Power to change comes from words from the heart.
Now is our time to obey and to start.
We can stand tall, seeing all that is good.
Holding steadfast, to the rod as we should.
Where'er God is, we can seek him in prayer.
Prophets expound, that of us He's aware.
He'll soften hearts so trials are easy to bear.
Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
King Benjamen
For the last words their king should speak,
They looked up to the tower's peak.
He spoke of God, who lends us breath,
To whom we are so much in debt.
Of what he taught during his reign,
He'd asked himself to do the same:
From holy temple sacrifice
To giving service without price.
This king showed much humility.
Speaking strong in fragility.
This aged man's frame was trembling.
Yet, he'd called all for assembling.
What did he want them most to do?
Serve their Heavenly King and man, too.
What are we that we should boast?
For that withdraws the Holy Ghost.
Of the dust, we are created
And remain ever indebted.
He rid his garments of their blood,
So angels' choirs may round him flood.
They looked up to the tower's peak.
He spoke of God, who lends us breath,
To whom we are so much in debt.
Of what he taught during his reign,
He'd asked himself to do the same:
From holy temple sacrifice
To giving service without price.
This king showed much humility.
Speaking strong in fragility.
This aged man's frame was trembling.
Yet, he'd called all for assembling.
What did he want them most to do?
Serve their Heavenly King and man, too.
What are we that we should boast?
For that withdraws the Holy Ghost.
Of the dust, we are created
And remain ever indebted.
He rid his garments of their blood,
So angels' choirs may round him flood.
Monday, March 10, 2008
A Holy Man Witnessed
A holy man witnessed his people's destruction,
And saw fulfillment of what was seen in vision.
He had a work to do to abridge from the plates,
And make record, too, of the past and what awaits.
He prayed that his brethren- would one day come to Christ.
And become delightsome. And read the things he writes.
And saw fulfillment of what was seen in vision.
He had a work to do to abridge from the plates,
And make record, too, of the past and what awaits.
He prayed that his brethren- would one day come to Christ.
And become delightsome. And read the things he writes.
A Season of Peace, A Season of War
A season of peace, a season of war.
We look for the day of death no more.
The scriptures are conferred from son to son,
With words verified by each new one.
When righteous, they are spared and don't perish.
Writes Omni, Amaron and Chemish.
So, too, Abinadom; then Amaleki-
Who writes how they left the land of Nephi.
Those who hearkened to the voice of the lord.
Traveled in the wilderness and made record.
They discovered those that had crossed the waters.
From the Holy Lands- Just like their fathers.
Their language had been lost, they without plates?
Thus, they could not read that of ancient dates.
Twas a recording of the Jaredites!
Who'd crossed the seas with ships closed and tight.
With stones Mosiah read the engravings,
And wrote names from their last man's savings.
How did these ancient people die away?
Could it be they sinned and forgot to pray?
When the day did come that Mosiah was dead.
His son, Benjamen reigned in his stead.
Then Amaleki, aged without a son.
Gave the plates to this King Benjamen.
We look for the day of death no more.
The scriptures are conferred from son to son,
With words verified by each new one.
When righteous, they are spared and don't perish.
Writes Omni, Amaron and Chemish.
So, too, Abinadom; then Amaleki-
Who writes how they left the land of Nephi.
Those who hearkened to the voice of the lord.
Traveled in the wilderness and made record.
They discovered those that had crossed the waters.
From the Holy Lands- Just like their fathers.
Their language had been lost, they without plates?
Thus, they could not read that of ancient dates.
Twas a recording of the Jaredites!
Who'd crossed the seas with ships closed and tight.
With stones Mosiah read the engravings,
And wrote names from their last man's savings.
How did these ancient people die away?
Could it be they sinned and forgot to pray?
When the day did come that Mosiah was dead.
His son, Benjamen reigned in his stead.
Then Amaleki, aged without a son.
Gave the plates to this King Benjamen.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Lehi's Dream
Moving forward to salvation
Pressing onward with dedication.
To the scriptures we hold fast.
Taking new steps, not holding back.
More of this and less of that.
Towards where our Savior's at.
We repent and we progress
Towards our eternal rest.
Pressing onward with dedication.
To the scriptures we hold fast.
Taking new steps, not holding back.
More of this and less of that.
Towards where our Savior's at.
We repent and we progress
Towards our eternal rest.
What Is Expedient?
What is expedient
For a course correction?
Who'll be obedient?
Those with ears have direction.
The proud and the stiff necked
Have minds full of blindness.
As God's laws are thought strict,
The heart thickens with hardness.
There is a better way.
The Lord is merciful.
To those who put forth faith,
Communion is spiritual.
Those in the Promised Land
Must keep God's commandments.
And choose where best to stand-
Towards an inheritance.
The church leaders exhort,
With words to prick the heart.
They make holy record,
With God's message to impart!
For a course correction?
Who'll be obedient?
Those with ears have direction.
The proud and the stiff necked
Have minds full of blindness.
As God's laws are thought strict,
The heart thickens with hardness.
There is a better way.
The Lord is merciful.
To those who put forth faith,
Communion is spiritual.
Those in the Promised Land
Must keep God's commandments.
And choose where best to stand-
Towards an inheritance.
The church leaders exhort,
With words to prick the heart.
They make holy record,
With God's message to impart!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Consequence
Whate'er we've done- It's not unique to man.
And we have Christ to lead us by the hand.
It's Satan who planned that we take a shortcut.
Our Lord helps us be strong when we're in a rut.
Though one's pregnant with a face that's red.
There can be sweet peace, although unwed.
The Lord can guide and place that small infant.
To a new home... where will it best be sent?
Though one may need to have an AIDS test,
There can be peace, with the soul at rest.
Though one may be sent to an early grave,
The Lord is ready and mighty to save.
What have we stolen? What is really ours?
Life's not a time for if, but, mine or yours.
What lasts for happiness? Our possessions?
From the Lord, we get peace through our confessions!
If we've killed someone, then what of that?
Who, but the Lord, can judge where we're at?
Who speaks in His name, with authority?
A Prophet, who serves us most willingly.
Our life is our school, let's help each other learn.
What should we do? Our Lord helps us discern.
We are here with our free agency.
And, our Lord will help us- with our best to be.
And we have Christ to lead us by the hand.
It's Satan who planned that we take a shortcut.
Our Lord helps us be strong when we're in a rut.
Though one's pregnant with a face that's red.
There can be sweet peace, although unwed.
The Lord can guide and place that small infant.
To a new home... where will it best be sent?
Though one may need to have an AIDS test,
There can be peace, with the soul at rest.
Though one may be sent to an early grave,
The Lord is ready and mighty to save.
What have we stolen? What is really ours?
Life's not a time for if, but, mine or yours.
What lasts for happiness? Our possessions?
From the Lord, we get peace through our confessions!
If we've killed someone, then what of that?
Who, but the Lord, can judge where we're at?
Who speaks in His name, with authority?
A Prophet, who serves us most willingly.
Our life is our school, let's help each other learn.
What should we do? Our Lord helps us discern.
We are here with our free agency.
And, our Lord will help us- with our best to be.
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