Never Beyond Distant Shores
Never beyond distant shores is my Savior and Lord*
Who knows my best condition!
My soul He freed from hell’s eternal damnation
He redeemed me, giving me His salvation
Making me a heaven-bound citizen with eternal life’s possession.
Never beyond distant shores is my satisfaction Grantor
Who shows my bestowed privilege!
My spirit He assured that I’m His child He does acknowledge
He endowed me with precious inheritance based on His pledge
Making me a potential investor in His divine work’s mileage.
Never beyond distant shores is my tranquility Source
Who fixes my peaceful being!
My body He made the temple of the Holy Spirit I must be obeying
He enables me to grow in His grace while unceasingly praying
Making me a blessed Christian, while in His will, I keep on staying.
Never beyond distant shores is my true Lover
Who completes my wholeness!
My heart He fills with His joy, mirth and gladness
He meets my insufficiency and nothingness with timeliness
Making me a rich heir in His gracious and loving bountifulness.
Never beyond distant shores is my sovereign Guide
Who settles my perspective!
My mind He renewed when my sins He did forgive
He teaches me by His counsels that His Word delights to give
Making me a wise learner, as for Him, I decide to live.
Never beyond distant shores is my triumph-Enabler
Who builds up my testimony’s history!
My desire He has geared toward proclaiming the Gospel story
He subdues my selfishness, pride, and worldliness that bring me misery
Making me a faithful steward, determined to serve Him toward His victory
Never beyond distant shores is my faith-Upholder
Who is my life’s sturdy anchor!
My strength He empowers by His might where I find succor
He straightens me in my pursuit for holiness while for Him I labor
Making me a fruitful life-builder in leading others to His friendship’s harbor.
*Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
June 20, 2018
8th Place, Distant Shores Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Robert Haigh; judged on 6/22/2018.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2018
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