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The Sanctuary

Beneath a sanctuary of the tree

                                     I lift my prayer on bended knee
                                         
                                           You know each Heart, 

                                              And worship true

                                   So here, my God, I worship You

                                    I am here, part of Your church

                                  Beneath the shade of aging birch                          

                                  God, You see each single mind

                                    Father, You're so loving, kind

                                   Oh God, how is it You can see

                                           The great expanse 
                              
                                               And even me


                              Oh, How You know pretentiousness,

                              The base, unkind, the fuss or mess

                                 But I feel Your love, Your Breath

                                  In the height, and in the depth

                                 In the meadowlarks sweet song 

                                The morning stars eternal long
 
                                  In Tabernacles, Love's Accord

                              In joy, in song, and in Your Word

                                   
                                    I'll sing of Your goodness, 

                                     Praise You, with elation

                               My voice joins in praise Lord with

                                    Tongues of each nation

                                A tiny spark from within me

                             From neathe my sanctuary tree

                                     You hear our songs!

                                     You see each heart!
                          
                            I lift my voice, I'll sing my part.   

                       
                         The meadowlark will sing Your praise

                         The sunshine beams in joyous rays

                                        And here am I 

                                     Beneath the tree
                                     
                          I lift my praise on bended knee

Copyright © Bj Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2023

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Sotto Poet Date: 3/21/2023 6:05:00 AM A poem with such deep feelings. BJ, the influence of your thoughts of devotion is felt through. A mournful supplication. Your writing has a calming voice that calms people's spirits. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/23/2023 3:07:00 PM Sotto, your words so bless me :) I am so uplifted by your comment, thank you so much. I hope your day is going well, and I look forward to coming over and reading more of your poetry on your site :) Be blessed <3

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/20/2023 5:51:00 AM So heartfelt a poem. Your words of faith resonate throughout, BJ. A solemn prayer. Soothing voice of your write comforts souls. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/23/2023 3:06:00 PM Thank you Vijay :) His peace is a profound peace, and I am glad I was able to convey this through my poem. Have a blessed day my friend <3

Daniel Turner Date: 3/19/2023 3:02:00 PM It's a lovely prayer/poem BJ . I admire your conviction. Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/23/2023 2:41:00 PM Thank you Daniel, I feel blessed by your comment. I have come to realize, that no matter where we are, the Father has blessed us so incredibly with His beautiful creation, and it is in itself singing His praise :)