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A Sonnet Of Thanks For Daily Gifts Divine by Debbie Harris

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The sonnet, titled “A Song of Thanks for Daily Gifts Divine”, expresses heartfelt gratitude for God’s daily provisions. It begins with the dawn’s light awakening the earth, inspiring the speaker to reflect on divine grace, encapsulated in the phrase “taste and see the Lord is good.” Imagery of warm bread, rich with the flavors of God’s love, symbolizes sustenance, while clear streams, shelter, and breath represent His constant care. Each provision—food, water, shelter, air—reflects God’s steadfast goodness. The poem culminates in a joyful hymn, with the speaker’s spirit lifted in ceaseless thankfulness for the boundless love that meets every need.

Each dawn unveils the sun’s renewing flame,
Its golden rays awaken earth’s embrace,
My heart in humble gratitude lays claim—
To taste and see the Lord is good, His grace.
The bread upon my table, warm and sweet,
Each golden grain a token of His hand,
Bears flavors rich where love and mercy meet,
A banquet from the soil of His command.
Clear streams that quench, the roof above my head,
The breath of air that fills my lungs with song,
All woven by His care, in kindness spread,
Proclaim His goodness steadfast, deep, and strong.
For every gift Thy boundless love provides,
My spirit lifts its joyful hymn to Thee.

Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory”, vividly describes a cherry tree crafted by Christ, blooming with delicate pink petals under the dawn’s light. Its branches, adorned with crystalline dew, reflect divine radiance, while the blossoms release a sweet, honeyed perfume that fills the air with joy. The tree’s sacred beauty, shaped by God’s hand, dances in the spring breeze, evoking a sense of eternal bliss and spiritual upliftment, celebrating the divine artistry of creation.

Beneath the dawn’s caress, a cherry tree,
Christ-crafted, blooms with silken petals’ grace,
Each pink-hued flower, twilight’s tender plea,
Exudes a perfume, lighting joy’s embrace.
Its branches, shaped by winter’s sacred hand,
Now gleam with holy dew, a crystal crown,
Each droplet holds the light, by God’s command,
Where heaven’s hues in radiant splendor drown.
The blossoms dance, a choir on spring’s soft breeze,
Their fragrance sweet, like nectar’s gentle call,
A scent of honeyed warmth, divine with ease,
That weaves a bliss to lift the heart’s own thrall.
O tree of Christ, in bloom’s eternal spring,
Thy beauty, God’s own work, makes souls take wing.

Hymn: With Valiant Courage, We Serve Our King by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The hymn With Valiant Courage We Serve Our King is a six-verse worship song in Common Meter (8.6.8.6), rooted in Acts 5:29 and the sonnet With Courage Bold We Stand for God Against the World’s Command. It boldly urges believers to obey God’s word in the Bible over human authority when the two conflict, proclaiming Christ’s supreme reign with triumphant resolve. Through vivid imagery of divine light, enduring truth, and a holy crown, it inspires fearless defiance of unbiblical human decrees, anchored by God’s victorious grace. The stirring refrain—“With courage bold we stand for God, His truth shall never fall! Against the world’s command we rise, To crown our King o’er all!”—rallies worshipers to honor Christ alone. Its majestic tone, echoing All Praise to Christ Our King, suits services celebrating Christian fortitude, biblical fidelity, or divine sovereignty, with organ or brass amplifying its grandeur.

Verse 1
When men decree what God forbids,
Our hearts to Christ stay true.
His holy word shall guide our steps,
Its light will shine anew.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Verse 2
No earthly power can claim the soul,
That trusts in God’s command.
The Bible speaks His sovereign will,
And holds us in His hand.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Verse 3
Though chains of man may seek to bind,
God’s grace shall set us free.
His promises outshine the dark,
And lead to victory.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Verse 4
O let us choose, though scorned below,
To serve our Lord above.
His holy crown we’ll seek to wear,
Embraced by boundless love.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Verse 5
His voice alone shall lead our way,
Through storms of human pride.
The Scriptures stand as living truth,
Our refuge and our guide.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Verse 6
When earthly thrones oppose His law,
We’ll sing with fearless might.
For Christ, our King, shall reign supreme,
And fill the world with light.

Refrain
With courage bold we stand for God,
His truth shall never fall!
Against the world’s command we rise,
To crown our King o’er all!

Sonnet: With Courage Bold We Stand for God Against the World’s Command by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet With Courage Bold We Stand for God Against the World’s Command is a 14-line Shakespearean sonnet in iambic pentameter (rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG), rooted in Acts 5:29. It champions obedience to God’s word in the Bible over human authority when the two conflict, portraying Christ as the supreme King whose eternal truth surpasses earthly decrees. With imagery of divine light, steadfast truth, and a holy crown, it urges believers to stand courageously against oppressive human laws that defy Scripture, sustained by God’s grace.

