A Love Letter From God ~

Today I received,
from God a love letter
I opened up my Bible
here is what I read . . .

I am your Creator,
I formed and molded you
before you were born . . .
I knitted you together too.

I’m the remedy to your needs,
I am your soothing balm
I’m the peace in your storm
I am that voice in the calm.

I’m all the grace you need,
in Me there’s eternal life
I came so that I could bear
the burden of your strife.

I am your staff of comfort,
I will shield and protect you
through life’s complexities
together we’ll get through.

I am the anchor of your soul,
a safe place to run and hide
for I will never forsake you . . .
I’ll always be at your side.

I’m the lamp unto your way,
with my Word I will guide
I am the One who you feel
stirring up deep inside.

I am your Creator,
I knew you from the start
that is why I gave to you . . .
for Me a loving heart!

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1 John 4:16

And we have known and
believed the love that God
hath to us. God is love; and
he that dwelleth in love
dwelleth in God, and God in him.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Lord, Tell Us You Love Us

Lord, tell us You love us,
to the earth’s end
remind us that You are
our eternal Friend.

Relay to us how Your love,
is deeper than the sea
remind us to stay grounded
until with You we be.

Convey to us that Your love,
spans the entire universe
remind us that Your power
in our lives You’ll disperse.

Express to us why Your love,
is higher than the sky
remind us to remain rooted
until the day we die.

Lord, tell us You love us,
until we are together . . .
remind that we will be
one day with You forever!

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Ephesians 3:18-19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the
breadth, and length, and depth,
and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with
all the fulness of God.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Object of God’s Goodness ~

Lord as I reflect upon,
the love You have for me
I can’t help but to think . . .
without it where would I be.

For I know that I am,
the object of Your goodness
and I know I don’t deserve
Your mercy and kindness.

Lord, as I meditate upon,
the nature of Your Spirit
I can’t help but to see
Your grace I didn’t merit.

For I know that I am,
a first-class offender
tis why my heart and soul
to You I did surrender.

Lord, I know I’m a sinner,
deserving not of forgiveness
and I’m forever grateful . . .
You love me regardless!

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Psalm 103:10

He hath not dealt with us
after our sins; nor rewarded
us according to our iniquities.

Romans 2:4

Or despisest thou the riches
of his goodness and forbearance
and longsuffering; not knowing
that the goodness of God leadeth
thee to repentance?

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Love Of God Runs Deep ~

The love of God,
runs long and deep
and those who trust Him
He calls His own sheep.

For those who believe,
know they would be lost
if not for the victory . . .
upon Calvary’s cross.

The love of God,
runs high and low
it helps those with faith
in grace to grow.

For they understand,
His love lives on . . .
through the sacrifice
of His beloved Son.

The love of God,
we need to understand
so the love of Jesus . . .
we too can comprehend!

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Ephesians 3:18-19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

An Everlasting Love ~

With a love,
everlasting
with a Goodness
longstanding.

That is the love,
God has for you
that is your promise
every day through.

With a love,
for all of eternity
with a Kindness
into infinity.

That is the love,
God wants you to know
that is the assurance
He wants to show.

With a Benevolence,
impeccably flawless
God’s love for you . . .
is perfectly spotless!

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Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord hath appeared
of old unto me, saying, Yea,
I have loved thee with an
everlasting love: therefore
with lovingkindness have
I drawn thee.

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, seeing
that ye look for such things,
be diligent that ye may be
found of him in peace,
without spot, and blameless.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Mystery Of God’s Love ~

Lord, I cannot illustrate,
the mystery of Your love
for it rises higher
then the moon above.

I cannot measure it,
not the distance or the length
I cannot grasp it
not its power or its strength.

I cannot describe it,
not how near or how far
I cannot spell out it
not even with all the stars.

I cannot calculate it,
not the width or the depth
I cannot fathom it
not its expanse or its breadth.

I cannot imagine it,
beyond what my eyes see
and yet I am amazed
to infinity You love me.

