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Sunday, 28 August 2016

Poem created from 7 words given to me by friends

I asked people on my Christian Facebook Page to give me a word so that I could compose a poem using those words. The words in ' ' are the ones which people gave me. Below is the poem I have written:


'Breathe' Holy Spirit into our weak hearts;
'Sisters' and brothers praise Thee as Thou art!
Cleanse us, renew us, make us like You, 
'Blessed', not forsaken, tender and true!

Each 'new day' You give us, hope we shall see, 
'Wonder', eternal, as we gaze on Thee!
Unclean like a 'lizard' we were at a loss*,
But Jesus our Saviour died on that cross.

Where ever we are, the Lord shows us His face, 
In 'Bala' or Greenland, we see His fine grace.
So come let us stand at the foot of the cross
There's so much to gain, and not any loss. 

© Carolyn Davison 28th August 2016 19:00

* see Leviticus 11

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Be Strong and of Good Courage (Hymn)

[Tune: Crüger. 76.76.76.76]


Be strong and of good courage
The battle is the Lord's!
Put on your holy armour
And wield your two edged sword.
Stand firm with feet unslipping,
Your belt of truth secure.
Keep marching unto Zion,
You're in a holy war!



Be strong and of good courage
The battle has been won!
Jehovah saw the triumph
Of His belovèd Son.
His heel was bruised at Calv'ry,
Thorns rested on His brow,
But Jesus, King of glory,
Is interceding now.


Be strong and of good courage
The battle, soon will cease!
Our Captain of salvation
Will bring His people peace.
Let not your heart be troubled,
Believe on Him alone.
He is the Lord of glory,
The Master Cornerstone.


Be strong and of good courage,
The Lord reigns from on high.
He is the mighty victor,
He knows our inward sighs.
His promises are steadfast,
His love is firm and sure
His shadow is our refuge
We're His forevermore.


Be strong and of good courage,
Though trouble may abound,
Our peace; eternal refuge,
In Jesus may be found.
He is our Holy Shelter,
He is our Blessèd Calm.
He is our strength in weakness,
Our Shadow from all harm. 

© Carolyn Davison Completed June 2016



Tuesday, 12 January 2016

My 'Tribute' to David Bowie

Another god has bitten the dust! 

Silent lips in a silent grave!
No more singing, no more songs.
No more breath
No more devotion to crave


They don't last forever!

On this mortal coil. 
No more eating, no more food
No more drink or drugs.
Just lifeless body in the soil


Idols fall where stars once stood!

Flat on their faces, shattered and broken.
Pieces left behind, torn apart,
No more love or lust
No slick words to be spoken.


Mortal men, bow to mortal gods!

Immoral schemes and lyrics
Their sensual desires, hearts so black
Remembered for his badness!
Dead rebel, no more hysterics.


© Carolyn Davison 12 January 2016

Friday, 1 January 2016

Hello 2016 - a Haiku

The New Year has come.
Time to look forward, move on,
Christ has love for us

© Carolyn Davison 1st January 2016