“In The Bosom Of The Father” ~ Dr. Tom Milam

“In The Bosom Of The Father”

Written on April 16, 2003 ~ First published in "Musing of a Mountain Missionary" Poetry book, Vol. 2

 

John 1:18  No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

John 13:23  Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

The loudness of the world has turned me aside,

Whisper softly to a yielding ear.

True God, my God of Heaven, your child won’t chide

draw me to your bosom, settle my fear.

May I snuggle close, and in your arms, take rest?

And may that place upon your breast,

be my long -sought -after quest?

I feel I’m going backward, please don’t let me slip,

I’m sliding away;

The menace of darkness moves in with its shadowy grip;

I’m covered with its clammy shroud, though it is day.

To your bosom I must get, there is safety there,

Cover my ears that I cannot hear,

the sound of worldly fare. 

My eyes are made to look and wonder,

prone to see all that attracts;

Center my vision on scenes up yonder,

away from Satan’s attacks.

Show me your bosom, a place to cover,

a place that hides the view.

Shield my sight and over me hover,

revive me to see a-new.

My mind makes judgment on a repeated story,

my mouth declares it true;

Thoughts instilled are far from glory,

My lips stir a bitter stew.

Clean my mouth, and cradle my mind;

Nestle my head in the quiet,

Purge my speech -My thinking refine;

In your bosom, hold me ever –so –tight!!

Tom & Linda Milam
Missionaries to America
Phil. 2:16