A STEP OF FAITH

 

Never before had a fisherman stepped

Onto the waves of the sea.

He knew how quickly they could

Take him into the depths of the deep.

But the Master had bid him come

And he ached to be with Him.

 

Like Peter of old, I fear to step

Out of the rocking boat,

I fear losing the ground beneath my feet.

 

I see Him in the distance,

His hand outstretched waiting for me,

I too long to be with Him

But the waves try so eagerly to swallow me.

 

The boat rocks and seeks to destroy me,

I cry my tears of daily pain

And I wonder if anything of me will remain.

 

I wait for Him to come to me to rescue me

And like Peter deliver me from the depths

Of the raging sea;

I hear Him say:

“To know yourself,

YOU have to come to ME.”

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Step of Faith by Michael Malm)

 

LIVING WATER

 

Thou art the source of all my blessings,

Thou art the source of all my joys,

Thou art the living water

I drink with haste

And savour each and every drop

So careful of tragic waste.

Feed me Saviour ever more

The love that flows with every cup

Grant me my fill each day

That keeps me living and bears me up.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN

(Art by AI) 

A MIRACLE

 

She had heard of His wonderous works

As His fame spread throughout the land.

With fear and shame she approached,

Afraid to ask for a miracle at His hand.

 

If she could just touch, not having to beg,

His power would make her whole

And a clean woman she would again be.

He speaks: “Daughter, thy faith hath

Made thee whole, come, follow me.”

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Divine Healing by Ron DiCianni)

SALVATION

 

I saw You today in my heart

and I wept knowing as more believe,

the tree that bore Your weight keeps growing.

 

I saw the love flow from

the deepest well within Your soul –

Your salvation for us all.

 

My heart was rent knowing Your pain

And the tears You spilt on that day remain.

They are the gems I treasure in my heart…

I am one of Your many children of light.

 

-       CATHRYNE ALLEN

 

 

THE VEIL

 

I stood at the veil

As You were about to leave

Sorrowing that not all would believe.

 

I prayed for Father’s power

To protect Your gentle heart

From the blow that might tear You apart.

 

I knew my soul You would save

And all Your promises You would fulfil.

I stood at the veil, unable to leave,

Holding Your crown for You to receive.

 

I stood and waited that fateful day

In awe of what You did to pave the way.

I could scarcely comprehend

Your godly enduring might

I stood at the veil and gave You my heart.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Artist Unknown)

ODE TO FAIR DAUGHTERS OF GOD

 

Among valiant sons of God

Who were chosen rulers to be

Stood the daughters so fair

They echoed through eternity.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Devotion of Heart by Greg Collins)

HOW GREAT THOU ART

 

How commendably patient Thou art

With the slow progress of

My proud heart.

There is none like Thee,

My Saviour and my King;

How great Thy wisdom,

How great Thy mercy,

How great Thy love,

That fills my joyful heart,

How very great Thou art!

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: Hope Deferred by Chris Brazelton)