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Poetry by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

Poems of faith and reflection

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A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

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Sometimes we must go it alone

To be great is to be misunderstood An American poet spoke for the good Of men and women who shun the Throne… But to attain the crown they walked alone!!! They had no one to pat them on the back, Or friend to silence the attacks… They were guided by a Silent Hand That led them to their Promised Land. Sometimes, the Watchman feel all alone… When I’m working late nights at home To serve my God and fellow man by spreading the gospel through the land… But then the Spirit whispers in my ear: “You’re not alone—your God is here…” “I created you and gave you the task… Keep working son—and soon you’ll be home: TO REST!!!” When Time reach Eternity— You’re coming home to live with me!!!

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

One of Jesus’s Last Words to Believers were “OCCUPY UNTIL I RETURN”

You say you are a Believer but you’re polluting the world, With Transgenderism “Pretending boys are girls.” You promote Abortion and men marrying men. Don’t be caught doing this When Christ return again… Our Loving God Word will not fail… He will judge Sin!!! If you’re helping the Evil Doers His Word will judge you. And one day soon, you’ll say: “The Watchman words were true”

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

The road to the Celestial City

Robert Frost spoke of the road not taken Christ spoke of the roads to Heaven and Hell But if you’re bear with the Watchman a moment, I’ll speak of another trail… There is a road to a City A city not made by hand— A City the Lamb is building And He’s building it for Man. He started building it When He died on the Cross And the Kingdom of Darkness Bowed to HIM after their battle was lost… Jesus had taken the keys From the Devil in Hell And the Kingdom of Darkness had lost dominion… And once again on planet earth A Second Adam reigned and dwelt. So the Lamb started buildings a City A city not made by hand… And the Lamb is building it— To dwell eternally with Man!!! You too can dwell in this City If you’ll repent, hearken and pause, long enough, To hear in the Spirit— The Master’s CALL!!!

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

Their Time to steal, kill and destroy is ending

The kingdom of darkness is alarm and desperately aware That their time of judgement is drawing near… So they have doubled in their demonic fight To use darkness to curse and quench the LIGHT. But the Light will always shine: Until Eternity vanquish Time!!! And even in ETERNITY The Light of the world will SHINE FOR YOU AND ME!!! For Jesus is the Light, you see… That Eternally shines on souls Set free!!!

By Robert L Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

Not by might (human strength) Nor by power (human ability) but by my Spirit saith the Lord

I tried on my own but I fail… To reach my goal I couldn’t avail. But God saved me and filled me with His Spirit And then, by God’s Grace I did it!!! I started loving my fellow man When someone fell down I  lent a hand to lift my brother off the ground So once again he could Stand And live his life—be a man! I no longer could lie and steal When God in me His Spirit filled. And daily like a man insane; I praise the Lord and bless His Name!!! And for all eternity… I’ll praise my God for saving and filling me!!! Poem

By Robert L Shepherd Jr

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

Don’t throw in the towel—DON’T GIVE UP!!!

The ref counts 8 and you’re on the mat Bloody, beaten and bruised… You’re in a life and death match which you didn’t even choose. Your ancestor Adam put you in this deadly game; When he teamed up with Satan and chose death, sin and shame… Satan, the snake, tricked Adam— He promised him he could be wise and win But he corrupted Adam and he filled man’s heart with sin!!! Now you’re out for the count Naked and bloody on the floor But Christ the Lamb of God has come—for your life to restore… Yes, it’s late—you’re on the mat and you’re poised to die… But like the thief on Calvary’s Cross: GIVE THE LAMB OF GOD A TRY!!!

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

LORD HELP US TO KNOW AND REMEMBER THAT WE’RE IN A FIGHT

This is my prayer both day and night Lord help us to remember that we’re in a fight. And our fight is not with flesh and blood… Gunshots or noise is rarely heard. The cosmic fight that we are in— Is with spiritual wickedness; and not with men. No knife or gun can win this fight… We need God’s Spirit and His might… To win this fight we must fast and pray And speak God’s Word in faith each day!!! Lord help Your children both day and night To discern and know—we’re in a fight…

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD

The Watchman wants to tell you a story tonight: There was a place under the heavens where an angry and wicked old giant serpent entered in—called planet earth. And after he had taken it over; naming himself the god of the world!!! Earth was a place where man’s God had placed him and his wife in; to happily dwell—and be fruitful—and have dominion over. Now this place had become void and dreary and the creatures dwelling therein were no longer happy. In the Kingdom of God, the Godhead made a decision…even before the foundation of the world. The Son, sitting on His Golden Throne beside His Father said, “I will go down to earth and be born a man so that I can be touched by the feelings of man’s infirmities and DELIVER HIM by shedding my precious blood on an old Rugged Roman Cross…” This is the oldest love story ever told and the Watchman believes it to be Truth and the GOSPEL!!!

