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Even There

6/28/2025

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Even There 

Before the song, before the light,  
in hush of dawn or darkest night, 
when words fall short, or none appear-- 
-God listens. Even there.
 
In broken hallelujahs rung, 
by weary hands or trembling tongue, 
through shadows deep or plaintive prayer-- 
-God listens. Even there.

 
When gladness dances, sorrow sighs,
beneath bright stars or stormy skies,
when fear and faith bring one to prayer
-God listens. Even there.

 
In grateful praise and quiet plea,
 by lifted hand or bended knee,
through silence deep when burdens tear
- God listens. Even there.

 
So let the music now arise, 
from longing hearts and tear-stained eyes; 
He hears us, meets us, leads us near-- 
-God listens. Even here.

(c) Don Stott.  Eliab.com June 28. 2025


 

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A Seat Of Grace - David & Mephibosheth

6/27/2025

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A Seat of Grace
(A poem inspired by 2 Samuel 9. The story of David and Mephibosheth.)
In Lo-debar, he hides from foes
A broken man with nothing, knows
His name was once of noble breath,
Yet now he faces fear and death.,

A crippled child, a fallen line,
His shattered past, no hope to find.
A king now rules, his throne is vast--
Would mercy come, or shame still last?

Then word arrived, a call so strange,
 King David summoned him by name!
His heart beat wild, his thoughts ran deep,
Would judgment come? Now time to weep?

Before the throne, he bowed so low,
Expecting wrath—expecting woe
Yet David spoke, "Do not be scared,
For Jonathan, your father, cared."

"For love he bore, and bonds we made,
This kindness now shall never fade.
Your father’s house I now restore,
Your brokenness is lost no more."

And then his words—so rich, so true,
"You'll eat with me, be made anew."
A seat was set, a place was found,
Where once was loss, now grace abounds.

Not by his strength, nor by his name,
But endless love, no longer blame.
The crippled child now robed with worth,
Sat at the table, graced from birth.

So take this hope, O heart distressed,
No wound nor shame shall leave you pressed."
For grace still seeks the lost, the lame--
God calls them forth, restored by name. 

DonSong. (c) Eliab.com May 2025
A Seat Of Grace
Song version by Don Stott Lyrics and music (c) Eliab.com , June 27. 2025 

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Voices of Fire - Pentecost Poem

6/7/2025

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Voices of Fire       Acts 2
[Verse 1]
In the upper room, unsure what would appear
Waiting for the promise that was drawing near,
The wind began to whirl, resound from above,
It filled every corner, they could sense his love.

[Verse 2]
Then the flames ignited, a fire so bright,
Resting on all, bringing forth the new light,
Then speaking a language yet not understood,
But in that moment, they knew it was good.

[Chorus]
Voices of fire, let your praises rise,
In every heartbeat, see the love in our eyes,
From every nation, they gathered as one,
With the Spirit igniting, the journey's begun.

[Verse 3]
Peter stood before them, bold and unafraid,
Sharing the good news, the promise was made,
“Repent and be baptized, let His love fill your soul,
In the name of Jesus, we’ll be made whole.”

[Verse 4]
Three thousand were added, a family so grand,
Bound by the Spirit, together they stand,
Sharing in fellowship, breaking the bread,
In hearts and in voices, His glory widespread.

[Chorus]
Voices of fire, let your praises rise,
In every heartbeat, see the love in our eyes,
From every nation, they gathered as one,
With the Spirit igniting, their journey's begun.

[Bridge]
And when trials come, we will not lose our way,
Christ’s love is our anchor at the break of day,
Through the storms and valleys, we choose to believe,
In the power of the Spirit, we freely receive.

[Verse 5]
As we go forth, united and strong,
Carrying the message where we all belong,
Let our voices echo, let our hearts proclaim,
The love of our Saviour, forever the same.

[Chorus]
Voices of fire, let your praises rise,
In every heartbeat, see the love in our eyes,
From every nation, we gather as one,
With the Spirit igniting, the journey's begun.

[Outro]
So let the flame burn brightly, within every soul,
We are the messengers, united and whole,
With the gift of the Spirit, we will always sing,
Voices of fire, praise the risen King.

