Crying in the Chapel
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So many tears have fallen in the chapels
So many sobs are seen and heard
When finally we give over to the Spirit
We do believe Jesus on His Word
We feel the washing of our spirit
Making us pure and clean as white
There is a lifting of our weight
From the ground we feel so light
We feel our Savior’s arms around us
He has released us from all fears
In gratitude we are so thankful
Along with that may come some tears
These Holy Chapels where many come
To feel closer to their heavenly Lord
To feel as one with our new Protector
All meeting together in one accord
Although we only see Him in the spirit
To us His own we have not one doubt
That He is here for us forever
He saw us in and He will see us out
Some may not understand this joy
Spilling out and down our face as tears
While inside our hearts are singing
With happiness to know no fears
A gift we could not have imagined
Freely given to us in God's love
Through His Son who died for us
Now gone on to our Father above
We believe without a single doubt
He will be back to take us there
We only wait to hear His shout
Calling us up together in the air
When we pray the spirit overwhelms
These earthly bodies; that are so weak
With tears of joy we thank our Lord
While in our spirits He does speak
We raise our arms to Him in praises
And feel His presence very near
The joy from His spirit cleansing
Perhaps anointment is a tear
If we can never in life explain it
All who know Him do know why
In our hearts we know we can never
Thank Him enough... and so we cry
No we are not sad as it may seem
Our joy and love does overflow
We pray one day that you will join us
In His chapel may you too know
There is not one little doubt
in God's eyes we are the apple
Feeling that love of His for us
Leave many crying in the chapel
(Chapels are wonderful places to praise our Lord but you can accept Him right where you sit or stand, you do not need a building or anyone else. Invite Him in and He will be right there. He died for all and every sin, it is the choice of each of us to reject or accept.)
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Thanks so much Frank, the idea was picked up from someone's remark or question and I automatically thought of the time of my being "saved" and times since then that I have had "tears of joy". Thanks so much for your quick response.
This is beautiful and so very touching.
But I must say...not quite so as our Lord's touch
and beauty and presence and love and grace.
We can never praise enough or thank Him enough. So we try our best to show it by how we live our lives.
Thank you for sharing. I will be sharing this with others.
Jackie ~ This is a beautiful piece. I truly enjoyed your perspective. Thank you so much for sharing and have a blessed day.
Jackie, you poem is beautiful and a perfect instrument of worship to our great and holy Father God. Of course hearing the lovely voice of Elvis singing this song was the perfect accompaniment. Thank you so much.
Really beautiful, Jackie! Voted way up.
Well done Jackie!!!
Many people may not understand why we cry when we worship, as you said, it's hard to explain. It's definitely not sorrow. I think most of all it's the awesomeness of God that brings the tears. Of course there are tears of repentant and penitence too. I love this, it's so sacred!
Very touching and well written. I love it when something moves me like this.
Hi Jackie, perfect title for a very beautiful poem.
thank you and voted up.
Bluebird- Thank you so much and no, nothing so touching as the sweet Spirit of Jesus.
The Stages of Me - Thank you so much.
Hyphenbird- This was for God the Son who shed His blood for us and Elvis to many might be a bad example but I know he did love the Lord and it is certainly in this song and without a doubt our Lord loved Elvis. Our judgement cannot go any farther than that. So pleased you enjoyed it.
WillStarr- as you can see I can use a vote, thank you and glad you liked it.
AudreyHowitt- Thank you!
Cardisa-It gave me so much pleasure to write and I am so glad you know that feeling.
TammySwallow- Your words warm my heart, thnk you so very much.
Movie Master- You are welcome and thank you and as always for the time for the vote. GBY
Jackie...simply beautiful. Sunshine is speechless. She voted her words:)
Thank you so much Sunshine...may God bless you accordingly!
You're the best!
A moving and uplifting poem. Blessings and voted up and beautiful.
Power, Moving and Inspirational. I hit many buttons on this gem. I loved the picture of the chapel too :-)
Well Michaela, I don't guess I need any more than that! Thanks so much!
Blossom what a beautiful thing to say, thank you!
Minnetonka Twin - Thank you, thank you!
This is a beautiful poem. Speaks very well to the fact that Jesus died for us and while some don't understand those who know Christ as Lord do understand. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moving song.
Thank you mljdgulley, you are more than welcome, it was so good doing it I hope another like it comes soon. Sometimes ones like this are just put in my lap and I cannot pass the opportunity by to speak of my love for Jesus.
Look up Sonny Til and the Orioles on Youtube to see the real thing. Not that Elvis wasn't great. But he did have his limitations and covering other people's hits was not his strong suit.
Alright Billrrrr, I will sure go do that but I have never heard of Sonny Til and the Orioles and everyone has heard of Elvis. Elvis was really popular with his Christian music. Yes it really was good but being use to Elvis's I think I still prefer it to keep here, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. Elvis's style was soul influenced and listening to that song lets me see how. Thanks!
I love your work.
I only mentioned Sonny because fifty years ago in Boston, I gravitated towards R & B music and got away from singers like Pat Boone and Elvis, when I discovered the great black singers, many of whom (like Etta James) learned to sing in church. When they went into pop music they brought so much more emotion, spirituality, and soul to the music that I couldn't go back to the watered down stuff.
