I Am With You Always, Even Unto the End of the World

11 Sunday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet

The sonnet, inspired by Matthew 28:20 (“I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”), celebrates Christ’s eternal presence with a victorious, upbeat, joyous, and triumphant tone. It calls believers to rejoice, proclaiming that Christ’s radiant love and mighty grace lead them through all ages, undimmed by any foe or darkness. His promise empowers them to rise and sing, carrying His presence as a banner of victory until the end of time. The sonnet culminates in a jubilant call to ascend in faith, assured of the King’s constant nearness.

I am with you always even unto the end of the world!

Matthew 28:20 KJV

Rejoice, O hearts, lift high the victor’s song!
For Christ proclaims, “I’m with you evermore!”
His radiant love shall lead the joyous throng,
Through every age, to Heaven’s golden shore.

No foe can dim the glory of His light,
No darkness dares to challenge His command.
With mighty grace, He turns our fears to flight,
And holds us firm within His sovereign hand.

The world may shake, yet still we rise and sing,
His promise rings, triumphant, bold, and free!
Till time’s last hour, His presence shall we bring,
A banner bright of endless victory.

So shout with joy, let every soul ascend,
Our King is near, with us until the end!

Sanctuary of Grace: A Sonnet on Spurgeon’s Church by Debbie Harris

11 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Sanctuary of Grace: A Sonnet on Spurgeon’s Church,” reflects Charles H. Spurgeon’s view of the church as a haven for imperfect souls. It portrays the church as a sanctuary where sinners, saved by grace, find healing and love. It serves as a nurturing space for God’s children to grow in faith, a fold for Christ’s followers, and a true home for His family. The poem emphasizes the church’s role as a place of hope and peace for the wayward, offering eternal comfort and spiritual light, echoing Spurgeon’s sentiment that it is the “dearest place on earth.”

“The church is not an institution for perfect people. It is a sanctuary for sinners saved by grace, a nursery for God’s sweet children to be nurtured and grow strong. It is the fold for Christ’s sheep, the home for Christ’s family. The church is the dearest place on earth.”
– Charles H. Spurgeon

The church, no hall for flawless souls to stand,
But sanctuary sweet for broken hearts,
Where sinners, touched by grace, in mercy land,
And find in love the healing that imparts.
A nursery for God’s dear children small,
To grow in faith, to root in sacred ground,
A fold where Christ’s own sheep may hear His call,
And in His family, true home is found.
Not built for perfect ones, but those who stray,
Yet seek the light that shines through holy doors,
A place where Heaven’s hope in hearts will stay,
And peace descends on earth’s most troubled shores.
Oh, dearest church, thy warmth shall never cease,
For in thy walls, we find eternal peace.

Sonnet: Christ, the Sole Head of the Church by Debbie Harris

11 Sunday May 2025

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The sonnet declares Jesus Christ as the sole head of the Church, emphasizing His supreme authority and rejecting any human claim to that role. It cites scriptural support from Ephesians and Colossians, portraying Christ as the eternal guide and Lord of the Church, His “bride.” The poem underscores that only Christ’s divine power and Spirit lead the faithful, with His Word as their light, culminating in praise for His everlasting, pure leadership.

O Christ, the King, the Head of Church alone,
Thy sovereign grace commands the faithful throng.
No mortal crown can claim Thy sacred throne,
For Thou art Lord, to Thee all hearts belong.
In scripture’s truth, Thy role is brightly shown,
Ephesians calls Thee Head, the Body’s guide.
Colossians hails Thy name, no rival known,
The Church Thy bride, with Thee forever tied.
No human hand can wield Thy holy might,
No earthly voice Thy perfect will decree.
Thy Spirit leads through darkness into light,
Thy Word the lamp that sets the captive free.
All praise to Thee, our Savior, ever near,
The Church’s Head, eternal, pure, and clear.

Sonnet To A Christ-Centered Mother by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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Dedicated to my amazing, brilliant, Christ-centered Mom!

The sonnet celebrates a mother whose life is deeply rooted in Christ’s love. It portrays her as a radiant, graceful figure whose faith guides her nurturing actions. Her laughter, prayers, and wisdom reflect her devotion, making her a beacon of kindness and mercy. Her soul surpasses the beauty of gems, and her love creates a sacred space where Christ’s grace flourishes.

Upon a heart where Christ’s own light doth shine,
A mother weaves her love, both pure and grand.
Her gentle hands, with grace of saintly kind,
Craft days of warmth, as led by heaven’s hand.

