“… how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings…” Luke 13:34
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A belt of Gold brings together
A Garment of Praise,
Purple and Azure,
And a covering of Righteousness
White and Pure.
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A Crown of Royalty rests on her Head,
Wrapped in Purple,
Yet unadorned,
For the Wedding Day has not yet come.
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Majestic Arms,
Strong and Firm,
Reach out to the Nations,
Then gather back together the wounded and grieved,
In a warm embrace.
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Standing firm,
On a strong foundation,
Not gilded or adorned with useless jewelry,
Set soundly on a true doctrine,
That none may cover.
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She pours out the sustenance needed,
To strengthen the Saints of God.
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One vessel holding the Priest’s share of the sacrifices,
Brought to the Brazen Altar,
Given graciously to those who hunger.
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One vessel holds the precious food of the Spirit,
The Word of God,
Served to build the body of faith.
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Eyes keenly upon the task at hand,
Not to the left or the right.
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Face radiant with the glory of God,
Anointed to shepherd the people,
Those unwanted by the church of glass and velvet,
Those needing the foundation and guidance,
To heal.
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The hand of the 5-fold ministry,
Carefully pours the anointing out,
To those appointed to fulfill the need.
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The Mother,
The Church,
Will rise,
Bearing the vessels of truth and righteousness,
On its shoulders,
Looking for a people, to dip and drink.
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It will rise in strength and confidence,
Knowing her place.
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Only setting her work aside,
For a moment,
That moment when she embraces her children,
Blessing them and sending them forward,
To find their place.
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Then lifting her vessels again,
Placing them firmly upon her shoulders,
She presses onward.
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Written 10-11-01
Linda J. Humes 