"Chief Of Sinners"

Judas betrayed
Peter denied
Ten more fled

I have ignored
I have neglected
Sinned more

Still you bled

"Thank You No. 1"

Thank you for mercy
Thank you for love
Thank you for peace
Thank you for you

"When Your Hope Dies"

When your hope dies

Nothing else remains

The warmth is gone

Light fades from the flame

I am so angry

Why give up?

Why let go?

You say you love

But I don’t know

I am so angry

Why do you lie

Through teeth so fine

As if I can’t be hurt

By your twisted lines?

I am so angry

Were I the Hulk

I’d be on my seventh

Shade of green

And going for eight

I am so hurt

That you would prop me up

Only to let me go

As soon, as soon

As the wind blows

I am so hurt

Toss in the towel

Give up, go ahead

But not me

I’m not dead

I’m gonna fight

With every last breath

I will be happy

Before my death

Jesus my hope of glory

I’m done sittin’

He’s my champion

Because “IT IS WRITTEN!”

You want a fight?

You got one

I may not be a warrior

But I’ve got the same God David did

Let’s do this

You taunt

I’ll pray

You gawk

I’ll say

You laugh

I’ll throw

You fall

I’ll go

MORE!

What?

MORE!

What?

MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!

MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!!

MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!!!

I ain’t quittin

While you spittin

You best be gettin

Because “IT IS WRITTEN!”

Your candle melted

And your flame went out

I ain’t quittin!

I’m a victor! SHOUT!

I have hope

This is not the end

The verdict’s still out

Don’t you dare push send

I’ve still got time to SHOUT!

I

Have

Hope

"A Moment Exploded"

A moment exploded
Caught in a bolt of lightning
A Voice of thunder spoke
And Saul became Paul

"Full Of Promises"

Crown of rainbow

Seven colors aflame

In a perfect circle

Another at right shoulder

A third at left

Others over each hand

And yet one more over His heart

Moves to His mouth when He speaks

Crown of rainbow

Seven colors aflame

In a perfect circle

He is God

He is Lord

He is

Full of promises

Crown of rainbow

Seven colors aflame

Perfect circle

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Indigo

Violet

Pure light

Pure light

Crown of rainbow

Seven colors aflame

Perfect

"Keep On Digging"

It’s a dry and weary land
Can you stand the heat?
Keep on digging
‘Til your well is real deep
Keep on digging
Need a place for your feet

Gotta stand on solid ground
And let Him wash your feet
Keep on digging
You’ll find the answer you seek
Keep on digging
Get your promise for free

Gotta dig past the surface
The water’s underneath
Keep on digging
‘Til you get to the spring
Keep on digging
And take a big drink

Just keep on digging
Put your trust in Jesus
And dig a little deeper
He’s living water so sweet

"At The Gate Beautiful"

Here I sit
Here I wait
Dawn to dusk
At the gate

The gate is Beautiful
But I am not

Alms!?
Alms!?

A bit of bead
Something to drink
A little coin
Would help I think

The gate is Beautiful
But I am not

Alms!?
Alms!?

They approach
They see me
Alms? Alms?

No money?
Be gone, go away
Cramping my style
In my way

Just keep walking!
Still talking?

The gate is Beautiful
But I am not

Says a prayer
Takes my hand
Look at this!
I can stand?
I can stand!

Walking leaping
Dancing singing

The gate is Beautiful
And I am not—
no not ever—
never going back

"Horsemen Released"

Mount up
Grab your sword
Swing your scales
String your bow
  forget your arrow

Let’s ride!

No not yet!
Wait for the signal

We’ve a job to do

Yes
but one at a time
Wait for the signal

Be ready to ride
When He opens
One seal each
Ride hard
Ride fast
Don’t stop ‘til trump sounds

To arms! To arms!
The Lamb has the scroll
To arms!

Steady your mount

Nay!
I go!

