In Him

By Mary W. Johnson

In Him, titled after the exciting revelation in John 17:20-23 that we can be in Him, presents an inspiring collection of heartfelt poetry written by Mary Johnson at age ninety. Between the ages of eighty and ninety, she wrote three books, covering them lovingly with wallpaper, so she could give them freely to everyone. In Him is the last of her three books, though the first to be published in Marys memory by her children. Praising Him will be published soon, then Just Meditating.

Marys poetry shares her personal relationship with her Savior. Some poems simply give praise to the Lord. Many poems speak of Jesus cruel death on the cross. She told of looking forward to heaven and of being sure you are going there. She gave glory to God who created man and our miraculous bodies. She examines prophecies regarding the end times, always pointing to the Bible and Jesus example for our lives.

Her lifetime of Bible study and love of the Scripture is evident in her poetry. Through this knowledge, she referenced her poetry to the passage that inspired it. Marys faith and dedication to her Savior was demonstrated through her life of service and giving to others. Her life was an inspiration to her family, her numerous church friends and her community. Her family is blessed to be able to share their mothers gift of poetry with you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781490897684

Mary W. Johnson

About the Author Mary Johnson was born May 12, 1914, in Wauchula, Florida. Her father was a Baptist minister, who also farmed to support the family. They moved around often in central Florida. She was the youngest child and had six brothers. She graduated from Florida Southern College with a teaching degree in 1940. She married Bernie Johnson June 2nd later the same year. She taught first grade while raising four children: Bernice, Bill, LeAnn, and Ray. Somehow she made time to care for elderly family members in her home. Mary loved to bake and sew. She was very creative and could make and fix anything, often using her special weather-strip adhesive. Mary taught Sunday school for many years and later taught Bible Studies. She became a Bible scholar, studying it daily. She was given God’s gift of poetry at age 80. She artistically made Christmas cards with her poems inside. She wrote and made three books of poetry which she meticulously covered with wallpaper and gave them out freely to everyone. She was a founding member of Scott Lake Baptist Church of Lakeland, Florida. Mary enjoyed reciting her poetry at The Lighthouse Mission, supported by her church. Her indelible imprint was on many, including the 150 plus that attended her ninetieth birthday party celebration at church. Her life of service was an inspiring example to all. Mary had a lot of vitality and loved adventure. She used to say, “Go” was her middle name. She looked and acted younger than her years, and was a lot of fun to be with. She went parasailing at age 90, and a few weeks before she died went for a motorcycle ride with the “Faith Riders”. Her church celebrated her life with a “Mary Johnson Appreciation Day”. She was cheerful and had a smile on her face up until the very end, when she passed away of cancer in 2007, and went to heaven to meet her Savior at age 93.

Book preview

EASY AND LIGHT

Jesus said to come to Him

And He would give me rest.

I took Jesus up on that

And found His rest the best.

And then He said to take His yoke

On Him and learn of Him.

I tried that, too, and learned that He

Takes all the load on Him.

He said that He was meek and lowly,

And I’d find rest for my soul.

My soul has rested in my Lord

From childhood until I’m old.

I found His yoke not only easy,

I found His burden is light.

As I have rested my soul on Him,

All day, every day, and all night.

If you have not believed in Jesus,

You don’t know what you’re missing.

He is God of the universe,

And He is worth a listen.

Matthew 11:28-30

CONFESSION

I look at my life

And I’m so ashamed,

Of sins that only

To God I have named.

You look at my life

And you think I’m good,

For you see me doing

Only things that I should.

You look at me

And only see part.

Jesus looks at me

And He sees my heart.

He sees the things

That from Him I can’t hide,

Like when I was ashamed

Of the truth, and I lied.

He sees when I

Don’t care for my