Praises Ascending Through Eternity: A Christmas Hymn of Hallelujah to Jesus Christ, the Gift Above All Gifts and Lord of All by Debbie Harris

23 Tuesday Dec 2025

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Stanza 1
In Bethlehem’s soft night, beneath the star’s bright gleam,
A virgin bears the Son in lowly manger scene;
The angels wake the shepherds from their midnight dream,
And heaven’s courts resound with seraphic theme.
The Word made flesh, eternal Light in human guise,
Descends to claim the lost beneath repentant skies.
O Gift beyond all gifts that mortal heart could prize—
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Refrain
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Let earth and heaven raise the strain!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The King is born of David’s royal line!
Jesus Christ, the Gift above all earthly gifts,
Everlasting Joy, the Savior of us all—
Hallelujah! Glory everlasting be
To Christ the Lord, who sets His people free!

Stanza 2
The shepherds haste to see the Babe in swaddling bound,
Where humble beasts keep watch in silence all around;
“Glory to God!” the angelic host has now proclaimed,
And peace on earth to men of good will named.
No palace gates, no throne of gold receive their King,
Yet choirs invisible His praises loudly sing.
The Lamb who takes our sin has come, redeeming,
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Stanza 3
From Eastern lands the Magi journey long and far,
Drawn by the radiant light of yonder guiding star;
They bring their royal treasures to the Child divine,
And kneel before the King in humble, reverent line.
Gold for His crown, sweet incense for His deity,
Myrrh for the bitter cup He soon must drink for thee—
All earthly kings must bow before eternity:
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Stanza 4
Emmanuel—behold, our God with us abides,
The Infinite in mortal flesh now veiled resides;
He bears our grief, He carries all our sorrow’s weight,
To heal the broken heart and open heaven’s gate.
O boundless mercy shown in this most wondrous birth,
O love unfathomable come to ransom earth!
The Hope of every age has dawned upon our mirth:
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Stanza 5
From cradle unto cross His sacred path He trod,
To offer up Himself, the spotless Lamb of God;
Yet Christmas light foretells the triumph of the morn
When death itself lies vanquished and its sting is torn.
The Babe who sleeps in Mary’s arms shall rise again,
And reign victorious over Satan, death, and sin.
All hail the conquering King who breaks the captive’s chain:
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Stanza 6
All fleeting gifts of earth grow dim and fade away
Beside the priceless Pearl that shines in endless day;
No joy the world can give compares with knowing Him,
No treasure equals Christ, the bright Seraphic Gem.
He is the living Fount from whom all blessings flow,
The Alpha and Omega, whom angels long to know—
Eternal Gift of God to mortals here below:
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Stanza 7
Arise, O Church, and sing through every age and clime,
Proclaim the Savior’s name beyond the bounds of time;
From Christmas dawn until the final trumpet sounds,
Let ceaseless praise ascend where grace and truth abound.
Worthy the Lamb once slain, now crowned in majesty,
To reign forevermore in glorious victory—
All heaven and earth adore Him through eternity:
Jesus Christ, our Lord, forever reigns on high!

Theologia Naturalis Redempta: The Gospel of Redemption Traced through the Groaning Creation by Debbie Harris

24 Monday Nov 2025

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Summary of
Theologia Naturalis Redempta
(The Gospel of Redemption Traced through the Groaning Creation)

The poem presents the entire gospel story as it is silently preached by the created world itself, from Genesis to Revelation.

It begins before creation, with the eternal Word and Love already present, then shows how every element of nature was designed from the beginning to be a living parable of Christ and His redemptive work.

Stars, leaves, and light bear the signature of the Lamb who was “slain from the foundation of the world.”
Innocent lambs, barren fig trees, toil-free lilies, and fed ravens act as living sermons on sin, judgment, providence, and grace.
The central agricultural images (sower and soils, wheat and tares, the single grain that dies to bear much fruit, the bleeding Vine and its pruning) retell the parable of the cross and resurrection: Christ’s death is the only way to abundant spiritual harvest.
Storm and wave bowing to Jesus reveal His sovereign lordship even in the chaos introduced by the fall.
Creation itself is then shown “groaning” under the curse, waiting with eager longing for the revelation of the sons of God and the final liberation of nature at Christ’s return.
The poem closes in the new creation: the curse reversed, the Tree of Life healing the nations, the river flowing from the throne, and God Himself as the light—no temple, no night, only the unveiled glory of the Lamb.

