POEM 20: TRUSTING GOD

All through life we do find
To trust God alone 'tis best,
For God giveth peace of mind, 
And  midst trouble, rest!


Our problems will not cease,
But this our joy, sure will be,
That Thou givest perfect peace,
If we cling on to Thee!

Faith alone stands the test,
While walking in Thy highway,
Trusting Thee alone is best
Living day by day!

~~Crystal David John

POEM 19 : THE CRUSHED FLOWER

If for Christ's sake we are martyred,

From all our family and friends departed,

Then do we glow with Christ's pure light,

Leading the lost through the world of night!

A flower when crushed by one's fist

Spreads its perfume fragrant sweet

Not avenging, but showing its love

To the one who smashed it from above

Christ was like a crushed flower

Though mocked and beaten by the Roman power

"Forgive them Father", was what He prayed, 

And from the Cross His loving incense sprayed.

Thus amidst all persecution we shall pray, 

"Forgive them Father" for what they do and say

~~Crystal David JohnA

(This Poem was published in The Forerunner in 1982)

POEM 18: FOR ME

In great agony,

At Gethsemane, 

Your painful cry and plea, 

Was for me.

In sorrow and pain, 

And in utter shame,

You bore this awful bane, 

All for me.

 
          
    
                   Thorns did pierce your head, 

Blood did mark your tread, 

As to Calvary you were led, 

All for me.

A sword pierced your side, 

And as you mother cried, 

On the cross you bled and died

All for me.

You rose from the dead, 

Just as you had said, 

Now above, with the God head -

You plead for me

~~ Crystal David John

(This poem has been published in the Light of Life Oct. 1993, p. 45)

POEM 17: STRIVE ON

Never be discouraged,

When you face troubles
For great joy is received

In overcoming them.

With no hesitation

Roses always grow

To fullness of beauty
Though there are thorns below

So does the lotus flower

That  in the slush thrives,

From such circumstances

It, it's beauty derives.

Where ever you are placed
Be the guiding star

Helping folks by the way                                              That is the best by far.

                                   

~~Crystal David John

POEM 16: WITH GOD'S HELP

With God's help I can scale a wall....(Ps. 18:29)

For He is my All in All.

The task may be extremely tough,

But His grace is just enough!

With His help I can climb a hill, 

For He doth courage instill

My God never ever falters,

As He draws me from deep waters....(Ps. 18:16)

And when no more hope I can see,

He stoops down toe exalt me....(Ps. 18: 35)

He turns my darkness into light

In Thee Lord, do I delight!

With God's help I will never fail, 

For constantly He is near

~~ Crystal David John

POEM 15: A SIMPLE PRAYER

Lord please listen as I pray, 

As the day  fades away. 

As the stars are pinned on high,

On the darkened night sky.  

In the quiet of the night,

With all work out of sight, 

I ask you to watch and keep 

In the hours of my sleep. 

Jesus Saviour wash away,

All the errors of today. 

Help me every day to be, 

Honest and Thorough like Thee 

Forgive me if by mistake, 

Your ideals I did forsake .

And as the night creeps away, 

Help me cope with the next day. 

Crystal David John 6/2/2013: 1.30 am

POEM 14: LORD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE!

Lord of the Impossible,

Came down to die at Calvary.

Born in a primitive stable,

Just to save humanity.

Lord of the Impossible,

You changed water into wine, 

And surely you are able,

To sanctify this life of mine.

Lord of the Impossible, 

You once calmed the tempestuous sea

And even now you are capable

From trouble to set me free.

Lord of the Impossible,

You enabled the dumb to talk,

Sending away men who were crippled,

Making them to run and walk.

God of the Impossible,

Grant me the faith to always see

That when no hope is visible, 

All is possible with Thee.

~~ Crystal David John