Eileen Manassian Poet Free verse

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The Name of Jesus

In those final moments
before you breathed your last
all you heard
was spat out at you in hate
insults inflicting wounds
deeper than the nails
that riveted your body
to that cross

Out of eyes
swollen almost shut you saw
the ones you’d come to save
foaming at the mouth
in a rave
no time to swallow saliva
because the fast paced taunts
had no pause

your ears filled
not only with blood
but with curses that lacerated
your breaking heart
flaying it
with ever word
how absurd
that these humans 
couldn't see the nature of the One
Who could with a WORD
make them all cower
stripped of their power
and He could set Himself free
but...it was not to be
because of His indescribable love
for you...
for me...

Oh, Jesus!

One day
Your ears will fill with praises
songs of victory
dedicated to you
pouring from the lips 
of a very different throng
those who to you belong
the saved and the strong
singing at Your feet
lifting Your name high
where it was meant to be
above all names

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

Only you know if I’ll be there 
if your eyes will fix on mine
shining love that's Divine
as I sing with the rest
a love song to You, Jesus

Only by Grace
only through You
Jesus…

“What a beautiful name it is!”

Eileen Manassian

Inspired by What a Beautiful Name it Is by the group Voice of Lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiIMtID54K8

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Ronald A. Williams August 5, 2017 at 3:19 PM Very nice drama put into words of a true life event my sister. Keep on praising His name to all. Visit my website www.jesuschristvisition.net true story testimony, and book. Take care and God Bless

Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2017 at 12:24 AM This is such a loving gift to celebrate the love Jesus has for us all. Beautiful, Eileen, just beautiful! : ) Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 1:46 AM Thanks, dear Connie. I was inspired by the song...He is an example to us. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM I can't think of a more beautiful name or more meaniful way to express in words your love for our Savior. Hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 1:46 AM Thanks, Richard. I do have some spiritual writes here. Too bad not many focus on those...Hugs

Harry Horsman July 18, 2017 at 3:12 PM This is beautiful Eileen, would it be different today i wonder.. Eileen Manassian July 19, 2017 at 2:51 AM Good to have a visit, Harry. I don't think much would be different. Those who try to live godly and upright lives often go against the grain of those who don't. Thanks for the visit.

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 18, 2017 at 9:11 AM Such a beautiful poem of praise, Eileen. You uplifted the name of Jesus Christ w/an able pen. This poem gave me chills and thrills when you depicted the crucifixion and heavenly assembly in fine detail. Special poem and instant fave. Love always. Eileen Manassian July 19, 2017 at 2:52 AM I'm glad this simple write was a source of blessing, Freddie. I have often wondered what it would be like to be among the saved...seeing him with my own eyes. Bless you for your encouraging words.

Eve Roper July 17, 2017 at 10:41 AM Such a wonderful poem motivated by the spirit of God... moving those fingers of His vessel to write this beautiful poem. God is with you and within you.... Hugs with my embrace to say peace be with you dear friend.... Eileen Manassian July 17, 2017 at 11:51 AM Thank you so much, Eve. I know writes about the Lord don't get as many views as they should. It's just that way in life. I appreciate your visit and your love for the Lord which shines in your response. God bless, dear.

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2017 at 6:49 PM A beautiful poem for the most beautiful man born on this planet! Now I need to listen to the video you have shown. Is this for the new contest about Christianity? If so, I think it would be a sure winner. Eileen Manassian July 17, 2017 at 4:20 AM Loved that first sentence of your reply, Andrea. Yes, He is. Nothing can change that. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever....I didn't know there was a contest up. I haven't joined one in ages. I just recently was asked by Paul to write with him for the collab contest. That's the only one I've joined in many many months. This can to me after having heard this amazing song. Hugs

Dean Wood July 16, 2017 at 3:20 PM Eileen, There isn't anything I could add to this beautiful tribute to the Savior. Amen! And, so very well written! - Dean Eileen Manassian July 17, 2017 at 4:21 AM Thank you, Dean. I've written several spiritual pieces. Unfortunately, those don't get read as much as the other writes. One can only be amazed by the beauty of such a Savior. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2017 at 2:40 PM I always have a hard time writing of my love for Jesus because I want to say it perfectly. So deep and wide his love is, so many names, so much to say. I'm singing his praise with you! Lovely Eileen! Eileen Manassian July 17, 2017 at 4:23 AM Thank you, dear Kim. I understand your need to do Him justice. The good thing is he understands our limitations and finds joy in our babble. :) Remember the verse...."make a joyful NOISE to the Lord". Blessings.