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[title] => THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED
[time] => 2003-12-22 06:24:39
[hometext] => If this man lived today, would you recognize him by his ways? Would you have to guess? Or would you know him immediately?
[bodytext] => How do you measure a man's greatness?
By his military genius? His physcial strength?
or his mental brightness?
The Historian H.G. Wells said that a man's
greatness is measured by,
"What he leaves to grow!"
Even after he died, would his ideas be
followed by others and still glow?
Because of his dynamic teachings,
and the way he lived in harmony with them.
After more than two thousands years,
I was so influenced, by the teachings of his man
I'm now writing this poem!
As one writer so aptly put it:
"All the Armies that ever marched.
or all the Navies that ever were built.
All the Parliaments that ever sat.
All the Kings that ever reigned.....
Put these all together, have not affected
the life of man as powerfully as he gained!"
And yet, some say he never even existed at all!
Historian Will Durant argued.
"That a few simple men should in one
generation have invented so powerful
and appealing a personality, so lofty and so
inspiring a vision of human brotherhood,
would have been a miracle far more incredible
than any other recorded by manhood!
Even our calendars today are based on the year
that they think he was born.
Dates before that year are listed as B.C. or before.
Dates after that year are dated A.D. or Anno
Domini after he is a newborn.
He was the perfect reflection of His Father,
he came to show us what God was really like.
He was compassionate, kind, humble, and
approachable, loving, never hurting another
person in any way.....he was childlike!
The weak and the down-trodden
with him felt comfortable!
Men, woman, and children all loved him
except for those with wicked hearts, they
hated him because they were evil!
Historians such as Roman historian Cornelius
Tatius refer to this man by name, others such
as Flavius Josephus the Jewish Historian
will identify him as the same!
He taught loving your brother, was priority!
Giving your life for him if necessary, to that degree!
No love so deeply had been heard, let alone
taught, with much forethought, turn the other cheek,
even loving your enemies...being outfought!
His surpassing example of love has
transformed millions of hearts for the good!
Hindu, Mohandas Gandhi said,
"I love Christ, but I despise Christians
because they do not live as he taught, brotherhood!
A scholar from the University of Chicago claimed:
"More has been written about this man in the
last twenty years than in the previous
two thousand!"
What leader down through history do you know
would give his life for his followers, shunned.
I can't think of one single one!
And yet he never ask from his followers,
anything, that he himself would not have done!
I present to you now this man, The Greatest
Man Whomever Lived Upon This Earth!
The Reigning King, The Christ, The Messiah
recognized for his tremendous worth!
his name is Jesus Christ, or Christ Jesus....
It was He that taught us how to fill our hearts
with kindness, goodness, and love.
It was He that taught us how to be compassionate and loyal to our fellow brother.
Are we forgetting His teachings?
Are we forgetting Him now that He resides above?
Created by
Cheri Cam LeBren
December 20, 2003
Research for this poem was taken from the
"Greatest Man That Ever Lived" Book,
Also "Historians History of the World."
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THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED
Contributed by
lovingcritters
on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 06:24:39 AM in AEST
Topic:
Tributes
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How do you measure a man's greatness?
By his military genius? His physcial strength?
or his mental brightness?
The Historian H.G. Wells said that a man's
greatness is measured by,
"What he leaves to grow!"
Even after he died, would his ideas be
followed by others and still glow?
Because of his dynamic teachings,
and the way he lived in harmony with them.
After more than two thousands years,
I was so influenced, by the teachings of his man
I'm now writing this poem!
As one writer so aptly put it:
"All the Armies that ever marched.
or all the Navies that ever were built.
All the Parliaments that ever sat.
All the Kings that ever reigned.....
Put these all together, have not affected
the life of man as powerfully as he gained!"
And yet, some say he never even existed at all!
Historian Will Durant argued.
"That a few simple men should in one
generation have invented so powerful
and appealing a personality, so lofty and so
inspiring a vision of human brotherhood,
would have been a miracle far more incredible
than any other recorded by manhood!
Even our calendars today are based on the year
that they think he was born.
Dates before that year are listed as B.C. or before.
Dates after that year are dated A.D. or Anno
Domini after he is a newborn.
He was the perfect reflection of His Father,
he came to show us what God was really like.
He was compassionate, kind, humble, and
approachable, loving, never hurting another
person in any way.....he was childlike!
The weak and the down-trodden
with him felt comfortable!
