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At The Gates Of Antioch, 3
[to Jim H---Teacher;
but more importantly, Mentor;
and most importantly, Friend---
I dedicate this Antioch poem.]
"And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch."
---Acts 11:26
Go out as far as Antioch,
and see what faith they bear
into that city. Doubters mock,
but something great is there.
Though it may seem a long, hard trip---
leaving Jerusalem---
still, you will find sweet fellowship
in Antioch, with them.
Hear how the name of Jesus Christ
now fills their daily talk
(for saving faith, alone, sufficed
to start them on their walk).
From Antioch, they travel forth
because their souls are stirred.
From East to West and South to North,
they preach the Holy Word.
Go out among that happy flock.
Go out as far as Antioch.
Starward
[jlc]
As I have told you on numerous times, your works cause others to rethink areas, and aides others in understanding. The Great Commission tells us to go, and you are doing that in a way that is better than what some so called christians are doing.
Wow. This was a really great poem. I think it's awesome that you construct poems around specific Bible verses, and I think the book of Acts is probably my favorite book of the Bible, as it documents the trials and tribulations of the Apostles and the early church, as well as them spreading God's Word to the world. An excellent piece of writing.