Lord, I cannot illustrate,
this mystery from above
yet I am determined . . .
it is an everlasting love!

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Ephesians 3:17-19

That Christ may dwell in
your hearts by faith; that ye,
being rooted and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend with
all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all
the fulness of God.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Jesus My Anchor ~

Jesus my Lord,
my Rock, my Anchor
You give me strength
my fears, You conquer.

Though the night be,
dark and stormy
I trust in Your might
to make the journey.

Jesus, my Hope,
my Comfort, my Peace
You give me faith
my doubts You cease.

Though the day be,
chaotic and lawless
my trust in You
remains flawless.

Jesus, my Rock,
my Lord, and Savior
my sureness steadfast . . .
my soul’s Anchor!

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Hebrews 6:19a

Which hope we have as an
anchor of the soul, both sure
and stedfast,

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Peace Surpassing ~

May you have the peace,
surpassing understanding
may you be at perfect rest
worries notwithstanding.

May you feel the blush,
of God’s soothing calm
may your soul soak it in
like the healing of a balm.

May you retain the peace,
guarding your heart and mind
may you through Jesus
the bliss of tranquility find.

May you sense the purge,
of all things troubling
may you feel the vibrant rush
of hope inside bubbling.

May you have the peace,
comprehension surpassing . . .
may for everything you pray
with pleas of thanksgiving!

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Philippians 4:6-7

Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God.

And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Height Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and it’s height
have you been drawn . . .
to Jesus the true Light?

Do you know His love,
and its immensity
do you know Jesus died
for you unselfishly?

Do you comprehend,
God’s love unbiased
do you realize . . .
it is love at its highest?

Have you ever thought,
how could He ever love me
would you consider letting Him
from sin to set you free?

Can’t you feel the height,
the width, length and breadth
of God’s eternal love for you . . .
upon Jesus’ dying breath?

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1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and
to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.

Ephesians 3:17-19

That Christ may dwell in your
hearts by faith; that ye, being
rooted and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with
all the fulness of God.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Evidence Of Charity ~

Justified by faith,
the good works we do
when Jesus we follow
the Gospel of You.

From works of the law,
we are no longer bound
now that our salvation
in You we have found.

Justified by faith,
to produce good fruit
when in You, Lord
they grow and take root.

Then kindness will be,
out of our hearts flowing
as acts of mercy
we continue showing.

Justified by faith,
the evidence of . . .
good works of charity
because Jesus we love!

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James 2:14

What doth it profit, my brethren,
though a man say he hath faith,
and have not works?
can faith save him?

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Length Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and its length
have you thought about
the power of its strength?

Do you know it stretches,
from here to eternity
do you believe it includes
all of humanity?

Do you comprehend,
God’s love is measureless
do you understand
His mercy is limitless?

Do you perceive God had,
from the beginning a plan
can you conclude Jesus
came to fill the empty span?

Can you embrace His love,
and its infinite distance . . .
have you contemplated
the truth of its existence?

Have you considered,
loving God too
just because He first . . .
showed His love for you?

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John 3:16

For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

1 John 4:19

We love him,
because he
first loved us.

Ephesians 3:18 -19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Depth Of God’s Love ~

Have you considered,
God’s love and it’s depth
have you thought about
its profound breadth?

Do you know how deep,
it goes down for you . . .
do you ever think about
what without it you’d do?

Do you comprehend,
the deepness of God’s love
have you surrendered your will
for your Father’s above?

Have you marveled over,
how God loves everyone
have you figured out
Your own need for His Son?

Have you ever considered,
God’s love fathomless
do you know for you . . .
it is a love bottomless?

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Ephesians 3:18 -19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth
his love toward us, in that,
while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Breadth Of God’s Grace ~

Do you know the breadth,
of God’s love for you
do you know the magnitude
of what Jesus went through?

Have you considered,
the scope of God’s grace
has your heart fully . . .
the richness of it embraced?

Do you comprehend,
how it’s all-encompassing
can your mind appreciate
just how far it’s reaching?

