Publisher's Synopsis
Jesus the Truth is a collection of beautifully crafted non-denominational Christian poetry inspired by the Word. Each poem was written after Joanne heard the "good news". Each in its unique way explores a concept or story from the Old and New Testaments and reflects Joanne's humble dedication to serving God. Family and friends have enjoyed hearing and learning from her poems over the years and encouraged her to publish them. Thus, Jesus the Truth. Immerse yourself in this carefully curated poetry collection.
A sampling:
JESUS THE TRUTH
'Are you the King of the Jews'
A mocking question asked
'Is this your own idea?' said Jesus
And Pilate was aghast
'Am I a Jew?'
He heatedly replied
And all present knew Pilate
Could have Him crucified
No one could take His life from Him
The gift was His to give
He willingly was lifted up
So all who come might live
In the hall of judgment,
Words echoed in the air
'What is truth?" sighed Pilate'?
And Truth was standing there
OUR ADVOCATE
We have a heavenly advocate
Who made our cause His own
All accusations are dismissed
When cast before God's throne
We are not arrayed in prison garb
Who in Christ have placed our trust
The judge declared us innocent
No plea bargaining for us
As far as east is from the west
Our sin is washed away
The purest of white raiment
The robe we wear today
His blood upon the mercy seat
And all our past is past
We are safe, secure, incorruptible
In Christs' unyielding grasp
BELIEVER'S SECURITY
God's righteous demands were satisfied
When our sin all fell on Jesus
Since God suffers no unrighteousness
He will not unsave or leave us.
The gift of God Is eternal life
Christ's finished work is done
Who could pluck us from His hand
It is Christ that said, "No one!"
His gifts are without repentance
His calling we can trust
Not our love for God, that made the choice
It was all His love for us.
And He sealed us by His spirit
Truth, His word reveals
If God selects, and predestines
Why would God undo the seal?
His grace, more than sufficient
And His mercy will endure
He loves with love, immutable
We are eternally secure.
ACKNOWLEDGED
Who gives what they most cherish?
God! He gave His Son to men
He desires that none should perish
Christ's salvation comes through Him
A once for all perfect sacrifice
Able to bring men to perfection
Gives whosoever comes eternal life
Through His death and resurrection
It is Christ's blood only that could
Cause sin and death to be defeated
And this unspotted offering would
Never have to be repeated
Our Passover Lamb, God's only Son
God spared not anything
Those covered by Christ's blood
Become joint heirs with their King
He's the promised King the world learns
When Christ comes back again
With glorious splendor He returns
And every knee is bowing then
