Poems by John Zylstra
poem count: 4 | pages: 1 | second place: 1 time | finalist: 1 time
Dedication Hymn
A hymn written at the start of my Christian life as I surrendered to Christ's calling.
A hymn written at the start of my Christian life as I surrendered to Christ's calling.
Failure and Providence
This poem delves into the struggles that I, and I think many others also, have had to live out our faith, and looks forward to the day when these struggles will be finished in the New Creation. I seek to focus on Christ, the Author and Finisher of ouur f
This poem delves into the struggles that I, and I think many others also, have had to live out our faith, and looks forward to the day when these struggles will be finished in the New Creation. I seek to focus on Christ, the Author and Finisher of ouur f
Fair Dinkum
I realise that my Ausie Slang may not be acceptable. I am in my eighties and have battled with depression and with feelings that I have failed God chided me for my lack of faith and self-pity and reminded me of His grace and sovereign love.
I realise that my Ausie Slang may not be acceptable. I am in my eighties and have battled with depression and with feelings that I have failed God chided me for my lack of faith and self-pity and reminded me of His grace and sovereign love.
Yearning for reunion
Following the death of three of my brothers, I long for reunion with them, and all my loved ones. I long for Heaven, to be with my Lord, but am very aware of my sin and shortcomings. In spite of this, I have hope, that Christ has earned my salvation.
Following the death of three of my brothers, I long for reunion with them, and all my loved ones. I long for Heaven, to be with my Lord, but am very aware of my sin and shortcomings. In spite of this, I have hope, that Christ has earned my salvation.
