Psalms
of
Grace
By
Edward B. Yarber Jr.
Introduction
The poems are just a mere reflection of how God change my life.
He took me, a man deserving Eternal Damnation,
and change me into a New Creature, and made to seat in the Heavenly's.
I give all Praise and Glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Dedicated to:
My loving Wife and Children, My Mother and late Father,
My Brother's and Sister's, My Mother-in-Law,
Pastor David Dowell and Pastor Stacy Collins,
and to all at Grace Chapel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* ALWAYS GRACE
EVERLASTING LIFE
THE HUNGER
GROWING
CHANGING
THE PLAN
THE CHURCH
TIMES
LISTEN
THE NAME
NOW I SEE
LOOKING FOR GRACE
* Editor Choice Award
National Library of Poetry
Always Grace
I was saved at an early age,
new in Christ and the treasure that waits.
As I got older I would think,
I can do it myself, I fell out of synch.
I always thought He had closed his doors,
but that showed how little I knew of the Lord.
So many years later I called out His name,
His door still open, He had never changed.
He lets me know He was always there,
through good times and bad times with plenty to spare.
The Lord has allowed me to grow stronger in faith,
I praise Him and His Son with each passing day.
For allowing me to understand His message of Grace,
and to help spread His Word to all human race.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
September 22, 1996
Everlasting Life
When God Himself walk in the flesh,
He came for His sheep to give them rest.
He preached and work miracles with His twelve,
And hope that they would listen and believe as well.
His message was simple The Kingdom at Hand,
They doubted Him, they rejected Him, they made there stand.
They tried Him, they beat Him, and left Him for dead,
Nailed to a Cross, thorns on His head.
They buried Him in a tomb God's only Son,
Three day's He arose, the Anointed One.
His Victory over death can only described,
By believing in Him, there's Everlasting Life.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
September 22, 1996
The Hunger
I can remember the first time I was ask to go to Church,
Not knowing the difference between tears of joy and tears of hurt.
There was many that I went to and the message that they spoke,
That was about the Prophets, of a Kingdom, and the Laws that was broke.
The time Mom was cring when we was down on our knees,
The Pastor there beside us, Repent, and be set free.
He told us the way to Salvation and seemed to be very wise,
Now walk this walk, confess your sins, believe, be Baptize.
That was only the beginning of knowing Christ as Lord,
But they fed the Word like milk in a bottle, I was growing, I needed more.
I began to study the Scriptures and question what I've heard,
I threw away the milk bottle, I've tasted the meat of the Word.
So now I found a Church that is very small in size,
They teach Rightly division, and do not compromise.
The meat is what you'll find there, that keeps you strong in faith,
Not everyone can eat of it, only those who knows True Grace.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
July 20, 1998
Growing
I once thought could this be found,
by just believing you can be Heaven bound.
I read through the Scriptures not knowing them all,
than it came to me it started with Paul.
This man was differant it was plain to see,
no Law or Works just believe.
No speaking in Tounges or Laying on Hands,
it was totally differant to any other of Gods plains.
Christ as a Head this was all new,
a Mystery kept Secret was meant for me and you.
Once ingroant of His Word and the way I was taught,
not sure of my Salvation and the way I should walk.
Now understanding the Word better, the three I thank the most,
there known as the Trinity, The Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Edward B.Yarber, Jr.
Christian
Changing
When God showed favor to Isreal as a Nation,
do you know how it was in that Dispensation.
He sent signs and work Miracles from above,
gave Mercy and Kindness with Fatherly love.
Now from the writings of the Prophets we are told,
being Gentiles, Heatherns left out in the cold.
To be one of them that seemed to be right,
Convert, Observe, become a Proselyte.
But in this Dispensation it all turns around,
because in Pauls Epistle, The Body of Christ is found.
He shows us of love and Gods saving Grace,
there's no difference in make up of any Nation or Race.
He tell's of but one God and goes on to explain,
your complete in Him, in the Heaven's you'll reign.
For God sent His Son and His life was the cost,
to Him be the Glory save by the Cross.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
The Plan
Have you ever thought about Dispensation,
No it's not a song, a dance, or a sensation.
It's a dealing out, a stewardship, a major plan,
That God's been doing since the beginning of man.
