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One of our contacts in Iran wrote the following poem and recited it to us over the telephone. Iranians have loved poetry for centuries and quote it to express some of their deepest thoughts.<\/p>\nOne of our contacts in Iran wrote the following poem and recited it to us over the telephone. Iranians have loved poetry for centuries and quote it to express some of their deepest thoughts.<\/p>\n
This new believer sent us the thoughts of his heart in poetic form. The title may allude to the \u201chidden 12th imam\u201d for whom Shiite Muslims are waiting. This man has come to understand that Jesus Christ is not hidden. Rather, He desires to come close to people, fellowship with them and make Himself known.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that the poem loses something in the translation, it is clear how much this man loves Christ.<\/p>\n
You have opened the doors of heaven to us
Jesus, You are not hidden
You reveal Yourself as real<\/p>\n
My eyes, my heart, my lips sacrifice for You, my Shepherd
My heart, my spirit, my soul
With you I am safe<\/p>\n
I love you
I worship you
In order to be with you, I broke all the idols<\/p>\n
You are the son of God
The faithful Shepherd
You are the Son of man
You are King and You are God<\/p>\n
You, You are truly honest
You are the source of love
You have provided a table on earth with light and mercy<\/p>\n
I have joy with You always
I have been redeemed
I am free in heaven and on earth<\/p>\n
On heaven and earth, only You remember me<\/p>\n
Glory to Jesus\u2019 name”<\/h5>\n
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