Remarkable Stones
For this wondrous blessed adventure
My faith revisits divine stones’ feature
Commencing from great Creator’s gesture
for Eden garden’s functional posture.
Toward gem stones’ trip showcasing beauty
I behold them displayed with dignity
Adorning high priest of integrity
Twelve of them sparkled midst obscurity.
Along valley-battle where God’s might reigned
David’s stone prevailed; championship gained
Over Goliath’s force, haughtily stained
Proving the power of child-like trust, unfeigned.
Magnificent upon the holy land
Flashing redemption encounters so grand
Chief corner stone* stays as foundation-stand
Saviour reaching-out by His loving hand.
The lively stones** midst revival-worship
Testified about the Lord’s leadership
Thanking Him for entrusted stewardship
While triumphing in His gracious kingship.
Finally, my heart sings with blest praise-delight
Enthralled by precious stones*** before my sight
New heaven and new earth radiantly bright
Where Jesus Christ is forever the light!
*Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
**1Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
***Revelation 21:19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones…
August 11, 2021
10th place, "STONES" Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco; judged on 8/14/2021.
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