Sonnet on Revelation 21:22-23 by Debbie Harris

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Revelation 21:22-23 (KJV)

In Heaven’s courts, no temple’s walls are raised,
For God, with Christ and Spirit, dwells as one.
Their glory crowns the city, brightly blazed,
A radiant light no shadow dares to shun.
No sun ascends, no moon with silver gleam,
For divine light outshines all earthly flame.
The Lamb’s pure glow through golden streets does stream,
Illuming all with everlasting claim.
No darkness falls where holy splendor reigns,
Each gate of pearl reflects Their sovereign might.
The born-again, redeemed from earthly chains,
Bask in the warmth of uncreated light.
O Majesty, eternal, rich, and grand,
Thy Triune radiance wakes the eternal psalm!

A Cascade of Christ’s Gifts: Love, Forgiveness, and the Eternal Gift of Salvation Freely Given by Debbie Harris

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My heart burns to proclaim the love, grace, and eternal faithfulness of Christ Jesus. As a performer with a master’s in performance, I crafted this poem to roar like an aria, cascading like a waterfall of faith that can’t be contained. The publishing world may turn away from such unbridled passion, preferring polished whispers to bold shouts, but I won’t dim this fire. This poem is my soul’s cry—a call to all peoples to run to Jesus, who freely gives salvation and will never betray you. Let these King James scriptures set the stage for a truth that demands to be heard.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost Romans 15:13, KJV


The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:3, KJV


In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7, KJV


And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.1 John 5:11, KJV


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13, KJV


I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5, KJV

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8, KJV

There is hope,
Love, mercy,
Grace, forgiveness,
Eternal life,
Friendship, truth—
Everything one needs
In Christ Jesus our Lord!
Run to Him, all peoples,
Run to Him with haste!
For Jesus loves,
Restores,
Transforms—
One who can never,
Will never,
No, ever betray you!

Holy Proximity to Emmanuel’s Glory: A Poetic Reflection on the Redeemed Saint’s Journey Drawing Nigh to the Heart of God by Debbie Harris

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The poem, inspired by James 4:8a (KJV) – “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you,” is a reverent and awe-filled celebration of the intimate relationship between a redeemed saint and Emmanuel, God with us. It portrays the majestic God of the universe stooping to meet the humble, seeking heart of a believer. The poem emphasizes the divine promise that as one draws near to God, He reciprocates with His presence, enveloping the saint in grace and love. Through vivid imagery of heaven’s light, seraphs’ songs, and the vastness of creation, it underscores the wonder of God’s nearness to a royally redeemed soul, affirming the transformative power of faith and the sacred proximity to the divine.

Based on James 4:8a (KJV) – “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”

In the hush of heaven’s holy light,
Emmanuel, the God of endless might,
Stoops from realms where seraphs sing,
To meet the heart that seeks its King.

Oh, royally redeemed, a saint made whole,
By grace divine, He claims my soul.
The God of stars, of seas, of skies,
Draws near to hear my humble cries.

“Draw nigh to God,” the Spirit calls,
Through sacred pages, mercy falls.
A step toward Him, with trembling awe,
And He descends, no veil, no flaw.

The universe’s Sovereign, vast and grand,
Holds this frail heart within His hand.
Emmanuel, God with us, so near,
His presence calms all doubt, all fear.

Oh, wondrous truth, my soul takes flight,
The King of glory bends to my plight.
I draw to Him, my Savior true,
And find His heart draws nearer too.

As saints redeemed, with royal claim,
We walk in grace, we praise His name.
For James declares, in love’s decree,
Draw near to God—He runs to thee.

Arise, O Saints, to Contend for Our Faith Unshaken: A Majestic Anthem of Victorious Hope and Royal Courage by Debbie Harris

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Summary of “Arise, O Saints, to Contend for Our Faith Unshaken: A Majestic Anthem of Victorious Hope and Royal Courage”

Inspiration: Based on Jude 3, which urges believers to “contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.”

Structure: Six verses with a recurring refrain, written for congregational singing.

Themes: The hymn is a victorious, hope-filled, majestic, and royal call to action, emphasizing steadfast defense of the Christian faith against challenges, empowered by divine strength and united in purpose.

