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    He Called: Selected Poems
    He Called: Selected Poems
    He Called: Selected Poems
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    He Called: Selected Poems

    By Rita A. Simmonds

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    A collection of stirring poems that candidly explore lives of saints, fascinating characters, and events in the Bible while expressing an unwavering faith in the mercy and love of our Savior.

    "Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew," "Zacchaeus," "Bartimaeus," "Herod's Lament," "Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son," "Our Lady of Guadalupe", and many more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateApr 6, 2020
    ISBN9781949239393
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