Empty Vessels

In deflated applause they sit there
one atop the other, in stillness and askew

for without their Master within them
they are nothing more than empty vessels of hollowed cold

© Copyright 2010 Christine Maxwell

Rise Up!

Silver and gold have I none
but what I have I give unto thee
in the name of Jesus Christ; rise up
rise up and walk with me

come celebrate The Heavenly Prince; come to save a hurting world
while in a manger lay; HIS redemptive grace unfurled
born to give HIS life for ours; He came to heal the broken
salvation ~the priceless gift~ true love through thus is spoken

so rise up broken-hearted mother
and stressed-out, wayward father
rise up lost and angry son
and hurting, lonely daughter; rise up
rise up and walk with me

for silver and gold have I none
but what I have I give to thee
in the name of Jesus Christ; rise up
rise up and walk with me

have you heard the good news?
the Prince of peace and King of kings
has come to save us all
to heal the sick and bind up wounds
won't you answer to HIS call?

so rise up broken-hearted mother
and stressed-out, wayward father
rise up lost and angry son
and hurting, lonely daughter; rise up
rise up and walk with me

for silver and gold have I none
but what I have I give to thee
in the name of Jesus Christ; rise up
rise up and walk with me

so neatly fold and tuck away, your lengthy to-do Christmas list
His love remains forever, while things of this world pass swift
what HE gave can't be bought, it is a priceless gift

so dry your tears broken-hearted mother
put away the credit cards stressed-out father
rise up lost and angry son
and hurting, lonely daughter; rise up
rise up and walk with me

Come celebrate and remember, our dear Savior's birth
rejoice with love and His praises sing, all heaven and all earth!
for these too shall pass away, rise up, rise up and walk with me
haven't you heard? Jesus has come to set all captives free!

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