to come before You – v2

Oh to be so bold

to come forward

without fear

even though You are God

to come before You humbly

at the end of my life

There would be

joy in my heart

steeling my trembling knees

Your Spirit within me

Your Spirit would lift me, would guide me

lifting me to my feet

I pray I will be

ready for that day

the brightness of that morning

That I would come

into Your presence

That I will walk with You forever

--------------

edited December 28, 2015

to come before You – v2

October 8, 2010

to come before You

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/10/to-come-before-you.html

1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)

&

http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html  

“Took the Bite for Me. . .”

October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,

http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

&

partially inspired by the singing

of Pastor Jim Hills

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137251259650555#!/profile.php?id=1844626316

at and written while attending

the House of Purpose Coffeehouse

Hillsboro, NH

October 8, 2010

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Reds and Yellow – v2

In reds and yellows,

in greens and orange,

God sharing autumn with us

in the colors of the leaves

So much of grace,

of God’s love raining down,

in the witness of the maples

and the other trees

All of creation singing,

in the preparing for slumber,

yet a promise in the dying

of the spring and the summer

Joy in this season,

God’s love raining down,

in the reds and the yellows singing,

to the heavens, glory to our God

--------------------

edited August 21, 2015

In Reds and Yellow – v2

October 22, 2010

In Reds and Yellow

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/10/in-reds-and-yellow.html

 “Preparing to Sleep”

http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html

October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,

http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

&

talk about different colors

of the leaves of autumn

Suncook, NH

Pembroke, NH

Allenstown, NH

October 21, 2010

&

written after posting a series of poems

over several days

to www.FaithWriters.com

based on the following service:

James 2:1-10, 14-17

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9

& sermon, “When I Was In Need, You Helped Me”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2009/09/sermon-when-i-was-in-need-you-helped-me.html

Pastor Ruth L. Foss

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

9/6/09

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,980+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sow Your Seeds – v2

Sowing the seeds we are given

new life in the ground

sowing the seeds richly

across the face of the earth

Nothing to be left in our bags

empty when we are done

planted and watered in Your garden

our work here on earth

Watered with our gifts

offering our lives to Your hands

our part in Your plan

leaving the rest to You oh God

Letting them grow in the Son

in Your time alone

faithfully tending the earth

as You alone command

edited April 3, 2014

Sow Your Seeds – v2

September 18, 2010

Sow Your Seeds

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/sow-your-seeds.html

September 18, 2010

http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/09/gardeners-in-gods-garden.html

“Gardeners in God’s Garden”

September 18, 2010 posting on her blog,

http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com

A Handmaiden of the Lord

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

&

Luke 10:2

and

Day 186, “Harvesters Needed”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read 3/29/10

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Like Strands of Silver

Like arms of gray
like strands of silver
braided, and twisting
rising from the ground

The bodies of the supple dancers
their lithe torsos, arms
entwined in the melody
frozen for eternity

In the fabric
the flesh
of the trunk,
the branches,
some cut off
amputated

Yet trembling
before the woodman’s ax
change coming
the lovers to be cut down
soon, too soon
in the name of progress

April 5, 2011
maple tree on Broadway Street
Pembroke, NH
a band around it, to be cut down
for the road project
Spring 2011
&
Silver maple tree out my office window
October 29, 2010 and October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,960+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Held in Their Arms

Gently held
as if in their arms
before their own dying
gracefully to the ground
One of their brethren
much more than a stranger
held in their loving arms
before they all fall
together to the ground




http://www.facebook.com/raymond.a.foss#!/photo.php?fbid=448475863002&set=a.448091208002.244834.792593002

October 29, 2010
Silver maple tree out my office window
October 29, 2010 and October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Sky Alive

The sky alive
coming to life
the brightening so quickly
the darkness to light

Hope in this morning
for a future with Him
loving in the awakening
the new day to begin

October 29, 2010
the walk to school this morning
10/29/2010
&
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

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Breaking Free

The lift of the breeze
pushing against the leaf
the water of the dew
pulling at its edge
The stem breaking free
from the branch of the maple
falling with the confidence
of a platform diver
Like a little bird
bravely flying from the nest
the brilliant color
dying in a beautiful dance
Landing on the carpet
like sunlight on the ground
though much of it in shadows
the yellow all around

October 28, 2010
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Letting go of Life

Wondering for a moment
looking out my window
the moment of grace
when love may step in
joy in dying
in letting go of life
the leaves dying
with such amazing bliss

October 28, 2010
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Joy in Our Dying

