21st Century Psalms
Volume One
by
Joe Callihan
Copyright 2015 Joe Callihan,
All rights reserved.
Published in eBook format by eBookIt.com
ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-2608-2
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Please note, this is the first volume in a total series of seven books of Psalms to be published by Christian author, Joe Callihan. Joe hopes you will enjoy each poem, and that they may minister to your heart.
Also, we encourage you to visit your favorite on line bookstore, and check out the many other titles of books (both secular and spiritual) which Joe has authored. May you be blessed as you read this first volume of 21st Century Psalms.
INTRODUCTION
I cannot begin to describe what a thrill and honor it is to be able at last to publish in e-book format, this book of poems given me by the Holy Spirit. In my first effort to publish as a print book, I had planned on calling this book, Anointed Poems. His was because the source of each poem (as you will clearly see) was and is the Holy Spirit. But when telling my late wife
Dodie, of my intended title, she said the Holy Spirit had just told her that was not to be the title God wanted on this book. Dodie said it was to be called, 21st Century Psalms. She said that is because each poem is in fact a modern day Psalm.
I had to agree, and thought what a great title! So in 2008 I self published a large print version having 206 pages, containing 118 poems (one of which was written by Dodie). I hope to put Dodie’s poem in one of the upcoming volumes in the not too distant future.
Yes, in all, I hope to put out a total of seven volumes of 21st Century Psalms. Each containing what I believe will be spiritually helpful, thought provoking, inspirational, and of course, having the same powerful anointing as you will find in this first volume.
I am particularly happy to be able to get this first volume out in time for the upcoming celebration of Christmas. You will find several powerful and timely psalms regarding Christmas.That wonderful season which is being taken over by commercialization. Christmas has always been a money making event. It is a very special season which appears to be occurring earlier and earlier every year. However these days, the worldly focus seems to be on the arrival of Santa Clause, rather than celebration of the arrival of the Savior of the world! I believe these powerful psalms will inspire true Christians everywhere to work at restoring the honor and glory which our Savior, the Son of God alone deserves.
But enough said! It is now time for me to encourage you to enjoy these psalms given me (God’s servant), to share with you. When you have finished reading, please note my plea for your help at the end of this book.
Thanks, and God Bless!
Christian Author,
Joe Callihan
THE ONLY THING LEFT TO DO
The Only Thing Left To Do
In A Feeble Voice They Say
Is To Call Upon God’s Mercy
I Guess It’s Time To Pray
The Only Thing Left Is Prayer
All Other Sources Exhausted
“Maybe” God Will Hear Your Cry
He Even “Might” Be Trusted
To Experience The Power Of Prayer
Only FAITH Can Pay The Cost
But When The Only Thing Left Is Prayer
Faith Is All But Lost
“Why Is It That You Ask Me
Doubting What I May Do?
How Little Religion Has Taught About
My Agape’ Love For You”
Prayer Is An Only Thing
When Faith Is Absent From It
Prayer Sent Toward Heaven Without Faith
To Earth Will Quickly Plummet
HEAR MY VOICE, MY PEOPLE
Oh Hear My Voice, My People
From Mountain To The Sea
For I, Your God, Am Calling Out,
“Repent, Return To Me!”
In Sin Your Hearts Turn From Me
Your Church Buildings Are So Cold
Only With Their Lips These People Praise Me
Just Like In Days Of Old
Hear My Voice In The Wind That Blows
On The Waves Upon The Sea
When Will You Stop To Listen
And Return Again To Me?
You Follow Daily After Darkness
Lust For Sin Fills All Your Days
How Loudly Must I Cry Out?
“Repent, And Change Your Evil Ways!”
Your Spiritual Ears Are Deafened
Man’s Religion Is All You Fear
How I Would Teach And Free You
But Religion Won’t Allow My Spirit Near
Your Spiritual Eyes Are Blinded
To The Truth About Your Lord
In Following Man’s Religion
My Spirit You Have Ignored
Hear My Voice, My People
I Long To Heal And Set You Free
Listen To My Spirit - Obey Him
