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    On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit
    On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit
    On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit
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    On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit

    By Terry Lawrence

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    On the Wings of a Dove is a compilation of poems designed to stimulate an appreciation for the simple blessings we oft times take for granted because of the havoc and chaos that surrounds us in our daily lives here on this earth.

    The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and represents simplicity, gentleness, divine guidance, marital affection, and the deepest kind of peace. Its wings exemplify the Love of God and Gods forgiveness. The doves unadorned and striking white image provides us with an ever-present reminder that there is always hope when there is faith in our Heavenly Father.

    The poetry within On the Wings of a Dove are intended to provide inspiration and support as an arsenal against troubling times and difficult situations, to produce a guiding light on darkened day, and to give one the solace and belief that our Heavenly Father loves each of us, watches over us, and is preparing our place within His Kingdom.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateSep 9, 2009
    ISBN9781440164200
    On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit
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    Terry Lawrence

    Terry Lawrence began his journey of life in northeastern Ohio in a charming small town along the Ohio River. After his graduation from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio and armed with several degrees in business, his 40-year career expedition transported him to Washington, D.C., Baltimore MD, St. Petersburg FL, Los Angeles CA, Las Vegas NV, and Athens, Greece. It wasn’t until 2008 Terry experienced an explosion of his creative prowess when he launched his own poetry website and published his first book, Journey of Life. This book, The Right Path Taken, is his second in a planned series that archives the various dimensions of love relative to his own personal relationship with God, friends, and especially his own life partner. Because of the love he discovered, with the intervention of God, coupled with his new surroundings living in Vancouver WA, nestled in the beautiful and awe-inspiring Northwest, Terry encountered a life-changing transformation where he was able to take the right path of life. A lighted path that radiated an appreciation for God, life, character, righteousness, and, more than anything else, love.

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      On the Wings of a Dove - Terry Lawrence

      Contents

      On the Wings of a Dove

      A Palm Upon the Willow

      One But Helped

      A Whisper in the Night

      Guided by His Love

      His Last Attempt

      Crestfallen Twilight

      He Walks in Heaven Now

      A Healing Heart

      Shadow in the Dark

      The Light Within

      Calling God

      The Lamb Approach

      Until He Calls Me Home

      The Light Becomes Life

      For When It’s Time

      The Visit

      Bless This Home

      I Felt the Hug

      What Would Jesus Do?

      No More The Valley Low

      This Special Night

      For Your Light

      Thankful This Night

      Trust in the Father

      I Looked

      For Today

      You Need Only Ask

      Actions Behind Prayers

      Healing of the Heart

      Sustaining Hope

      He is on Your Side

      I Seen God Today

      Into the Father’s Kingdom

      Fear No Evil

      Atop a Mountain High

      Father’s Smile

      He Cares For You

      Thank You for Another Year

      Footprint on Your Heart

      I Asked God

      There’s Gonna Be

      Defeated Evil

      All for Us

      Favor

      The Right Path Taken

      A Walk Along the Beach

      Puddles Along the Path

      Silent Judgment

      Grain of Sand

      Give Unto Us

      Measured Life

      Our Forever Thanks

      Weathered Storm

      He’s Always There

      We Ask of Thee

      The Joy Within

      Ne’er Alone

      I Spoke with God

      Blessed Are They

      God is My Captain

      The Road to Happiness

      Dreams

      Good vs. Evil

      Positives Answers

      The Meaning of Life

      The Ten Commandments

      Turning to Him

      Change Your Life

      Within His Shadow

      For When I Leave

      The Gloom Outside

      Highway to Heaven

      Awake

      Solutions for Troubling Times

      Winds Pass By

      There Once was a Man

      Home Sweet Home

      Depression

      At the Gate

      Sword of the Spirit

      God’s Will

      Your Path

      A Presence Near

      Counting Blessings

      Impact on the Soul

      God So Loves

      We’ve Agreed to Wait

      Are You Ready to Meet God?

      Seeds of Life

      An End to Just Begin

      Each Step I Trod

      Answers Unto You

      We Live by Faith

      Forever Joy

      We Live It Not

      It Is Your Faith

      Seeds of Love

      What Have I Done in Life?

      Together Forever

      I Look Within

      To Face the Pain No More

      In Him

      Believe

      Upon the Valley Floor

      I Looked Beyond the Rainbow

      Moonlit Faith

      If Faithful

      in Your Prayer

      If You Allow It to Be

      Judged

      As If Were Blind

      The Thrill from Above

      His Hand Was On My Back

      Endless Arrogance

      Of When I Could Not See

      Knock Upon My Door

      The Answers Lay Within

      To There Get To It

      Eye on the Goal

      God Protects

      A Finale to Twilight

      We Tend To

      Presence Felt

      Prepare Us

      We Will See Him

      Upon Your Loving Wings

      Forgiveness

      Happiness Can Never Be

      Eternal Life

      Fear Not of That to Fear

      For What He Did

      Peace of the Spirit

      A Matter

      of the Heart

      He Shall Come

      Of That

      We Do Not See

      When God Laughs

      I Know

      The Dove

      On the Wings of a Dove

      I came upon a dove of white

      along a broken trail

      I felt the wind from its flight

      and sensed my soul prevail.

