That All the World May Know

From The time I was a boy
when mother raised me at her knee,
from the time I was a boy
I was already beginning to see

From the time I was a boy
I’d walk with mother to the well,
from the time I was a boy
I was already beginning to tell

The call upon my life
as to manhood I would grow,
the call upon my life
that all the world may know

The call upon my life 
would lead me to the cross,
the call upon my life; 
my Father’s greatest cost.

And now I am with Him
though I drank the dreaded cup,
and now I am with Him
as by Him I was raised up.

And now I am with Him
seated at My Father’s Right Hand,
and now I am with Him
as the Door to Heavenly Lands.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Townsend Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 7:02 PM
So much faith calls out from each line in this write. Spirit is smiling down from Heaven I am sure. Well penned. Smiles from Lolita
Bono Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM
I finally wrote a positive poem.I just let the pen flow and it came out. It's called Life is to Short.check it out tell me what you think.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 5:21 AM
Beautiful, Ace.
Golden Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Beautiful testimony as seen through the Savior's eyes~ Hugs, Donna
Haick Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Wat a beautiful write, Doug! I know that Jesus smiling as you wrote this! Peace and love, Audrey P.S. Thank you for your comments! Happy Thnxgiving!
Ace Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 6:37 PM
For the curious, passing by reader, this poem is relating to the earthly days of Jesus during His sojourn here and beyond. Lightwalker
Sweetheart Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Beautiful inspirational write and such a joy for all of us to read... thankxxx for sharing... blessings ... luv .. Soup Mail, Lightwalker
Devonshire Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 6:32 AM
There is nothing more profound than receiving a call from God and you express your feelings so beautifully as you describe the influence He had throughout your life. Excellent work, Doug! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 5:08 AM
Very inspiring write. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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