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A Sonnet of Staying True to Holy Scripture and Thereby Choosing the Narrow Road by Debbie Harris

22 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem is a resolute pledge to uphold Scripture’s enduring truth, choosing the “narrow road” of Christ over the lure of worldly praise. It rejects shallow fame for a firm walk with God, rooted in grace alone. The speaker stands as a steadfast root—unyielding and strong—anchored in divine purpose. It ends with a powerful vow to remain unshaken, guided by the Word.

The Word stands firm, a rock beneath my feet,
Though crowds may sway to winds of softer song,
I choose the path where few and faithful meet,
To walk with Christ, where truth has stood so long.

No laurels sought, no clamor for my name,
The scroll of grace my only claim to hold,
For wide roads gleam with gold and fleeting fame,
But narrow gates lead to the Shepherd’s fold.

Let others rise, their verses loud and grand,
I’ll scribe my lines in shadow, pure and still,
A steadfast root, unbroken by the land,
Yet known to Him who bends the heart and will.

Steadfast I stand, with Scripture as my guide,
In unshaken truth, my soul shall firm abide.

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A Villanelle: The Majestic and Holy Throne Room of God Most High as Revealed in Revelation by Debbie Harris

21 Friday Mar 2025

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The poem, titled “A Villanelle: The Majestic and Holy Throne Room of God Most High as Revealed in Revelation,” is a villanelle that vividly portrays the awe-inspiring scene of God’s throne room as described in Revelation 4. It depicts a radiant, gleaming throne surrounded by a rainbow and a sea of glass, where elders cast down their crowns and four living creatures proclaim “Holy, Holy.” The poem emphasizes the eternal worship and glory of God, with the Lamb and King reigning in undimmable light. Heaven resounds with a ceaseless hymn of praise, reflecting the majesty, holiness, and grace that fill the hearts of the redeemed before the divine throne.

Before the throne, a radiant gleam
The elders bow, their crowns cast down
All heaven sings the holy theme

A rainbow arcs, a living beam
Encircles glory, pure, profound
Before the throne, a radiant gleam

The sea of glass, a crystal stream
Reflects the One who wears the crown
All heaven sings the holy theme

Four creatures cry, their voices teem
With “Holy, Holy,” all around
Before the throne, a radiant gleam

No night can dim this sacred dream
The Lamb and King in light are gowned
All heaven sings the holy theme

Eternal praise, a ceaseless stream
Fills every heart, by grace unbound
Before the throne, a radiant gleam
All heaven sings the holy theme

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The Exquisite Beauty of Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords by Debbie Harris

21 Friday Mar 2025

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The poem, titled “The Exquisite Beauty of Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords,” celebrates the unparalleled beauty of Jesus Christ, portraying it as majestic, holy, and divine. It contrasts the perspectives of the redeemed and the unredeemed: the redeemed see and rejoice in His radiant grace, love, and glory—evident in His wounds, His voice, and His eternal reign—while the unredeemed, blinded to His holiness, scorn and reject it. The poem emphasizes Christ’s dual nature as both Lamb and Lion, His sovereign power over creation, and His ability to bring peace and redemption. It concludes with a triumphant declaration of His supreme beauty, recognized and cherished by the redeemed who find joy in His divine light.

Beneath the heavens, vast and wide,
A beauty reigns where shadows hide.
Majestic Light, both fierce and mild,
The royal Son, the Father’s child.

The redeemed behold His radiant face,
They know the depths of holy grace.
Each wound a jewel, each scar a star,
A splendor shining near and far.

Yet unredeemed, with eyes so blind,
Scorn the beauty they cannot find.
His holiness, a piercing flame,
They mock the glory of His name.

Exquisite voice that calms the sea,
Whispers peace to set us free.
The saved rejoice, their souls alight,
While others turn from sacred sight.

The Lamb enthroned, the Lion bold,
In Him, eternity unfolds.
To those redeemed, His beauty sings,
To hardened hearts, a reckoning stings.

O Christ our Lord, our truest King,
Of Thee the heavens ever ring.
Thy beauty reigns, supreme, divine,
The redeemed rejoice, His light divine.

