I shared this poem with an accomplished poet, Sharon Brown and she wrote another poem inspired by the one I had shared with her. When I read the two poems, it is as if her poem, "Father God Come Soon" is a prayer request and when I read my poem, "Gather ' Round Children, Father Is Here" I interpret it to be the answer to her prayer. Read and allow the Lord to speak to you!
Gather ‘Round Children, Father Is Here
Theresa Westbrook: Heavenly Inspired 4-12-2012
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
There’s no need to fear
Our kind Father is near
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Is that His footsteps I hear
As His hand opens the door
Listen sons and daughters
Your mighty Father is here
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Oh how sweet His voice
You are His darlings
The ones He loves so dear
Children its time to rejoice
Your generous Father is here
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Look children Father is here
He brings us gifts
He brings us love
He brings us treasures from above
See children
Your abundant Father is here
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Run to Him children, run to Him
Fall into His strong embrace
Let Father kiss away all the hurt
Let Him heal all your pain
For in His presence there is never shame
Rest now children
Your loving Father is here
Gather children gather
Gather’ round
Oh what a happy day children
Your glorious Father is here
Let Him mend your wounds
Let Him dry all your tears
He brings you hope
He brings you cheer
Thank God children
Our heavenly Father is here
Gather children gather
Gather ‘round
Father God Come Soon
Sharon L/w Brown
(Inspired by Theresa Westbrook)
Oh Heavenly Father, come soon
Come into the house of my heart,
I’ve waited long for You to rescue me,
To hold me, love me, to make my days right.
Please tell me You are near
That Your journey in my behalf goes well,
I long for Your words of love once more
For Your divine presence in my soul.
Even now, I can hear Your sweet voice
Consoling me in my wounds and hurts,
In my defeats and losses, my grievous errors
That only You can make right.
With other kindred souls we gather and wait
Our rejoicing has already begun,
We can feel Your nearness in our hearts
Your love, gifts, and treasures near.
I need You Father God; We need You
To wash away all our fears and shame,
And in Your strength and forgiveness
Becoming the same for You and even our offenders.
Oh Heavenly Father, come soon
Come into the house of our hearts,
We’ve waited long for you to rescue us,
To hold us, to love us, to make our days right.
Please tell me You are near
That Your journey in our behalf goes well,
I long for your words of love once more
For Your divine presence in our souls.
Father God … Come Soon …
