Of such commandments from above

Obedience – a stream of love

Presented with abundant choice

Abraham obeyed God’s voice



A promised child of such a time

A standing test now would remind

The passing time yet would not falter

Offered gifts upon the altar



To Moriah, a land away

The sacrifice yet to obey

A calling forth to bring upon

No sheep or lamb, the chosen son



With all trust not put to fault

An angel brought him to a halt

Abraham followed all his plans

Now untie his feet and hands



Due fulfilment of the test

Your descendants I will bless

Lord’s provision, for the right

Precious always in God’s sight



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Beyond the destruction, a journey to the south

The bearing of a promised child

Unto Abraham and Sarah, within their latter stage

The joy of Isaac

An awesome wonder

Hagar and son, of company within the tent

In playful sight, both sons adjoined

A jubilant feast, with Ishmael unkind, merriment declined

The yearning of honour, attention be sought

An imminent request, send them away

Instructions of sorrow, Abraham obliged

Mother and son to voyage on

Seek the place where you belong

Replenishing supplies

A radiant sunrise, in the land of Egypt

Ye to wonder to the wilderness

Walking on empty, thirsty and faint

Wander no father

Suffering son

Weeping in solitude, fearful afraid

God heard the cry of pain

Draw to the spring, water arise

Be now filled, I shall provide

Your son shall live, grow and thrive

Strength shall arise, wait upon the Lord

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A tranquil land, when the Earth was but few

Refreshing renewal, beginning anew

Noah and sons, grew to remain

Multiplied nation, so it became



Mountain of Ararat, water subside

A move to the east, with fears aside

Families therein, travelled afar

A settled plain in the land of Shinar



Bold decision, people of prime

Building themselves, for such a time

A great high tower, apparent worth

Be not scattered over all the earth



Work commenced, building the city

Bricks and mortar, workers busy

Ever-ready, no time to stall

Unexpected to cease at all



Might endured, the time it took

A displeased father, there to look

Ever more sinful, none to repent

Ignoring the one who gave them strength



Labouring on, within their own plans

Worshipping the work of their own hands

A call from high, un-amused

Let their languages be confused



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Populated land of plenty

Yet hearts brimming with sin,

Dishonourable thoughts, unwholesome deeds

Blessings, provision, no gratitude thereof

The young mirrored such ways

Distaste all around, high and low, near and far

Preoccupied souls, distractions abound

Within such surroundings, righteousness remained

The remembrance of Noah, a passing of days, instructions foretold

An unfolding promise, destruction of old

A time for renewal, a solid ark to build

Call forth the chosen, the chosen are few

Gather your wives and sons, animals two by two

Close the door, seek refuge no more

Waters shall arise, raging torrents, streams will flow

Forty days and forty nights

Water-covered earth, send a raven to and fro

Send a dove for resting place

Imminent return, a week of wait

A second return, an olive leaf

Of such relief, the flood had ceased

A beautiful becoming, land again

An open door

An offer of sacrifice upon the altar

A promise on high

Rainbow sky



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A garden of serenity, peace with all prosperity

Trees and flowers on the land, yet adhere to my command

Rivers flowing gracefully, the planting of a special tree

Tree of life father to give, whoever ate would surely live



Unaware of a wrong choice, they listened to his gentle voice

The knowledge of a testing tree, continuing contentedly

Sin had crept into the place. Serpent tricking Eve to taste

Forbidden nature so revealed, disobeyed – temptation yield



Unable to stand and face, for there was no hiding place

Words untrue that were believed, lack of presence, father grieved

Adam and Eve failed to obey, yet their Lord would make a way

Serpent tried to separate, angel at the garden gate



Sinful nature would remain, shortly Eve would endure pain

Pleasant bond now left to spoil, Adam punished, left to toil

Growing sorrow, little trust, feeble body, back to dust

Make way back to harmony, send a saviour – set us free



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A vast expanse, no word in sight

A divine being, created light

Darkness fell as time passed by

Becoming of a bright blue sky



Of the deep, where water flows

A barren land of earth arose

Yet to behold, yet to bestow

The flowers, trees and herbs to grow



Moon and stars, a bright away

A blazing sun, divide the day

Creatures, fish, birds with wings

Creator of all living things



Animals made, great and small

The breadth of life, he made them all

A worthy soul for the living

To work the land, worshipping



Created good and wonderful

Of help to find so suitable

To grow in trust of faith – believe

A wife for Adam, namely Eve



To multiply, a land to fill

Peace on Earth, a divine will

Rest upon the seventh day

Guided through and shown the way



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Compassionate Christ, epitomised embraced

Devoted disciples, purposely placed

Above all, powerful praise

Forever first, sovereignty stays

Faithful father, welcoming will

Powerful purpose, fellowship fill

Highest honour, royal reign

Mindfully made, known by name

Each day edified, zealous zest

Daily devotion, radiant rest

Celestial city, glistening gold

Astounding angels, beautiful bold

Temporal trials, due defender

Jehovah-Jireh, sovereign splendour



Written by Geraldine Taylor ©