Christian poem 'Jesus! Lover of my Soul!' by Patricia Joan Polhans (Christart.com)

Jesus! Lover of my Soul!
by Patricia Joan Polhans

As he pulls me to his bosom
I know we'll ne'er depart
As my heart beats to the rhythm
of his precious, tender heart.

As I listen to its rhythm
it woos me fast to sleep
While I'm cradled in the arms
of this stately tender sheep.

As I feel the gentle warmth of
his sweet, tender embrace
I catch an ardent glimpse
of his precious holy face.

I search his pervading eyes
finding compassion there.
As our tenacious spirits unite
with passionate love so fare.

There I rest contented
'thin my beloveds' arms
Beneath his benevolent breast
secure and sheltered from all harm.

My passionate love for him
has, now, become manifest
As his arms hold me secure
Like an eagle in a nest.

In his bosom I am committed
to the lover of my soul.
In sweet peace I have surrendered
as he gently takes control!

Isaiah 40: 11
"He tends his flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart..."

Please contact Patricia Joan Polhans at "polhanspatricia@yahoo.com" to request permission to use this poem.

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