Poems and Verse

By Keith Furlong

As a Christian, I learned at an early age that God was very important in my life. Through the years, I have been mocked and scorned because of my faith. Yet having been through many difficult times and having lived and worked with people much worse off than myself, I felt it time, through Gods inspiration, that I show you how God works in many ways to help us along lifes way.

In the first chapter, I try to show how God, through his beautiful countryside garden, helps us to relax away from the normal worldly pressures that envelop us.

The second chapter provides an insight into the protection God gives, not only for his wildlife, but for humankind as well. We can all take shelter in the outstretched arms of our Protector and Savior.

In the third chapter, I want encourage you to put your trust in your Creator, for more than any father, God wants to look after and protect us from the ravages of a hostile world. All we have to do is trust in him.

In the final chapter, I have tried to show how Gods love embraces each and every one of us.

May Gods love richly bless you all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Jun 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468578348

Keith Furlong

I was born in 1947 into a Christian family. I have been an itinerant preacher, and my wife and I have worked as missionaries in eastern Europe. I started writing poetry seven years ago, inspired by God’s beautiful countryside and my own experiences. I live in a village in Co Durham.

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Contents

Psalm 104

Chapter 1      GOD’S GARDEN

Gods Garden

How Good It Seems

A Glimpse Of Heaven

Far From Worldly Cares

God’s Colours

To Meditate

As a Rose Protected

The Leafy Lane

The Peace Of Heaven

The Autumn Leaves

God’s Peace

In This Place(A Reflection)

Chapter 2      SHELTER

Shelter

Stop Awhile

Sit And Rest

The Silence

The Palm Of His Hand

Gods Protection

The Tree Of Life

In Eternity

Perfector Of Them All

For Those Who Care

The Purity Of Our Lord

Chapter 3      CREATOR OF HUMANITY

Creator Of Humanity

Lonely Bethel

Put Your Trust In Me (Matt.8)

Miracles

Can We Trust In God

All That I Am

How Blest Am I

I Know

No-One knows

Open

I Never Knew

Chapter 4      LOVE

Bond Of Love

God Is Love

Love

Made Perfect

With Grateful Heart

I Praise My Lord

A Friend Like Mine

For All Believers

Eternal Home

Psalm 104 vs. 33-35

Psalm 104

Praise the Lord, O my soul.

O Lord my God, You are very great;

You are clothed with splendour and majesty.

He wraps Himself in light as with a garment;

He stretches out the Heavens like a tent

and lays the beams of His upper chambers

on their waters.

He makes the clouds His chariot and rides of the

wings of the wind.

He