It started with INNOCENCE from the creation,
The CONSCIENCE, HUMAN GOVERMENT, that confused the Nations.
The PROMISE to Abraham from God's own mouth,
To the LAW, Christ rejected, Israel casted out.
From Paul to the Rapture it's GRACE we find,
Next is the KINGDOM for the one's left behind.
There's seven in all that you just heard,
Can you find where you belong, Rightly Dividing the Word?
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
June 13,1998
The Church
If I started a Church for this generation,
it would be by the Gospel of Pauls Revelation.
Listen my friend to what I have to say,
there be no tradition of men to get in the way.
No water for Baptism but by the Spirit is right,
we'll walk by Faith not by sight.
Now when it comes to Tithing you'll be please to give a share,
it would come from your Heart not out of despire.
The Word would mean what it says and say what it means,
there be no disapointments or any in betweens.
For Paul gives us guide lines without a Law,
from Romans to Philemon it's well worth it all.
For we are one Body and we'll make a strong stand,
with the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of Truth in our hand.
For every time we are together and meet behind these doors,
we'll know we're complete in Him the Risen Glorified Lord.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
Times
There's some Scriptures that tell of an age Times Past,
can you tell how it was if someone should ask?
Being Aliens, Strangers and having No Hope,
without God in the world how can one cope.
Called Gentiles in the flesh that was the Law,
a partition between us that was a wall.
Keep reading it's better the time is But Now,
where there is no Law or Wall's to be found.
Made nigh by Christ Blood now that is Good News,
there's no difference between Gentiles or Jews.
We have a Heavenly calling in a Heavenly place,
with no traditions of men that we have to face.
Now after the Rapture there's Ages to Come,
when God will show Israel the the kindness He's done.
And bring back to them the things of the past,
but the Mystery we live in Remember, Stand Fast.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
June 13, 1998
Listen
Listen, Listen Christ Jesus is Lord,
the Scriptures tells us of a whole lot more.
Listen, Listen to the Gospel of Gods Grace,
we live in this Dispensation no other will we face.
Listen, Listen do you know how you are saved,
believe that he Died was Buried and Rose again that is the way.
Listen, Listen when judgement falls,
will you stand for rewards or is Hatis your call.
Listen, Listen it's all in your favor,
trust in Him as your own personnel Savior.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
September 18, 1998
The Name
Theres a name in Heaven that is above all other names,
is it Counselor, Wonderful, the Word that never change.
Some say a Lilly, the Rose of Sharon or even a Friend,
is it Alpha or Omega, the Beginning or the End.
Some say the Virgin born, the Lion of Judea or the Sacrificed Lamb,
is it the King of Kings, the High Preist, the Great I AM.
Some say the Son of God, The Son of Man, there so many more,
But I say its Jesus Christ, The Gloried Risen Lord.
The Savior who's blood was shed for all of our Sins,
He Died and was Buried on the Third day Rose again.
For there is only one you can call on in which you are Saved,
do you know the one thats right, for this Church age of Today?
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
October 30,1998
Now I See
When I was a Child I was taught the way to be,
but now I am older and wiser and now I see.
I've been wrong and I've been right,
it kills me to remember what happen on that fateful night.
So it pains me to see the ones without faith fall,
if they would just believe they could have it all.
Now I know it seems like I am prying,
but how could have they just stood there watch Him dying.
Now I See.
How can we ignore the way it should be?
when He died for you and for me.
Since I was a child I was taught the way to be,
But Now I See.
Meagan Lee Yarber
August 30,1998
LOOKING FOR GRACE
How do you go looking for Grace?
Is it found in a handshake or a smiling face?
Do you look in a bush or rocks that turn over?
Is it under the bed or books without covers?
Is it all hand made or something you try?
Is it found in a market, or something you buy?
The answer is simple and you will soon see.
It's found in God's Holy Word that is meant for you and me.
You find it throughout the Bible in so many parts,
But with one Apostle that's where we'll start.
It's a Free Gift of God, an unmerited favor,
No points that based on any behavior.
It's based on Faith that's something unseen,
Grace starts at Calvary where He died for you and me.
Edward B. Yarber, Jr.
Christian
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