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The Immaculate Lamb of God, Whose Sacrifice Redeems the Fallen World and Restores the Soul to Eternal Light by Debbie Harris

20 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet is a reverent meditation on the Lamb of God, a Christian symbol of Jesus Christ, focusing on His purity, sacrifice, and redemptive power. It portrays the Lamb standing on a sacred mount, embodying peace and illuminating humanity’s darkness with His radiant, sinless presence. Despite bearing the weight of human grief, His untainted nature and blood—flowing like a cleansing river—wash away sin, transforming despair into light. The thorns crowning His brow and His wounds are celebrated as symbols of grace and mercy, proclaiming an enduring love that warms the soul. The poem culminates in the triumphant declaration that the Lamb’s death conquers the grave, and His boundless love lays the foundation for eternal songs of praise, inspiring heavenly worship.

Upon the sacred mount where tempests cease,
The Lamb of God, with meek and radiant gaze,
Doth stand as emblem of eternal peace,
His gentle steps illuming darkened days.

No sin can taint His pure and spotless frame,
Though mortal grief He bears with silent might,
His blood, a river flowing from His name,
Cleanses the heart and turns the dusk to light.

The thorns that pierce His brow, a crown of grace,
Proclaim His love through ages yet untold,
Each wound a testament to mercy’s face,
Each sigh a warmth to thaw the spirit’s cold.

O Lamb divine, whose death defeats the grave,
Thy boundless love eternal anthems pave.

The Triumphant Proclamation of the Risen Lord and His Eternal Victory: A Participatory Poem for Easter Morning by Debbie Harris

20 Sunday Apr 2025

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The poem “The Triumphant Proclamation of the Risen Lord and His Eternal Victory: A Participatory Poem For Easter Morning” is a seven-stanza participatory work crafted for an Easter service or Christian gathering, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each stanza, delivered by a leader (solo or group), explores themes of hope, victory, glory, and eternal life, moving from the empty tomb and broken chains of death to angelic rejoicing, eternal promises, and a trumpet-heralded triumph. The leader ends each stanza with “He is risen!” prompting the audience to respond with “He is risen indeed!” in the traditional Easter liturgical call-and-response. The final stanza urges spreading the news of Christ’s everlasting love. The poem’s rhythmic structure and vivid imagery foster enthusiastic, unified participation, with optional musical elements (e.g., a trumpet fanfare) to enhance the celebratory mood.

Leader:
On the dawn of the third day, the stone rolled away,
Darkness fled, and hope came to stay.
The tomb lies empty, the Savior freed—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
Death could not hold Him, its chains were broken,
By love’s great power, His word was spoken.
The cross now stands as a sign of His creed—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
From the grave He emerged, with glory arrayed,
The Lamb of God, our debt He paid.
His light now shines for all in need—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
The angels sang, the heavens rejoiced,
His victory calls to every voice.
In Him we live, by faith we plead—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
His promise stands, eternal and true,
He makes the broken whole and new.
With hearts united, we spread His deed—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
With trumpets blazing, His triumph roars,
The King of Glory reigns evermore!
In splendor crowned, His victory freed—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

Leader:
So go and tell, let the whole world know,
His life, His love, forever will grow.
The King is alive, His truth we heed—
He is risen!

Audience:
He is risen indeed!

“It is Finished”: Divine Atonement Fully Wrought by Debbie Harris

20 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “It is Finished”: Divine Atonement Fully Wrought”, is a Shakespearean sonnet (14 lines, iambic pentameter, rhyme scheme ABABCDCDEFEFGG) that celebrates the completed work of Jesus Christ on the cross, as declared by his words “It is finished” (John 19:30). Written in a majestic tone, it uses exalted, biblical imagery to convey the divine triumph and sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice, which paid the debt of sin, fulfilled God’s law, and secured eternal life for believers.

The poem begins with Jesus’ cry on the cross, signaling the completion of his redemptive work, symbolized by the tearing of the temple veil (lines 1–2). It describes his sacrifice as a perfect, unassailable act that settles humanity’s sin debt and eliminates the need for further sacrifices (lines 3–5). The cross breaks the power of death, ushering in enduring grace and guidance (lines 6–8). The sonnet then reflects on the fulfillment of the law, the reversal of sin’s curse, and the unique achievement of Christ’s love in opening a path to God (lines 9–11). The final couplet (lines 13–14) affirms the certainty and completeness of the sacrifice, assuring believers of eternal life through faith, with no need for sorrow.

Upon the cross, the Savior’s voice did cry,
“It is finished,” words that rend the veil,
A perfect work no mortal could assail,
For sin’s grim debt was paid to God on high.
No further blood need flow, no lamb must die,
His sacrifice has broken death’s cold jail,
And grace, through him, shall evermore prevail,
A light to guide where shadows once did lie.
The law fulfilled, the curse of sin undone,
His love has wrought what none could e’er achieve,
A path to God through Christ, the risen Son.
By faith we stand, no need to mourn or grieve,
For all is done, his sacrifice is sure,
Through Christ’s great work, eternal life is won.

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.

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.

