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Easter Sonnet

Lift up your heads, you gates, in one accord
so that the King of Glory may come in.
Who is the King of Glory? He is Lord
whose hands are clean whose heart is free from sin.
What kind of king would leave his glorious throne
to wear a crown of thorns upon his head?
Or give his life for those he called his own?
Yet we rejoice - he lives who once was dead!
All heaven's angels join the saints in songs
of worship for the One who conquered death.
'The tomb is empty', sing the blessed throngs -
the Spirit fills each lung with faithful breath.
Such faith is in the One who rose again...
I know that my Redeemer lives - amen!


Job 19:25 "For I know that my Redeemer lives,
    and at the last he will stand upon the earth"

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Charles Reese Date: 5/28/2022 11:39:00 AM A wonderful English Sonnet about our Savior. You did not disappoint with content or style. I could not have said it better. I have many poems on Him myself. I think you would like them, particularly "Heaven Song" which is at the bottom of my send page of poems. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 5/28/2022 9:04:00 PM Charles, it's very nice to meet you, especially in dialogue about the Savior. Thank you for the edifying words, and for the suggestion to visit your Heaven Song. God bless ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/26/2022 12:48:00 PM Hi my friend, the love and empathy that is evident throughout all your faithful blessed writes, is a balm on my soul. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/26/2022 5:39:00 PM What a lovely thing to say, dear friend. I hope we can continue to edify and encourage each other through poetry and comments for many years to come. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/22/2022 3:47:00 PM You glorify God magnificently with your well metered sonnet, John. It's always a treat to find comments from you here and then discover you have written something new! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/24/2022 6:42:00 PM Thank you for that high compliment, friend. It is my utmost desire to glorify God.

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/22/2022 4:22:00 AM I have always since knowing that scripture exists enjoyed it coming to my memory. Amazing the prophesy by Job so long before his and my redeemer was upon this earth and He the Redeemer is coming again, and I think soon very soon. I feel you have created something new from the scripture to capture our attention. Thanks for the nice review of my work. Sara Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/24/2022 6:41:00 PM Sara, thank you for the lovely visit and comment. It is always a delight to know someone has found the words I've rearranged from Scripture to be meaningful. God bless your day ~ John

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/21/2022 8:42:00 PM Beautiful sentiments of the resurrection! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2022 11:26:00 PM Thank you, my sister!

Kenneth Cheney Date: 4/19/2022 11:33:00 AM A jubilant Easter Sonnet and triumphant reminder of the victory of life. Death is a defeated foe. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2022 11:26:00 PM I agree! Thank you for stopping by Kenneth. Your kindness is always appreciated.

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/18/2022 3:16:00 AM Amen! What a wonderful sonnet, John, combining Psalms and other Biblical passages, beautiful writing:) enjoyed:) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/21/2022 11:25:00 PM Thank you for reading and joining in the resurrection joy, dear Jo.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/17/2022 11:36:00 PM I am so happy to stop by this Easter and be greeted with your glorious Easter sonnet John. Beautifully written! I hope you enjoyed Easter. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/18/2022 12:21:00 AM Easter blessings to you, dear friend. Thank you for coming by and lifting me with your generous, giving spirit.

Anil Deo Date: 4/17/2022 8:24:00 PM Well crafted! Thank you my dear Brother in Christ Jesus. For this love-offering. Hallelujah. Thrilled u quote Job, who in utter miseryvwas inspired ( by Spirit) to need a Redeemer. And prophesy Jesus on earth!! Glory to our Savior Yeshua-Jesus. Amen Login to Reply John Watt Date: 4/18/2022 12:23:00 AM Amen, my friend. Thank you for sending your faith enthusiasm my way. God bless you richly ~ John