Poem of praise
This poem was written in honor of last month’s “Praise in the Park” gathering in Glenwood Springs.
Who are these people
Called Praise in the Park
They start working in the morning
Until way after dark
Some come from Loveland
And a place called “REZ”
Plus a lot of local churches,
Least that’s what someone says
These are ordinary working folks
Just like you and me
Yet they have one thing in common
They know Jesus set ’em free
To live a life of freedom
Needing nevermore to fear
They’ve traded in their sorrows
They can be of good cheer
So they come to praise His Name
And to sing and dance and shout
Overflowing with good news
They’ve just got to let it out
They want to tell the whole world
And let `em know it’s true
That what God really wants
Is to be close to you
That is why He sent Jesus
Yes, He’s the only one
Who came and made a way
When it looked like there was none
Yes, He came to earth for us, cuz
We couldn’t go to Him
He is knocking on your heart
Won’t you please let Him in
He’s got great plans for you
Filled with hope and a future
In Christ, the old you dies
And you become a new creature
Then you can live this new life
Free from sin and shame
And you’ll come to understand
Why they love to praise His name
Now there’s only one thing that is
Left for you to do
Invite Jesus in your heart
And see all your dreams come true.
Invite Jesus in your heart
And see all God’s dreams come true.
Jim DeBerge
Carbondale

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