  • Verse 1: Calls believers to rise and contend for the eternal, divine truth that shines forever.
  • Verse 2: Affirms the enduring power and certainty of God’s Word as an anchor amid trials.
  • Verse 3: Encourages bold defense of the faith with Christ’s unquenchable light and righteous kingdom.
  • Verse 4: Highlights the Holy Spirit’s empowerment and Christ’s grace as the source of strength in strife.
  • Verse 5: Emphasizes unity and perseverance under the cross until victory is achieved.
  • Verse 6: Concludes with a doxology, exalting Christ’s eternal reign and unending worship.

Refrain: Reinforces the themes with imagery of “victorious hope,” a “majestic King,” and “royal courage,” proclaiming “our faith unshaken in His name.”

Inspired by Jude 3

Verse 1
O saints of God, arise and stand,
Contend for faith in every land!
The truth eternal, pure, divine,
Shall shine as stars through endless time.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 2
Though darkness gathers, fierce and bold,
The Word of God shall ne’er grow old.
Its power endures, its promise sure,
Our anchor strong, our hope secure.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 3
With hearts ablaze, we’ll face the fight,
Defend the truth with holy might.
No foe can dim the Savior’s light,
His kingdom reigns in endless right.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 4
The Spirit’s fire within us burns,
To Christ, our loyal heart returns.
His grace sustains through every strife,
Our shield, our strength, our source of life.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 5
United, we shall overcome,
Till every battle’s fought and won.
The cross before us, we’ll endure,
Our calling steadfast, bold, and pure.

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Verse 6
O Lord, our King, forever reign,
Your truth shall never know a chain!
Through endless ages, we’ll adore,
And sing Your praise forevermore!

Refrain
Victorious hope, our banner high,
Majestic King, enthroned on high!
With royal courage, we proclaim,
Our faith unshaken in His name!

Defenders of the Holy Faith, Clad in Celestial Resolve: A Grand Ode Based on Jude 3 by Debbie Harris

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Summary of “Defenders of the Holy Faith, Clad in Celestial Resolve: A Grand Ode Based on Jude 3”

The poem, inspired by Jude 3, is a call to steadfastly defend the Christian faith as urged in the biblical text. It portrays believers as zealous guardians tasked with protecting the sacred truth of the gospel, which was entrusted to the saints. Despite challenges from falsehoods and skeptics, the poem emphasizes unwavering commitment to upholding the eternal light of Christ’s truth. It concludes with a rallying cry to proclaim and defend the faith with love and strength until Christ’s return, evoking themes of spiritual resilience, devotion, and divine hope.

Inspired by Jude 3

Beloved, rise with fervent zeal,
To guard the faith, the truth we feel.
Jude calls us, steadfast, to contend,
For sacred trust that knows no end.

Once delivered to the saints of old,
A treasure pure, more precious than gold.
With hearts ablaze, we stand our ground,
In Christ’s own truth, forever found.

Though shadows creep with subtle lies,
And doubters scorn beneath the skies,
We’ll hold the Word, unyielding, sure,
Its light eternal shall endure.

Contend, O soul, with love and might,
Proclaim the gospel’s holy light.
For faith entrusted, we’ll defend,
Till Christ returns, our hope, our end.

The Founders’ Faith Unchained: How the Bible Shaped America and a Rogue Deep State Sought to Divide It Through the Atheistic and Marxist Ideology of Church-State Separation by Debbie Harris

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The poem asserts that the concept of separation of church and state is absent from the U.S. Constitution, portraying it as a fabricated notion pushed by rogue, godless deep state players who hate God and promote atheistic, Marxist ideology to divide America. It emphasizes that the nation was founded on biblical principles, with the Founders’ faith shaping its laws and liberty. The First Amendment only prohibits Congress from establishing a religion or restricting free worship, not from integrating faith into governance. The poem depicts the “wall of separation” as a myth, stemming from Jefferson’s private letter rather than constitutional law, and accuses those who champion it of trying to suppress the Bible’s influence. It concludes by affirming that America’s liberty and faith remain intertwined, undeterred by efforts to sever them, with no constitutional mandate for their division.

The Constitution’s text, so pure, so grand,
Carves no divide ‘twixt faith and land.
“Separation’s law,” they shout, they scheme,
Yet such a wall is but a dream.

On Bible’s truth our nation rose,
Its sacred light the Founders chose.
Their hearts, with godly wisdom fired,
Built liberty’s frame, by faith inspired.

