Live in the Word

Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)



Some think they write the words of God.
But I just take dictation.
It’s not a matter of where you are from.
But who presented your orientation.

Don’t take to heart the words you read.
Unless the Truth confirms them!
The Holy Spirit is your guide
And He must first affirm them!

So, don’t be tossed about the sea,
On waves that come from men!
But listen for the quiet voice,
Of Christ, the great “I AM”!
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Written on September 04, 2009

Submitted by dawg4jesus on November 22, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXA XBXB XXXX
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 413
Words 89
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

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  • donka_k
    Praise the Lord! Rarely is there such up- front declaration of faith in poetry. I enjoyed every word of your poem.
    LikeReply15 days ago

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