Cradled Comfort

April 22, 2017 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

If you loves Jerusalem,
Please be happy and rejoice;
So never try to condemn,
Those who have another choice.

All who mourn for her be glad,
Giving comfort how they feel;
Let them not try to be sad,
Boosting their spiritual zeal.

You will nurse and satisfied,
Comfort from her suckled breast;
Your delight is amplified,
Giving you a peace at rest.

God will offer you a peace,
Like a river with much wealth;
As hostilities will cease,
Overflowing for your health.

Held in His arms you will nurse,
While cuddled on His lap;
He will guard you from the curse,
Allowing you to take a nap.

He comforts you like a child,
Comforted while you rest;
And so tender and mild,
Nourished by a suckled breast.

When you see God you rejoice,
You will flourish like new grass;
Then with lifting up your voice,
So that the Lord will not pass.

The power of God made known,
His enemies to condemn;
Demolish them as they moan,
Spitting them out just like phlegm.

The Lord will come with fire,
Roaring like a thunderstorm;
Pay them back for desire,
That is making others mourn.

He will judge you with the sword,
But some He will sanctify;
If they abide in the Lord,
And will cleanse to purify.

Copyright © 2017 Richard Newton Sherrer

About Richard Newton Sherrer

Richard Sherrer is actually retired from the United States Air Force about 14 years ago. He had lived in Korea while in the Air Force in 1972 and 1973. You might be asking yourself what brought him back to Korea. I guess you could say that it was a lot of love here, for the country, the people and especially for a Christian woman that he met on the Internet. She convinced him to return to be with her. So he came originally to teach English in July of 2000. They were married July of 2001. Now turned poet which is subject that is near and dear to his heart. His love for Christ and God is an inspiration to all who read his poetry.

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