Geraldine Taylor

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/a-prophet-called Strong Syrians at war against the Israelites Yet followed a period of peace Though no threat was posed, an enemy arose, from a foreign land Fear drew in, the Assyrian king, was set to conquer all Armies assembled from the border-land O’ Ninevah city, a promised place Radical residence of idol worshippers Servers not of the living God, of what would become A change of ways, lest they be destroyed A chosen prophet foreseeable and called A request to Jonah, awake the city Of mercy and pity, to repent of their sins Journey to Ninevah, look to the east Actions opposed, a sail to the west, unaware of God’s test An intention to hide, full of pride, he fell asleep Yet on the ship, with sailors equipped, a storm arose Wallowing winds, a stormy sea, a presumptuous plea A cast of lots, on Jonah fell Storm was sent on his account Duly dashed into the sea, right into the belly of a fish was he Three days and nights, afore dry land Go tell ...

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/a-giant-defeated-2 Between the two, a valley lay Israelites and Philistines beckoning war Out of the camp of the Philistines A towering giant would arise Heavily clad, defiant and bold So to sway the staff of his spear A nation in fear, as was King Saul Forty days of terror Armies advancing in battle Yet to defeat As Israelites retreat in the sight of David Stood in dismay Honours and riches, marital reward To he who can defeat the giant A due attack with staff and sling No sword for him A trust in the God of the living A protective guide With fears aside, a stone was struck Of awesome power to the giant’s head Down to the ground, accomplished with sword An honourable defeat A nation at peace Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/dedication-of-samuel A graceful time of ruling Appointed judge Ruler of the people, keeper of the land In a place of promise, Israelites reside As the year draws near, voyage to Shiloh Called to worship, offer your sacrifice Here Hannah would pray To grant her a son, Lord have your way A solemn request To ask of God, an answered prayer Arrival of Samuel, so to dedicate From a time of birth, till weaning transpired His time had come A due journey to the high-priest Reflections of the temple Eli saw she had prayed A promise fulfilled Clad in garments of white Peace be still Samuel shall stay, Samuel shall serve In the ministry of the temple Of valued worth Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-strength-of-samson The children of Israel, standing tall Jericho and conquests beyond the fall Possessing Canaan, equipped to defend Tribes of twelve, of which they descend From Joshua’s death to the Promised Land False gods worshipped at every command Returning to evil ways unpleasantly God promised judges to bring victory Israelites oppressed, Philistines of power The appearing of an angel in a timely hour The bearing of a son, promised to occur Delivery from Philistines, was told to her A chance of hope, not rendered forlorn Unto mother and father Samson was born A roaring lion of enemy plans Samson seized the strength of his hands Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/commandments-of-the-lord As was written, on Mount Sinai As Moses stood on high, commandments of virtue A shower of blessings, to bestow upon As for the people, they adhered not Unguided minds, an idolised calf of gold Yet to unfold, in a moment of anger Stones thrust down, sin was all around, though forgiveness abound Two further tablets, inscriptions anew Early on the mount, forty days and nights At one with the father Both food and drink – the absence of From such a return, proceeding down A glow of brilliance, radiant face Of whom could stare Dispel at once Covering veil Of such commands, in accordance with Prosperity stands To stray from the path, affliction coincides Worship the Lord Assemble the Tabernacle With sacrificial offerings, designated ark Glory be filled A time to remain The cloud has arisen Journey on Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://soundcloud.com/user-921599710/drawn-out-of-the-water Of twelve disciples chosen Assigned to greater work, toward the mountainside Singled out from the multitudes To them he preached, het others reached To thus revere, with ears to hear The voice of reason and that of truth He preached the sermon, on that day With love forever more, for blessed are the poor Hardened hearts confound, undeserved are the proud The righteous so to speak, a given kingdom to keep The humble, they that mourn That of grief that of sorrow, comfort to the weary So blessed and do belong The meek of earth inherit Afar from thoughts of discontent Ye their thirst for righteousness, to God do they repent For those who are pure in heart The Lord of which they’ll see For those who care and trust in him A life lived humbly The rock is their foundation Set apart from sinking sand Of spiritual obedience, of virtuous commands Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/all-back-to-god-1 Of such commandments from above Obedience – a stream of love Presented with abundant choice Abraham obeyed God’s voice A promised child of such a time A standing test now would remind The passing time yet would not falter Offered gifts upon the altar To Moriah, a land away The sacrifice yet to obey A calling forth to bring upon No sheep or lamb, the chosen son With all trust not put to fault An angel brought him to a halt Abraham followed all his plans Now untie his feet and hands Due fulfilment of the test Your descendants I will bless Lord’s provision, for the right Precious always in God’s sight Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/to-the-wilderness-and-beyond Beyond the destruction, a journey to the south The bearing of a promised child Unto Abraham and Sarah, within their latter stage The joy of Isaac An awesome wonder Hagar and son, of company within the tent In playful sight, both sons adjoined A jubilant feast, with Ishmael unkind, merriment declined The yearning of honour, attention be sought An imminent request, send them away Instructions of sorrow, Abraham obliged Mother and son to voyage on Seek the place where you belong Replenishing supplies A radiant sunrise, in the land of Egypt Ye to wonder to the wilderness Walking on empty, thirsty and faint Wander no father Suffering son Weeping in solitude, fearful afraid God heard the cry of pain Draw to the spring, water arise Be now filled, I shall provide Your son shall live, grow and thrive Strength shall arise, wait upon the Lord Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-tower-of-babel A tranquil land, when the Earth was but few Refreshing renewal, beginning anew Noah and sons, grew to remain Multiplied nation, so it became Mountain of Ararat, water subside A move to the east, with fears aside Families therein, travelled afar A settled plain in the land of Shinar Bold decision, people of prime Building themselves, for such a time A great high tower, apparent worth Be not scattered over all the earth Work commenced, building the city Bricks and mortar, workers busy Ever-ready, no time to stall Unexpected to cease at all Might endured, the time it took A displeased father, there to look Ever more sinful, none to repent Ignoring the one who gave them strength Labouring on, within their own plans Worshipping the work of their own hands A call from high, un-amused Let their languages be confused Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-flood Populated land of plenty Yet hearts brimming with sin, Dishonourable thoughts, unwholesome deeds Blessings, provision, no gratitude thereof The young mirrored such ways Distaste all around, high and low, near and far Preoccupied souls, distractions abound Within such surroundings, righteousness remained The remembrance of Noah, a passing of days, instructions foretold An unfolding promise, destruction of old A time for renewal, a solid ark to build Call forth the chosen, the chosen are few Gather your wives and sons, animals two by two Close the door, seek refuge no more Waters shall arise, raging torrents, streams will flow Forty days and forty nights Water-covered earth, send a raven to and fro Send a dove for resting place Imminent return, a week of wait A second return, an olive leaf Of such relief, the flood had ceased A beautiful becoming, land again An open door An offer of sacrifice upon the altar A promise on high Rainbow sk...