By the Watchman

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

WHEN I DIE???

When I die, bury me and say, “Well, he is dead” Then thank and praise the Lord—for the life I’ve led. I’ve lived a life of honor; Loving God and serving man… And informing the whole world; “He’s coming back again!!!” The Watchman grew old and tired His body grew weak but his heart, Grew more in compassion; As he fervently served, both man and GOD… He slumbered and he labored Prevailing in every fight. Preaching Sound Doctrine; And during what is right. The Watchman grew tired and weary But his tender heart; Grew more in warmth and kindness… LOVING HIS FELLOWMAN AND GOD!!!

By the Watchman

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

THE HOUR IS LATE

I WATCH THE CLOCK ON THE WALL AS KINGDOMS RISE AND KINGDOMS FALLS AND I CONTEMPLATES WITHIN MYSELF: “IN HEAVEN’S NAME—WHAT WILL BE LEFT?” WHO’S BUILDING NATIONS AND WHO’S TEARING THEM DOWN AND WHOSE ORCHESTRATING THE DESTRUCTION SOUND? IS IT MAN, THE DEVIL ARE IS IT GOD? ARE IS IT THE WORKS OF EVIL HEARTS? OR IS IT WICKED MEN WHO LET EVIL REIGN; BY PLAYING IN THE DEVIL’S GAME AND ALLOWING THE GOD OF THIS WORLD; TO CORRUPT THEIR HEARTS—AND SENSES DULL? Seek TRUTH tonight and you will see The hour is not too late for thee!!!

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

LORD I BELIEVE

I believe your Words and promises I can have just what you said. I can see life in those things in me That others deemed were dead… Today I am a new creation… Old things have passed away The pain is gone and the search for home Have vanished from me, today. I am established and settled now And I know who and what I am. I am a soul; once stained by sin Washed white as snow—by the blood of the LAMB!!! Yes, Jesus shed His Blood for me!!! I came to Him—and NOW I’M FREE…

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

Saints walk by faith and not by sight

Sometimes blacker than darkness dims my light So I walk by faith and not by sight. The Light of the world is in my heart Piercing through the gloom of dark… So may be my circumstances and hope blithe… Within my heart shines a Light. This Light in me will always shine Even when darkness is most sublime, Because my Lord and Savior dwells in me And from darkness HE hast set me free!!! My friend, I pray that you’ll seek to ignite, obtain and preserve; The love of CHRIST in your heart today…. THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!!!

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

I AM TIRED AND WEARY BUT I WILL NOT QUIT

The road ahead is narrow and long And many hills, traps and barriers I must ascend before I make it home. But I am being propelled forward—by a power deep within. That is why I call my Helper—my Guide and my Friend… At times, I grow weary—and I know not what to do But the Holy Ghost, my Helper, guides and see me through. By God’s Grace I will make it—I don’t know how or when? But I know through my Guide and Comforter that soon I will win!!! And God the Father—who praised and crowned His Only Son When JESUS cried “It is finished!!!” Shall bid me, “Well Done!!!”

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

A poem by Robert L. Shepherd Jr.

GOD IS WORKING THINGS OUT FOR ME.

I am in a battle to set souls free… And God is working things out for me. I’ve prayed for the sick, the captured and lost But sometimes I see no results—but God has a time and a cause… Every one of my prayers will set captives free For God has anointed and commissioned me: To “Go into all the world and preach His Word.” And faith will come when they have heard!!! Yes, I grow weary, when I am walking by sight. Until the Holy Spirit reminds me; “Only walking by faith is right.” As black is my journey and as dark it may be, God is working things out for me!!! And through me, my God will heal the sick and save the lost As I go forth teaching, preaching and bearing the Cross…

By Robert L. Shepherd Jr.