Thus nature is never a neutral backdrop; it is a book written by the same finger that wrote Scripture. From the first dawn to the final morning, every meadow, storm, seed, and star has been proclaiming one message: the dying and rising of the Word made flesh, the redemption accomplished and the creation made new through the blood of the eternal Lamb.

In short, the poem argues that if we have ears to hear and eyes to see, the whole groaning, glorious world is one long, unbroken sermon on the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ.

Before the worlds were framed, the Word was there,
And Love, unmade, breathed life through empty air.
The Spirit brooded o’er the formless deep
Till light, obedient, from the darkness leaped.
Each star a seal, each leaf a living line,
Proclaims the Lamb whose blood would write divine.

The lamb that frisks at dawn upon the lea
Already knows the Shepherd soon to be;
The fig-tree, cursed for barrenness, confesses
That fruitlessness invites the storm of curses.
Yet lilies, clothed in glory without toil,
Outshine the pomp of Solomon’s proud spoil.

Behold the ravens: neither barn nor field
Yet find their table by the Father filled;
The sower casts his seed on varied ground—
Some choked by thorns, some trampled, some profound;
But where the plow of grace has broken sod,
One grain, in dying, multiplies to God.

The wheat and tares in mingled beauty spring
Till angels reap with sickles of the King;
The grain of wheat must fall and lose its name
Lest it abide alone in barren shame.
From that small death the bread of heaven springs—
Five thousand fed, and twelve full baskets’ gleanings.

The Vine is bleeding on the terraced hill;
The branches that abide are pruned until
More excellent the clusters grow, and press
The wine of joy for heaven’s marriage-feast.
The waves that roared in fury cease to rave
And lay their heads, like children, at His feet to lave.

Creation groans beneath the ancient curse,
In travail waits the universe’s nurse;
The rocks stand ready, should our praise grow dumb,
To shout the triumph of the Age to come.
Yet soon the curse shall vanish like a scroll,
And morning break upon the ransomed whole.

Beneath the Tree whose leaves shall heal mankind
The river flows, no serpent now to bind;
No night shall fall, no temple need the sun,
For God Himself shall be their Light, the Lamb the throne.
All nature, once a parable of grace,
Shall see her Lord unveiled and face to face.

Thus from the first creation to the new
The Gospel shines the wounded landscape through:
Not writ in ink, nor graven upon stone,
But living in the flesh that veils the throne;
Beholds His glory, full of truth and grace—
The Word made flesh, who took our mortal place.

Amen.

Diamonds That Fall from Heaven: A Sonnet on Rain by Debbie Harris

24 Monday Nov 2025

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A 14-line Shakespearean sonnet that portrays rain as diamonds and bright coins poured freely from the Rain-God’s hand.

These priceless jewels flash briefly on skin and stone, impossible to grasp or hoard, yet in their falling they crown every person (rich or poor) with sudden, equal wealth.

The poem celebrates the fleeting, unearned generosity of rain: a momentary coronation that leaves the whole world richer and every beggar, for one shining instant, royal.

The Rain-God lifts one hand; the heavens part
And down they come, bright coins from unseen mints,
Cut diamonds torn from daylight’s hidden heart
That flash and vanish ere the eyelid winks.
They strike the cheek like sudden wealth bestowed,
Cold fire that melts the instant it is given;
No purse can hold them, yet the whole road
Is paved with fleeting gems no king has striven
To own. A moment only do they lie
In glittering ruin on the skin, the stone,
Then slip to earth and leave the thirsty sky
More generous than any earthly throne.
So falls the rain: unearned, uncounted, free—
And every beggar wears a crown from heaven’s sea.

Rejoice, God Reigns by Debbie Harris

12 Thursday Jun 2025

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Title: Rejoice, God Reigns!
Summary: This concise, two-stanza quatrain (A-B-B-A rhyme scheme) is a vibrant call to trust and praise the triune God’s sovereign control amidst a chaotic world. It proclaims redemption through God’s “royal love,” urging readers to trust His care and praise His saving grace despite “flames of chaos.” Vivid imagery (“darkest night,” “defeats the grave”) and warm language (“grace that yearns,” “precious Lord”) create a worshipful, hopeful tone.

Know this, redeemed by royal might,
Though flames of chaos fiercely blaze,
Our triune God, with boundless grace,
Is sovereign o’er the darkest night.

Lift up your heart, trust in His call,
Though worlds may crumble, He will save.
Praise Him whose love defeats the grave,
Our precious Lord who reigns o’er all.