Billrrrr, I love harmonies myself and prefer those in songs. I really did like the ST&O if it had a bit more harmony and a little faster beat. I was well after Elvis but just certain songs of his I think are so beautiful such as this and Blue Christmas, etc. He did grow up learning to sing in black churches though I read and that is what gave him the unique sound he had.
Jackie this is such a beautiful poem and the Elvis song was the perfect fit.
Simply Awesome
very touching poem jackie.Every word you have is itself calling out its meaning.Voted up and awesome.
Rosemay I am so pleased you like it and yes Elvis had to top it off. I listen each time I come back.
nityanandagaurang- I did hope it would speak to those who know this feeling, thank you so much for reading.
Beautiful poem! Perfect song to accompany it.
I'm not a Christian but I found this poem very spiritual. Your words are very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Susan.
Vinaya -Thank you so much for reading. Your writing is so spiritual I would have not guessed. I know you would make a good one.
I do agree with Vinaya Ghumire. You have done a great job by sharing this poem with us. You send God's message and I believe that your words will spread to the world. Have a nice weekend.
Love and peace,
Thank you so much prasetio. Perhaps it was from God because I only read someone speak of tears of joy and it reminded me of the early days of my salvation and it seemed important to get that feeling in a poem so either way of course to God is all the credit and glory. Thank you so much for coming by to read it! Love and peace back at ya.
A very beautiful chapel poem you wrote here Jackie. Like Elvis' song too. Once went to a friends chapel and when everyone was quiet and contemplating started I felt this tingling feeling start on the crown of my head and then go down almost below the shoulders. It was a nice feeling but kind of surprising.
Hi, Jackie wonderful poem, I don't go to Church very often but when I do I love the peaceful feel and the awe at what its all about, have a great weekend!
Ah Alastar, I am always in search of a spirit filled church and they are not that easy to find. Believe me God does not go to dead churches, so why should we? lol
Appreciate your visit!
Hi Nell, the truth is I don't either. Mom and I went together and when it got so she couldn't go I had to stay with her and then having to have Sundays to go be with her but I am in search of one. It is really important to have fellowship and maybe more so the worse the world gets. I grew up and was saved in a spiritual church and I know how wonderful they are to have no shame to praise and worship and be so filled with the most wonderful feeling you will ever know. I wish it for you!
Thanks for coming by.
Thanks Jackie, I might just do that!
GB and thanks for coming back.
What a beautiful poem!
Thank you very much dear, so glad you liked it.
This is a Lovely Poem, Jackie.
It tells of what this old world needs, Our Lord.
Thanks for sharing,
Troyce
Thank you so much sassymuse, I am so pleased my feelings came across to so many!
You have written a capitivating piece. I loved it.
Thank you so much Phoebe. Can't say how much that means to me.
So very beautiful and tender.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful and oh so true poem.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
Thank you Eiddwen, so happy to get someone else stop by this one! Enjoy your day also and much luck on your book.
Love this, very well written and speaks volumes of the love He has for us all.
Blessings
Thank you Rolly, this is a favorite of mine too, as are all God works his way in to. Blessings to you.
This is so touching and so beautiful.
Thank you acaetnna, so glad you come to read, and liked it!
What a wonderful expression of faith and I really like how you closed it in the final stanza. Just beautiful. I do like your style and I do see the similarity as you mentioned. I hope you keep writing for us all to enjoy!
Thank you Poetic Fool, I have big plans but unless I am ran off I suppose I will always be here! I have a couple more really great ones (in my opinion) but I send off copyright collections before I ever put them out anywhere. But soon!
A beautiful poem with great feelings and as you say some may no know the Joy!
Very thoughtful.
Bless.
Thank you Sky and I am sure all who like the poem do know exactly what I mean!
Very beautiful poem, and congratulations on your many publications. GBY.
Thank you so much stars, always great to have you visit. GBY too!
Your poem is very passionate and from the heart. An experience of faith, emotion and prayers in the form of your beautiful poem.Voted up. Beautiful.
Vellur, thank you dear friend; I so appreciate that you understand my work and enjoy it. That means so much to me for someone to actually read it and then to understand....it makes it all worth it.
Wow Jackie how beautiful. You really are talented: photography, poetry... what is next my friend?! Keep it up :)
Hi Jackie... Beautiful as always... what a gift you have and you know where it comes from.
I have a good friend that sang a song called "Tears are something God understands."
Hugs from Canada
Thanks, Christy. I have written some children's books and a novel, but poetry and photography is my love. So nice to hear you say you like it!
Thank you Rolly, I know who I thank...besides my friends for encouraging me. I bet your friends poem is beautiful. I love to capture moments and I think most Christians have experienced this one.
Hi Jackie, this poem is so beautifully written and a great expression of faith and believe in Jesus Christ .
Vote up and more !!!
Thank you kashmir, I like this one out of my many, surprised I could get across what I wanted to say, but think I did. Appreciate the votes!
Frank Atanacio Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago
very well done up and awesome and Heaven sent :)