Best Holiness Poems
This poem was inspired by Gershon Wolf’s poem
If God is Holy, then What of Me.
Only the Holy
Only the Holy speak to God on High
Only the Holy seek the reason why
He knows every heartache we each plod through
In prayer God will wing solace to you.
Only the Holy bestow peace on earth,
Only the Holy share their love with mirth
Singing songs of thankfulness joy and praise
For the glorious world our dear Lord gave.
Only the Holy conceive how faith feels
Only the Holy perceive that faith heals
Vanishing sorrows that disturb one’s heart
They are gone forever, afar apart.
Only the Holy head toward the light
Only the Holy with faith shining bright
Their compassionate pure hearts tell us so
Sharing the news in tales of long ago.
Only the Holy follow God's footprints
Only the Holy are freed from all sin
They feel the pain of our Lord's sacrifice
That gifts close of life flights to paradise.
Only the Holy learn what God can do
Only the Holy construct a breakthrough
Righteousness leads to heaven’s gates
Where the Lord meets and greets us face to face..
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28th April 2023
Neither in the cavernous cathedral
nor in the minister’s glittering vestments
But in the anguish of the widow
the outstretched hand of the beggar
The loneliness of the orphan ~ There
you will find it, if that is what you truly seek
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midnight spills like ink
across the pews~
no carols here,
only the hush of stone
holding its breath.
a single candle trembles,
casting shadows
that kneel without sound.
even the stars
have forgotten their lines.
somewhere, a child
presses a palm to the glass,
watching the cold
swallow the town whole.
this is how holiness happens:
not in triumph or light,
but in the quiet fracture
between longing
and the weight
of an unanswered prayer.
The most beautiful thing
in this world to me,
is to see someone living holy
The way they talk,
the way they walk
I love how they comport themself
Their meekness,
their gentle way
Their firm resolve
to not get swayed
by temptations that are so commonplace
It's the beauty of holiness
on full display
Come, wrap your arms around it,
it could be yours today
The most beautiful thing
in this world to me,
is to see myself living holy
Meditating and praying
Giving comfort and staying
to help the poor and sick of heart
Charity and forgiving
Embracing love as the purest way of living
That's the message of holiness
The most beautiful dream
in this world to me,
is seeing everyone living holy
There is a road to happiness. It is a smooth and narrow road. There are no potholes or curves. It is a straight road. It also goes on forever.
There is a road to adventure. You will never know a stranger upon this road, for everyone who travels upon it has the same goal in mind--to sit in the presence of the LORD. To learn of the greater things of life that cannot be purchased at a convenient store.
There is a road to contentment. You will never long for anything of this world ever again. Your burdens are light and you only need a knapsack. In your knapsack is your Bible and a fresh red juicy apple. Everywhere you pass on this road leads you to joy and contentment. Your needs are provided for along the way.
The Highway to Holiness is a real road. It is a road in the spiritual realm. It is a road that will never allow you to get off course as long as you remain close to God. The LORD is the One who is in charge of His road. He will not allow discontentment or bickering. He will not allow discord or strife. This road is the way to life everlasting.
If you want to take a journey on this most beautiful road there is a road map. It is the written Word of God. It is the Holy Spirit-filled writings of a select group of people that were called to serve the LORD. It is the road map for the journey to the heavens. It leads to peace everlasting. Open the pages of the road map to the Highway to Holiness and begin your journey today.
gwendolen rix
6-18-15
His Holiness The Dalaï Lama
wraps his thoughts in a mantra:
I pray for Dignity and Tibetans,
I pray for Liberty for the Americans.
Do You Seek God’s Holiness?
There are many in church
That don’t seem to be concerned...
Holiness in their lives must be learned.
Many attend each Sunday,
and go to every class.
But outside church, their spiritual
life burns out fast.
Many think they're doing
fine and “o.k.”
As long as they give money
and sing and pray.
They listen to God’s word,
and read the verses...
You can see their Bibles
under their purses!
A sense of excitement stirs
each Sunday morning.
But many fail to heed God's somber warning.
Without holiness, no one shall
enter God's throne.
If Jesus came today...
Many would left alone!
God knows the heart of man
is wicked deep within.
That's why Jesus said:
“YOU MUST be born again.”
Be separate from the world's
wicked and sinful ways.
“Be ready for my coming” is what Jesus says.
At God's house, his divine judgement shall start.
Live for Jesus NOW—love him with all of your heart.
Keep this important thought in mind.
If he came now... Would you go? Or be left behind?
By Jim Pemberton
She's here again
With her beauty unstained
She's here
Like she does every year
She's a goddess
She's a pure princess
A holy one
blessings are her crown
She's a lover
She's a guiding mother
A shoe to our feet
Our amour and our shield
In her we find our cure
To the sufferings we've endured
In her we find our peace
She mends us back in one piece
July 14 Scripture Meditations Based on Isaiah 1-6
Key Verse – Isaiah 6: 3 … Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR REVEALING TO ME YOUR HOLINESS
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my sinfulness
Letting me realize my filthiness…
Henceforth, I repent with humility and meekness
Please uphold me as You forgive my confessed guiltiness.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my impurities
Letting me forsake my iniquities…
Henceforth, I combat worldliness and vanities
Please cleanse me toward maximizing Your sanctification opportunities.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my imperfection
Letting me recognize my limitation…
Henceforth, I conquer self-righteousness and self-exaltation
Please transform me along Your virtue-endowed beautification.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my arrogance
Letting me learn from my ignorance…
Henceforth, I subdue proud hypocrisy and haughty appearance
Please abase me while I yield to Your Almighty elegance.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my deficiency
Letting me face my insufficiency…
Henceforth, I contend against indifference and complacency
Please keep me satisfied, thanking You for Your bountiful mercy.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my impairment
Letting me acknowledge my weakness-detriment…
Henceforth, I vanquish complaining and discontentment
Please cheer me up, assured with Your grace-fulfillment.
