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ALMA POEMS
1. Alma Baptizing @ Waters of Mormon Picture
2. Judge Alma
3. Win the Fight through Prayer
4. Sign of the Amlicites
5. To Be, or Not to Be
6. Words of Alma II, the High Priest
7. Stand and be Counted
8. Alma meets Amulek
9. I Am Bound
10.Prophecies of Alma in Ammonihah
11.Amulek & the Attorneys
12.Zeezrom
13.Crystal Ball Soul
14.High Priests
15.Alma &Amulek in Prison
16.Conversion of Zeezrom
17.Free Poem Symbol / MAP-USA Donation Button
18.Top of Page Option
19.Return to Home Page Link
20.Millennial Attribute Poetry Footer
Thanks Dr. Larson 
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| JUDGE ALMA
As Alma was the Judge sitting on the Judgment Seat--
They brought Nehor with claims--that Church Laws he would defeat;
He preached that Priests should gain & receive of Church support--
Then Killed kind Gideon for which he was brought to court.
He was condemned to death, because of all his wrongs--
The persecuted knew that's where all his kind belongs;
We have in our own time of those who do preach for gain--
But, Prophet's Word is Law--God will always such maintain.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| WIN THE FIGHT THROUGH PRAYER
As Alma was Chief Judge, Amilici forth-came--
Who wanted to be King--enslave in ruling's name;
Judge Alma brought the land to vote--casting wicked out--
The Kingmen fought a war, but God won every bout;
All battles we must fight--through prayer they must be won--
The key to victory is Faith in God's powerful Son.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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SIGN OF THE AMLICITES
It seems the Amlicites bore sign--
A reddened forehead all to shine;
Not knowing of the Prophecies filled--
That darkness curse'd pride instilled.
It seems all wicked try to show--
Their independent sign we'll know;
Whether their Mark's on head, or hand-
Then or Today we'll know their stand.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| TO BE, OR NOT TO BE
At Alma's time because of Wealth some filled with Pride---
Which then did cause progress to stop--no forward stride;
And those of means put down the rest who suffered great--
So Alma no united bond could then create.
He chose new Judge; to consecrate his time to Church--
To give his witness that for converts he could search;
Whether to be, or not to be like God's Life's Quest--
Others to serve, or them put-down--who'll pass the Test?
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| WORDS OF ALMA II, THE HIGH PRIEST
Can you stand before God's Judgment Bar?
Would you stand up close, or just stay afar?
Will your clothes be white, and your face be lit?
If you are not pure, are you for Him fit?
If a mighty change has come over you--
And you feel repentance is cleansing through;
If Redeeming Love's Song does fill your heart--
Of God's Heaven's Countenance, you will have part.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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STAND AND BE COUNTED
In Alma's day those Baptized had their names put in a Book--
To witness that along Life's Path, they wickedness forsook;
All those who would not Covenant had names from Book erased--
And so we see, where all end up's the direction they have faced;
For us we have the same choice now to stand and counted be--
Our names be had or be wiped out--for Lamb's Book all may see.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| ALMA MEETS AMULEK
As Alma preached the Word of God to waywards in Ammonihah--
Rebelling, they did throw him out, refusing him and Heaven's Law;
An Angel begged for his return, to warn them lest the Lord destroy--
Re-entering he met Amulek, who fed him--and learned of God with Joy.
Mission service in our lives requires witness we must share--
The righteous gladly take God's Word, while wicked find them hard to bare;
One may find there's an Amulek to help spread Gospel everywhere--
The effort must first come from you; through witness-given, then through Answered Prayer.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| I AM BOUND
Now Alma taught the Gideonites how Jesus would be born--
He witnessed Christ our sins would suffer, and Live a Life forlorn;
"So I am Bound to open gates--when Ye My Covenants keep--
And you are Bound to gain Attributes, then Heaven's Blessings reap."
He also taught that Satan's Bound, as we pure thoughts do Keep--
And Ye'll have power over tempting force, to climb Heaven's Pathway steep;
In this Day too, the Promise is ours--we're Bound to whom we choose--
Whichever Power in Life we use, 'BOUNDS' us to Win or Loose.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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PROPHECIES OF ALMA IN AMMONIHAH
Said Alma in Ammonihah "You're bringing your destruction soon"--
For Christ will come, His Judgment's fair--which follows like Sun the Moon;
You claim this place can't be destroyed, remembering not dark cursings wrought--
If unrepentant you remain--destructive foes on you'll be brought.
We must suppose the same holds true for Prideful Ones here in Our Day--
Those turned against the ways of God will shortly feel of His dismay;
The way to claim His place of Peace, away from All destructions known--
Is serve through Witness of God's Love--so Heaven's Paradise is shown.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| AMULEK & THE ATTORNEYS
Amulek gave Witness against Attorneys of his day--
Who heeded not God's Prophets, walking their own Prideful way;
They cursed him for his warnings--that he spoke against their Laws--
But, they were simply blinded by their sins, and many flaws.
In Our Day, we may find some who through courts may get their gain--
Who twist the Laws for money, who through Lawsuits Life maintain;
If Amulek's sharp with warning, then heed what's said as true--
For Angels gave him Power: to Witness against You.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| ZEEZROM
Zeezrom challenged Amulek that Scriptures weren't true--
And questioned why the Svior won't save with sins just a few;
Then Amulek assured the man: all must be cleansed from sin--
When each repents from wrongs they've done Salvation may begin.
In Our Day there are some who feel that sins overlooked will be--
That Mercy can rob Justice--leave us consequences-free;
The lesson of Our Living is that deeds do have a price--
We reap rewards for service; & damnation for each vice.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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CRYSTAL BALL SOUL
When Alma did confront the rebellious on the street--
They tried his warning Counsel to trample under feet;
He showed them he could tell what their thoughts were like inside--
Just like a crystal ball, soul-intents they could not hide.
He told them to obey so they could be filled with light--
That if they hardened hearts, they would stay in darkest night;
Our understanding comes as the Lord reveals His truth--
Please learn to search & find, use your crystal-ball-souls--Youth.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| HIGH PRIESTS
Melchizedek, the Great High Priest, taught All to live God's Way--
Who preached to form a Haven-of-Peace, where Love reigns to this day;
So Alma taught what should be lived that his Folk might obey--
When Christ came Nephites lived mid Love--200 years did Peace stay.
Now, in Our Time on Freedom's Land, we wrestle & we weigh--
Should Alliegence be to God's High Priest or to the USA;
Will we conform to World-Rule & Mammon's Price-Pay--
Or will we cleave to High Priests' Words, so Millennial Peace bears sway.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
| ALMA & AMULEK IN PRISON
As Amulek & Alma into prison had been sent--
From hunger, thirst, beatings, & the weight of chains had bent;
Were forced to witness flaming deaths of Loved-Ones close to heart--
Then freed through Heaven's Powers, which had quaked their prison apart.
The Question asked by Amulek was why witness such must they?
Then Alma said "to Testify against foes on Judgment Day;"
Mobs did torment; & we might pass through trials to endure--
Our Victory, like Alma's is through God's Powers--ever-sure.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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CONVERSION OF ZEEZROM
The conscience of Ze-ezrom left him fevered in his bed--
Desiring to be healed--be part of what Alma had said;
He hoped that Alma's Powers would heal through an outstretched hand--
Once healed--Zeezrom's story became published through the Land.
For us the Words of Prophets might, our conscience start to burn--
Desires for some healing & for Heaven's Blessings yearn;
The Way for us is open & conversion is offered free--
Follow his conversion--Heaven's Gates will open to Thee.
O. Drew Larson, Poet
Copyright (C) Apr. 1992
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