Metrical Verses, Tracts
Step this way
Beyond the time
Marvels to see
They’re all mine
Share with you
All I ask
Work for me
A simple task
All the resources
Prepared for you
Submit yourself
I’ll see you through
That old way
Left to the past
Lie and relax
Freedom at last
Falling in step
And doing time
As far as I can see
You’re all mine
I’m never alone
When I’m by myself,
And at one time,
I sustained a sign
Holiness flooded in
And in view of sin
I dared not blink
Closely to think
Out of place
Less than a trace
Of vile humanity
Awash in vanity
I had no right
In relation to such might,
I did not belong
Felt utterly wrong
Nowhere to go
No place to hide
All fully known
Not suitably denied
The judgment throne
Of Christ, awaits
For wretches like me
Jesus advocates
Once I travelled,
Beyond the blue
Purposed to witness
Glory, that’s true
A life that is
Souls at ease
Curious in motion,
Throughout tall trees,
A wondrous face
An outstretched hand
Bidding me welcome
To the promised land
For this you yearn
For I shall return
A time to heal
Go back and reveal
Before the Lord
There are no excuses
Just a hideous record
Of loathsome abuses
Entering prayer
I blush and quiver
For only Jesus Christ
At length can deliver
A consuming fire
And a sovereign will
Glimpse of eternal Glory
Persist in being still
All of my hope
Stays with thee
There is no good
Inside of me
Pray You will save
Part from the grave
A solemn desire,
Near to the fire
Grant me strength
That I may carry on
The cross in view
Walking after You
I’m winding down
A model toy
Overwhelmed
Unearthly joy
Mystifying
Oh, so true
A revelation
Out of the blue
A wilting flower
Please, stay Your hand
I have not strength
Even to stand
You are my promise
Lifted the veil
At all events,
We shall prevail
The Preacher’s word
Of the future – heard
To those made Saints
Endless Glory awaits
Breathe all of it in
And do not despair
The Lord of lords
Recrudescing in the air
Unleashing His fury
On all the earth
Angels will gather
Souls of worth
The dragon vanquished
To the lake of fire
The beast and false prophet
Balanced in the mire
A palace descends
Home at last
Praising our Lord
At a hallowed repast
The Dragon hates me
Reveals it everyday
If not for Jesus Christ
Satan would have his way
Thine hand not waxen short
And with Thy powerful arm,
Scattering Thine enemies
Keeping Yours from harm
The Lord works in me
To will and to do
I’ll go up hence, Lord
But not without You
The new dispensation
Breaks from creation
Zaps life out of work
Forged yen to be a clerk
With that pawned strain,
Yield a token gain
The more you bleed
The more they need
Tax you to death
Excise your last breath
The Elysian Fields
At most a falsehood
Dispatch your carcass
Like an old used good
Countless lonely walks
Untold silent talks
Dream up, I’m here
A cold senseless tier
Have not a claim
Yet can’t save myself
Seize the Book
From off the shelf
A trace by night
A touch each day
On edge for true Light
And so, I pray
Those outside the Church of Christ do not accept the fact of an evil principle governing their perspective and motives. Those inside have the supreme power of God’s Spirit, which enables them to see the evil principle at work. The called must, however, work out their salvation with fear and trembling so not to grieve the Spirit. The Spirit governs, but not in a mechanical sense. We may characterize those governed by the evil principle as mechanical, however. They live unaware of the supernatural forces that exist and without thinking simply react to circumstances, remaining oblivious as to their origins. God graciously affords the Christian with insight into Spiritual matters.
Recorded in Matthew 2:13 the Angel of the Lord appears unto Joseph and warns of impending danger regarding “the young child.” The Angel of the Lord commands Joseph to flee to Egypt and escape Herod’s indignation. Why would omnipotent God take such measures as opposed to simply killing Herod? Long ago, Satan and his devotees rebelled and God, in His inscrutable wisdom, allows them to remain active. Yet, God uses them to accomplish His overall plan for all and the earth itself. God is always in complete control; and ultimately, this is God’s war. We see that God fulfills prophesy in this event as we go on to read Matthew 2:15.
Many become discouraged when a certain political leader leaves office or perhaps when another attains the same office. The mindset is that we are losing the battle, and something must take place so that we may re-establish ourselves. Yet, who can stand in the way of God’s plan? This perspective betrays a lack of understanding of not only who is in control, but what is actually taking place; God’s overarching plan. The sovereign will of God remains intact and unabated, always, and forever.
Here we must realize the vital importance of working out salvation with fear and trembling. A heightened sense of the reality on earth; the supernatural forces battling all around us. The Spirit of the Lord keeps us from evil. Let us strive for an understanding of what the Spirit of God would have us do. Not privileged to know all, however; we are privileged to have the Comforter who will lead us through the pitfalls and to certain everlasting glory. Expect trials owing to the ever-present evil that persists. Christians have the advantage of being enabled to walk with the Spirit through this life. Seeing our need let us strive not the quench the Spirit.
