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My Friend, My Brother, My Pastor

You are awesome in our eyes -
Friend whose love I realize
Extends to depths of oceans
Heights far beyond our notions
Breadths of reach from Mt. to beach
Limits endless; faith to teach.

We are awesome in your eyes -
Ever love, never dispise.
You're always cheering for us.
We hear your voice in chorus.

He is awesome in your eyes -
Love reflected, not disguised.
Caring, tender, and so wise.
He is God; You're in His eyes.

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For All These 23 Years

there are not enough words to tell you how much we truly care
that you've been our beloved Pastor for all these 23 years
you're a man of compassion who tenderly cares for his congregations
a mentor to the youth and you always promote education

a father of two wonderful daughters and a grandfather to a cute baby boy
a father-in-law to a good man and the husband to an angel who still gives you joy
we thank you Pastor Griffin for being a true disciple of Christ
we thank you for your wisdom, your counsel and your humble approach to life
just keep us in your prayers as we keep you in our hearts
for all there 23 years we celebrate you, a devoted man of God
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An Under Shepherd: Tribute To Pastor Arlee Griffin Jr.

Pastor, you're an under shepherd who has been entrusted to do God's work
you're never overbearing nor quick tempered nor do you have any quirks
you hold firmly to the trustworthy message that the Son of Man did convey
you're a spirit-filled righteous man, a disciple and teacher of God's ways

you teach and preach the sound doctrine that is the Holy Lord's 
you're temperate and respectful with a Christ-like love for all in accord
you're self-assured and humble and your sermons are from the heart
you've given us insightful examples of how to live spiritually smart

you've told us it might be our attitudes and we probably need a makeover
you've been to us a living example in how to let God take over
you're an under shepherd, one of the Lord's earthly rep
you're an under shepherd, a follower in His Son's steps
you're an under shepherd, an agent of the living Christ
you're our under shepherd, Pastor Griffin 
and we are blessed to have you in our lives
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Twenty Two Tears and Still Counting

twenty-two years as the Pastor of that Historic Little Church on the Hill
twenty-two years of leadership as you continue to submit to God's will

you're don't rest on your laurels as you've just attained another Master's Degree
from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

you recently received a blessing from God that has given you tremendous joy
you are now officially a grandfather and hallelujah it's a boy

you preach to us the living gospel the eternal words of Christ
and you relate it to us in a way that has impacted our lives

we thank you for these twenty-two years of delivering the word of God
we thank you for these twenty-two years that you've kept us in your heart

you've held our hands, you anointed us with oil 
and you listened to our troubles
you prayed for us, you prayed with us 
and gave us guidance in the midst of our struggles

we love you Pastor Griffinfor your honest and humble approach to life
we love you and the First Family for all that you've sacrificed

twenty-two years and still counting since the day you were appointed
Congradulations and keep making good things happen 
for you are truly anointed
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The Buzzards Are Probably Circling But With You God's Not Done

it's another year and you've gotten a little older
and your faith in the Lord God has gotten a little bolder
you might have a little bit more of a middle age spread
you might even have a few more gray hairs on your head
but don't sweat the small stuff Pastor it's going to be okay
for you have made it through to another birthday
the buzzards are probably circling but with you God's not done
just stay in the game of life until the victory has been won

you've preached from many a pulpit for over 30 years
you've always say that God is real and in your heart you hold Him dear
you've given us the word and have moved us in a good way
and that's why we're gathered here in love to celebrate your birthday
yet the buzzards are probably circling but with you God's not done
so here's to you Pastor Griffin on your fifty-first one

you raised two good daughters, one's in college and the other is about to wed
you might feel like you're losing a child but you're gaining a son-in-law instead
you've been married to a beautiful woman of God for more than half your life
and for that accomplishment alone you should give all the glory to the Lord Christ
yet those buzzards are probably circling Pastor but with you God's not done
and may you continue to preach the gospel of God for another fifty-one

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Have You Seen Him

Would You Recognize Jesus Like Johnny Cash                                                                                                        maybe you recognize Him like Woody Guthrie                                                                                                             A junkie maybe you didn’t recognize Him reading                                                                                                                               Generation of Swine: Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80's                                                                                and walked into the bus station or on the bus                                                                                                                                The old man crying out to God to take me now                                                                                                                             but a  thought stuck in my head would you recognize Jesus                                                                                           and learning He came to save sinners                                                                           and hung out with them on earth                                                                                          You don’t know my story but now I know His                                                                                                                   and maybe you didn’t recognize him at all                                                                                                                       like this preacher tried to teach                                                                                                                                    Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself                                                                                                            into a homeless person
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