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The Father
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By Gary James Smith
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The Father

The Father of the prodigal
Stood steadfast in his place
Longing for that day to come
To see again that face

Of the one he loved so much
That needed grace's power
To be received with unmerited love
This was God's finest hour

To have the love of God shine forth
In all of it's display
To render forgiveness and true joy
For one who'd gone astray

Not letting the compilation of sin
Determine destiny
Looking beyond those entanglements
And offering liberty

The heart knows when a wanton soul
Has turned aside from sin
Repentance leaves an indelible mark
Upon those suffering

There's always hope for those who seek
To know that Father's love
May my heart be captivated
To seek some other's good

Copyright August 4 2016 5:40AM

Gary James Smith


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Submitted: Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2016

About the Poet
I came to know the Lord as my personal Saviour in January of 1972. I was married on Oct 21,1966 to my wife Linda who also loves the Lord. We have ten children and now twenty-four grand children. In Aug 2012 we got the announcement of the birth of our first GREAT grand child (a baby girl). I was thrilled to find others of like precious faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Hallelujah! What a Savior! I am presently living in Champion, Alberta, Canada but we are originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. That is where the poem Canadian Tribute to America was birthed. One Sunday as I walked across the city on my way to church I came to the top of a hill and looked across at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After watching the events of the Sept 11 tragedy it was weighing on my heart and mind and the Lord gave me these words. We came to Calgary and when my oldest daughter saw this poem she said, �Dad, what�s this?� and I said a poem and she replied �Dad, that�s not a poem , that�s a song� and she then went to the piano and began to sing and play it. The result of which turned into a song entitled, A Canadian Tribute to America which she recorded on CD. garyjamessmith2005@yahoo.ca


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