redeemer, Leader, Love Thou art Shepherd Who gives strong embrace True way to heaven, the Father's place Under girding anchor though waves roll Vine Who brings life to my soul Warring Lion, wounded Lamb Xtolled forever, the great I AM Yes, You are my Jesus Christ! Zenith of Light, my Paradise