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Christ’s Eternal Grace Flowing Through The Redeemed: A Celebration Of Grace’s Many Facets In Ten Sonnets by Debbie Harris

21 Friday Mar 2025

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The Infinite Grace of Christ Bestowed Upon His Redeemed: A Symphony of Grace’s Facets in Ten Sonnets

Sonnet I: The Divine Grace of Christ’s Redemption

From Christ the source, a grace to us descends,
His redeemed bear this gift through mortal care,
A light He gives, through them His love extends,
To souls renewed by His eternal prayer.
No deed can earn this flow, yet through His own,
The chosen shine with mercy like the dawn,
His boundless love through us is brightly shown,
A force that lifts where hearts were once withdrawn.
Though sin once bound, Christ’s grace sets spirits free,
Redeemed, we share His song through every land,
A holy stream from Him through you and me,
Bestowed by Jesus’ ever-giving hand.
Thus grace divine through Christ to us is sent,
And through His flock, His love is broadly spent.

Sonnet II: The Grace of Human Kindness Through Christ

From Christ the fount, His grace to us does pour,
Redeemed, we stretch our hands to ease a load,
His kindness flows through saints to rich and poor,
A warmth He plants in hearts along life’s road.
Through us His love seeks naught for its return,
The Savior’s gift reflected in our care,
His gentle strength through faithful ones does burn,
To sow His hope where sorrow lingered there.
When rage would rule, Christ’s grace in us turns strife,
A lantern lit through those He calls His own,
His peace we bear to mend a broken life,
Through us His seed of mercy gently grown.
So kindness flows from Jesus to His throng,
Redeemed, we share His grace where we belong.

Sonnet III: The Grace of Steadfastness Under Pressure

When storms arise, Christ’s grace to us holds fast,
Redeemed, we stand unmoved amid the gale,
His strength through us endures till trials pass,
A calm from Him where fears would else prevail.
The chaos roars, yet Jesus’ peace we wield,
Through His elect, His poise defies the fray,
A steady heart His Spirit has revealed,
To bear His might through dark and dire day.
In tempest’s grip, Christ’s grace through us remains,
Redeemed, we bend but never break apart,
His courage flows where mortal strength wanes,
A rock within each storm-tossed, faithful heart.
Thus grace from Christ equips us for the fight,
Through us His calm shines forth in darkest night.

Sonnet IV: The Grace of Forgiveness From Christ’s Mercy

From Christ the well, His grace to us forgives,
Redeemed, we loose the chains of bitter years,
His mercy flows through souls He bids to live,
To dry with love the flood of vengeful tears.
No grudge we hold, for Jesus sets us free,
Through us His pardon heals what wrath has torn,
His gentle tide remakes what strife would be,
A peace from Him in hearts anew reborn.
When pride demands its due, Christ’s grace we share,
Redeemed, we offer what He first bestowed,
His light through us turns dark to hope so fair,
A gift of love along forgiveness’ road.
So grace from Christ through us does sin unwind,
His mercy lives in every heart aligned.

Sonnet V: The Grace of Beauty Inspired by Christ

Through Christ, His grace adorns the world we see,
Redeemed, we craft with beauty from His hand,
His artistry flows forth in you and me,
A quiet charm His chosen understand.
The dancer’s grace, the painter’s tender stroke,
Reflect His light through those He calls to shine,
A vision pure His Spirit does invoke,
Through us His beauty echoes the divine.
No boast it bears, Christ’s stillness fills our art,
Redeemed, we calm the clamor with His peace,
His hymn through us bids souls to pause and start,
A lovely gift His faithful ones release.
Thus beauty’s grace from Jesus we display,
Through us His splendor brightens every day.

Sonnet VI: The Grace of Resilience Through Christ’s Strength

From Christ the rock, His grace upholds our frame,
Redeemed, we rise though life’s fierce blows descend,
His strength through us turns loss to holy flame,
A hope He gives that trials cannot bend.
The storm may rage, yet Jesus’ might we bear,
Through His elect, we stand when winds assail,
His grace sustains where ruin would impair,
A steadfast will through us that shall prevail.
No cry of woe, Christ’s power makes us whole,
Redeemed, we carve His path through stone and strife,
His healing flows to mend the weary soul,
A fire from Him that fuels eternal life.
So grace through us from Jesus does endure,
His strength in weakness keeps His saints secure.

