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Journey On Jericho Road

Journey on Jericho Road Shattered grace in jagged nights on the road to Jericho; Ev’ry step and ev’ry breath are filled with shame I know I am to blame; I build a wall to hide my face so you can’t see All the pain I’ve caused – all the misery The blazing sun rushes in on waves - this wilderness knows my name Shadows trip my ev’ry step – detours crosscut - If only and yeah but…. I try to sneak behind my shame so you can’t see The walls I build – no possibilities On Jericho Road Then your trumpet sounds And all my walls fall down, Lord; On Jericho Road Where saints and sinners seek And find their Savior. My coat is gone. My soul grows thin. I shiver in the sunburned wind. Dust blinds my eyes but I still reach to see Milestones of hope guiding me To shelters of your promise for the journey – Resting place – oasis where you find me My wind burned heart in shade can rest – grace restored in tenderness No barriers and no blockades to your loving arms – Fear displaced and disarmed; Rising from the wells of souls - I finally see Hope stands up, shouts “Gloria!” a guarantee On Jericho Road Then your trumpet sounds And all my walls fall down, Lord; On Jericho Road Where saints and sinners seek And find their Savior. Song form AAB – AAB Lyrics adapted from the song Jericho Road 7-9-20

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Date: 9/15/2021 6:58:00 AM
Sam, congratulations on your win in my "I" contest, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/15/2021 10:10:00 AM
Constance, thank you! This is one of my very favorite lyrics. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to dust it off and bring it back again. I send you my gratitude wrapped in ribbons of affection and peace!
Date: 9/13/2021 10:14:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on this win. I loved reading it again. "Wonderful" Have a great/blessed day.....................
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/15/2021 10:08:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula! The contest theme was a wonderful opportunity to bring this to light again! I am so glad you enjoyed it the second time around! Sending you blessings!
Date: 8/11/2020 9:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/poem. Life is a walk down, "Jericho Road." I love where you say, "And all my walls fall down, Lord;." So very true. He takes the walls in our lives down. Enjoy your win and day...........
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Date: 8/9/2020 10:46:00 AM
Although I'm not familiar with the song, I do love the lyrics you wrote, Sam. We certainly meet challenges throughout our lives. Lately, I've been listening for that "trumpet," as it seems that's where we're headed. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 8/9/2020 6:25:00 AM
Sam if I ever want to fill my cup of reading with a gracious offering of hope and the guiding light in storms, I know where to look. I love how you weave such soothing poems around that theme. Congratulations on your win! Much love :)
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Date: 8/9/2020 5:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your lyrical win, Sam. We know there are no walls we can build to hide from God's vision, not even a wall around our heart.
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Date: 8/9/2020 5:16:00 AM
Exceptional, wonderfully rendered poem, Sam:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/8/2020 8:44:00 PM
"Dust blinds my eyes but I still reach to see / Milestones of hope guiding me". Glorious lyrics, Sam. Happy to see this song of hope receive a "W". God bless you, my dear friend ~ John
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Date: 8/8/2020 7:08:00 PM
This is an amazing song lyric Sam, I was looking for a song to the melody of Chariots of fire, but this is too good to ignore, thanks for your entry and congrats on a top win!
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Date: 7/18/2020 9:43:00 PM
You write lyrics so well Sam, hope you're well and enjoy your weekend Over Fork Over Tom
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