Thank You for revealing to me Your holiness midst my losses
Letting me carry my crosses…
Henceforth, I overcome vain curses and selfish fusses
Please guide me to follow You against disobedient forces.
July 14, 2022
We Need Pastors to Preach On Holiness!
I knew a pastor who preached
on holiness and sin.
And taught on what it
means to be born again.
He had a deep conviction and
passion in his voice.
Whether you came next Sunday--
This was your choice!
His number one goal and deep ambition.
Was to preach God's word with a deep conviction.
A conviction of God's power in
redeeming man's soul.
And a savior's blood that can make one whole.
I'm thankful of the memories
I have of him today.
Even though he preached in
an "old fashioned way."
I wish more pastors would
preach like this man did.
Who could preach and be a Godly
example in how they live.
What has happened to our
nation's Godly leaders?
Where are the Holy Ghost' inspired preachers?
Have many of them compromised
in what they preach?
A way of righteous living…
Do any of them teach?
Perhaps the way I believe is
"old fashioned" to many folks.
I've heard the criticism,
laughter and the jokes.
I'm going to seek God!
And listen to his voice.
Whom you listen to for Godly instruction...
it's your choice!
Whatever your pastor says, is right or wrong...
God's word in your heart must certainly belong!
Living for Jesus 100% may be an
old fashioned way of living.
But it's his life for mine... Is what he’s giving!
By Jim Pemberton 04/27/15
Without Holiness… No Man Shall See God!
I know of someone with a degree in divinity.
He can tell you all about God and the trinity.
He memorized much scripture
from God’s word.
A message each Sunday from him, can be heard.
While he has so much theology
in his head.
A message of holiness from
his lips won’t be said.
He thinks preaching on holiness is “judgemental..”
His position in church wouldn’t be “instrumental.”
God has caled his followers to life of holiness!
Without this, your life is filled with emptiness!
Think about Job who was called a righteous man.
He sought Godly living over
his house and land!
Are you seeking a life of holiness from within?
So your life won’t be burdened down with sin?
Perhaps living 100% for God seems “old fashioned.”
We need to seek God’s holiness
as a daily passion!
“Come out from the world and be separate!”
God commands!
This is a truth from his word many
don’t understand.
All of the theology in this world
can’t save your soul.
If the things of this world,
you refuse to let go!
A victorious life in Christ is what
you can achieve!
Simply surrender your life to him….
And BELIEVE!
By Jim Pemberton
I
O when body, mind, spirit are in unison
Seeking, as Jacob wrestled, The One
We had the taste of old-time revival
Every hymn was word for word a prayer
A song, a delightful serenade of Him
II
Do it again LORD, for this town, the nation
We Praise Thee o God for the Son of Thy Love
For Jesus who died & has gone up above
Hallelujah Thine the Glory, hallelujah amen
Hallelujah Thine the Glory, revive us again
III
Shalom shalom blessings and wisdom
As agape Love grows (Thomas, Jenn, Michelle, Anaya, Paula, Bill, & all my Courteous Canadian Siblings)
Our nation today exists of all rules,
for it's the law which we must abide.
No speeding, stealing, or driving while impaired,
are just a few statutes which once was implied.
Liberty,abundance, and worship defines,
what the word 'law' should be about.
Our nation would be better and all souls would be saved,
and holiness would step in and evil would step out.
Liberty gives me the freedom,
to carry complete faith in my soul.
The holy spirit's within' my faith,
and it's the Lord's power that makes me whole.
The full abundance within' my heart,
carries all the glory and faith I need.
God answers my requests and I give him praise,
for the power of the Lord's fully in me.
I worship the Lord and give unto him,
for he's all of peace and he's the main king.
Those streets made of gold I'll one day soon walk,
and trumpets will be playing while angels will all sing.
It's good that the law oversees for our good,
but the good Lord overlooks for our best.
He commanded 10 rules for us all to obey,
from the day we're all born until the day we're all at rest.
The holiness is here
under the trees
in the space
that yearns for stars
in the leaf mold
beneath the snow
in the low flung fog
rising toward the day
when the Sun returns
to kindle our need
` to birth us again.
We are the seed.
Oh my God! Help me find understanding!
And not just of Yourself, also Man,
Let me search for the truth, undemanding,
Or in seeking self-worth in your plan.
Help me see life on Earth with Your values,
Guide me where I should be with Your heart,
Make “to walk in Your way” my decision,
And the servant’s role most favored part.
Let humility grow to be gifting,
And in service discover rewards,
May my poems be read as uplifting,
And life’s symphony heard in their chords.
Let me honor Your Son with each day’s break,
And His name be a rock for my prayers,
May I be faithful witness for Love’s sake,
And reveal Him in all my affairs.
And when night comes, at last, let me thank You,
For the times that You stood by my side,
Mystic ingénue, pursued by Christ's love
May His love for me be all my pride!
Long Tooth
March 7, 2017