Her laughter rings like bells in sacred halls,
Her prayers ascend, a fragrant offering sweet.
In every step, she heeds her Savior’s calls,
Her faith a rock where love and mercy meet.

No gem could match the radiance of her soul,
No star outgleam the kindness in her eyes.
She guides her own with wisdom, soft yet bold,
A beacon bright beneath eternal skies.

O precious mother, Christ’s own love dost show,
Thy heart’s a garden where His graces grow.

Sonnet On Isaiah 64:8 by Debbie Harris

10 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet inspired by Isaiah 64:8 portrays God as a sovereign and triumphant Potter, majestically shaping humanity, His clay, into a glorious masterpiece. With a royal tone, it celebrates God’s divine authority and creative power, emphasizing His ability to mold souls through trials into radiant reflections of His will. The 14-line Shakespearean sonnet uses iambic pentameter and an ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme to convey humanity’s exalted role as God’s victorious creation, destined to shine under His eternal reign.

O Sovereign Lord, our Father, King supreme,
Your mighty hands as Potter shape the clay!
From formless dust, You weave a royal dream,
And crown Your work with light of endless day.

Your throne commands the stars, yet You descend,
To mold our souls with artistry divine.
Each stroke proclaims Your glory without end,
Your sacred seal on hearts that brightly shine.

No flaw can dim the splendor You decree,
Your boundless power bids the broken rise.
Through trials fierce, Your will shall ever be,
To forge in us a triumph in the skies.

Great Potter, King, Your hands our fate have won,
We reign as Yours, Your masterpiece begun!

Victory in World War II: America’s Heroes United Under God on May Eighth by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Victory in World War II: America’s Heroes United Under God on May Eighth”, commemorates V-E Day (May 8, 1945), marking the end of World War II in Europe. It celebrates America’s unwavering resolve and the sacrifices of its soldiers, who died to defeat tyranny and secure freedom. The poem portrays the nation as unified under divine guidance, with imagery of the stars and stripes, heroes’ graves, and a “never-fading blaze” of patriotism. It emphasizes the theme of “one nation under God,” culminating in a vow to honor the fallen by preserving liberty, with the final line declaring America as a land “where heroes reign.” The tone is fiercely patriotic, reverent, and triumphant, honoring the cost of victory and the enduring spirit of a God-guided nation.

On May the eighth, when victory’s cry arose,
America, with iron heart, stood tall.
Her sons, for freedom’s sake, faced tyrant foes,
And paid with blood to shatter evil’s thrall.

One nation, bound by God’s unyielding might,
Their stars and stripes a beacon through the fray.
Each hero’s grave a testament to right,
Their sacrifice the dawn of freedom’s day.

No chains could hold the spirit of the free,
United, bold, beneath the Almighty’s gaze.
From battle’s hell, they carved sweet liberty,
Their patriot fire a never-fading blaze.

For those who died, we swear to guard the flame,
One nation under God, where heroes reign.

A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative Philippians 1:6 by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet

The sonnet, titled A Sonnet Celebrating the Unyielding Work of Grace in Crafting Life’s Victorious Narrative, is a poetic reflection on Philippians 1:6, which assures believers that God, who began a good work in them, will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Written in a victorious, beautiful, exquisite, and celebratory tone, the sonnet exalts God’s enduring promise and Christ’s role as the divine author of life’s purpose.

It begins by describing a divine spark kindled in the soul, enduring through life’s storms, and upheld by God’s eternal decree. The poem progresses with images of golden faith, sacred light, and unquenchable love, portraying the believer’s journey as a triumphant ascent fueled by grace. Joyful worship and confidence in God’s majestic plan are celebrated, with vivid imagery of dawn and an eternal spring underscoring the certainty of divine fulfillment. The sonnet culminates in a call to rejoice, affirming that Christ, the brilliant author, will complete His work, crafting life’s true narrative into a victorious, whole destiny.

The final line, “Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s true scroll,” encapsulates the theme of Christ’s authorship, tying the poem’s imagery to the assurance of Philippians 1:6. The sonnet uses a traditional structure with fresh, evocative language to avoid trite expressions, creating a powerful ode to divine faithfulness and triumph.