When mortal men command what God denies,
Our hearts must hold to Heaven’s holy call.
No earthly throne can claim the soul’s true prize,
For Christ alone shall reign as Lord of all.

Though rulers bind with chains of fleeting might,
Their decrees fade before eternal truth.
God’s word endures, a beacon burning bright,
To guide the faithful from their tender youth.

Let courage rise where human laws oppress,
And boldly stand for Him who reigns above.
His grace sustains when trials sore distress,
And crowns the heart with everlasting love.

So let us choose, though men may scorn or frown,
To serve our God and claim His holy crown.

Hymn: All Praise To Christ Our King by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The hymn All Praise to Christ Our King is a majestic, six-verse worship song in Common Meter (8.6.8.6), designed for congregational singing. It exalts Christ’s eternal reign, God’s glory, and boundless grace, with vivid imagery of creation, redemption, and divine truth. Each verse pairs with a triumphant refrain—“All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise, His name shall reign through endless days! With heart and voice, we join to say, All glory be to God always!”—emphasizing joyful, unending praise. Ideal for services celebrating Christ’s kingship, it suits organ, piano, or orchestral accompaniment, with a tone inspired by classic hymns like “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.”

Verse 1
Arise, my soul, and sing aloud,
To God, the everlasting King.
His glory shines through every cloud,
His mercy makes the heavens ring.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

Verse 2
The stars proclaim His mighty hand,
The earth reflects His boundless grace.
His love extends to every land,
And calls the weary to His face.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

Verse 3
No power can stand before His throne,
No fear can dim His holy light.
He reigns as King, and He alone,
Shall lead us through the darkest night.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

Verse 4
O come, with saints and angels blend,
Your songs to Him who reigns above.
His kingdom knows no final end,
Forever crowned with truth and love.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

Verse 5
His word shall stand through storm and strife,
A beacon bright to guide our way.
In Him we find abundant life,
His truth shall never fade away.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

Verse 6
From age to age His wonders flow,
His mercy calls the lost to sing.
In Christ alone our hearts shall know,
The joy that only God can bring.

Refrain
All praise to Christ, our Lord, we raise,
His name shall reign through endless days!
With heart and voice, we join to say,
All glory be to God always!

A Prayer for Comfort in Christ’s Boundless Love as Death Draws Near by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled A Prayer for Comfort in Christ’s Boundless Love as Death Draws Near, is a Shakespearean sonnet offering a heartfelt prayer for those grieving as a loved one nears death. It portrays God as a merciful anchor and beacon, providing strength and light amid sorrow and fear. The prayer seeks peace for the dying, enveloped in Christ’s grace, and comfort for those left behind, depicted as God’s flock navigating grief’s uncertainty. With vivid imagery of heaven’s gate and a calming divine presence, it emphasizes trust in God’s eternal love and guidance, blending solace with hope.

A Prayer for Comfort in Christ’s Boundless Love as Death Draws Near

O Lord, whose mercy holds us in our fears,
We lift this family’s heart to Thy kind care.
As death draws near, with pain and trembling tears,
Thy boundless love sustains them through their sorrow.

Thou art their anchor in this fragile hour,
A beacon bright when shadows cloud their sight.
With gentle grace, bestow Thy soothing peace,
To ease their soul and fill their dark with light.

For one so dear, now poised at heaven’s gate,
We seek Thy peace to guide their final breath.
O Christ, enfold them in Thy sacred state,
And calm their fears before the veil of death.

Uphold thy flock in grief’s uncertain sea,
And lead them, Lord, to trust eternally in Thee.

A Soul’s Adoration for Christ’s Boundless Love and Eternal Grace by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet is a heartfelt expression of devotion to God, portraying Him as a sovereign King whose grace, love, and guidance uplift the speaker. Structured as a Shakespearean sonnet, it uses regal imagery—crowns, thrones, scepters—to depict God’s majesty and eternal protection. The speaker reflects on being freed from darkness, clothed in mercy, and blessed abundantly, culminating in a vow to live as a loyal servant under God’s timeless authority. The tone is reverent, joyful, and humbly submissive, celebrating divine love and the promise of eternal service.

Oh, Lord, my heart doth swell with love for Thee,
Thy grace, a royal gift, hath set me free.
In Thee, my King, I find my sovereign light,
Thy boundless love, a crown of pure delight.

Thou art my liege, my castle, and my throne,
In tempests fierce, Thy scepter guides me home.
With every step, Thy royal guard doth stand,
Thy steadfast love, a kingdom’s promised land.

For Thou hast raised me from the depths of night,
And robed me in Thy mercy’s golden light.
In Thee, my cup of joy doth overflow,
A river rich with blessings Thou bestow.