Sonnet VII: The Grace of Humility From Christ’s Meekness

From Christ the meek, His grace to us is low,
Redeemed, we shun the pride that crowns the vain,
His quiet way through us begins to grow,
A humble strength His chosen ones sustain.
No fame we seek, for Jesus bids us still,
Through us His calm walks soft upon the earth,
His silent love our actions gently fill,
A wealth from Him in meekness given birth.
When pomp would rise, Christ’s grace in us retreats,
Redeemed, we bow where arrogance would soar,
His patience flows through hearts He softly meets,
A truth His flock alone can well explore.
So grace from Christ through us brings wisdom’s crown,
His lowly path in us comes shining down.

Sonnet VIII: The Grace of Sacrifice From Christ’s Cross

Through Christ, His cross pours grace to those He saves,
Redeemed, we give as He gave all for us,
His love through saints defies the darkest graves,
A selfless call His faithful ones discuss.
No gain we seek, for Jesus paid the price,
Through us His gift lifts others from their fall,
His heart we share in every sacrifice,
A strength from Him that answers every call.
When self would cling, Christ’s grace in us prevails,
Redeemed, we bear His cost to set men free,
His light through us shines forth where darkness fails,
A love He plants in our humility.
Thus grace from Christ through us is glory’s vein,
His loss our gain, His life our endless gain.

Sonnet IX: The Grace of Redemption Through Christ’s Salvation

From Christ the Lamb, His grace redeems our soul,
Redeemed, we rise from ashes He has claimed,
His mercy flows through us to make us whole,
A hope through saints where sin was once proclaimed.
The chains of old, through Jesus, fall away,
His tide of love through us renews the slate,
His voice we bear to brighten ruined day,
A path His light through chosen ones create.
No fault too vast for Christ to mend through us,
Redeemed, we call the lost to rise anew,
His lesson lives where grace becomes our trust,
A love from Him that time cannot undo.
So grace through us from Jesus brings new birth,
His saving power frees us from sin’s dearth.

Sonnet X: The Victorious Grace Where Sin Abounds Through Christ

Where sin abounds, Christ’s grace through us cascades,
Redeemed, we wield His might in joyous throng,
From Jesus springs a power that invades,
A royal cheer to rout sin’s fleeting song.
No depth can dim His light that blazes free,
Through saints His love ignites the darkest vale,
His victory reigns where chains once held decree,
A crown of joy His chosen ones unveil.
When sin would roar, Christ’s grace in us ascends,
Redeemed, we sing with banners lifted high,
His mercy swells, a tide that never ends,
A kingly shout where guilt and shadows fly.
So grace from Christ through us in triumph rings,
His boundless reign lifts hearts on soaring wings.

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His Love Descends to Grant Eternal Life, Giving His Son that Repentant Souls Be Born Anew by Debbie Harris

20 Thursday Mar 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ-centered poetry, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Praise, Royally Redeemed

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The sonnet is inspired by John 3:16 (KJV), “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life,” weaving in the necessity of repentance and being born again. It portrays a love so vast that the heavens gleam, with God offering His Son as a radiant star to pierce humanity’s sinful night. This gift, a crimson tide of sacrifice, cleanses the world’s rebel stains, opening a gate to eternal life for those who repent and believe. Through turning from sin, souls are reborn, their guilt cast aside, and they rise as royal heirs through the cross—a throne of splendid beams. Faith and contrition unlock heaven’s door, fulfilling God’s decree of salvation displayed in flesh, where His love and human change redeem a broken world, granting everlasting life.


A love so vast, the heavens bend and gleam,
He gave His Son, one star to pierce the night,
That those who turn from sin might join His stream,
And, born anew, ascend to endless light.
The world He loved, though stained by rebel’s fall,
Through crimson tide, His only heir was spent,
Repentance clears the soul’s once-darkened hall,
A gate to life where grace and mercy bent.
No heart shall sink that casts its guilt aside,
The cross a throne, its beams of splendor soar,
Belief and tears remake what sin denied,
A royal birth through heaven’s open door.
So God ordained, His heart in flesh unfurled,
By love and change, He saves a broken world.