O radiant promise, kindled in the soul,
A spark divine, by heaven’s hand set free,
Through storms that rage, where mortal hopes may toll,
God’s work endures, eternal, vast, decree.
With golden faith, we rise on wings of grace,
Each step a triumph, bathed in sacred light,
His love, a flame, no shadow can erase,
Ignites the heart to soar in boundless flight.
Exquisite joy, in every breath we sing,
The Author’s plan, majestic, pure, and sure,
From dawn’s first glow to Christ’s eternal spring,
His purpose shines, unyielding, ever pure.
Rejoice, O saints, for He shall make us whole,
Victorious, complete, Christ pens our life’s

Sonnet: The Perversion of Holy Words to Quell Christian Courage Against Wickedness by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The sonnet condemns the misapplication of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” to suppress Christians who resist evil. It highlights how this scripture is distorted to criticize and restrain those who zealously oppose wickedness. Contrasting this with Jesus’ model of judging sin while loving sinners, the poem encourages Christians to courageously confront evil without malice. It rejects the use of manipulated scripture to silence the righteous pursuit of divine truth.

“Judge not, lest ye be judged,” the scripture cries,
Yet twisted now to silence righteous tongues.
The heart that stands against the serpent’s lies
Is mocked, as if its zeal for truth wrongs.
When evil festers, cloaked in honeyed guise,
And bids the faithful bow to wicked reigns,
The Word’s intent is warped by compromise—
To mute the bold, to bind them in false chains.
But Christ, who flipped the tables, judged the sin,
Yet loved the sinner, calling them to rise.
So too must we, with courage, fight within,
To name the wrong, yet seek to save, not despise.
Let not the verse be weaponized to still
The Christian heart that wars for Heaven’s will.

Saving Faith Through Repentance and Belief in Christ by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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The Christ upon the cross, with love outpoured,
Will not redeem unless the heart repents,
For sin’s dark chains, by grace, must be abhorred,
And faith in Him as Savior break their rents.

Not mere belief, as demons quake and know,
That Jesus reigns as King and Lord of all,
But saving faith, where contrite spirits grow,
And heed the voice that through the conscience calls.

No cross alone can cleanse the soul’s deep stain,
Without the cry, “My Savior, make me whole!”
His blood avails for those who turn from pain,
And crown Him King in hearts the Spirit calls.

Believe, repent, let Christ your soul ignite,
For only saving faith shall win His light.

The Soul’s Humble Cry: A Poetic Reflection on Salvation Through Christ by Debbie Harris

07 Wednesday May 2025

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Summary of the Sonnet: “The Soul’s Humble Cry: A Poetic Reflection on Salvation Through Christ”

The sonnet explores the universal reality of human sinfulness, the necessity of divine grace for salvation, and the question of whether one must openly confess their sinful nature to be considered “born again.” It begins by affirming that all people have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23), establishing humanity’s need for redemption. The poem then questions whether someone can be truly saved if they deny their sinfulness, suggesting that such denial may reflect a lack of humility before Christ’s sacrificial cross (1 John 1:8-10). However, it avoids rigid legalism, emphasizing that salvation is not about a specific phrase but about a heart transformed by faith and grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). The sonnet concludes by celebrating God’s mercy, which saves despite human flaws, and underscores the humility of those who embrace their identity as sinners redeemed through Christ’s atonement (John 3:16-17). Written in a Shakespearean sonnet form, it balances theological inquiry with poetic reverence, affirming grace as the cornerstone of salvation.

Scriptural References

  • Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” – The foundation for the sonnet’s opening, highlighting universal sinfulness.
  • Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” – Underpins the emphasis on salvation as a gift of grace, not human effort or specific confessions.
  • 1 John 1:8-10: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” – Supports the sonnet’s questioning of those who deny their sin, suggesting humility is key to receiving grace.
  • John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son… For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” – Reflects the sonnet’s focus on Christ’s redemptive work as the source of salvation.
  • John 3:3: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” – Informs the sonnet’s exploration of what it means to be “born again” through faith and grace.

All souls have wandered far from heaven’s light,
And fallen short of glory’s perfect aim,
Our hearts, though frail, bear sin’s unyielding claim,
Yet grace descends to lift us from the night.
Can one be born anew, yet still deny
The weight of fault that humbles every knee?
To spurn the truth—“a sinner, yet set free”—
Is this to shun the cross where Christ did die?
No creed alone can bind the heart to God,
Yet faith confesses what the soul has known:
Through blood and mercy, we are called His own.
O grace, that saves though mortal steps are flawed!
The born-again, with contrite hearts, embrace
The name of “sinner,” bound to Christ by grace.