"Jesus, You Are"

You...are awesome in my sight
You...are a wonderful delight

You...give the world your light
You...chase away my fright

You...outshine the sun so bright
You...bring peace into my night

You...are great in power and might
You...are my shining armor knight

You...are just and you are right
You...are more than just alright

"The Wind Over Eden"

On my wings

I carry the voice

of One Who sings

over you! Rejoice!

He sings over you

He sings over you

And I am His tool

I carry His voice

I was there then

and I’m here now

Carrying the voice

of He Who sings over you

"Super Clooper"

Dawn to dusk

Driving a bus

in tight circles

around campus

Hear a train whistle

Think of other routes

They have to wait

HA HA

HA HA

Plenty of places to take a break

Food to eat

rooms to rest

Eleven construction projects

all within sight

Long lonely day in summer

Longer, busier day in fall

Why would you put a bike on my bus?

Why would you put yourself on my bus?

Faster to ride

Faster to walk

Lots of bumps

Five speed humps

Four laps per shift

No that’s just a wish

More like eight

(itty bitty halfs are great)

Where does this bus go?

Round and round

Where do I stop...

Why doesn’t anyone know?

LBJ (Center and street)

Tacos sure would be neat

Sweaties and scientists

Unlived apartments

Commons and Tower

JCK or Jowers?

"His Story Repeats"

Every time a sinner repents
Every time an addict quits
His story repeats

Each time you’re touched by the Spirit
And when you do the Word after you hear it
His story repeats

Read the Bible say a prayer
Love someone show them you care
His story repeats

It started with twelve
Get your Bible off the shelf
His story repeats

His story repeats
would you like to hear it again
for the first time?

"Spirit Poem II"

This is you Lord
What would you have me say
I write as you speak
I’m yours
Speak Lord speak

You make me strong when otherwise I’m weak
I love you I love you
You love me You love me

God is good all the time
all the time God is good
Jesus is Lord Jesus is Lord

Where’s the reason, the rhyme?
What, Lord, should I type?

I let my fingers flow as I yield to you
What are your words, Lord
What are your words?

You inspired men of old
and now you inspire me
With pen with keyboard
I write for you
for you are worthy you are worthy

Where’s the message? What’s the point?
I write for you instead of smoking a joint

You are my high when I am down
You are my low when I am up
You bring stability, firmness, foundation
No drug can match you
No drink can touch you
No substitute compares
You O Lord bring breath to my bones

I don’t want a new drug
I don’t want a huge hug
unless it’s from you unless it’s from you

Only you are a good Substitute
for me on the cross
for me in the grave
for me

in hell

I rise with you Lord I rise with you
Death could not hold you
Hell lost its grip
You are free you are free

and so

am I

"Bride"

Arrayed in white

Loved by Light

Known from of old

Sparkles like a diamond

Beauty thrice refined

Crowned with gold

Bride made glorious

Bride victorious

He gave up His life

All bloody and red

Then raised from the dead

Purchased He His wife

Sword on hip

Hand on hilt

Ready to be engaged

Bride of battle

Dowry of cattle

A thousand hills grazed

Resolute she stands

With upraised hands

Ardently yearning

Her heart ablaze

With fixed gaze

Awaiting His returning

"One White Throne To The Other"

John asked you to come quickly, to come with haste
I ask that you wait until I’ve dumped my waste

O Lord please don’t be in a rush to capture
I would prefer to flush before the rapture

And when comes your determined day and hour
Please let me have finished taking my shower

When those left behind have time to think of me
I’d like it to be without the stink of me

"Call Of The Great Sea"

To me! To me!

Beckons the Great Sea

To me! To me!

You ships of Tarshish

Return to your vows

You prophets errant

Keep your new vows

You pagans penitent

The time is near

The time is come

It’s been three years

Bring your sons

Load your silver

Cart your gold

Bring your apes

Shine your stones

You kings of the isles

You merchants of the sea

Higher than any mountain

I wish you could see

Search the whole sea

Seeking the city Zion

Never will find it

Unless you’re right on

To me! To me!

