A Frio River Baptism

Down to the river so many went that day,
As brother Bobby and Pastor Ray baptized them the old fashioned way.
Such a beautiful site to behold,
Warm hearts receiving our Savior in waters so cold.

Such a devotion, such a great thing,
To see so many dedicating their lives to Jesus, you could almost hear the angels sing.
They went by twos as each declared their faith to the Lord,
Each testimony given individually as each was in search of Heaven as their final reward.

New spirits arose from that river that day,
Cleansed, made anew with a new song in their heart and the feeling all would be okay.
A new road to travel as the old ways were buried that day,
A new reason for life with the assurance that Jesus is never far away.

Such a meaningful day, seeing so many souls surrendering to our Lord,
And all in one accord.
A day I think I’ll never forget,
Seeing so many happy faces and so many that were wet.

According to the towns population approximately one sixteenth of its population was
baptized that day.
Awesome show of Christian faith is something I’m proud to say.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 26, 2009 at 5:14 AM
I am so happy to be able to read your amazing poetry today Ron. I thank you for sharing your writing. Love, Carol
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2009 at 3:04 AM
Great write Ron I can remember when I got baptized it was a great day. Thank you for your comments on my video it was a blessing and encouraging to read. God Bless my friend. Leon
Kendrick Avatar
August 25, 2009 at 1:16 PM
That is exciting. If all of America could have that kind of awakening. Keep writing. Sara
Devonshire Avatar
August 25, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Wow! Baptizing one-sixteenth of a town's population in one day is quite a blessing indeed. The entire town should feel reborn now, knowing they are thriving in God's grace. Your description of the baptism was so beautiful, Ronald. But nothing can be more beautiful than seeing people declair "their faith to the Lord." God bless you for sharing this inspirational write! Love, Carolyn
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