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From Hills He Leaps to Praise His Royal Redeemed, Their Beauty, Strength, and Love Proclaimed in Endless Song of Solomon’s Delight by Debbie Harris

20 Thursday Mar 2025

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The poet’s vision for these ten quatrains is to vividly capture the Savior’s boundless love and admiration for His royal redeemed, as inspired by the Song of Solomon’s poetic declarations. Rooted in Song of Solomon 2:8 (KJV)—”The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills”—the collection begins with His eager pursuit, setting the tone for a celebration of His redeemed as His cherished beloved. Each quatrain distills a distinct facet of how He sees them, drawn from key verses: their fairness like doves’ eyes (1:15), their spotless worth as treasure (4:7), their flourishing abundance as a sealed garden (4:12), their fragrance sweeter than wine (4:10), their majestic strength akin to cities and armies (6:4), their singular, chosen uniqueness (6:9), their role as His joy and rest (7:6), their captivating nobility like Carmel (7:5), and their eternal bond as a seal on His heart (8:6). The poet envisions these stanzas as a lyrical tapestry, weaving rich, sensory imagery—leaping hills, blooming gardens, purple hues, and unshakable seals—to proclaim the redeemed’s royal identity and the Savior’s delight in them. The ABAB rhyme scheme anchors each quatrain in clarity and rhythm, reflecting His unwavering voice, while the collective “they” underscores their unified glory as His people, forever exalted in His endless song of love.

1. As His Beloved (Song of Solomon 2:8)

From hills He leaps, His voice so clear and bright,
“My love,” He calls, with steps that never tire,
O’er mountains swift, He bounds in pure delight,
To claim His own, His heart’s one true desire.

2. As Fair and Beautiful (Song of Solomon 1:15)

“Thou art fair,” He says with tender gaze,
A dove’s soft eyes reflect His gentle care,
In beauty pure, His love for them ablaze,
No flaw He finds, their grace beyond compare.

3. As His Treasure and Delight (Song of Solomon 4:7)

All fair they stand, no spot to mar their frame,
His treasure shines, a joy to Him alone,
He holds them dear, His pleasure to proclaim,
Their worth to Him like gems upon a throne.

4. As a Garden of Abundance (Song of Solomon 4:12)

A garden closed, they bloom for Him so green,
A spring shut up, a fountain sealed with might,
Abundant life within their bounds is seen,
His sacred grove, His joy day and night.

5. As Fragrant and Pleasing (Song of Solomon 4:10)

Their love outpours, more sweet than wine’s rich flow,
A fragrance fine, their ointments fill the air,
He breathes them in, His heart begins to glow,
No spice can match the beauty they all share.

6. As Strong and Majestic (Song of Solomon 6:4)

Like Tirzah grand, their beauty holds the skies,
As Jerusalem, comely in their stand,
An army bold with banners in His eyes,
Their strength a crown upon His mighty hand.

7. As Unique and Chosen (Song of Solomon 6:9)

His dove, His one, undefiled and rare,
The choice of all, no other can compete,
One soul He picks from all the world to bear,
His love’s sole mark, His favor’s perfect seat.

8. As a Source of Joy and Rest (Song of Solomon 7:6)

How fair they shine, how pleasant to His sight,
A well of joy, His heart in them finds peace,
For pure delights, He holds them day and night,
Their presence makes all worldly cares decrease.

9. As Captivating and Enrapturing (Song of Solomon 7:5)

Their head like Carmel, noble in its height,
With hair as purple, royal in its hue,
The King is caught, enthralled by such a sight,
In galleries, His love for them shines true.

10. As His Eternal Companion (Song of Solomon 8:6)

A seal they set upon His heart so strong,
Love fierce as death, unyielding as the grave,
Through endless time, to Him they will belong,
His jealousy a bond no force can waive.

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To the Christ-Centered Poet All Creation Sings in Verse by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The world’s a scroll where verses softly play,
Each dawn a line, His breath in every scene,
My poet’s heart with scripture’s pulse shall sway,
For Christ my theme in all that I’ve foreseen.
The stars align, their rhythm lights my way,
A stanza vast, His word my soul’s serene,
Two threads entwine—my craft, His truth’s array,
A royal weave where faith has ever been.
The brook’s soft song, a quatrain of His grace,
The cross a rhyme that steadies all my days,
Each note I pen, His gospel finds its place,
Through life’s refrain, my spirit lifts in praise.
So all I see in verse shall ever blend,
Christ’s sacred lines my poetry transcend.

