Heroes of the Gospel

From mouth to ear, from hand to hand
Through persecution in dangerous lands
Jesus is looking for souls 

And in response, the heroes of the Gospel shine their light
Most not assigned to war before; called now for the highest of fights
While this most precious fact remains
That at some point they each said to themselves
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Is worth more than my life

And so they ride at the speed of God
As an extension of His mercy
And carrying His law
Way back to Acts of the Apostles
There have been heroes of the Gospel

Through gladius and lion's teeth 
Through torture, fire and unbelief
There weren't too many hearts unshaken
When heroes prayed for their assailants

They wear the chains that don't unlock
They've preached the word from chopping blocks
But they would never feel whole
If they weren't trying to save souls

Way back to Acts of the Apostles
There have been heroes of the Gospel
Until the enemy is toppled
There will be heroes of the Gospel!

Matthew 16:18 KJV
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

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Date: 3/13/2020 9:51:00 AM
I adore this line. "And so they ride at the speed of God" and the rest of it.
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Date: 4/12/2019 9:57:00 PM
Cool poem -JT
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/13/2019 8:49:00 AM
Thanks for reading it!
Date: 4/11/2019 10:39:00 AM
Such a fine piece Kyle, proclaiming truly the heroes of the gospel with so many facing persecution as the covenants did here in Scotland. Such an inspiring piece indeed!
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/11/2019 1:49:00 PM
Thanks Gordon, I am so very inspired by the lengths that the Apostles were willing to go and the other Christians that followed from than to now! As you wrote in your poem about faith, God plants the seeds of faith in us very deeply so that it will become unshakable!
Date: 4/10/2019 2:54:00 PM
I love your faith Kyle - I chose Biblical studies for my 1st and honors degree and loved and treasured every assignment I had to do, and the research I had to do . I don't know if you have read Gordon McConnel's poems - perhaps you will enjoy his wonderful poetry. Hugs, Jennifer. Be blessed my friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/10/2019 3:00:00 PM
I will check out his poems for sure I bet they are up my alley haha thank you for your kind compliments! I have just started studying "Foxe's Book of Martyrs", haven't gotten too much further then the Apostles but it fascinates me so much and I hope to study at a real school one day as you did. My youtube degree just doesn't make the cut hehehe
Date: 4/4/2019 8:24:00 AM
A Passionate, Artistic and Poetic Story Of History And God. Love This, A Favorite Of Mine. Vickie
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/10/2019 1:19:00 PM
I am so glad you thought so! Thanks for reading it I'm honored
Date: 4/3/2019 7:10:00 AM
Their stories are still there to inspire..Well expressed..
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/10/2019 1:18:00 PM
Thanks for reading it Joseph and commenting I really appreciate it
Date: 4/2/2019 7:22:00 AM
Words of faith and inspiration..I feel in your words the passion for God:And so they ride at the speed of God As an extension of His Mercy. A resounding message of spirituality your wrote, Kyle.
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/10/2019 1:18:00 PM
Your continual support has meant the world to me Vijay. I pray we are still reading eachother in years to come!
Date: 4/2/2019 4:11:00 AM
Awe inspiring dear Mr. Kritikos! Remain blessed!
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Kyle Kriticos
Date: 4/10/2019 1:17:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading it :)
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