POEMS BY TOM THAYER

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

He made every redwood, reaching towards the sky
He made every flower, that graces the eye
Every mountain and peak, that heavenwards seek
And every oyster that on the ocean bottom lie.

Every great man, every king, every title
And every living creature, and birds in recital
He made them all, the large and the small
And His love for us never asked for requital.

When His creations were completed
He decided that man
Should have dominion, and should rule
Over all creatures and land.

He supplied all man’s needs
His creations He adored
And man fellowshipped with Him
And never grew bored.

But one day evil came in the disguise of doubt
And man’s fellowship with God, by sin was cast out
But God so loved the world, victory can still be won
He gave us a way back, by sending his Son.

For when evil came, and your spirit became dead
God decided to give another chance instead
So Christ is the answer, He is the only way
Open your heart up, accept Him today.

Amen
    

THE GIFT

What makes you think
As you wander through life
That God meant for you to have
Worry, fear or strife?

His perfect plan for you
Was devised years and years ago
When from His place in glory
God’s Son agreed to go.

And in your place He died
Pain and agony filled His precious face
But His death was only temporal
For He arose from His resting place.

The miracle of miracles
Took place that glorious day
As Jesus claimed our victory
And showed us all the way.

Our lives should be victorious
Rejoicing should be on our tongue
We are eternal winners
For Satan’s forces, that day were hung.

Lift up you heads, be strong and glad
For to us a priceless gift was given
It’s free, no charge, to those who accept
God’s perfect plan from heaven.

Amen
   

SEARCHING

There’s a purpose for each life, divinely provided
But hidden like a diamond in coal.
We must search it out, regardless of cost
To insure us our place in God’s fold.

Some have been chosen to Pastor a church,
To guide, and teach others to pray.
And God uses many to travel far and wide
Spreading the gospel of Christ every day.

But the unsung heroes, known only to Him
Are the brothers and sisters who tend
To the sick and afflicted children of God
Whose loves and hearts they try to mend.

God loves us all and is anxious to help
At whatever we’re willing to do.
He doesn’t care about our man-made faiths
Whether we’re Catholic, Protestant or Jew

So, if you’re searching and know not your plan
That God had designed for your life.
Get on your knees, pray, then wait on the Lord
Whose own plan was to give up his life.

Amen

THE  KEY  OF  LOVE

How hot a flame, must it take
To cause the steel to mold.
Man has varied it many times
Beginning in days of old.

For when the steel is melted down
Someone’s vision begins to unfold.
The object slowly takes its shape
Then slowly it becomes cold.

I feel man’s heart can be like steel
Sometimes a flame is needed.
To melt it down and shape it new
Like a garden, freshly weeded.

But unlike cold steel, the heart requires
More than just a flame
A key is needed to unlock the doubt
And rescue it from its shame.

And once the heart has been unlocked
Its, new form does unfold.
And begins a life of love and joy
But never again becomes cold.

There is but one key that fits all hearts
And is waiting for your call
The key has a name, it’s Jesus Christ
And He’s available to us all.

Amen

THE FIRST STEP

I used to walk alone.
Inside my heart did ache.
I knew I needed Jesus
But that first step, I couldn’t take.

Many times I heard God’s message
How Jesus had died for me.
But each time I cried and cried inside
For I couldn’t bend that knee

Many Christians I had met and known
And their joy I knew was real.
They laughed and talked of Jesus Christ
Their love I surely could feel.

Then one day, praise God for that
That first step I did make.
My heart opened up to the Master
And instantly lost its’ ache.

Peace and joy I found that day
As my mouth confessed the King.
And now I know that He is real
For now my heart does sing.

Amen

A MESSAGE OF LOVE

If I could only put into words
What my heart would love to say
I could praise my beloved Saviour
Praise Him all the day.

The love I have inside for Him,
I simply cannot reveal
So I must tell you only
Half of what I feel.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
How I love that name
Master, Saviour, Creator
They are all one in the same.

Sometimes I cry when I think
 Of Jesus, on that cross
But then I shout and holler
‘Cause I know He’s Satan’s boss.

He lives, He lives, He lives
The King of Kings is here
No matter what my problem is
He’s always oh so near.

I love you Lord, I want you to know
That when we come to that time of rest
I don’t care about crowns, rewards or things
But simply to lay my weary head upon your blessed chest.

To look into your loving eyes
And thank you from this heart
And then words on pages I won’t need
For never again will we ever part.

 Amen

        
THE  COLOR  OF  LOVE

Does love have a shape, a size, or a color
Can we view it with just our eyes –
What exactly is this phenomenon
That touches so many, many lives?

I’d like to offer an observation
That possible could provide a clue.
It appears that this thing called love
Has a lot to do with you.

Does your heart feel joy from time to time
When you see a long, lost friend.
Or when you first met the girl of your dreams
With whom the rest of your life you would spend.

How about your first child, snug in your arms
As you gazed on its precious face?
Every parent has experienced this heart-felt love
In every part of the world and each race.

But one day a man came and brought the answer.
He shared it with all of mankind –
His answer was simple, to the question of love
That we never before could define.

He taught us the truth, that God was love
And commanded all people love their brother
Teaching love should not depend on a person’s color
But that everyone should love one another.

Amen

      
CHILD  OF  A  KING

Our lives do not always truly reflect
The gift we so gloriously received.
For no longer by Satan are we bound
And no longer must we be deceived.

