Armour of God
I came to you and called your name.
I whispered it in love.
It echoed through the tempestuous storms,
And shook the powers above.
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In darkest dark I laid for you,
an armour – strength a glow.
A perfect fit, redemption’s glove,
That threatened powers below.
-o-
A belt so strong and full of truth.
To keep everything in place.
And on which to hang your sword and shield,
As you fight to win the race.
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A breastplate strong of purest gold,
To guard your very heart.
The righteousness I give to you,
As your journey you now start.
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The swiftest shoes sewn so true.
To grip and yet release.
The firmest stance, the swiftest flight.
Through the gospel of my peace.
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The strongest shield, I give to you,
Against fiery darts that fly.
And though they fail and lay to waste,
On and on they’ll try.
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A helmet, imperishable, snug and strong,
To place upon your head.
So you may never have to keep,
Your place amongst the dead.
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A sword that’s tempered with my love,
To wield at my bequest.
So sharp and strong and yet so free,
That from it you’ll need no rest.
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So will you take this armour true,
And wear it like a glove?
And fight the fight of destiny,
Under the banner of my love?
-oOo-
© Kevin A. Deane 2010
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I wrote this poem this morning. It is based on Ephesians 6:10-end (NIV) I hope it blesses you.
