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Today in Prayer
by Jane Rodway

Sunday, May 28, 2006
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This is dedicated to Father Adolf Occeno.

Though pain and strife surround,
Do not leave your Jerusalem,
In faith that love abounds,
Conquer your Jerusalem.

Though false prophets speak,
Do not leave your Jerusalem,
This earth held by the meek,
Conquer your Jerusalem.

Though mocked and stoned,
Do not leave your Jerusalem,
The Lord shall lead you home,
Conquer your Jerusalem.

Though walls are closing in,
Do not leave your Jerusalem,
Stand up to this world's sin,
Conquer your Jerusalem.


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Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine 6/11/2006
Strong tribute excellently written. R
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 6/2/2006
Thank you for sharing your powerful convictions, Michelle. I love the way you created this. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 5/30/2006
Agreeing with Sherry here, Michelle. This is like a rosary, a mantra. And, picking up on Ian's Blake, tis quite like a Jericho march, too, init? Cept the walls are designed to be upheld, rather than fall... A rallying cry that rouses and bolsters. Interesting and unique. TY Kate xx
Reviewed by Ian Thorpe 5/30/2006
Have you been reading Blake? Certainly seemed more like his Jerusalem than Ariel Sharon's to me. It would surprise a lot of people to learn Blake's Jerusalem has always been a favourite of mine. And then if I explained it everyone would be soooo disappointed.
Need I tell you I liked this?

Ian
Reviewed by Sherry Heim 5/29/2006
Excellent form and rhythm in this piece, Michelle. Like the beating of a drum of conviction, your words deliver a message that resounds in the soul. I don't know who this man is, but your words show your strength and support for his purpose.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by richard cederberg 5/29/2006
Interesting evolution of numbers in this construct.

4 stanzas, 4 lines each, eight Jeusalems, the first three stanzas have 18 words each, the last stanza has 19 words.

The numerical structure is what is most interesting about this.

The numbers hint at perfection in the offing, which as yet has not been fulfilled in its entirety.

The Spirit moved on you in this.

Richard
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 5/29/2006
I am ignorant of who this man is, but I sdmore your conviction and stand with you on the plight of the Jerusalem within us all.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 5/29/2006
I like this one Michealle, it shows your courage of conviction and the belief in what you feel. The rhyming is great and it conveys the message you have hoped to capture really well. Great job.

Fee
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 5/28/2006
Indeed, whatever it is, tough it out. Be 20 feet tall and strife, well that's a tiny pea waiting to be squashed.

Fr Adolf (unfortunate name) sounds like a wise chap..

Nicely measured, and sharply done.
Reviewed by Peter Paton 5/28/2006
A great profession of faith and trust in God..
Thanks for sharing
Peter
Reviewed by E T Waldron 5/28/2006
Excellent and inspired. I'll pray with you!

eT
Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater 5/28/2006
A test of faith's endurance, Michelle. Priests and assorted clergy face enormous opposition from the people of many different lands. Today in Prayer encompasses we must remain iron-pillared and stand our ground. The religious leaders of this century have to be more courageous and inspiring. Blessed Be.

Sage
Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia 5/28/2006
Praise God, Michelle! And I stand with you, in defiance of the Enemy, to pray for the peace and prosperity of Jerusalem....God give them strength! And I shall pray for Father Adolf Occeno.

Bless you, lovely lady, bless you. love & prayers ~ rhonda
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