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Who Taught Them?

Who taught these demons to scream and divert?
Who taught them their ways, ever cunning?
The Master I serve has no use for them.
The power of His Blood sets them running!

They must be like mice that find a way
Through the tiniest crack in the wall,
To invade your house and bring sickness
And disgrace to us all.

I just want a quiet place, dear Lord,
With a lot of good clean air;
The birds in the treetops singing out loud,
The flowers perfume in the air.

I just want Your presence within my heart.
I want to imagine Your smile.
I'd like to stay forever, but
At least for a little while.

The quiet and sweet tranquility
Bring peace and healing, too.
Oh, God, I need time, every single day,
Alone - alone - with You!

© 2004 by Joan Clifton Costner


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