Faye Gibson Poet Lyric

Soul Meadows

Upon the meadows of my soul
in light my Savior walks with me,
and, oh, the bliss that there we find,
companions in tranquility.
Communion sweet!  Earth knows not how
to counterfeit the peace He brings;
yet all I long for He provides.
My soul to Him in rapture clings.

The fragrance of our fellowship
wafts gently on the meadow's breeze;
each moment shared, a blossom, sweet;
His full attention all receive.
The wide expanses of my soul
yield boundless treasure to explore,
and what a precious Guide I found
when I surrendered, made Him Lord.

No hollow gouged by Sorrow's awl,
no cavern mined in great despair
is too deep for His love to fill,
too dark to see Him shining, fair.
The fiery trials burn the dross;
my silver He would purify
till gazing deep within my heart,
His image glows in clear reply.

Continual welcome may He find;
never in straying would I start.
Lord, stroll the meadows of my soul
and climb the mountains of my heart.
I want Thee always close to stay
to reign unchallenged in my breast;
how sweetly conquered is my soul,
how in surrender I find rest.

Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright, 1987

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Danielle Satterfield June 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM I enjoyed reading this poem. It is so amazing how one can express there feeling with there poetry.

Mel Merrill June 4, 2014 at 12:42 PM Nice write, Faye. Nice to come across a poem so spiritually honest. Good for you, my friend :)

Diane Christian June 3, 2014 at 4:08 PM beautiful, i love God too and its wonderful to share what we have. look forward to reading more of your faith poems

Sara Kendrick June 3, 2014 at 1:18 PM Enjoyed reading your faith based work today..It speaks well of your testimony..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara