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Sonnet on Easter’s Royal Dawn, Where Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Redeems Souls Who Repent, Believe, and Receive Him by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet: “Sonnet on Easter’s Royal Dawn, Where Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Redeems Souls Who Repent, Believe, and Receive Him”

This Shakespearean sonnet exalts Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as the sole way to salvation, whose death on the cross atoned for humanity’s sins and whose resurrection on Easter morning triumphs over death. With royal blood and risen power, Jesus breaks the tomb’s dark gates, offering redemption to all. The poem calls for repentance, belief, and receiving Him as personal Lord and Savior, through which contrite hearts enthrone His name and are reborn in faith. His jewel-like scars and empty tomb proclaim boundless mercy, guiding souls to salvation. The sonnet closes with Jesus’ name inspiring a glorious anthem, as repentant souls, reborn, ascend on radiant wings in eternal worship.

O Jesus, King, whose cross our sins did bear,
Thy royal blood redeemed a world astray.
On Easter morn, Thy glory’s dawn did sway,
Thy risen power the tomb’s dark gates did tear.
Repent, believe, receive Thee, Savior fair—
As Lord of life, let hearts Thy name enthrone.
Through faith, the soul, reborn, is Thine alone,
In boundless love, Thy mercy none forswear.

Thy scars, like jewels, gleam on regal brow,
Proclaiming hope to hearts that bend and call.
The empty grave exalts Thy scepter now:
Salvation flows where contrite spirits fall.
O Jesus, Lord, salvation’s anthem sings,
Repentant souls ascend on radiant wings.

Sonnet on the Laodicean Soul, Barren of Divine Wealth and Righteousness by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet: “Sonnet on the Laodicean Soul, Barren of Divine Wealth and Righteousness”

This sonnet, inspired by Revelation 3:14-22, critiques the spiritual state of the Laodicean church, symbolizing modern churches or believers marked by lukewarm faith and self-sufficiency. It portrays a wealthy yet spiritually impoverished congregation, proud and blind to its need for Christ. The poem highlights their lack of divine riches and righteousness, exposing their true poverty and faltering faith. Jesus stands at the door, calling for repentance and offering restoration through spiritual sight, love, and fellowship. The sonnet urges the lukewarm soul to renounce worldly ways and embrace Christ’s call, promising that the faithful will overcome and dwell in eternal awe with Him.

In Laodicea’s halls, where wealth abounds,
The church grows tepid, neither hot nor cold.
With riches clad, in pride their heart is bold,
Yet Christ stands knocking, seeking to be found.
“I need no more,” they boast, their coffers full,
While wretched, blind, their spirit lies in want.
No wealth divine, no righteousness to flaunt,
Their poverty laid bare, their faith annulled.

O lukewarm soul, repent, unbar the door!
Let Jesus enter, sup with Him once more.
His eye salve grants thee sight, His love restores.
Renounce thy ways, embrace the Savior’s call,
The faithful shall abide in endless awe.

Exalted in Christ: A Poem of Our Positional Glory as Heirs of the King of Kings by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The poem, titled “Exalted in Christ: A Poem of Our Positional Glory as Heirs of the King of Kings,” is a powerful affirmation of the royal identity and spiritual excellence of believers as sons and daughters in Jesus Christ. It celebrates their divine status as joint heirs with Christ, crowned by grace, and destined to reign as future kings and queens in the new heavens and new earth. Through vivid imagery and scriptural truths, the poem declares that believers are redeemed, forgiven, and seen by the Father as Jesus sees His Son—pure and beloved. They are seated in heavenly places, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and called to reflect Christ’s love and truth as bold ambassadors. As God’s masterpiece, they are radiant with purpose, victorious in Christ, and eternally devoted to His throne. The poem culminates in a triumphant final line, “Crowned in splendor, His throne we adore!” emphasizing worship and royal authority in Jesus, the Sovereign Lord.

Sons and daughters of the King of kings,
We rise in Christ, where glory springs.
Joint heirs with Jesus, crowned by grace,
Lord of lords, we seek His face.

Redeemed, restored, no sin, no shame,
We bear His righteousness, His name.
Future kings and queens, by Heaven’s decree,
New heavens, new earth, our destiny.

As Jesus sees the Son, so are we seen,
Pure, beloved, in His eyes serene.
Seated with Him in realms above,
Our lives reflect His boundless love.

Branches of the Vine, in Him we thrive,
His Spirit fuels our royal lives.
Forgiven fully, made whole, complete,
In Christ, we reign from mercy’s seat.