We are victorious winners, spirits so free
Who should praise God with voices that ring
Lifting up our hands, rejoicing in our hearts
Let all God’s children be eager to sing!

God wants us to be happy, healthy and wise
To live long lives of abundance and joy
His Word bears this out, divinely revealed
So stop worrying and begin to enjoy.

Call on the Lord, praise Him in prayer
His number can always be dialed.
He loves us so much that He’s always waiting
To answer a call from his child.

So if you abide in the Lord, with faith of a child
Pure joy and happiness it will bring.
You’ll be blessed by the Father, from heaven above
For you’re surely the Child of a King.

Amen

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Mighty kings have often wielded their power
Great battles and spoils they have won.
But none of these kings have ever possessed
The power bestowed by God’s Son.

Pray without ceasing, standing or on bended knee
Jesus has already shown us the way.
He prayed to the Father, seeking His help
Never failing to communicate each day.

And when Christ ascended, the Comforter He sent –
To guide us and keep our path straight.
So we wouldn’t stumble or fall in the traps.
That Satan has filled with evil bait.

The way we can remain on the right path
Is by being sensitive to the spirit of love
Constantly in touch, opening our hearts
And praying to our Father above.

But believe when you pray, your faith display
For by faith God is pleased and will bless you.
For whatever you ask, believing in Jesus’ name
God is faithful, just and willing to do.

God’s word is truth, His part He guarantees
To all faithful children who might dare.
To believe their Father, with childlike faith -
And be rewarded by the power of prayer.

Amen

       
WAITING FOR THE KING  

The Lord is my Savior, in Him I do trust
He forgave me of all evil, iniquity and lust.
My love for Him knows no earthly bounds
And I await His return with the heavenly sounds.

As angels will be singing those glorious notes
Returning with Him, as if on heavenly floats.
The trumpet will sound, all saints will obey
For their ears are trained towards that great day.

My joy will be limitless, too breathtaking to describe
With Jesus appearing to claim his beloved bride.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah, I’ll cry
For Jesus has promised that never would I die.

Forever, and ever with my Saviour I’ll be
His kingdom is mine, because He died on a tree.
Praise be to Jesus, Praise be to the King
On that glorious day, the praises will ring.

But while I am still here, awaiting that great day
I’ll be faithful to study, to watch and to pray.
But most of all, I must somehow reach the lost
For if I don’t they must be punished at a dreadful cost

I must tell them to accept Jesus, as Master and King
So when He returns, His praises they can sing
I must help train their ears, the trumpet to obey
So they won’t miss Jesus, when he returns that day.

Amen

FAITH

Faith is the essence of hope defined;
The reality of life revealed.
The promises of God, acted upon,
Proof positive we’re saved and healed.

To each child of God, a measure is given;
God watches intently to see,
If the precious gift is used to produce
More fruit on His heavenly tree.

For God is pleased, His Word declares
When we trust Him with our life.
Just as in marriage, each partner shares,
Each other’s trust, both husband and wife.

So, if we wish, to please the Lord,
We must have Faith as a little child.
Believing, receiving, everything in his Word,
Like Jesus, our example, our lives should be styled.

Every time we ask, without wavering to or fro,
Our Faith will grow to mature.
And soon our efforts will begin to show,
Becoming strong, courageous and secure.

Amen

VINE OF SALVATION

Masterfully God designed the Vine of Salvation
He used grace to establish the root.
And provided us as branches, expecting of us
To grow strong and to bear Him much fruit.

With Jesus as the vine and we as branches
The harvest would surely be great.
God’s baskets would never be wanting for fruit
Constantly filling at a Heavenly rate.

But sorrowfully the branches failed to care
And their fruit soon died of neglect
So God pruned the vine, renewing its’ strength
And new branches became His elect.

Praise God for His Son, the loving Christ
Who grants us a place on the vine.
And thank God for giving us the precious Holy Spirit
Who can turn sour grapes into Holy wine.

Amen

THE ROCK OF AGES

Once upon many centuries past
The prophets of God made mention,
Of one who would come shining forth
And gain the whole World’s attention.

King David described him, wonderfully so
And even though many would mock,
Nothing could stem God’s prophetic plan
Of the emergence of salvations rock.

He came to Earth, and shook the World
Not by violence or fear, but as a dove,
Only one man is history every made such impact
Teaching the world the meaning of love.

Jesus of Nazareth, the Lamb of God,
By refusing to earn Satan’s wages,
Would forever be etched in all Christian’s minds
As our Saviour and eternal Rock of Ages.

Amen

MIRACLES

The birth of a child is a miracle indeed
A life saved from death is one too.
We wonder amazed as each one is performed
And marvel at what God can do.

For miracles are special, divinely given
And it has never been truly explained
Why some of us are blessed by His glorious acts
Which our Lord has sometimes ordained.

We can only surmise, our knowledge so small
That God has a plan for our lives
And with a miracle, our hearts might be softened
Causing the scales to fall from our blind eyes.

But all the miracles, both present and past
Our heavenly Father has lovingly bestowed.
The greatest was sending His beloved Son
So our sins would no longer be owed.

As we thank God for that greatest miracle of all
We sometimes weep till our eyes become wet
For we realize how much God truly loved us
To allow Jesus to die for our debt.

Amen