A Poetic Lament for a World Adrift and a Call for Spiritual Revival Through Salvation in Jesus Christ by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The poem, titled A Poetic Lament for a World Adrift and a Call for Spiritual Revival Through Salvation in Jesus Christ, is a passionate cry against the spiritual decay of modern society. It critiques subjectivism, hyper-sensitivity, emotionalism, moral relativism, materialism, and immorality as forces fueling a spiritual war, influenced by Satanic deception. These elements lead humanity away from truth, chasing fleeting, hollow pursuits. The poem calls for a revival through repentance and embracing salvation in Jesus Christ, urging souls to awaken, confess their sins, and find redemption in His transformative love and truth. It emphasizes Christ as the sole path to righteousness, peace, and eternal life, culminating in a hopeful vision of spiritual renewal.

In shadows deep, where subjectivism sways,
Hyper-sensitive hearts forge fragile chains.
Emotions flood, truth’s firm shore decays,
Projection, deflection—guarding inner pains.

Moral relativism shifts like sand,
Satan’s whispers tempt the wav’ring hand.
Materialism blinds with fleeting glow,
Immorality reaps an empty show.

A spiritual war, unseen, yet stark,
Divides the soul, ignites the dark.
The world drifts far, in error’s sway,
Chasing hollow gods that fade away.

Oh, hear the call—revival’s flame ignite,
With repentance bold, we seek the light.
Embrace salvation, Jesus Christ confess,
His truth restores the path to righteousness.

Awake, O souls, from slumber’s fleeting dream,
Cling to the Cross, where grace and mercy stream.
In humble hearts, let sin’s old chains unwind,
Through Christ’s pure love, true revival find.

No longer bound by lies that once held sway,
The Savior’s call breaks through the night to day.
With contrite spirits, turn from sin’s cruel reign,
In Jesus’ name, find peace that shall remain.

Let every knee now bow, each heart proclaim,
The Lord of Life, eternal in His name.
Revive, O world, through Christ, the only way,
His love shall lead to everlasting day.

Forgiven in Christ: A Call-and-Response Celebration of Victory for All to Join by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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The poem, “Forgiven in Christ: A Call-and-Response Celebration of Victory for All to Join,” is a participatory piece designed for group settings. It features a leader reciting four stanzas about forgiveness in Christ—covering past, present, and future sins, and a victorious future—while the audience joins in with the refrain: “Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free! Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!” Each stanza is introduced with a “Call to Gather and Proclaim,” and the poem concludes with a “Final Invitation for All Voices to Unite in Praise,” where everyone recites the refrain together, celebrating Christ’s mercy and victory.

Leader: In Christ, my past is washed, I’m set apart,
The chains of yesterday, they fall away,
His mercy mends my broken, weary heart,
A brand-new start with every breaking day.

Audience (refrain):
Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free!
Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!

Leader: In Christ, my present sins are cast aside,
Each stumble met with grace I don’t deserve,
His love surrounds me like a rushing tide,
Through every trial, His peace will still preserve.

Audience (refrain):
Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free!
Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!

Leader: In Christ, my future sins are swept from sight,
His cross has paid the price, the debt is clear,
Before I fall, His mercy shines so bright,
He lifts me up, I’ll never need to fear.

Audience (refrain):
Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free!
Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!

Leader: In Christ, my future shines with endless light,
No fear can hold me, for His work is done,
My sins to come, He’s conquered in His might,
The battle’s won, the victory is won!

Audience (refrain):
Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free!
Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!

Leader (final call):
Now let us sing, our voices raised as one,
Proclaim His love, His mercy, and His might!

All together (final refrain):
Forgiven, forgiven, in Christ I’m free!
Victorious, victorious, His love lifts me!

Sonnet: The Triumphant Proclamation of John 11:25 – Christ, the Resurrection and the Life by Debbie Harris

19 Saturday Apr 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet: The Triumphant Proclamation of John 11:25 – Christ, the Resurrection and the Life

This Shakespearean sonnet, inspired by John 11:25 (“I am the Resurrection and the Life”), celebrates Christ’s sovereign victory over death with a majestic, triumphant, and royal tone. It portrays Jesus as a mighty King whose divine proclamation shatters the power of death and sin, offering eternal life to those who believe. The sonnet emphasizes the soul’s liberation from the grave, the promise of a glorious, everlasting kingdom, and the radiant hope that never fades. Through vivid imagery of golden rays, a regal crown, and an eternal throne, it exalts Christ’s glory as the source of life, light, and unending joy, culminating in a powerful affirmation of His supreme reign and radiant, everlasting presence.

Hail, mighty King, whose voice o’er death prevails,
“I am the Resurrection and the Life!”
Thy royal edict storms the darkened veils,
And breaks the bonds of mortal sin and strife.
No crypt can bind the soul that bows to Thee,
Thy sovereign vow ascends in golden rays:
From ashes springs a glorious liberty,
A regal crown for faith through endless days.
With herald’s call, Thy truth illumes the skies,
A kingdom vast where life’s eternal throne
Shall lift the heart where hope will never die,
And joy resounds in majesty alone.
All praise the Lord, whose glory reigns supreme,
Our life, our light, our everlasting gleam!