No clause demands that faith retreat,
No line forbids where God and law meet.
Congress shall not establish, nor restrain,
Free worship—freedom’s core remains.

But rogue deep staters, God they spurn,
Hate fuels their hearts, their souls they burn.
They weave this myth, this “wall” they raise,
To tear faith down in godless craze.

Jefferson’s words, a private note,
Not law, yet schemers fiercely quote.
Their ruse would mute the Bible’s call,
And cast God’s truth beyond the wall.

Yet history stands, unyielding, sure,
Faith shaped the laws that still endure.
No split of church and state is found—
Just liberty on holy ground.

The Constitution’s Sacred Fire: Woven from Scripture’s Truth, Beset by Shadows of Marxist and Satanic Sway by Debbie Harris

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The poem, titled “The Constitution’s Sacred Fire: Woven from Scripture’s Truth, Beset by Shadows of Marxist and Satanic Sway,” celebrates the U.S. Constitution as a divinely inspired document rooted in Judeo-Christian principles, while critiquing the governance of Bush, Obama, and Biden for allegedly undermining its values with Marxist and Satanic influences.

It portrays the Constitution as a timeless covenant, shaped by biblical concepts like original sin (informing checks and balances), the covenant tradition (inspiring “We the People”), human dignity (Genesis 1:27), and Mosaic law (guiding due process and justice). Specific references include Deuteronomy’s limits on power, Leviticus’ jubilee for equality, and Exodus’ Sabbath and oaths, reflecting the Founders’ reliance on Scripture for moral and structural guidance, as seen in Madison’s separation of powers and Adams’ emphasis on civic virtue.

The poem contrasts this sacred foundation with perceived threats: Bush’s wars, Obama’s policies, and Biden’s leadership are depicted as drifting toward Marxist and Satanic ideologies, eroding liberty through an overreaching state. Despite these challenges, the Constitution endures as a beacon of freedom, its biblical roots unyielding against temporal corruption. The poem calls for vigilance to preserve this “sacred fire” of liberty, blending reverence for the Constitution’s origins with a warning against modern betrayals.

Upon a hill, where freedom’s light
Was kindled in the heart of night,
A parchment born of sacred will,
The Constitution stands there still.
Its words, a covenant divine,
Where mortal hopes and truth align,
From quills of men who sought to frame
A nation lit by heaven’s flame.

From Genesis to Deuteronomy’s call,
The Bible’s echo shaped it all.
In Eden’s fall, the truth was clear:
Man’s heart is frail, yet God is near.
Original sin, the human stain,
Demands a check on power’s reign.
So Madison, with Scripture’s guide,
Crafted balance to stem the tide.

“Ambition counters ambition’s might,”
He wrote, as stars burned through the night.
From Moses’ law, where kings were bound,
In Deuteronomy’s truth profound,
The framers saw a republic’s form—
No tyrant’s rule, no despot’s storm.
Three branches stand, like Israel’s plan,
To guard the soul of mortal man.

The covenant of Abraham’s line,
Where God and people’s wills entwine,
Inspired the words, “We the People” rise,
A solemn bond beneath the skies.
Not contract cold, but sacred trust,
A higher law to lift from dust.
Like Israel’s tribes, both free and one,
Federalism’s work was thus begun.

In Genesis, man’s worth was sealed—
God’s image, dignity revealed.
No noble’s crown, no king’s decree,
Could bind the soul meant to be free.
From Leviticus, the jubilee’s grace,
Proclaimed equality’s rightful place.
Due process, drawn from ancient code,
Ensures the law’s fair, steady road.

The Sabbath’s rest, the oath’s true weight,
From Exodus, the Founders’ fate
Was shaped to honor truth’s command,
To build a just and righteous land.
No test of faith, yet faith’s deep root—
The Bible’s wisdom bore this fruit.
For Adams spoke, with sober voice,
“Morality’s our freedom’s choice.”

Yet shadows fall, as shadows must,
When virtue falters, turns to dust.
Some cry of Marxist schemes that creep,
Of Satanic wiles in governance deep.
From Bush’s wars to Obama’s pen,
To Biden’s reign, they warn of men
Whose policies, they claim, betray
The sacred truths of freedom’s day.

A state that grows, with iron hand,
To choke the soul of this free land.
They see in laws a crimson thread,
Of communist lies, where freedom’s bled.
A drift from God, from right, from law,
Where liberty’s bright star they saw
Now dims beneath a clouded veil,
As virtue’s strength begins to fail.

