Advice For Falling Angels

As angels descending, bring from above, Heavenly Father’s reminders so grand, Praised echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Ere in a tight spot; if sin comes to shove, Listen to father; obey God’s command. As angels descending, bring from above. His beautiful message that fights Satan’s glove, Faith to continue and strength to withstand, Praised echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Heralding wisdom from hopes sweetest dove. A branch of the olive clinched in faith’s hand. As angels descending, bring from above. Love everlasting, which Jesus taught of. Righteous salvation, which for us was planned, Praised echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Enticement seems sweet, like deadly foxglove. Succumbing brings darkness into a bright land. As angels descending, bring from above, Prized echoes of mercy, whispers of love- By Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 16, 2012 Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: ~ Fallen Angel ~ Sponsored by: Tracie ~*~ Indigo Dreamweaver NOTE: Includes this Fanny J. Crosby quote within the villanelle form, “~ Angels descending, bring from above, Echoes of mercy, whispers of love ~”