This keeps your core message—trusting and praising the triune God’s control—while adding vivid imagery (“darkest night,” “defeats the grave”) and action (“lift up your heart”). The rhyme and alliteration (“royal might,” “boundless grace”) enhance its lyrical, worshipful feel, making it ideal for recitation or singing.

A Sonnet for the Christ-Created Pink Rose by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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The sonnet celebrates the delicate beauty of a pink rose, envisioned as a creation of Christ. Its vivid imagery portrays the rose’s soft, blushing petals as a reflection of divine love and dawn’s light, with a velvety texture and pure fragrance likened to prayer. The rose’s subtle thorns symbolize protection and Christ’s sacrifice, while its spiraled petals form a sacred chalice holding eternal love. The poem presents the rose as a fleeting yet profound emblem of God’s grace and celestial design.

O rose, from Christ’s own hand, a tender glow,
Thy petals blush with heaven’s dawning light,
Soft pink, as if His love did gently flow
To paint thy form with grace of morning’s sight.
Each velvet curve, a testament of care,
Unfolds beneath the watch of angel eyes;
Thy fragrance, pure as prayer, ascends the air,
A sacred breath that lifts to starry skies.

Thy thorns, though small, defend a holy trust,
Their quiet strength a whisper of His cross;
Thy petals spiral, woven by His dust,
A chalice cradling love that knows no loss.
O bloom of Christ, thou art His tender sign,
A fleeting glimpse of glory’s boundless design.

In Every Creation, A Hallelujah by Debbie Harris

03 Saturday May 2025

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In Every Creation, A Hallelujah is a poetic hymn praising Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, by celebrating His divine glory in 29 elements of creation. Each stanza begins with “In every” followed by a natural or cosmic element—flowers, sunsets, sunrises, grass, skies, animals, stars, moons, planets, trees, gemstones, snowflakes, mountains, hills, forests, oceans, rivers, streams, soil, rain, clouds, breezes, heartbeats, souls, deserts, valleys, lightning, seasons, and coral reefs—described vividly (e.g., “In every desert, blooming through the sand,” “In every lightning, flashing His command”). These elements collectively sing a “hallelujah, pure and grand” to Christ, whose love is eternal. The poem closes with a triumphant affirmation of His unchanging sovereignty: “In every age, His crown shall never wane.”

In every flower, petals soft and bright,
In every sunset, painting skies with light,
In every sunrise, breaking night’s embrace,
In every blade of grass, kissed by morning’s grace,
In every azure sky, vast and boundless blue,
In every animal, wild and free and true,
In every star, a beacon in the night,
In every moon, aglow with silver light,
In every planet, spinning tales untold,
In every tree, with branches strong and bold,
In every gemstone, gleaming deep within,
In every snowflake, dancing on the wind,
In every mountain, reaching for the skies,
In every hill, where quiet beauty lies,
In every forest, whispering ancient lore,
In every ocean, roaring at the shore,
In every river, carving paths of peace,
In every stream, where sparkling waters leap,
In every soil, nurturing life’s refrain,
In every drop of rain, a tear of sacred gain,
In every cloud, adrift in heaven’s dome,
In every breeze, where love’s sweet breath calls home,
In every heartbeat, pulsing with His call,
In every soul, redeemed from Adam’s fall,
In every desert, blooming through the sand,
In every valley, sheltered by His hand,
In every lightning, flashing His command,
In every season, turning by His plan,
In every coral, glowing in the deep,

Is found a hallelujah, pure and grand,
To Jesus Christ, whose love shall ever stand—
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords supreme,
In every age, His crown shall never wane.

A Sonnet of Radiant Gemstone Blessings Woven Through the Tapestry of Existence by Debbie Harris

26 Saturday Apr 2025

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Summary of “A Sonnet of Radiant Gemstone Blessings Woven Through the Tapestry of Existence”

The sonnet portrays blessings as vibrant gemstones embedded in everyday life. It likens an amethyst dusk to calming peace, emerald leaves to prayers of growth, ruby laughter to love’s warmth, and sapphire streams to deep wisdom. Opal smiles and citrine dawn further illustrate kindness and renewal. The poem suggests that the world is a treasure chest of divine gifts, each moment sparkling with sacred beauty, culminating in a vision of Earth as a jeweled hymn of abundant blessings.

The world unfolds in gemstone hues divine,
Where blessings gleam through nature’s sacred art.
An amethyst dusk veils the day’s design,
Its purple peace a balm to weary heart.

