John Hamilton Poet Rhyme

Let Your Kingdom Come

"Let your kingdom come!"

Let your kingdom come we pray,
these words of the Lord's prayer
Are these mere words of fantasy,
left hanging in the air?

Do you understand the meaning,
of  "Let your kingdom come"?
It's a petition for God's government,
to rule over everyone!

Millions of times over generations,
these words have been spoken
But, hopes and dreams of a better world,
are left shattered and broken

Is it in vain Jesus taught us to pray
this invocation?
Or will it come in our lifetime and
give birth to celebration?


John Derek Hamilton
November 07,2020

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FJ Thomas December 1, 2020 at 11:44 AM It is not often I read someone pointing to the meaning of this key biblical instruction; well done John. John Hamilton December 1, 2020 at 1:18 PM Thanks Flo, yeah we have to keep praying for God's kingdom to come, and all the difficulties we experience from imperfect human rule will be gone, and paradise on earth restored! What a wonderful hope! Have a great day! JD

Alexis Y. November 9, 2020 at 3:34 PM I am hopeful that the prayer that Jesus prayed “ Let Thy Kingdom Be Done” is not in vain. I appreciate that you write these types of writes. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis John Hamilton November 9, 2020 at 6:35 PM Thanks Alexis, such good news is coming one world government for all humans under God's Kingdom!!

Silent One November 8, 2020 at 7:46 AM I hope everybody who is searching for a kingdom gets to reside in the one they choose.. yet, we know life is not simple.. A testament to your faith John... John Hamilton November 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thanks SO I'm glad you came by today, God's government will come and rule over everyone, it will be a better government that exists for all peoples benefit, if they so choose....

Vijay Pandit November 7, 2020 at 3:09 PM I found the essence of your prayer in these words: .....But, hopes and dreams of a better world, are left shattered and broken....Lovely sentiments, John, no matter which faith or religion people believe in. John Hamilton November 7, 2020 at 3:36 PM It's true Vijay, God's kingdom will bring blessings to the whole world, a world united in peace and brotherhood. The colloquial English expression till kingdom come means never, and so it goes people have lost hope waiting two thousand years for the kingdom to come. Glad you came by today, I always appreciate your visits!

Carolyn Devonshire November 7, 2020 at 2:14 PM The Lord's Prayer is special and said by Catholics as well as Protestants. I see your understanding of "Thy kingdom come on Earth as it is in heaven" and it's a good interpretation. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have such a loving Father guiding us through life on Earth? Awesome poem, John. Will save it in my faves as one of the best poems of faith I've ever read. Hugs, Carolyn John Hamilton November 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM Wow thanks Carolyn for such an enthusiastic response, the prayer finishes "your will be done ON EARTH as it is in heaven, so it's true what a wonderful world here on earth when his kingdom comes! Thanks also for the fave! Carolyn Devonshire November 7, 2020 at 2:15 PM This deserves a POTD!