Would that we
in the season of autumn
before the slumber of winter
and the rebirth in new life
that we could be joyful
resplendent in that moment
joy in our dying
leading to new life

October 28, 2010
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

More Alive in Their Dying

The foliage of autumn
the leaves in their turning
before their dying
more alive than most

So many going
moping through their days
needing to look up
more blue skies that gray

Each of us gifted
a creation to ponder
the hands of the master
bringing all into life

All of us journeying
walking this earth
we should be joyful in our dying
bringing us new birth

October 28, 2010
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Alive in Their Dying

Oh how grand
watching the breezes
the yellow of the maple
before the azure dome
more of the sky showing
as each one descends
alive in their dying
until their glorious end

October 28, 2010
Maple tree out my office window
October 28, 2010
&
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Yellow before the Blue

The maple yellow
the leaves now falling
the dew creating the tipping point
encouraged by the breeze

Yellow before the blue
underneath the azure sky
shining brightly
in the moment before they die

October 28, 2010
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In the Grip of the Shadows

The morning uncertain
not sure of its emotion
in the grip of the shadows
darkness all around
waking late this morning
in brilliance emerging
bursting from the shadows
into bright sunlight

October 28, 2010
drive from Pembroke to Concord this morning
before the fog burned off
October 28, 2010
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,100+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Through the Branches of Yellow

Ablaze this morning
looking out my window
the sun coming down
burning off the clouds
the roadway beyond
through the branches of yellow
the golden dying
of the maple and elm

October 26, 2010
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010
&
written after posting a series of poems
over several days
to www.FaithWriters.com
based on the following service:
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9
& sermon, “When I Was In Need, You Helped Me”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
9/6/09

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 21,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Reds and Yellow

In reds and yellows
in greens and orange
God sharing autumn with us
in the colors of the leaves

So much of grace
of his love raining down
in the witness of the maples
and the other trees

All of creation singing
in the preparing for slumber
yet a promise in the dying
of the spring and the summer

Joy in this season
God’s love raining down
in the reds and the yellows singing
to the heavens, glory to our God

October 22, 2010
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/preparing-for-sleep.html
“Preparing to Sleep”
October 20, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
talk about different colors
of the leaves of autumn
Suncook, NH
Pembroke, NH
Allenstown, NH
October 21, 2010
&
written after posting a series of poems
over several days
to www.FaithWriters.com
based on the following service:
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9
& sermon, “When I Was In Need, You Helped Me”
Pastor Ruth L. Foss
www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
9/6/09


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,110+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Called Clearly

Clearly, when the trumpet sounds
called in the whispers of His voice
from deep within our hearts
from our complacency
from comfort, the familiar
urgently, called
from the couch, the TV,
from the desk, our work
out from the pews
out into the world
to go and do
to live, to follow
the calling of Christ
the voice of the Shepherd
all of our days
worthy of His name
to wear our robe and crown
forever, eternally
all of God’s days


October 8, 2010
1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html
“Took the Bite for Me. . .”
October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
partially inspired by the singing
of Pastor Jim Hills
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137251259650555#!/profile.php?id=1844626316
at and written while attending
the House of Purpose Coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
October 8, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to come before You

without fear
even though you are God
to come before You humbly
at the end of my life

joy in my heart
steeling my trembling knees
Your Spirit within me
lifting me to my feet

ready for that day
the brightness of that morning
coming into Your presence
to walk with You forever


October 8, 2010
1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html
“Took the Bite for Me. . .”
October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
partially inspired by the singing
of Pastor Jim Hills
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137251259650555#!/profile.php?id=1844626316
at and written while attending
the House of Purpose Coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
October 8, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Called to Come

Each of us in turn
at a time specific
known only to God
called to come
to come before our Maker

Too late for regrets
for what might have been
better to live each day
each moment of our lives
as if this may be our last


October 8, 2010
1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html
“Took the Bite for Me. . .”
October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
written while attending
House of Purpose Coffeehouse
Hillsboro, NH
October 8, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

By Name

Christ will call us
He calls us still
by name the Shepherd calls us
calling us to Him
to follow where He leads us
to lead us home again


October 8, 2010
1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html
“Took the Bite for Me. . .”
October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Justified by Christ

Not by the work of my hands
the things I have done in my life
only by the grace of God
may I live again

Justified by Christ
by his love alone
rising from the stone cold grave
to my heavenly home


October 8, 2010
1 Peter 2:23-24 (Amplified Bible)
&
http://ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com/2010/10/took-bite-for-me.html
“Took the Bite for Me. . .”
October 6, 2010 posting on her blog,
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
A Handmaiden of the Lord
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss, of
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.