So let my life, a loyal subject be,
To serve Thee, Lord, beneath Thy timeless crown.

The Lord’s Rejoicing Song Over Each Saint in Triumphant Glory by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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Summary of “The Lord’s Rejoicing Song Over Each Saint in Triumphant Glory”

This free-verse lyric poem, inspired by Zephaniah 3:17, celebrates the Lord rejoicing over each saint with a unique, triumphant song. Comprising seven sestet stanzas, it vividly imagines God’s voice crafting distinct melodies for individual souls, each reflecting their journey through vibrant imagery: crimson dawns with war-horns, sapphire hymns of oceans, emerald lays of forests, amber desert chants, and crystal songs of snow. The tone is majestic, victorious, and celebratory, emphasizing divine love and glory. The final stanza unites these songs in a cosmic anthem, proclaiming eternal victory, with the closing line, “Our names resound, in joy unbound,” affirming each saint’s identity in God’s boundless joy.

Beneath the vault of heaven’s gleam,
Where starlight weaves a victor’s dream,
The Lord of glory lifts His voice,
And over each saint, His songs rejoice.
No echo repeats, no strain the same—
Each soul ignites a distinct flame.

For one, He sings of crimson dawns,
Where mountains kneel and light is spawned.
A melody of war-horns bold,
With golden fire and banners rolled.
The chords cascade like rivers freed,
A anthem vast for valiant deeds.

Another hears a sapphire hymn,
Of oceans wild where seraphs swim.
Its cadence roars with thunder’s might,
Yet sparkles soft as moonlit night.
The waves of song crash, rise, and soar,
A crown of triumph evermore.

For some, a forest’s emerald lay,
Where silver leaves in breezes sway.
The notes entwine like ancient vines,
With jeweled tones that bloom divine.
Each stanza lifts the heart to flight,
A verdant march through endless light.

One saint beholds a desert’s call,
Where dunes of amber rise and fall.
The song is fierce, a blazing gust,
Of phoenix wings and starborn dust.
It spirals high, unbroken, grand,
A victor’s chant o’er boundless sand.

And yet another, cloaked in snow,
Hears crystal strains where glaciers glow.
A symphony of diamond frost,
Of battles won, no matter cost.
Its measures dance with arctic fire,
A regal ode to dreams aspired.

Eternal King, forever sing,
Let heavens with Your music ring!
Your voice, a tide no dark withstands,
Holds victory in its boundless hands.
O’er every saint, Your songs ascend,
Our names resound, in joy unbound.

Through Sacred Pages: The Divine Remaking of the Faithful Soul by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet illustrates how a born-again believer is transformed by immersing themselves in scripture. The more they study, the more their soul sheds worldly burdens, renewed by the eternal Word from Genesis to Revelation. Its timeless power, unbound by fleeting trends, shapes the heart to reflect divine glory, culminating in the call to seek truth and let it “transform” the spirit into a “holy form.”

The born-again, with souls by grace remade,
In scripture’s truth discover life’s pure flame.
Each sacred word, eternal, never fades,
And carves the heart to bear a holy name.

The more they dwell where prophets’ voices sing,
The more their spirit sheds its earthly chain.
From Genesis to Revelation’s spring,
A boundless fount no time can e’er restrain.

No fleeting trend can dim this deathless light,
No mortal tool its endless power confines.
The Word alone, through ages burning bright,
Renews the soul where heaven’s glory shines.

So seek the Word, let truth your spirit transform,
For sacred light turns clay to holy form.

Sonnet: When Christ’s Light Shifts the Soul’s Eternal View by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet explores the transformation of perspective through Christ and scripture, where newfound faith leads others to falsely accuse the speaker of deceit. Despite being labeled a liar, the follower of Jesus Christ is urged to remain steadfast, mirroring Christ’s own perseverance through mockery. The final stanza emphasizes resilience, love over anger, and trust in Christ’s truth to vindicate the speaker’s change as genuine. The rhyme scheme of the last stanza is ABBA, fitting the Petrarchan sonnet structure.

When Christ’s pure light does pierce the shadowed mind,
And scriptures’ truth remolds the heart’s deep core,
The world, once blind, now scorns what it abhorred—
Your change they brand as falsehood, cruelly unkind.

They see not how the Spirit’s flame refines,
How grace rewrites the soul’s unyielding scroll.
Your words, though true, they deem a traitor’s role,
For faith’s new lens reveals what doubt confines.

Yet stand you firm, though labeled as a lie,
For Christ’s own path was mocked by those astray.
His cross, His word, your anchor shall abide.

Let love, not wrath, your steadfast heart reply—
Through slander’s storm, His truth will light your way,
And prove your change no falsehood, but His bride.