But still the Constitution stands,
Unbowed by time or mortal hands.
Its roots in Scripture, firm and deep,
A sentinel where angels keep.
Its beauty lies in tempered might,
In justice sworn to guard the right.
No president, no fleeting reign,
Can break its will or loose its chain.

From Franklin’s plea, with Proverbs’ call,
To Henry’s warnings in the hall,
The Bible’s voice was ever near,
To guide, to chasten, to revere.
Not theocracy’s rigid claim,
But moral truth to fan the flame
Of liberty, of law, of grace—
A nation’s hope, a people’s place.

So let us hold this sacred scroll,
This covenant of heart and soul.
For in its lines, God’s truth abides—
The right to live where freedom strides.
Through storms of strife, through schemes of men,
Its light will call us home again.
The Constitution, born of prayer,
Is freedom’s fire, eternal, fair.

Doth Not? By Debbie Harris

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Doth not the glory of our

blessed Triune God cosume

our very hearts, souls, minds,

and lives? Lord may it be so!

May it be so! Lord may it be so!

Ode to Vanished Grace: The Fading of Beauty in Stone, Word, Cloth, and the Eternal Light of Christ by Debbie Harris

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The poem, titled “Ode to Vanished Grace: The Fading of Beauty in Stone, Word, Cloth, and the Eternal Light of Christ”, is a lament for the decline of beauty in architecture, poetry, fashion, and language, while affirming Jesus Christ as the eternal source of true beauty. It consists of four stanzas, each addressing a different domain:

  1. Architecture: The poem mourns the loss of sacred, awe-inspiring structures like cathedrals, replaced by cold, utilitarian glass and steel, which lack the spiritual depth of earlier designs.
  2. Poetry and Language: It reflects on the decline of eloquent, soulful verse and language, now overtaken by fleeting, shallow expressions that fail to capture the timeless beauty of the past.
  3. Fashion: The poem critiques modern fashion’s lack of grace and craftsmanship, contrasting it with past styles that reflected care and higher ideals, now lost to transient trends.
  4. Christ as Beauty’s Source: The final stanza reaffirms that true beauty originates in Jesus Christ, whose enduring love and glory remain a constant amidst fading earthly forms. It calls readers to seek Him to rediscover beauty.

The poem blends elegy with hope, using vivid imagery and a reverent tone to contrast temporal loss with the eternal beauty found in Christ.

Where has all the beauty gone,
In arches, spires, and stone?
Once cathedrals touched the dawn,
Their grace a hymn, a throne.
Marble sang of sacred art,
Each curve a prayer, each line a heart.
Now glass and steel in cold array,
Stand stark where glory slipped away.

Where has all the beauty gone,
In poetry’s tender rhyme?
Words once wove a timeless song,
Of love, of truth divine.
Now fleeting slang and hurried prose,
Replace the verse that gently flows.
The tongue that shaped a soul’s delight,
Fades in the glare of shallow light.

Where has all the beauty gone,
In fashion’s fleeting frame?
Once robes adorned with craft and care,
Proclaimed a higher name.
Now trends in haste, with little grace,
Adorn the form but veil the face.
The elegance that once inspired,
Is lost in fleeting, vain desire.

Yet beauty’s source remains the same,
In Christ, the fount, the living flame.
From Him the architect’s hand drew,
The poet’s heart, the weaver’s hue.
His love, the spark that beauty wakes,
In every soul His glory makes.
Though forms may fade, His truth endures,
The wellspring of all beauty pure.

So seek Him where the shadows fall,
In crumbled stone, in whispered call.
For beauty lives where Christ is known,
In hearts that make His grace their own.

Heralding Christ’s Light to Guide Souls to Heaven’s Crystal Streams by Debbie Harris

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With fervent hearts, we bear the flame,
God’s gospel glowing, fierce and bright.
To souls adrift in sin’s dark claim,
We haste to share Christ’s saving light.

Through faith, the saved ascend on high,
To Heaven’s courts where glories stream—
Gold streets, where crystal rivers lie.
Yet rebels face Hell’s anguished scream.

Oh, precious souls, repent, awake!
Flee chains of death, embrace His grace.
Christ’s blood redeems for mercy’s sake—
Find love and truth in Heaven’s embrace.