 
(c)Don Stott.  Eliab.com 2025

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A HEART FOR THE LOST

3/3/2025

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The following poem/song/chant followed a children's talk in a church service. The congregation joined the refrain in bold. It was accompanied by actions for WALK, PRAY, and LISTEN.
The Bible readings for the Service were :2 Timothy 1:1-6, Matthew 9:35-37

A Heart for the Lost
(Verse 1)
Jesus saw people, lost, lonely and weak,
He didn’t just talk, He went out to seek.
He showed them love, no matter the cost,
So He walked and prayed and listened,
Walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 2)
Timothy learned from his mum and his grandma too,
Both strong in the faith, passed it on and it grew.
They cared and shared and soon it spread
So he walked and prayed and listened,
Timothy walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 3)
Paul told Timothy, “Don’t be afraid,
We’ve Good News to share. It must be relayed.
They worked to impart, their purpose was clear,
So they walked and prayed and listened,
They walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 4)
Jesus said, 'The harvest is ripe, but the workers are few',
We’re all called to serve and share what is true.
Outreach for the lost, that’s the heart of our Mission
  Now walk and pray and listen.
Come, walk, pray and listen.


(c) Don Stott , Eliab.com


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More Than a Baby

1/5/2025

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.O behold upon the infant brow,
The King of Kings, so humble now.
No golden crown, no palace grand
Just lowly straw in a manger stand.
Yet in this child all glory dwells
Our hope for all, Emmanuel!

The face of God in human frame
His many gifts for our shame
He stoops to meet our broken hearts
And from this cradle grace imparts.
O holy child, we lift our praise
Your light will shine through all our days!

So as I ponder manger's glow
The wonder deep, the truth we know.
God's love came down, no price too steep
A Gift of life, so pure, so sweet.
Forever blessed on whom we gaze
Emmanuel, we stand amazed!

(c) Don Stott Eliab.com - Christmas Eve 2024

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Love's Breadth

10/8/2024

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Love’s Breadth

God’s love is so wide -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 
  it reaches and it wraps the whole world and beyond.

God’s love is so high """""""""""""""""""""                                                    
  it rises and it soars to the heights of celebration and elation!

God’s love is so deep _____________
   it drills and and it dives to the depths of discouragement,
     despair and even death
       and it binds and holds and it heals the hearts of
         the isolated; the lonely; the refugee.


You will never, ever, be parted from God’s
Wide, high, deep, deep, love!

(Don Stott – Eliab.com)

 “Reach out and experience the breadth!
Test its length!
Plumb its depth!
Rise to its heights!
Live full lives full in the fullness of God.”
(Ephesians 3:14-20, The Message)

 

 
 
 
 
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The Carpenter's Cradle

12/13/2023

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The background for this poem is Matthew 1:18-25 .
​ It was used as part of a sermon on this passage and was read with an improvised piano backing
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The Carpenter's Cradle
Timber now fashioned, and rough sanded down
With piles of fresh shavings strewn on the ground.
The carpenter ponders each joint and straight edge
Puts down his tools upon the work ledge.
 
Now things to consider, Jo turns to his chore.
With his dream, does it mean that God wants much more?

The angel commanded him,"Mary must stay".
It's now clear his fear shouldn't stand in their way.

With each hammer and join, things start to take shape
He's resolved to move forward, he can't hesitate.
Shifting his stool, he then starts to plane.
Sometimes it's hard to go 'gainst the grain.
Finally he sighs, 'It's all God's design!'
As his weathered hand feels what's smoothed, now fine.

By and by, baby Jesus, a gift to mankind
Will no longer rest in a meagre old manger
But will peacefully rock in this carpenter's cradle. 
© Don Stott  http://eliab.com
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My Advent Leaf

12/28/2022

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        My Advent Leaf                                          

Lowly leaf, still, beside the bush track
so scarred, deformed, and common place –
Yet your hollows and hues
draw me to kneel and look at you.
Now lifted, I notice a deeper design in this delicate gum.
 
As Advent begins, I’m reminded of Mary and Joseph
labouring along the Galilee trail to Bethlehem. –
Two humble souls, though sidelined and shamed
remain resolute, faithful, and grateful.
God’s plan may seem so flawed to some
but this devoted pair soon delight to hold the perfect “Promised One”!
 
As I cradle my fragile “Advent Leaf”
I’m reminded I need to stop; to welcome and worship
the “Creator King” who has come and who has seen
my sin -stained life and still loves me…
truly, completely, forever.

(c) Don Stott Dec 3 2022

 
 
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Loaves & Fishes

6/4/2020

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FEEDING 5000

9/27/2019

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FEEDING 5000 (John chapter 6)
(Invite children to join in the counting parts of the rhyme)
​

1, 2 ... two small fish. (Not much of a dish) 
PLUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... five loaves of bread.
"That's all I have!" The small boy said.
No shops to stop. No place to buy,
Then Jesus prayed, please multiply
Till every mouth had fish and bread.
Amazed that all the crowd was fed.
1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000...
People, sat on a hill
And saw Jesus add up a miracle.

©Don Stott Eliab.com
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