You sons of Tarshish

Even with your expertise

Repent! Turn to Me!

"Dinner With The King"

Knock
Knock
Knock

He’s here!
I’m not ready!

Knock
Knock

Can’t wait

Knock

I open

He enters
Laden with foods fine
I know I’m soon to truly dine
Bread and meat
Milk and honey
Water and wine
He’s here!
We sit
We eat
We dine

Into each other’s eyes we gaze
He knows
My secrets innermost
And still he came
I eat
I’m not the same

He rises
The meal is done
I reach for the door
He grabs my hand
The dance is begun

He is the king!
I sing I sing
All hail the king!
I sing I sing
Long live the king!
I sing I sing
Long life from the King!

"Fountains Of Praise"

Fountains of praise
Flow from my lips
Keep going water
To the end of my days

Bubble up from my heart
Living water so fresh
Rivers streams rushing rushing
Help me Lord, what’s my part?

Mountains we raze
Glory to God in the highest!
Flow from my lips
You fountains of praise

"Sweet Fragrant Perfume"

Sweet fragrant perfume

Lord I prepare for You

Pour Your oil o'er my head

I welcome You to my bed

Sweet fragrant perfume

Lord I prepare for You

If it takes six months

Or even a year, I'll wait

Wonderful

Counselor

Mighty God

Prince of Peace

Everlasting Father

Sweet fragrant perfume

Lord I prepare for You

This is my song

For Your touch I earnestly long

Lead me Lord

Lead me in the dance

I give you my life, I give you my hand

Lead me in the dance

You take a step

I take a step

Dip me Lord, kiss me

You take a bow

I lift my hands

Lead me, Lord, in the dance

Lead me in the dance

Sweet fragrant perfume

Lord I prepare for You

Sweet fragrant perfume

Lord I prepare for You

"Helen Bested"

O had men gone to war
Over one so fair as thee
The battle’d’ve been short
They’d drop spear and sword
Instead to gaze at thee
On bended knee

"Cubs Fan And A Jesus Man"

Cubs fan and a Jesus man

Andre Dawson, God is awesome

Wrigley Field at the age of four

I asked God to save me

He gave me more

"Spirit Poem I"

The Lord is good
His mercy endures forever
But is that enough?
I don’t want His goodness
I don’t want His mercy
if I don’t get Him with them

You oh Lord make life worth living
You oh Lord make breath worth breathing
You oh Lord make grace worth faithing

You are so good
You are so good
You are so good
You are so good

Father God, Lord Almighty
none compares to your beauty
Your majesty outshines the stars
Your holiness is holy
Your love knows no bounds, defies dimensions
Blessings be unto Thee, O God
for You are holy, holy, holy

Jesus

Jesus, the name above all names
no other even dares to compare
For you are holy
Your mercy endures forever
You are good
but I don’t want your mercy, your goodness
if I can’t have just You
just You
just You

Just
Equitable
Son of man
Unequaled by any other
Son of God

"Let Go"

If tree be rooted deep
And bird refuse release
Wings can flap all night
And ne'er will bird take flight

"Down The Gavel"

Truth the rule.
Sin the crime.
Guilty the verdict.
Death the sentence.

Not by act,
nor by thought,
Not by will,
just by birth.

The trial is done.
The verdict is in.
"Innocent!" we hope,
but "Guilty!" we’ll get.

The prosecution rests.
The Judge has decreed.
Down, down, down it comes,
the Judge’s great gavel.

But lo!
The Defense has risen.
Forward He steps
to boldly protest:

"Death it be,
I must agree.
But Your Honor, I object.
Take me. Take me."

The gavel can't stop,
continues to drop.
The Defense reaches—
Himself on the desk.

"That was my Son,"
The Judge dared to think.
"What's done is done,
sealed in red ink."

The hour is late.
The table is turned.
The slate is erased.

Court...is adjourned