Ambassadors bold, with holy might,
His truth and love our guiding light.
More than conquerors, free, divine,
In Him, our victory’s grand design.

Masterpiece of God, with purpose clear,
Royal, radiant, to Him we’re dear.
In Jesus Christ, our Sovereign Lord,
Crowned in splendor, His throne we adore!

Sonnet: Living Untethered to Earthly Circumstances, with Eyes Fixed on Our Eternal Heavenly Citizenship by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet reflects on the Apostle Paul’s example of living contentedly in any circumstance, as described in Philippians 4:11-13, by focusing on his heavenly hope. It emphasizes that this world is temporary, not our true home, and urges readers to fix their eyes on eternity, where our citizenship lies (Philippians 3:20). By keeping faith in Christ and the promise of heaven, we can live untethered from earthly trials, free from their hold, as eternity draws near.

In chains or freedom, Paul’s heart held its peace,
Content in want or plenty, high or low.
His eyes, on Christ, found joy that would not cease,
For heaven’s hope within his soul did grow.
This world, a fleeting stage, is not our home,
Its trials fade before eternity’s light.
Our citizenship in realms above does roam,
Where glory reigns, unmarred by earthly plight.
Fix now your gaze on things unseen, divine,
Where Christ prepares a place beyond all pain.
Let not your heart to fleeting cares entwine,
For heaven’s call shall break each mortal chain.
O soul, live free, untethered, bold, and true,
Eternity’s embrace is drawing you.

A Triumphant Ode to the Steadfast Love and Ever-New Mercies of the Lord, as Proclaimed in Lamentations 3:22-23 by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “A Triumphant Ode to the Steadfast Love and Ever-New Mercies of the Lord, as Proclaimed in Lamentations 3:22-23,” exuberantly celebrates the unwavering love and daily mercies of God, as inspired by Lamentations 3:22-23. Written in Shakespearean form (14 lines, iambic pentameter, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme), it portrays God’s grace as a radiant, unending force that shines through each dawn, undimmed by storms or trials. The poem’s victorious tone is amplified by vivid imagery, such as mercies that “like diamonds shine” and a covenant that stands unshaken, culminating in a joyful proclamation of God’s faithfulness as the eternal King who crowns each day with light and love.

O steadfast love of God, that never wanes,
A boundless fount of mercy, ever new!
Each dawn proclaims His grace that gently reigns,
With radiant beams, His promises shine through.

No storm can quench His faithfulness divine,
No shadow dims the glory of His care;
His tender mercies like diamonds shine,
To guide the weary heart through every prayer.

Victorious, His covenant shall stand,
Unshaken by the trials of the night!
Exuberant, His love shall lift the hand,
And flood the soul with everlasting light.

Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord, we sing,
Thy mercies crown our days, eternal King!

Sonnet: Reverent Gratitude and Adoration for the Infinite Love and Sacred Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Our Lord And King by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Reverent Gratitude and Adoration for the Infinite Love and Sacred Sacrifice of Jesus,” expresses profound thankfulness for Jesus Christ’s boundless grace and redemptive sacrifice. It portrays His cross as a guiding light that frees humanity from sin, His love as an eternal river, and His sacrifice as the ransom for all souls. The poem emphasizes that no earthly wealth can compare to His grace, and His wounds secure a divine, eternal place for believers. It concludes by uniting grateful hearts in humble praise for His redeeming love and mercy.

O Christ, let hearts with gratitude arise,
For mercies poured on all who seek Thy name.
Thy cross, a beacon through the darkened skies,
Bears sin’s great weight and frees from guilt and shame.

Thy love, a river, flows through every age,
Thy sacrifice, the ransom for all souls.
In every path, Thy light doth fears assuage,
Restoring hope where brokenness consoles.

No earthly wealth could match Thy boundless grace,
No voice could sing the depths of all Thy care.
Thy wounds, Thy blood, secure a sacred place,
In realms divine, eternal, pure, and fair.

Thus grateful hearts in humble thanks unite,
For all Thou gav’st, Thy love’s redeeming light.

Sonnet: Those Whose Hearts Are Most Sensitive to Their Own Sin, Freed from Guilt and Shame, Offer God the Deepest Love, for All Have Sinned and Fallen Short of His Glory by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet illustrates that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, yet those most attuned to their own sins develop the deepest love for God. Recognizing their faults, free from guilt and shame, they seek divine grace and find redemption in Jesus Christ, who embodies mercy. Forgiven, they rise without condemnation, as God lifts their guilt and shame. Unlike the proud, who are blind to their flaws and lack such devotion, these humble souls burn with fervent love for God, their hearts shining brightest in pursuit of eternal rest.