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All Glorious Within: The Bride of Christ Clothed in the Savior’s Golden Victory by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet, titled “All Glorious Within: The Bride of Christ Clothed in the Savior’s Golden Victory”, reflects the radiant truth of Psalm 45:13: “The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.” It portrays the believer, or the Church collectively, as the bride of Christ—transformed and adorned with an inner glory that no earthly power can replicate. This splendor, born of grace, purity, and faith, shines through a robe of righteousness, symbolized by the wrought gold of the Savior’s triumph over sin. Each thread of her garment represents Christ’s victorious sacrifice, clothing the redeemed in royal splendor as heirs of the King of Kings. The poem marvels at her sacred worth, a divine gift beyond human measure, lifting her from dust to a holy birthright as she prepares to meet her Bridegroom, Christ. With a heart sincere, she reigns in beauty, the King’s delight, enthroned in boundless glory rare—an eternal testament to her identity as His beloved, victorious bride.

The King’s own daughter, bride of Christ, we see,
All glorious within, her soul aglow,
A radiance no earthly art can free,
Where grace and purity in silence grow.
Her clothing gleams, of wrought gold finely spun,
A robe of righteousness by mercy dressed,
Each thread a triumph of the Savior’s run,
The Church redeemed, in royal splendor blessed.
No mortal eye can weigh her sacred worth,
This glory born of faith and love’s embrace,
From dust to heirs, a holy, chosen birth,
Adorned as one to seek the Bridegroom’s face.
In beauty deep, she reigns with heart sincere,
The King’s delight, enthroned in boundless glory rare.

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From Earth’s Dim Shadows to Heaven’s Throne: The Soul’s Royal Ascendancy in Christ by Debbie Harris

19 Wednesday Mar 2025

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The sonnet begins by acknowledging our existence in a fallen world, marked by decay and shadows, yet shifts focus to the hope of heaven, where Christ reigns supreme as our guide. It rejects earthly citizenship, portraying our hearts as yearning for the Savior’s return, when our mortal bodies—defined by this temporary life—will be transformed into glorious forms reflecting His own. This transformation is powered by Christ’s vast authority over all things, promising a radiant, eternal existence. The sonnet concludes triumphantly, revealing our hidden royal identity, now veiled in this world, which will be fully crowned and recognized in heaven through Christ. It’s a journey from earthly shadows to heavenly royalty, rooted in divine power and hope.

Bible Verse (ESV)

Philippians 3:20-21: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject all things to himself.”

  • This verse underpins the sonnet, highlighting our heavenly identity, the anticipation of Christ’s return, and the transformative power that elevates us to glory.

We dwell within a fallen world’s domain,
Yet eyes lift high where heaven’s gates abide,
This world’s decay in shadows deep may reign,
But Christ our Savior reigns, our hope, our guide.

No citizen of earth, our hearts take flight,
We wait for Him who rends the skies apart,
Our earthly forms, once shaped by mortal light,
Shall rise remade, His glory to impart.

Through power vast, all things He holds in sway,
The lowly flesh to brilliance He’ll restore,
A body new, like His, in endless day,
For with His might, we triumph evermore.

Our royal birth, now veiled, shall heaven crown,
In Christ, our true estate shall be made known.

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The Lord Is Not Willing That Any Should Perish but That All Should Come to Repentance by Debbie Harris

18 Tuesday Mar 2025

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The heart of God, in boundless grace arrayed,
Desires no soul should wander far and fall,
His will, a shepherd’s call, both firm and staid,
To gather all within His tender thrall.
Not swift to judge, nor eager to condemn,
He lingers long, with mercy’s gentle plea,
A father’s love outpours from heaven’s hem,
That none should perish, lost eternally.

Yet freedom reigns, and choice remains our own,
To turn from light or seek His holy face,
Through storm and sin, His patience brightly shone,
A door held wide by unrelenting grace.
So vast His wish—redemption’s song to sing,
For every heart to rest beneath His wing.

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