John Leong Poet Rhyme

Rak Chazak

That was the battle cry
with Joshua and his men;
enemies they thus defied
at the Promised Land.

"Rak Chazak!" they roared!
sent shivers down the spine;
the multitude then crossed
to fight within good time.

Be strong and of good courage
the meaning of this saying;
we need Him in this Age
far from fires flaming.

David did the same
running to Goliath;
thus "Rak Chazak's" fame
a pebble killed him yet!

Now in modern times
this battle cry employ;
behind Enemies' lines
the Christ with us destroy!

Amen!

"Rak Chazak" or "Chazak Amats"
are mentioned as the battle cry 
when Joshua and the Israelites
defeated their enemies
as they entered the Promised Land.
It basically means, "be strong and
of good courage".

Joshua 1:9 states:
"Have i not commanded you?
Be strong and of good courage,
do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord thy God is with thee
wherever you go."

Amen!

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Vijay Pandit September 20, 2017 at 6:03 AM Thanks to you, I read something I didn't know--a poem of prayer and courage--well done John! John Leong September 20, 2017 at 11:21 AM Blessed be the Lord! yes, Amen! it's new to me too, Vijay; let's all pitch in to work His harvest as how we can, for the End is near; thanks for your kind words. cheers!

Silent One September 20, 2017 at 5:01 AM Thank you for the informative poem.. John Leong September 20, 2017 at 11:23 AM Amen! to His Glory! yes, i am honoured by your comments; let's be alert to more acts that will bring Him glory. thanks, Silent One for your patronage. cheers!

John Leong September 20, 2017 at 4:06 AM Rak Chazak is new to me, and i found it only recently. it amazes me that this can mean so much to us in times as these. "be strong, and of good courage," is very timely too; so let's continue to pray the Lord to deliver us by day and night; and grant us the victory over Darkness till the Lord comes. Amen!