Poetry in Prayer: Elfchen #2

The Elfchen or Elevenie form, is a German-inspired poem of eleven words in five lines, with 1, 2, 3, 4 words, then 1 word again for the fifth and last line.

Jesus,
Your love
Holds me fast
Eternally to abide in
You.

Branch
Of David
From Jesse’s root
Return soon we pray
Amen.

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Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

John 15:9
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.“

1 Corinthians 16:22
Maranatha. Our Lord, come!

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Late fall azaleas for Cee's FOTD (Flower of the Day)