The Coming Together of John and Joan

On a day a number of centuries ago
John Calvin met the great heroine, Joan of Arc,
they both had much indeed in common
in their lives, on God's side, they made their mark

Both were born and came from France
so language was not a problem at all
they had both been mightily used of God
humbly both bowed to obey God's call

John spoke admirably of Joan's bravery
asking did you really hear a voice?
one so audible so clear to be God
oh yes Joan said it was no ordinary noise

Joan spoke of Calvin's work in Geneva
what was it like to see such transformation?
John answered it wasn't me,  the spirit of God
it was His work to speak through God's revelation

So much to share can't tell it all now
John and Joan were now real true friends
their great love for Jesus their saviour
who died for their sins for their souls to mend

(I've brought together John Calvin the Swiss reformer(1509-1564)  and Joan of Arc who rescued France from English domination. (1412-1431), both French by birth and both mightily used of God. They both lived in different periods of history but thought it would be nice to bring them together and imagine what friends they could be)

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Date: 6/14/2019 12:34:00 PM
I've read about the famous Joan of arc somewhere so this was interesting. The poem satisfies my thirst for superb rhyming and flow so this was great to read. Kudos. Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/14/2019 1:38:00 PM
Thanks my friend, Glad you liked it, have a great day, Gordon
Date: 6/14/2019 3:58:00 AM
- A wonderful story, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/14/2019 10:04:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, glad you enjoyed it. Hugs and blessings,Gordon
Date: 6/13/2019 3:32:00 PM
A great imaginative write Gordon about two truly noble characters in History - love this poem - faved it! Hugs, Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/13/2019 3:43:00 PM
Thanks again Jennifer, so pleased you liked it for, in fact, I felt there was so much more to say on this twosome so I've written a follow-up which I'll get put on PS sometime soon. Have a great Friday tomorrow, Gordon
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