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Fri, Apr 11th - 2:33PM

I MET THE MAN OF GALILEE!

Dear friend I prayed for you today,
And I asked the Lord above,
To touch you in a special way,
While showing you His love!

You see, I know the road you're traveling well,
For I walked there before.
I felt the pain
And though the memories remain,
It doesn't hurt any more!

I met the "Man of Galilee,"
Jesus is His name!
And since He saved and set me free,
I've never been the same!

I now walk The Straight and Narrow Way,
That leads to Heaven above!
Jesus is my Friend and Guide!
And I'm sheltered by His love!

Many people travel the broad way,
That leads to hell below.
They've never known one moment of peace
As they travel to and fro.
Old satan is their master
A cruel one is he.
Oh God, please help them find their way,
To the Man of Galilee.

Robert F. Dotson © 2008

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Fri, Apr 11th - 2:32PM

Wed, Dec 19th - 12:32PM

'TWAS A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE!

‘Twas A special Christmas Eve,
And I was lying in my bed,
When I started to remembering,
The scriptures my Daddy read.
Ah, sitting there on his lap,
In the circle of his arm,
I felt so sheltered, cozy, and warm!

He had lovingly opened,
God’s Holy book,
To St. Luke the second chapter,
Where we both took a look!
There unfolding before us,
Was the blessed Christmas story,
About angels singing to the shepherds,
“To God be the glory,”
“Peace on earth and to all men goodwill!”
Their voices graced the night,
Which was peaceful and still!

When Daddy read about Christ’s birthplace,
I could almost smell the hay,
And see Mary and Joseph hover,
Over the place where Jesus lay!
In my mind’s eye I could see the wisemen,
Their precious gifts bring.
They had traveled from afar,
To see the Heavenly King!

Then, in St. Luke chapter twenty three,
Daddy read how Jesus died,
That whosoever will,
Could be cleansed ‘neath the crimson tide!
This story was so touching.
It caused the teardrops to start.
So I cried, “Oh, Daddy,”
“I want to give Jesus my heart!”
So, right then and there,
I fell to my knees,
Crying, “Oh, Blessed Saviour,”
“Come into my heart please!”

Later, I was lying in my bed,
Feeling so good!
And though I expected Christmas gifts,
Like any child would,
I knew that greater than any present,
I would find under the tree,
Was the gift of salvation,
Which Jesus gave to me!

Robert F. Dotson © 2007

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Tue, Nov 20th - 12:42PM

We Thank Thee, Lord!

On Thanksgiving Day when the table was spread,
There was turkey and dressing,
And fresh loaves of bread!
A variety of vegetables steaming hot,
Were brought to the table,
Straight from the pot!

There were homemade pickles right from the jar!
To find any better one would have to go far!
The pumpkin, apple, and mincemeat pies,
If taken to the fair,
Would have won first prize!

There were cabbage and corn puddins',
And candied yams,
And several different kinds
Of jellies and jams!
There were freshly baked apples,
Yellow and red,
And friendship, banana nut,
And cranberry breads!

On the counter nearby was a ship-shaped bin,
Filled with cookies looking like,
Pilgrim women and men!
When the meal was fully prepared,
Those gathered there,
Bowed their heads and listened,
To Grandpa's prayer!

He said, "We thank Thee Lord,"
"For this Thanksgiving feast!"
"Each one of us is grateful,"
From the eldest to the least!"
"We could never repay You,"
"For the bountiful yield,"
"Of vegetables from the garden,"
"And crops from the field!"

"There were more taters in the hills,"
"And the corn had larger ears,"
"And the pumpkin and squash crop,"
"Was the biggest in years!"
"We also thank Thee Lord,"
"For the sunshine and the rain,"
"And for the perfect weather,"
"For harvesting grain!"

"Lord, You've always been Someone,"
"On whom we could depend,"
"You're closer than a brother,"
"And our dearest Friend!"
"We thank Thee for fellowship,"
"With these our kin,"
"And if it be Thy will we'll meet once again!"

Suddenly, Grandpa finished his prayer and then,
The kinfolk all joined together
With a hearty "Amen!"

Robert F. Dotson © 2004

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Fri, Nov 2nd - 1:11PM

AUTUMN IN THE COUNTRY

Trees in various stages of dress,

The surrounding countryside caress!

Leaves of yellow, orange, and brown,

And shades of red come tumbling down!

Like unwanted intruders here and there,

Several trees stand leafless and bare!

Shocks of corn in wigwam style,

Seem to cover "a country mile!"

"Old Jack Frost" covers grass that's still green,

And orange pumpkins complete the scene!

A cabin nearby with its chimney curling smoke,

Is home to some friendly country folk!

Busy, frisky, chattering, squirrels,

Perform for several young boys girls!

Close by at the annual church bazaar,

Folks have come from near and far.

There's apple cider hot or cold,

Will "wet the whistle" of young and old!

Pumpkin, mince, and apple pies,

Are certainly pleasing to one's eyes!

Here and there are tables of crafts,

Staffed by church ladies with friendly laughs!

There's plenty of cornbread, ham and beans,

And even a couple kettles of turnip greens!

There are caramel apples, red, yellow, and green,

And the most tantalizing fudge you've ever seen!

There's sorghum molasses and honey in a jar,

Donated by churchfolks for the bazaar!

There's home made vegetable soup and beef pot pie,

And freshly baked bread, white, whole wheat, and rye!

Friend, everybody looks forward,

To this time every Fall,

When it can be truthfully said,

"A good time was had by all!"

Robert F. Dotson © 2007

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About Me

Name: Bob Dotson
ChristiansUnite ID: brobob1
Member Since: 2007-04-12
Location: Moraine, Ohio, United States
Denomination: Holiness
About Me: I am a born again Christian who loves God! I also love to write poetry and read! I am 68 years old. I am happily married for 47 years! I have 5 grandchildren!

April 2008