Emerald leaves, like prayers, softly sway,
Each verdant whisper speaks of life’s increase.
In ruby laughter, love’s warm sparks display
A fire that bids all sorrow’s shadows cease.

Sapphire streams reflect the soul’s deep truth,
Their currents carve a path to wisdom’s grace.
Opal smiles from strangers shine with youth,
While citrine dawn ignites the morning’s face.

In every glint, a treasure’s glow is found—
This earth, a jeweled hymn, with blessings crowned.

Sonnet: The Joy of Trusting Christ in Daily Life by Debbie Harris

13 Sunday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “The Joy of Trusting Christ in Daily Life,” celebrates the constant presence of Jesus in everyday moments, transforming routine life with His love and peace. It portrays faith in Christ as a source of joy that uplifts both mundane tasks and challenges, offering grace and guidance. The poem highlights His mercy as ever-present, from morning to night, turning laughter and tears into opportunities for divine connection. It encourages trusting Jesus to find eternal joy, presenting Him as a faithful companion who crowns each day with purpose and hope.

In simple moments, where the heart finds rest,
The Savior walks beside us, day by day;
His gentle hand transforms the commonplace,
And fills our steps with joy along the way.

No task too small, no worry too mundane,
For Christ’s own love doth every burden bear;
Through faith in Him, life’s trials bloom with grace,
His peace a gift that lingers in the air.

Each morning’s light reveals His mercy new,
Each evening’s calm His promise to abide;
In laughter, tears, His presence shineth through,
A constant friend, our ever-faithful guide.

O trust in Jesus, heart, and thou shalt see,
His joy shall crown thy days eternally.

Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory by Debbie Harris

12 Saturday Apr 2025

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The sonnet, titled “Blossoms of Divinity: Christ’s Cherry Tree in Glory”, vividly describes a cherry tree crafted by Christ, blooming with delicate pink petals under the dawn’s light. Its branches, adorned with crystalline dew, reflect divine radiance, while the blossoms release a sweet, honeyed perfume that fills the air with joy. The tree’s sacred beauty, shaped by God’s hand, dances in the spring breeze, evoking a sense of eternal bliss and spiritual upliftment, celebrating the divine artistry of creation.

Beneath the dawn’s caress, a cherry tree,
Christ-crafted, blooms with silken petals’ grace,
Each pink-hued flower, twilight’s tender plea,
Exudes a perfume, lighting joy’s embrace.
Its branches, shaped by winter’s sacred hand,
Now gleam with holy dew, a crystal crown,
Each droplet holds the light, by God’s command,
Where heaven’s hues in radiant splendor drown.
The blossoms dance, a choir on spring’s soft breeze,
Their fragrance sweet, like nectar’s gentle call,
A scent of honeyed warmth, divine with ease,
That weaves a bliss to lift the heart’s own thrall.
O tree of Christ, in bloom’s eternal spring,
Thy beauty, God’s own work, makes souls take wing.

Sonnet: From the Exalted Layers’ Perspective of the Triumphal Entry, We Yearned to Laud His Name by Debbie Harris

06 Sunday Apr 2025

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In this sonnet, titled “From the Exalted Layers’ Perspective of the Triumphal Entry, We Yearned to Laud His Name”, the earth’s exalted layers—cobblestones, gravel, granite, marble, flint, and gemstones—reflect on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a colt. Cobblestones gleam as a richly laid pavement under palms, gravel lies mute beneath the colt, granite and marble restrain their hymns, and gemstones glow with luster poised in reserve. The crowd’s resounding “Hosanna, Son of David” binds their vast voices, silencing their eager praise as long as the worship persists. His glory courses through their strata, yet they remain hushed, waiting in sublime rapture as creation’s voice, held mute by the divine praise of the throng, ready to laud him if silence ever fell.

We cobblestones, a pavement richly laid,
Gleamed ‘neath their palms, where sacred steps were traced,
The gravel pressed, a mute and humble grade,
As colt’s hooves crossed o’er cloaks in triumph placed.
“Hosanna, Son of David,” thrilled the skies,
Rough granite yearned, its silent hymn to soar,
Marble and flint, in stillness, held their cries,
While gemstones glowed, their luster held in store.
Their worship bound our voices, vast and grand,
While they proclaimed, we stayed our eager strain,
His glory pulsed through stone and jewel’s span,
Yet hushed we lay, their praise our still refrain.
Beneath their zeal, we waited, rapt, sublime,
Creation’s voice, held mute by praise divine.