All have sinned and fall short of God’s great glory,
Yet those who see their sin with clearest sight,
Whose hearts, aware, confess their truthful story,
Find in their fault a path to love’s pure light.

The weight of sin, a mirror to the soul,
Reveals the gap that grace alone can mend.
In humble seeking, Christ does make them whole,
For in His mercy’s arms, their guilt shall end.

No condemnation binds the soul forgiven,
As God removes all shame and guilt’s dark sting.
The proud, unseeing, know not love so driven,
But contrite hearts with fervent passion sing.

For love of God burns brightest in the breast,
Of sinners freed, now seeking heaven’s rest.

Every by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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Every act of kindness,

love, mercy, and tender

grace is a masterful

poem to our Triune

God who reigns in

Earth and in Heaven!

Ode to the Divine Majesty of Christ, Conqueror of Death and King of Kings by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The poem, Ode to the Divine Majesty of Christ, Conqueror of Death and King of Kings, is a triumphant ode celebrating the hope and victory found in Christ alone. Structured in quatrains with a majestic and exalted tone, it explores biblical themes of Christ’s resurrection, sovereign kingship, and eternal love. Key motifs include:

  • Hope in Christ: Christ is the sole source of eternal hope, depicted as a “radiant dawn” (Hebrews 6:19, John 8:12).
  • Triumph Over Death: Through the cross and resurrection, Christ breaks the chains of sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
  • Majestic Kingship: Christ is crowned as King, His reign unshakable (Revelation 19:16, Daniel 7:14).
  • Eternal Life and Love: Christ grants eternal life and carries believers with His love (John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39).
  • Worshipful Proclamation: The poem culminates in a “Hallelujah,” urging praise for Christ’s victory (Revelation 5:12-13).

The title encapsulates Christ’s divine authority and victory, aligning with the poem’s reverent and celebratory tone.

In Christ alone, our hope ascends,
A radiant dawn that never ends.
Majestic King, with triumph crowned,
His victory shakes the hallowed ground.

Through cross and tomb, He broke the chain,
Defied the dark, destroyed the pain.
With sovereign might, He conquered death,
And breathes in us eternal breath.

Victorious Lord, His anthem soars,
O’er mountains high and distant shores.
No power can dim His glorious reign,
In Christ, our hope shall rise again!

Hallelujah, the battle’s won,
Through Christ, our Savior, God’s own Son!
Triumphant, holy, ever true,
His love shall carry us anew.

The World’s Deep Need for Jesus Christ, the Eternal Savior of the Holy Bible by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The poem “The World’s Deep Need for Jesus Christ, the Eternal Savior of the Holy Bible” expresses the profound longing of a broken world for Jesus Christ, as revealed in the Bible. It portrays a world lost in darkness, chaos, and sin, unable to find lasting hope in earthly powers or possessions. Jesus, the Son of God, is presented as the ultimate solution—born humbly, crucified for humanity’s sins, and risen as the triumphant King. His life, teachings, and sacrifice offer redemption, healing, and eternal life to all. The poem calls the world to turn to Christ, the only source of truth, light, and salvation, capable of transforming hearts and restoring hope across all nations.

In a world of shadows, fractured and torn,
Where hearts grow faint and hopes are worn,
A cry resounds through time’s vast span,
For Jesus Christ, God’s perfect plan.

The Bible sings of Him alone,
The Cornerstone, the Living Stone.
From Bethlehem’s cradle, humble and small,
To Calvary’s cross, He gave His all.

Through dusty roads, He walked with grace,
His words of truth, a warm embrace.
The blind could see, the lame could run,
The dead arose—God’s only Son.

In every age, the heart’s deep ache,
No earthly power can overtake.
For wealth and fame, though loudly sold,
Leave empty souls in winter’s cold.

Yet Jesus stands, the open door,
His mercy flows forevermore.
The Lamb who died, the King who reigns,
He breaks our sin, He looses chains.

The world in chaos, blind with pride,
Needs Christ, the Way, to turn the tide.
His blood redeems, His Spirit fills,
His love transforms the hardest wills.

From every nation, tribe, and tongue,
The lost are called, the battle won.
No darkness holds His piercing light,
No storm withstands His sovereign might.

Oh, world adrift in endless pain,
Lift up your eyes, behold His reign!
The Bible’s Christ, the Truth, the Life,
Restores the broken, ends the strife.

Eternal Savior, Risen King,
Let every heart His anthem sing.
For Jesus Christ, and Him alone,
Can lead the world to Heaven’s throne.