Have you considered,
the awe of it’s broadness
has your soul grasped onto . . .
the scale of it vastness?

Do you ever consider,
can you really comprehend . . .
the depth of God’s love
and how faraway it extends?

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Ephesians 3:18 -19

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is the breadth,
and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the
fulness of God.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not
of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:

Not of works, lest any
man should boast.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

True Love From God ~

True love comes from God,
then passed down to man
so we may too love . . .
as only Jesus can.

For our love is weak,
whereas His is strong
it shows us how to forgive
whenever we’re wronged.

True love comes from God,
is given freely to all
it brings redemption
when on Jesus we call.

For our love condemns,
but Jesus’ love atones
it shows us how not to be
the first to cast a stone.

True love comes from God
passed on to His Son
so we too like Him . . .
may love every one!

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John 3:16

For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only
begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

John 13:34

A new commandment
I give unto you, That ye
love one another; as I
have loved you, that ye
also love one another.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Love For You ~

God’s love for you,
is intense . . .
it is everlasting
it is immense.

For each soul,
He does cherish
He would have . . .
not one to perish.

God’s love for you,
is unconditional . . .
it is by design
divinely integral.

For in the womb,
He knew your frame
and in His book . . .
He wrote your name.

God’s love for you,
is fiercely extreme . . .
for your very soul
Jesus came to redeem!

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Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord hath appeared
of old unto me, saying,
Yea, I have loved thee
with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness
have I drawn thee.

King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Enduring Mercy ~

God’s mercy,
never runs dry . . .
it’ll never decline
nor will it ever die.

For God’s kindness,
is everlasting
it is bottomless
non exhausting.

God’s compassion,
never gets tired
it’ll never drain out
nor can it be retired.

For God’s love,
is perpetual
it’ll last forever
for it is eternal.

God’s mercy,
never runs out . . .
till the end it’ll endure
on this have no doubt!

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Psalm 136:26

O give thanks
unto the God
of heaven:
for his mercy
endureth for ever.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Love Bears ~

Love bears,
all things . . .
love protects
everything.

It trusts God,
without doubt
knows He’ll work
all things out.

Love forgives,
the sin of man
love is God’s
salvation’s plan

It hopes,
in better days
it believes
in God’s ways.

Love perseveres,
in all things
love endures
everything!

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Beareth all things,
believeth all things,
hopeth all things,
endureth all things.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Searching For Truth ~

Some people search,
high and low . . .
yet the truth
they never know.

For they look to man,
for ways to cope
instead of to God
for faith and hope.

Some people seek,
all over the place
yet true peace . . .
they never embrace.

For they look to people,
for their happiness
instead of to God
for His goodness.

Some people search,
where ever they will
but only God’s love . . .
can their hearts still!

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Jeremiah 29:13

And ye shall seek me,
and find me, when ye
shall search for me
with all your heart.

John 17:17

Sanctify them through
thy truth: thy word is truth.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

All Lives Count To God~

To God,
all of our lives count . . .
He doesn’t care about
the arguments we mount.

For He knows we are,
all embedded with sin
it doesn’t matter to Him
the color of our skin.

To God,
all lives are relevant
no matter who we are
He holds no prejudice.

For He knows we are,
all created equally . . .
what matters most to Him
is treating others decently.

To God,
all lives are viable
everyone matters . . .
to Him all are valuable!

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Romans 5:8

But God commendeth
his love toward us,
in that, while we were
yet sinners,
Christ died for us.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Loves You Just As You Are ~

God loves you,
just as you are . . .
each major blemish
every minor scar.

He is aware,
of the battles you fight
He sees the tears
you cry in the night.

God loves you,
He knows your pain
He sees your struggle
is not fought in vain.

He is mindful,
of how you’re feeling
He knows your wounds
are in need of healing.

God loves you,
just as you are . . .
He’s perfecting you
with each little scar!

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Psalm 138:8

“The Lord will perfect
that which concerns me.
thy mercy, O Lord,
endureth for ever:
forsake not the works
of thine own hands.”