Men, woman, and children all loved him
except for those with wicked hearts, they
hated him because they were evil!
Historians such as Roman historian Cornelius
Tatius refer to this man by name, others such
as Flavius Josephus the Jewish Historian
will identify him as the same!
He taught loving your brother, was priority!
Giving your life for him if necessary, to that degree!
No love so deeply had been heard, let alone
taught, with much forethought, turn the other cheek,
even loving your enemies...being outfought!
His surpassing example of love has
transformed millions of hearts for the good!
Hindu, Mohandas Gandhi said,
"I love Christ, but I despise Christians
because they do not live as he taught, brotherhood!
A scholar from the University of Chicago claimed:
"More has been written about this man in the
last twenty years than in the previous
two thousand!"
What leader down through history do you know
would give his life for his followers, shunned.
I can't think of one single one!
And yet he never ask from his followers,
anything, that he himself would not have done!
I present to you now this man, The Greatest
Man Whomever Lived Upon This Earth!
The Reigning King, The Christ, The Messiah
recognized for his tremendous worth!
his name is Jesus Christ, or Christ Jesus....
It was He that taught us how to fill our hearts
with kindness, goodness, and love.
It was He that taught us how to be compassionate and loyal to our fellow brother.
Are we forgetting His teachings?
Are we forgetting Him now that He resides above?
Created by
Cheri Cam LeBren
December 20, 2003
Research for this poem was taken from the
"Greatest Man That Ever Lived" Book,
Also "Historians History of the World."
Copyright ©
lovingcritters
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2003-12-22 06:24:39]
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Re: THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED
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Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 06:41:09 AM AEST
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The greatest man ever lived, must be somone special, so many believe, praise and celebrate every day, and so many celebrate him every year, even when they dont believe in him.....
Great write... Cheers
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by venkat on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 06:48:18 AM AEST
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| Wonderful and amazingly beautiful. Its a masterpiece my great poet friend..I love this poem..venkat |
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Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 07:22:17 AM AEST
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| I STAND IN AWE.....VERY VERY GOOD.....I CLAP AND CLAP ....HUGS SANDY...NO OTHER POEM CAN BE WRITTEN NO OTHER WITH SUCH TRUTH THANK YOU FOR SHARING...HE SURE DOES LOVE YOU...SANDY |
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by Vitreous_Soul on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 07:52:12 AM AEST
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First off, let me get past the inevitable praise of your knowledge, for it is truly vast and encompassing. Very well written, indeed.
Given my agnostic nature and devout atheism, this left me with very mixed feelings. But in the end, even while I may not be a believer in the traditional sense, I cannot deny the influence of the image of Christ, or the message of love and kindess it represents. Even while my overly jaded and skeptical mind prevents me from being a religious man, it would be a lie to deny that the embodiment of Christ is and always will be the enduring symbol of ultimate peace and tranquility. Even without the biblical connection, this man's mark would still be emblazoned upon the world. None before or since have measured up to his love, compassion, and iron will.
Sorry about the speech, but I felt it necessary. Must be a special poem to get this big of a reaction! :-) Superb job, Connie Sue.
Truly,
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by sweetangeluk on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 08:09:29 AM AEST
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Beautiful poem
Thank you for sharing it with us
I loved it
As a firm believer music to my soul
Love
Angelxxx |
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Re: THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 08:32:09 AM AEST
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A magnificent and edifying piece!
Providential to get this just for Christmas.
Estounding beauty and tribute indeed to the Greatest man that Ever Lived.
Praise the Lord for your inigegrity and courage, and your keep discernment Con Sue and thank you for this splendid piece.
Blessed Christmas!.
May the Greatest Man that Ever Lived repay you for posting this.
(I got an E-mail to you returned).
:Love
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by Ilhar on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 10:02:23 AM AEST
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wonderful my friend words so very true and timeless
Shari |
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by Kie on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 10:09:29 AM AEST
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Informative, enlightening and beautifully expressed. I consider this poem brain food. Something for me to ponder and think on. You have a way with words and I am your biggest fan!
I commend you on this one...
Kie |
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by Rakerman1999 on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 03:50:06 PM AEST
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I agree with everyone. You have a heart of gold and God knows it. Beautiful.
Larry |
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by jaeann on
Monday, 22nd December 2003 @ 05:58:53 PM AEST
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| he has shown his love upon you.....shown you a way to share it.....with compassion.....tolerance.......and LOVE.......his true message..........others should heed as well.......... |
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