Three Strands

Quiet, so loving, sincere
Rock deep in waters pure.

Beautiful pearl

Bold, so loving, generous;
His love for his pearl continuous.

Majestic myrtle

Christ reigns as their center,
Shared with all who enter.

Glorious and Royal,
Redemption to our soil.

Jesus is Lord.

by Julie Dunlap   7-20-2002

Note:  This poem was written during one of our visits to our close friends, Bill and Margaret Anacker.   We lived with them one winter when the our older children were young, and so they became like grandparents for our children.  I put this poem in now in memory of them, and in gratitude of how we experienced Christ through their friendship.  

Kindly Spring

Kindly spring again is here,
Trees and fields in bloom appear;
Hark!  The birds with artless lays
Warble their creature's praise

Where in winter all was snow,
Now the flowers in clusters grow;
And the corn, in green array,
Promises a harvest day.

Lord, afford a spring to me,
Let me feel like what I see;
Speak, and by Thy gracious voice,
Make my drooping soul rejoice.

On Thy garden deign to smile,
Raise the plants, enrich the soil;
Soon Thy presence will restore
Life to what seemed dead before.

by John Newton   1725-1807


Note:  Praise The Almighty and Merciful Lord of Lords and King of Kings for the springtime, both in nature and that experienced in our human souls!!!