Category - General

Little town, eternal renown, angels knew what God would do with you
The greatest thing that God has done, He came to save me and you

No army, no war, just a man, woman and child, the child was God Himself
He stepped into His world, the world I was destroying, caring only for myself

Knowing the pain, facing the shame, Jesus came with grace for me
His journey to the cross began in Bethlehem

Soon He would pay my price, for the evil I began
Redeeming me from sin and strife, He shed His blood for me

One day soon He will come again, everyone will see
The Babe of Bethlehem, will set His world free

Clay Corvin
October 17, 2007

Marco Polo, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and the Crusaders admired Acco
All were here, did their work and moved on, it was never a great port
The Ptolomies came and named it Ptolemais where Paul sailed from
Biblical history overlooks it, Asher never took it, nor did Napoleon
Although he filled its harbor with guns, left on sinking ships

I like the Suk, I love the walls, once twenty foot waves threw water fifty feet
It was cold, Dennis and I both got soaked, I love the winding streets
I can hear the voice of history as I walk, Italian city-states, and Turks, Brits expelled
I can imagine Egypt’s interest 3,800 years ago, mentioned on a scroll
I enjoy the fruit juice sellers at Khan El-Umdan, fresh squeezed

Memories are powerful, even those we create, they push and shove us
Reality is often ignored, ideas in ones mind are strong
The cold hand of things from years ago can tip us off the edge
Suddenly we’ve done or said or felt, no reason at all, that we can recall
Our call is to give our all to Christ, the Word of God our guide

We may be like Acco, no footnotes, we are what we are
We are important because there is a Godly record, we count, our lives have value
God’s plan for us involves others, we do God’s work as His partner
We will face many obstacles, failure often our friend
We are not forgotten, our name is inscribed on the hand of God

Clay Corvin
October 16, 2007

Elijah came, Ahab’s prophets too, they believed Baal could do
What only a real God could do, reach His hand from heaven to you
A challenge, a day, finally Baal couldn’t be reached, God’s hand lit the wood
The slaying began, pagans galore, must have been blood, Elijah settled the score

Looking out over the Jezreel, breeze blowing through fragrant trees
How could the peace be broken, serenity if you please
All around the world is grim, Christians are murdered, justice is slim
The hand of evil is slaying good, what would you do if you could?

A fire is needed, a fire of love, a commitment to die for the Lord above
We aren’t rulers, His Word proclaims, we live each day in Jesus name
All around paganism rules, evil controls, people lose
Win the race, it will cost your life, Jesus in you will win God’s way

Clay Corvin
October 16, 2007

Jewish-Roman, syncretism to the core, one threw away principles-Romans scored
Leading city, wealth and beauty, may have been the city sitting on a hill
Five miles from Nazareth, never knew Christ, He didn’t matter, Romans led life
This is not a new thing, Rome had its own idea about God and what was important

Rome was then and we are now, not much difference, hell has the say
Babies murdered, millions slaughtered, hunger a great problem in the world
Rome/Washington/London still ignore God, Iran proclaims death to Jews
This is news? What does civilization say? Oil 89 dollars today!

Get the picture-the world needs love and care-so do we
Who do you love? Who’s in love with you? Is sacrifice a part of your
daily life?
Listen to the words on wealth-remember we are the wealthy
What can I do? I’m only one- Change begins with one

We do what we can where we are-we put away our privilege and serve
Think about who counts-what can you do? Pray- Do acts of
kindness-without thanks
Learn to care-really care, for those not cared for, those hurting souls
Speak out where you are, bend your knee to Christ, Listen to God’s advice

Clay Corvin
October 15, 2007

HAZOR

Hazor smug and replete, known at El Armana and Mari
Banks and merchants scorned defeat, you really thought you had it made
Time and time and money galore, who could ever set you aside
Jabin sneered at God, uniting others to fight Joshua,

Hazor was burned to the ground

Few cities have had your fame, certainly haven’t lasted as long as you did
Along the way of life, your life was synonymous with wealth and power
God proclaimed your demise, you’ve never been the same
Few even know your name, fewer visit your courts, your merchants are no more

There is a moral in this story, nothing lasts in this world
We are sojourners just passing through, we can choose which way we go
God doesn’t strong arm or demand, He listens and holds His peace
Offering us His gift of life, even though we are wealthy and satisfied

One day the world we know will be gone, a new earth in its place
I’m not sure exactly what all that means I just know that God said it
It will come to pass, I can be a part of it or not, it really is a choice
Hazor made centuries of bad choices, let’s choose Jesus, His life our goal

Clay Corvin
10/14/07