      Eerie walk round every bend

      desolate and bare

      choosing then my life to end

      no answer to my prayer.

      Windswept clouds, darkened sky

      and thunder clamored strong

      elements the dove defied

      convinced my heart was wrong.

      Descending on a ray of sun

      beaming through each cloud

      turbulent the skies were none

      and silenced thunder loud.

      Upon a fence the dove alight

      and stared into my face

      deep inside my soul invite

      each worry did erase.

      I knew it then this bird of love

      sitting on its post

      was sent by God from Above

      depicting Holy Ghost.

      All my worries left that day

      inconsequential things

      burdened life had went away

      upon the dove its wings.

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      A Palm Upon the Willow

      I sat beneath the willow tree and gazed upon its leaf

      pondered what would set me free and bring to me relief.

      I felt the pain within my heart with sorrow oozing out

      thought my life to then depart this world to be without.

      Sinister the tree appeared as if a darkened stare

      a misty fog that I feared enhancing my despair.

      I felt its roots within the ground as seeking to control

      grasping me from all around and searching for my soul.

      Silently, I said a prayer, as the wind did calm

      a gentle breeze unaware presented leaf of palm.

      Upon my chest the leaf did land that brought to me release

      of the thoughts that I had planned and filled my heart with peace.

      Victory, a voice had said, from within the wind

      "sufferings you shall shed, forgiving times you’ve sinned."

      Take this palm, the voice explained, "and feel within its gift

      for all your troubles shall now be waned and your life will shift".

      "Triumph shall be yours this day, a life to ne’er compare

      I shall not to you betray, for what you ask in prayer,"

      humbled by of each the word, as spoken by this voice

      and how the words my spirit stirred, and to my heart rejoice.

      The willow tree did not appear powerful as before

      nor did I feel of any fear, not then or anymore

      I clutched the palm within my hand and looked into the sky

      I came to then to understand and never question why.

      Never to feel again, a weeping grief or strange

      but to know of always when, of things I cannot change

      and to know and to feel, my life is full with love

      because a voice that was so real that came from Him Above.

      Interior_OneButHelped_20090720095704.jpg

      One But Helped

      There was a man on the street begging a lending hand

      asking for some food to eat while all just left him strand.

      I saw a man dressed so well who looked and even stared

      held his nose from reeking smell and knew he didn’t care.

      I watched a lady looking down while brushing away some dust

      from her coat from her gown and stared in such disgust.

      I peered a man from out his car with wealth as more than gold

      but as he lit his long cigar he looked and merely strolled.

      I even saw a cop pass by and poke the man his side

      ridiculed and asked him why he had to there reside.

      I viewed so many people who would stop and simply say

      Did they let you out the zoo?, then grin and walk away.

      It was cold upon this night with rain down from the sky

      I watched so much that wasn’t right, the man began to cry

      The more the tears that he had shed the more of those who would

      say to him he should be dead because of nothing good.

      I saw the man his head had bowed as if he was in prayer

      Soiled soaking wet his shroud that added his despair

      grungy beard, hair so long, so filthy was his skin

      I knew again that this was wrong, assuredly a sin.

      Passed by many on this night who had the means afford

      disgusted by of him their sight and chose the man ignored

      extended hands I saw him do while often on his knees

      but they all just looked him through, laughing at his pleas.

      My mind was raged, my heart the same of what I saw so much

      I walked across the street in shame, my hand his head to touch

      his rose his head, his eyes to mine, I felt his pain inside

      I only had of dollars ninem and gave to him, he cried.

      I wish I had more to give, I said with swollen eyes

      and wished him well his life to live, as he began to rise

      Not for me but for you, my son, he spoke revered

      I closed my eyes for seconds few, the man had disappeared.

      Interior_Jesus5_20090720095226.jpg

      A Whisper in the Night

      It was a whisper in the night

      that I could not acquaint

      there was no one in my sight

      and so the words were feint.

      I felt as if someone near

      as I looked about

      fended off shades of fear

      though elevated doubt.

      Your worries child belong to me,

      the murmur spoke and said,

      and though in me you cannot see

      trust in me instead".

      "I will provide your joy within

      and comfort all your strife,

      I will keep you free from sin

      with everlasting life."

      "All I ask is faith be yours

      for Him and Me Above

      as I will open doors

      and fill your life with love."

      My heart was pounding but not in fear

      my spirit pulled toward

      as I wiped a moistened tear

      the whisper was my Lord.

      I felt His presence all around

      with whispers to console

      I looked within and there I found

      my Jesus in my soul.

      Those whispers in the dark that night

      amidst a light so dim

      lifted burden no more a plight

      my worries gave to Him.

      Guided by His Love

      As we walk the road of life

      and oft times tread off track

      we can always be reassured

      His Hand is on our back.

      Sometimes we’ll

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