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Spiritually Speaking => Manna For The Soul => Poet's Corner => Topic started by: Colin on December 16, 2006, 07:02:03 PM

Title: THE TURNING TIDE
Post by: Colin on December 16, 2006, 07:02:03 PM
THE TURNING TIDE

My Saviour died; He gave His all
When I was young I heard His call
His blood was spilled; I turned aside
And plunged beneath the crimson tide

And oh what wondrous uplifting joy
He answered prayer; when just a boy
His arms held open; welcoming wide
And His love flowed over me like the ocean tide

I sank below it oh so deep
When joy and happiness over me did sweep
When on the crest of a wave I did ride
And my heart was as light as the foam topped tide

But the winds came later and stirred the waves
And I seemed to loose grip on the One who saves
Drifting away from the Saviour's side
Tossed on the billows of the angry tide

I called for help but none would hear
They turned to me the deafened ear
They walked away from the ocean wide
And cared not I was sinking beneath the rolling tide

I cried in my misery and despair
Thinking not that my Saviour was always there
And He reached His hand and did gently chide
Did you think I would let you drown in the churning tide?

I heard your cries but I had plans for you
I know for me your heart is true
I know your thoughts; nothing can you hide
And I will calm for you now the restless tide

And He rolled away the heartaches of the years
And He dried my eyes and wiped away the tears
And I know with assurance from deep inside
He has answered prayer and set me on a turning tide

Colin Moffett
Title: Re: THE TURNING TIDE
Post by: Jeannine on March 30, 2007, 11:13:29 AM
Hi Colin,

Really love the poem and can identify with alot of the feelings and imagery. Very powerful!

And He rolled away the heartaches of the years
And He dried my eyes and wiped away the tears
And I know with assurance from deep inside
He has answered prayer and set me on a turning tide

very powerful indeed, and so true! Keep writing them and being an inspiration!

<><Jeannine