Emerald Praise by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

Posted by Debbie Harris in Bible Centered Poetry, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-centered poetry, Christ-Created Nature, Christian Poetry, Exalting Jesus Christ, Holy Bible, Inspirational

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-Created Nature, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

The poem “Emerald Praise” celebrates the beauty of trees, likening their leaves to a string of emeralds adorning rough bark. It expresses awe and admiration, attributing this natural splendor to God’s glorious creation in a concise, vivid burst of imagery and reverence.

String of emeralds
Strung on bark,
This is God’s
Glorious creation
Of trees!

For You Are Great and Do Marvelous Deeds; You Alone Are God by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Beauty, bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christ-Created Nature, Christian, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, hope, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

The poem is a lyrical reflection on Psalm 86:10, celebrating God’s unparalleled greatness, marvelous deeds, and sovereign love. It paints vivid images of creation—sky, stars, oceans, mountains, and more—bowing to God’s power and glory. Through nature’s wonders and intimate care, it portrays a God who heals, sustains, and reigns alone, unmatched by any rival. The poem weaves themes of divine majesty and tender love, culminating in the affirmation that all wonders find their source and resting place in God alone.

Beneath the vast and endless sky,
Your splendor lifts my soul on high.
With wonders shaped by hands unseen,
You cloak the world in gold and green.
The dawn ignites with fiery hue,
Each breath of life a gift from You.
No force can match Your boundless might,
A love that turns the dark to light.

No other name commands the stars,
Nor heals the heart’s deep-hidden scars.
The oceans roar, the tempests cease,
Your love pours out in waves of peace.
The sparrow soars, the lilies bloom,
Your tender care fills every room.
Through every age, Your works resound,
A love so deep, forever found.

Alone You reign, O Lord divine,
Your mighty acts, a holy sign.
The heavens stretch to tell Your story,
Each twinkling light reflects Your glory.
The winds whisper through the trees,
A love that humbles every breeze.
No idol forged by mortal hand,
Can know Your heart, or understand.

The mountains bow, the rivers sing,
To You, the one eternal King.
The thunder rolls, the lightning gleams,
Your love ignites the wildest dreams.
From desert sands to icy streams,
Your voice awakens love supreme.
No rival dares to claim Your throne,
Your sovereign will stands firm alone.

In silence deep, or chaos loud,
Your love shines through the darkest cloud.
The broken soul, the weary sigh,
Find refuge in Your watchful eye.
With every step, Your love is near,
A wonder chasing doubt and fear.
A love that holds the world in place,
In You alone, all wonders abide.

Morning’s Feathered Score by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christian Poetry, christianity, faith, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus-christ, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

This poem celebrates the enchanting beauty of birds singing at dawn, weaving their voices into a vibrant symphony. It opens with the first light trembling through a chorus of sparrows, finches, and warblers, their notes threading silver, gold, and sapphire into the air, piercing the quiet with delicate yet bold melodies. The scene deepens as trees hold still to cradle the thrush’s amber song and the blackbird’s velvet tones, creating a rising and falling tide of sound amid misty leaves and dewy grass—an ancient yet fresh music. The poem closes with a reflective wonder at the unseen force tuning this wild choir, each bird’s chirp a prayerful note, blending into a serene, enduring beauty that hints at a divine hand behind the morning’s dawn.

At dawn’s first blush, the air trembles—
a chorus spills from twig and bough,
the sparrow’s trill, a silver needle,
stitching light through shadow’s shroud.
The finch ignites a thread of gold,
warbler weaves a sapphire hum,
each note a wingbeat, soft, yet bold,
a symphony the silence drums.

The trees stand still, their branches cupped,
to catch this fleeting, fragile grace—
a thrush unravels amber threads,
blackbird flings a velvet trace.
It rises, falls, a living tide,
through mist that clings to leaf and stem,
a music older than the sky,
yet new as dew on grass again.

What hand tunes this untamed choir,
this riot of beak and breath and flight?
The morning holds its secret close,
a whisper stitched in shards of light.
Each song a prayer, a fleeting psalm,
sung to the One who strung the dawn—
in every chirp, a holy calm,
a beauty wild, and never gone.

The Regal Glory of All Things Christ and His Heavenly Word by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christian, Christian Poetry, faith, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

This poem exalts the divine splendor and eternal worth of the Bible, Jesus’ names, and all elements tied to His redemptive story. It begins by revering the Bible as a radiant, royal scroll—its words a scepter of heavenly power, adorned with jewel-like verses that echo grace and glory through time. The names of Jesus—King of kings, Lord of lords, Prince of Peace, and more—resound like trumpets, each title a shining testament to His unending reign. The poem then honors the sacred symbols of His life—the cross, tomb, blood, bread, and wine—as treasures of a kingdom where darkness yields to day. It concludes with a call to worship in awe, lifting praise to the timeless gifts of Scripture and Jesus’ legacy, culminating in a vision of an unfading crown raised to Jesus, to whom all hearts bow in adoration.

O hallowed Word, enthroned in light,
The Bible gleams, a royal scroll,
Its pages breathe with heaven’s might,
A scepter for the seeking soul.
Each verse a jewel, each line a crown,
Through ages vast, its truth resounds,
A golden thread from throne to town,
Where grace and glory know no bounds.

The names of Jesus—King of kings,
Lord of lords, the Prince of Peace—
Like trumpets bold, their echo rings,
A reign that never shall decrease.
Emmanuel, the Word made flesh,
Redeemer, Savior, Morning Star,
Each title shines, divinely fresh,
A regal chorus near and far.

All things of Him, the cross, the tomb,
The blood that washes sin away,
Are treasures of the sacred womb,
Where night surrenders to the day.
The bread, the wine, the whispered prayer,
The Spirit’s flame, the Father’s call,
In every sign, His beauty there,
A kingdom vast, embracing all.

Bow low, ye hearts, in awe adore,
Lift high the praise that never fades,
For Scripture’s voice and Jesus’ lore
Are royal gifts that time evades.
With trembling hands and bended knee,
We worship at this holy flame,
A crown unfading, pure, and high,
To Jesus raised, our hearts comply.

Crown Him The Risen King: Easter Hymn by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

bible, Biblical Truth, Christ Centered Devotionals, Christian Poetry, Inpirational, Inspirational, jesus, Poetry, Praise, Royally Redeemed, theology, worship

Summary of “Crown Him the Risen King” (Seven Verses)
This exuberant Easter hymn rejoices in Christ’s resurrection, proclaiming His royal triumph over death and His eternal reign through seven verses, united by a radiant, celebratory refrain.

Verse 1 heralds the empty tomb and broken chains, as the King rises victorious, banishing shadows.
Verse 2 celebrates the rolled stone and angelic praise, with His wounds securing peace in a royal triumph.
Verse 3 mocks death’s defeat, exalting Christ’s journey from cross to crown and the life He offers.
Verse 4 calls saints to retell Easter’s joy, envisioning His eternal reign in robes of white and gold.
Verse 5 greets the golden dawn of His victory, where His scepter shines and all creation bows.
Verse 6 honors His sacrifice and enduring kingship, a Victor-King adored forevermore.
Verse 7 summons the redeemed to join heaven’s throng, singing through open gates of His mighty reign.
The Refrain (“Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright…”) bursts with hallelujahs, crowning Him King of endless light, alive and reigning high.

The hymn blends vivid resurrection imagery with themes of sovereignty, redemption, and joyous praise, perfect for an Easter celebration of the royal Savior’s victory.

Verse 1
Arise, O earth, with songs of glee,
The tomb is void, the King is free,
Death’s chains are broken, shadows flee,
Our Lord ascends in victory!