https://youtu.be/32Grudf19Ao https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/school-holiday At quarter past eight, I thought I would be late Yet it was still early in the morning Become what may, of the school holiday My grandfather Joe was still yawning At quarter past nine, I really took my time My bowl of porridge was awaiting At five past ten, I woke up from my den My grandmother Sue was still debating At half past eleven, we reached the River Severn The ducks on the bank were astounding At twenty to twelve, we saw a Mr Melve He fell into the river, heart was pounding At ten past one, my joy had nearly gone My very tiny belly was to grumble Yet five minutes later, we saw a kind waiter The best meal ever, rendered humble At twenty five to two, we visited the zoo Gorillas were looking at me strangely At five past three, birds surrounding me They seemed to want to re-arrange thee At quarter past four, we reached the zoo door Grandmother left the shop so jolly At half past five, he...

https://youtu.be/srQnuVJS1xw https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/joy Only those who know will understand How I’m encapsulated by your command How you brighten my day With every thoughtful ray That joy that wondrous joy Only those who understand will ever feel The essence of your heart not one could steal How you turn the sky so blue How you make my thoughts anew That joy that wondrous joy Only those who feel will embrace Your footprints left without a trace How your warm delight Fathoms more than might That joy that wondrous joy Only those who embrace will truly care Whether coming or going, you’re always there How you render me still Only your love could fill That joy that wondrous joy Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/dear-mum-new Oh how my mum is special to me, not only because she prepares my tea The way she sings so happily, she’s who I’d like to grow to be She’s so sincere a heart of gold, with loving care her arms unfold Yet longing for those days of old, new-born gift that she did hold A soft whisper, a gentle tone, with her love I’m not alone On days away the first to phone, that loving place I call my home Such gentle strokes to comb my hair, she’s attentive and so fair Her sheer presence, no house bare, the day’s she’s helped with clothes to wear The wonder of her thoughtful gaze, the hope she kept a child to raise Seasons new, a cherished phase, contained in her humble ways Wrapped in warmth just like a glove, watching over from above She glides across just like a dove, that ever special kind of love Written by Geraldine Taylor ©