My Sweet, Precious Lord

My Sweet, Precious Lord

A Poem by Pete
"

When you knock, ask to see God — none of the servants. - Thoreau

"
A High View of God's Glory �

strumming the right chord
declaring a soul's accord
my sweet, precious lord



© 2025 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"It's only by forgetting yourself that you draw near to God." - Thoreau

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I visited my aunt yesterday Pete. She is 93 and has advanced dementia. Over and over she called out to God to help her. She remembers nothing else these days, I was thankful she remembered him and I hope he is merciful to her in her distress. Your words touched.

Chris

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Pete

1 Month Ago

interesting and inspiring how your aunt clings to god even amidst her condition. dementia is a sad,.. read more
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I visited my aunt yesterday Pete. She is 93 and has advanced dementia. Over and over she called out to God to help her. She remembers nothing else these days, I was thankful she remembered him and I hope he is merciful to her in her distress. Your words touched.

Chris

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

1 Month Ago

interesting and inspiring how your aunt clings to god even amidst her condition. dementia is a sad,.. read more
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Pete
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Boston, MA



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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..