Written 3 September 2023 Placed First in No. 1241 New Poems Only Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand
It is the flame of faith full bright That guides men to the rightful path, Clears away the darkness of night And trims down their pride and their wrath It is the flame of faith full bright That brightens the dark days of life, Sharpens our weak and ailing sight And does soften our daily strife. It is the flame of faith full bright That does restore warmth during The gloom of wanton wintry nights, To souls ailing and suffering. It is the flame of faith full bright That drives away dark delusions, To the soul confers true delight And clears the haze of illusions, It is the flame of faith full bright That vests lasting peace in the mind Illumines human life with light And steers men happiness to find. Such a flame stems from the sacred lamp And draws its fuel from the sky, And bears marks of the divine stamp From the Almighty Lord up high. Let it for ever just shine bright From the very depth of our heart Until from life we do depart To melt in His immensity With faith in His eternity, Where prevails His eternal Light “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,” - Timothy 1:6
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