3.
Faith Transfigured
R E B I R T H.
Entrance into the
spirit estate of being
while yet in the flesh.
Delivered by faith
in the God of all creation.
* * *
Thou givest me
my eternal life.
Thou deliverest unto me
my saving faith.
Praise unto Thee,
oh Great and
Compassionate Deity,
for my everlasting salvation.
* * *
The world pressing in
from all sides.
Ceaseless action and reaction.
Stresses.
Decisions.
Stakes large and small.
Kaleidoscope of streaming implication
imbuing every move.
Relevance striating every decision.
Melody of the world
striking harsh discord
to material ears.
Soul-indited determination
to adhere in all thoughts,
actions, and reactions
to Faith in the Creator.
* * *
Thou art the Infinite
and Perfect God.
Thou art my Hope
and my Joy.
Unto Thee I render
the total faith and allegience
of my being.
All praise to Thee,
Great God of Infinity.
* * *
Myriad individuals
walking in faith.
Perceiving with vision
that transcends the sphere
of their earthly being.
Some clinging
to soul-summoned faith.
Marching to the glory
of the celestial trumpets
and forging fearlessly through the darkness
to advance the heavenly kingdom.
* * *
Through long years of living faith,
some individuals developing a sense
of quiet acquaintance with the Infinite.
Coming to know tender affection
for the ever-faithful Infinite Person.
Becoming friends with God.
* * *
Thy Hand soothes me
in my turmoil.
In every situation,
Thou preparest a place for me
and anointest me with Thy grace.
In Thy Infinite Plans
is an eternal place for me.
My love for Thee knows no bounds.
* * *
Attitudes toward God ripening.
Faith transfigured into trust.
The natural attitude toward a person
who is known through experience
to be faithful.
God-trusting souls
living with confidence in the Heavenly Father.
Sublime trust
even when understanding fails.
* * *
I shall lift up my eyes to the hills,
from whence comes my strength.
For I have found the peace
which does not require
final understanding.
Though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil.
For Thou art with me.
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