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

My Warts and All ~

I kissed me a prince,
but he turned into a toad
then he sent me packing . . .
down the lonely road.

So I went out searching,
looking for someone to love . . .
thought he’d be here on earth
instead He came from above.

With all of my ugly warts,
Jesus saw what was inside
for He discovered in me . . .
what other’s tossed aside.

He peered into my soul,
looked deep into my heart
so I took a leap of faith and found
my True Love from the start.

So if you are out there looking,
for a Prince to forever love . . .
stop chasing after all the toads
and just look to Jesus up above!

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1 Samuel 16:7

“But the Lord said unto Samuel,
Look not on his countenance,
or on the height of his stature;
because I have refused him:
for the Lord seeth not
as man seeth; for man looketh
on the outward appearance,
but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

King James Bible
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Deborah Ann Belka

God Loves The Yielding Heart ~

God loves the little sparrows,
all the flowers in the fields
He loves a repentant heart
that to Him at last yields.

He loves the morning hour,
when the sun is on the rise
He loves a searching heart
that is seeking to be wise.

God loves the daily warmth,
the cool breeze in the air
He loves the burdened heart
giving to Him all its care.

God loves the evening time,
when the sun slowly sets
He loves when a hungry heart
appetites in Him are whet.

God loves the moon shinning,
the twinkling in the sky
He loves a prayerful heart
that holds a jubilant cry.

God loves His little sparrows,
His faithful lilies of the field
He loves whatever the time . . .
hearts to Him relent and yield!

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Romans 6:13

“But yield yourselves unto God,
as those that are alive from the dead,
and your members as instruments
of righteousness unto God.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Love Released Me ~

Love released me,
from the mire
took my life
lifted me higher.

It picked me up,
when I was down
it stood me up
on firm ground.

Love pulled me,
out of the pit
took my heart
raised my spirit.

It hoisted me,
in faith and hope
It boosted me
in trust to cope.

Love removed,
my doubt and fear
Love came down . . .
to draw me near!

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1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made
perfect in love.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Perfect Purposeful Love ~

Perfect love,
drives out fear
it encourages
eyes not to tear.

It is mighty,
and purposeful
it is potent
and powerful.

Perfect love,
is immeasurable
it is genuine
and substantial.

It is resilient,
infinity reaching
it is faith . . .
mountain moving.

Perfect love,
is fear’s demise
for God’s power
it supplies!

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1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not
made perfect in love.

King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day ~02.14.20~

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From The Poem: Unlimited Love

 

Snippet of The Day ~02.13.20~

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From The Poem: Eternal Love

 

God’s Enduring Love ~

Lord, Your enduring love,
my heart stills and hushes
I can feel my soul warm
as into it rushes.

It steadfastly releases,
a soothing, calming effect
as into my life
Your peace You direct.

Lord, Your enduring love,
my mind fully relieves
as tranquil thoughts of You
it opens up and receives.

It truly empties,
all things that I fear
as into my thoughts
it brings You more near.

Lord, Your enduring love,
is forever merciful . . .
straight from heaven above
keeping me to You vertical!

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Psalm 136:26

Give thanks to the God
of heaven,
for his steadfast love
endures forever.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day ~02.01.20~

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From The Poem: God’s Immeasurable Love

 

God’s Most Perfect Love ~

God’s most perfect love,
there is nothing better
to help us with our ties . . .
to the world to sever.

It takes our worst fears,
casts them away
fills us with confidence
for judgment day.

God’s most perfect love,
brings eternal elation
gives us the faultless joy
of everlasting salvation.

For without it we’d be,
bound straight for hell
where for all eternity
our souls would dwell.

God’s perfect love,
took away our punishment
renders us before Him . . .
blameless and innocent!

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1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth
out fear: because fear hath
torment. He that feareth is
not made perfect in love.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day ~01.31.20~

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From The Poem: If Perfect Love

 

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From The Poem: Unfailing Love