Monthly Archives: September 2021

A Baby Is Given

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An indestructible piece of clay
Was placed in a couple’s hands one day.
Chosen, selected with skill and precision
There was to be no needed revision.
Just love and care and close observation,
Attention, direction, and no consternation.
The plan of the Father needs no interference.
His aim is the best He gives His assurance.

Margarett Inez Bates

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. (Psalm 127:3-5)

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. (Colossians 3:21)

God Is Present

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Shama, Shama, You are here.
Ever present always near.
Provider, defender
Ancient of days.
You are my king
And worthy of praise.

Margarett Inez Bates

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble
(Psalm 46:1)

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. (Psalm 46:5)

Baby X

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Empowered to cut.
What’s that a hut.
Take a life.
Discard without care.
Sucked inside its hair.
Remove its brain
Are we insane?
The question echoes
In the night
Who will stand up
And fight the fight
For Baby X?

Margarett Inez Bates

Life is the greatest gift a woman can give

America, Why Can’t You See?

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America, I hear your groans
And you’re sighing.
Sometimes it seems
That you’re dying.
Your vision is impaired.
O why can’t you see?
The things you allow
Are not good for thee.
Your birth and your heritage
have you forgotten?
Remember without life
You’ll end up rotten.

Margarett Inez Bates

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 144:15)

Our Native Country

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Our Native Country Thee
Land where we set criminals free
Our heads hang low.
Land where the innocent die
Land where people sigh
How can we sing?

Our Father God to thee
Author of liberty
To thee we plead.
Please turn on the light,
Rescue us from the night,
Great God our king.
Make us extensions of Your hand,
Reaching unending across the land,
Filling the gap and meeting the need,
Offering salvation to all the un-freed.
As the Greatest Country in the Land
God help us do Your Plan
So all will sing.

Margarett Inez Bates

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12)

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

Also look at Psalm 144.

The Proverbial Ride

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Are you on the other side
Of the proverbial downhill ride?
Are you caught in the drag
Or held up by a snag?
Is winning out of view?
Do you dream of something new?
Does time for you just come and pass
Can you from you past unclasp?
Is life for you just a charade?
Has it rained on your parade?

Every time we relent
We move closer to a tent
Standing up requires a price
We can’t live by throwing dice.
Stability is what we need
It is the reason men are freed

Margarett Inez Bates