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

John 7:37-38 – On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying,“If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” The Feast of Tabernacles drew to a close; The last great day of celebration arose. The priest with water came near to the altar, And joy overflowed in song and in laughter. Then Jesus stood and shouted to all A wonderful, beautiful invitation call: If any man thirst, let him come unto Me! Living water will flow so abundantly! If any man, any man, any man thirst, Let him come to the One Who’s preeminently first! Nothing else satisfies mankind’s deepest longings These all fall far short: fame, pleasure, belongings. I wish I had been at the temple that day, To hear those great words that Jesus did say! I’d have fought through the crowd to fall at His feet, To answer, “I’m here; please make me compl

John 6:20 – “  But He [Jesus] saith to them, “It is I; be not afraid.” “It is I,” our Savior said To men so full of dread; At His “Be not afraid,” Their doubts were all assuaged. “It is I,” He whispers yet When our hearts today would fret; And there’s no storm can ever His presence from us sever. “Be of good cheer,” He smiles* When we’re cornered by life’s trials, And somehow in our souls we know He’ll see us through; our faith does grow. I thank You then, my Jesus! Your words bring peace and steadiness. You’re with me every day and night. I trust You with all that brings fright. And since You love me, love me so, May I to You a smile show. We’re in this storm together, Lord, And I rejoice in Your good Word. *See Mark 6:50