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This Little Country Church
by louis gander So picturesque, the meadows as valley springs to life, as water whispers in the brook - though breezes cut with knife. So beautiful, the hillside is of pines, red oak and birch - but nothing is so lovely as this little country church. It stands so straight and steadfast, despite these many years, unwavered by the storms of life, and many heartfelt tears. The mem'ries of a time long past hold to a grim disguise, as visions of my long lost friends bring sadness to my eyes. There's not a soul in eye-sight, yet I'm accompanied, by Jesus here before me. He holds salvation's seed. The world, indeed, still wants to change - a sinful earthly curse - and little church, long empty now, not better, is for worse. The birds, though, lift my spirits. "Have faith!" they seem to say, as chills from early springtime winds now dry some tears away. So somberly, through weathered door I step in reverently. A greater flood of mem'ries more now pounce all over me. They shake my senses silly and pelt with bruising flack. My eyes, though, rest on walnut pews as mem'ries pull me back. Hey! Hello Clem- yes, Doris too- and all my other friends... I stand here frozen all the while until remembrance ends. With congregation absent, (deceptions made them flee), the roots of evil hold them fast - not prayer, not faith, nor me. My love for mankind multiplies as springtime wakes the seed, but this old world will never find the Savior - who they need. Our discipline was honored. Respect was dignified. Oh, how will children of today see Jesus glorified? Setting on a folding chair, sets still, a dusty Book and tears well up again as I take yet a closer look. Stepping out, the chilly winds condemn my presence here, but I will surely come again My heart will hold no fear. So beautiful, the hillside is of pines, red oak and birch - but nothing is so lovely as this little country church. Copyright 2021 by louis gander. Poetry for sermons, story poems and more... If you love story poems, then you'll love ganderpoems.org / no ads, no sign-up, no tracking. Just free inspirational poetry. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |