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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Gently as the River Flows Gently as the river flows Softly as the willow blows Surely as the starling knows The way to fly in spring Sweetly as the warblers sing Warmly as a breeze in spring Surely as a mountain spring Gives waters pure and cold Truly as the days of old Sparkling as a grain of gold The story will be surely told Of how He came to me Lightly as the falling leaves Tenderly as baby breathes The words of love that one believes Are sung in grace and awe It was a brilliant light I saw One dark night as I recall In the candle’s glow it all Was softly shown to me He came to me so tenderly And held me up so lovingly And gave me light so I could see The truth my spirit knows Gently as the river flows Softly as the willow blows Tenderly as touch of rose He came to set me free Elizabeth Santos |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, Liz, This is breathtakingly beautiful! You are the one who amazes me, with your boundless faith and you endlessly glorious gift for writing poetry! Love, Ellie P.S. Thank you for your loving words of praise for my poem. Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
absolutely beautiful...each line melts into the next. "He came to me so tenderly And held me up so lovingly And gave me light so I could see The truth my spirit knows" |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Absolutly beautiful message you've sent us. It's just perfect. I like the ryhme scheme too. You're amazing  |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Isn't that just perfect, two posts within a minute saying it's beautiful. And I didn't even read the other one. See, it must be true! [This message has been edited by Lakewalker (edited 08-15-2000).] |
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LoveAll Member
since 2000-05-24
Posts 148B'dale, USA |
WOW! Such a beautiful poem! I really love this line~ "The words of love that one believes Are sung in grace and awe" God has truely spoken through you! Keep smiling and writing! God Bless Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:3 |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on this poem. I was so happy someone recognized the rhyme scheme, which is AAAB,BBBC,CCCD,DDDE, etc. Just a little challenge this morning. You remarks are very much appreciated Thanks Liz |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 Yes, I like the rhyme scheme... but more than that, I love the way you describe the way He comes to you and sets you free as being so soft and gentle. That is just how the Spirit of God is... Lovely. Bob <>< |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is wonderful! You describe the wonder of the Lord's salvation perfectly! I also love the rhyming scheme. Another great piece from one of the greatest poets here. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Liz, I can only echo what everyone else has said. This is so beautiful and so loving. What a wonderful gift He gave us when He set us free. Bless you, Juls |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Liz this seems just begging to be put to music. What a beautiful piece. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your comments are all so kind. Thank you so much for reading and commenting, and Bonnie, you've got a good idea. But I don't know the first thing about musiic |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth, it is, however, always the words...always the words... thank you, my dear Lady Elizabeth... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz, this is remarkable! The way it's written reminds me of a song. Can't place the song, but this sure does sing like one! Your work is nothing less than spectacular! This is beautiful!! <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Sunshine and Rebecca for your very kind words Love Liz |
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gidget7 Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52Arkansas, USA |
I can say many great things about this poem,but the words that mostly come to mind are WOW and amazing, and mostly, AMEN.I had chills shooting all over as I read every line.It is a great reminder of the day I to recieved Christ.Thank you, for the beautiful message. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for your beautiful comments. That inspires me to write Liz |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Truly beautiful ane peaceful, Liz, and I liked the rhyme scheme too. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Liz this is such a beautiful poem- a great theme and the rhyming pattern just sets it off--Thanks so much for saharing it-we are honored! David |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Elizabeth, Thank you for your comments, I love this rhyme scheme. Glad you liked the poem. Thanks David, It's always an honor to recieve compliments from you. for your work is so beautiful. Thank you so much Liz |
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